For a refreshing change in your decor, think outside the box.

When purchasing home design elements, most of us tend to focus on square and rectangular shapes and surfaces. But think about some of the most ancient decorating styles used by the Greeks and Romans and other cultures; they include a lot more than just your average squares and rectangles. Go on, think outside of the box for more interesting and exciting decor style.

How about triangles, hexagons, trapezoids, and parallelograms for starters. Oh wait, do you even remember what some of these shapes are? Maybe it’s time for a refresher course in high school geometry so we can begin to spice up your home decorating. But let’s not forget to add diamonds, chevrons, zig-zags, stars, and crescents to the equation.

Here are some geometric shape elements and patterns to add to your decor:

• Beware of too much geometry; a little goes a long way at perking up a room. Too much can become chaotic. Geometric patterns can look modern, retro or thoroughly traditional, depending on their style, color and design. And they can range from the superwix subtle to ultra bold in look.

Add geometric shapes to your interior design plan. It’s an angle that works!

• Table tops

• Table bases

• Tile and wood flooring or luxury vinyl

• Rugs and carpeting

• Wall coverings and draperies or window treatments

• Upholstery fabric

• Bed and table linens

• Throw pillows

• Dishware

• Mirrors

• Inlays on wood furniture

• Light fixtures

• Painted wall stencils

• And even the architectural elements of your home, such as door panels, window panes and brickwork patterns.

Okay, lots of options and styles to choose from. If you do not feel comfortable mixing and matching these elements just yet, do your homework, do some Googling, talk to an interior decorator, or call Earth Care Window Treatments for assistance with the window coverings and more!

You can change the mood in your home, and attract more attention than clear glass, with this beautiful design element.

Admit it, when you think about glass objects, whether for interior design or not, you think of clear materials. You may even think of it as an invisible part of your decor, right?

Well, think again. Colored glass can add light, reflection, dimension, and sparkle to your home, all because of how your lights, or natural light, like sunlight interacts with the surfaces of the glass.

Okay now you are thinking about stained glass windows, an obvious choice. After all, they have been popular forever, bringing bright colored light into old castles, homes, churches, and other buildings. It’s a great option because stained glass can add vintage style to your home decor or even create a touch that’s modern. And stained glass can be custom designed, or created by the do-it-yourself people, for the perfect size and shape of your windows, providing a truly unique design element.

But, think outside the window for a moment. Colored glass can be used for so much more including:

• Coffee tables and/or dining tables

• Chandeliers or other fixtures

• Lights and Lamps

• A display of glass vases, bowls, bottles or figurines

• Colored glass crystals on the floor of your fireplace or on mantles

• Tile and floor accents or backsplashes

• Even wind chimes, garden sculpture and tile in the garden or outdoors

Colored glass is the clear choice, pun intended, for a design update this year. It adds a  touch of light and sparkle to your interior décor! If you are going to use this design element in your home or if you are considering a total transformation, call Earth Care Window Treatments and we can assist in helping to bring together the whole look with custom window shades or window blinds.

Living plants can help to create a feeling of warmth and personality in your home.

Doesn’t matter if you have a green thumb or not, adding plants to your décor makes good sense. Don’t want to create extra work for yourself? Some living plants require very little care; or you can select from a wide variety of artificial plants that are hard to tell apart from real ones.

Indoor plants range from large trees to the small African violets, and of course everything in between. Some of the most popular indoor plants include:

• Tropical orchids

• Prickly cactus’s

• Luscious succulents

• Bulky banana trees

• Spiky dracaena plants

• Floppy Philodendrons

• Flowing ivy

• And many varieties of ferns, ficus trees and palms

Indoor plants can be positioned on the floor, on a table, sit on the shelves, or even hang on the wall or ceiling from a hook. Have some fun with the containers you use too! Just like the plants, containers come in many different shapes, sizes, and colors to complement any home décor. 

