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Article: Window treatments can make all the difference in a room
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- Chicago Sun-Times
- Article date:
- March 13, 2005
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Windows control how much light comes into a room, setting the tone
and ambience for the area. It's important to select window coverings
that create the right feel for a room without neglecting practical
considerations.
Faced with hundreds of choices, it can be intimidating to select a
window treatment. And a typical newly constructed home has an average
of 19 windows, according to the National Association of Home
Builders. So a new homeowner must make the window covering decision
multiple times.
Set a room's mood
When starting to shop for a window treatment, a homeowner might
first choose the desired look for the room, such as the color and
texture of the shade. It's important to keep in ...