If you opt for live plants, talk to your nursery about about light needs of various plants may have and find out how fast each plant will grow. Learn how much water and maintenance each plant needs as well.

Think that green won’t work with your existing decor? Plants don’t just come in shades of green. You can select plants with striking hues of red, orange, pink and yellow, or whatever color! 

Make your home feel natural by adding indoor plants to your decorating plan. And if you need assistance with the Window Treatments, call Earth Care Windows!

The Dining Room is a place that makes your guests feel welcome and adds to your home’s ambiance.

The dining room is back – for a while, many people converted their dining rooms into libraries, billiard rooms or offices; they simply weren’t interested in a formal dining room. Today, though, the dining room is making a comeback as homeowners want to create a beautiful setting for dining experiences with their family and friends.

A dining room needs to be about fashion and function. Function is key, but at the same time the dining room can be so much more than just eating a meal. It can be about the experience and the ambiance people feel when they dine in your home.

Consider how you use your dining room – your table is the anchor of your room, and the chairs are key. These are long term investments that you will have forever if you purchase high quality furniture. Don’t forget a sideboard or china cabinet to store dishes, silverware and linens close at hand.

Here are some helpful tips to optimize your dining room:

• Think about whether you need a table with leaves if you plan to entertain a crowd – size matters

• Make sure the chairs are comfortable and the right height for your table.

• Change the look of your table with linens and table settings.

• Add splash to your walls with wallpaper, an accent painted wall or wainscoting.

• Use mirrors to make the room seem bigger.

• Plan for beautiful lighting, including a chandelier, and even wall sconces.

• Add window treatments that provide both beauty and function, especially when the late afternoon sun is streaming in.

• And, of course, decorate your dining room for the holidays for added cheer.

When it comes to the window treatments, call Earth Care Windows.

It’s one of the most popular colors, and it evokes evokes positive feelings, especially in the home.

Royal blue is a perfectly beautiful shade, a tad lighter than navy or midnight blue, and a touch darker than steel blue or French blue. Royal blue can also be called Mediterranean Blue. You can make substitutions for royal blue with Cobalt, Lapis and Greek blue, as they are very similar.

Tried and tested, blue is a calming, fresh and harmonious color, so it’s perfect for the home environment. Using darker shades of blue, like royal blue, we are reminded of the sea or the dark evening sky.

Royal blue is a great complement to almost any design style, and is especially effective with Asian, modern, traditional and Victorian decorating. Royal blue can help bring a room to life and also brings other colors in the room into focus.

Royal blue is said to be a bold color, and tones down well, working as a striking accent, especially when used with lots of neutrals, such as a grey, ivory, white, off white’s and beige; or with even lighter shades of blue.  Add a splash of tangerine or other hues of orange and yellow as the warmer colors create a beautiful balance.  Lavender is also a nice touch paired with royal blue.

One of the most popular interior decorating uses of royal blue is in striped, plaid or gingham patterns. Also think of using royal blue with the following:

• Nautical and ocean themes

• Dramatic powder room or foyer accent wall

• Ceramic stools, lamps and urns, to create an Asian look

• Soft and filmy white fabrics for a summery, cool décor

• Patterned tile, fabrics and rugs to build a Moroccan style

• Delft patterns to create a traditional Dutch look

Go ahead, add a sense of calmness and peace to your interior plan this year by adding royal blue and call Earth Care Windows for help with the Window Treatments.

Smart fabric choices can help to inspire your entire home decorating plan.

Fabrics are used on many different surfaces in your home. Fabric is one of the most important design elements you can use in your interior design plans. Fabrics help to set the mood for a room and influence the way you feel.

There are so many different fabric choices, however, and this can be intimidating; that’s why it’s helpful to work with a professional.

Different types of fabrics:

Natural fabrics – cotton, leather, linen, silk, suede and wool

Synthetics – acetate, acrylic, microfiber, nylon, olefin, polyester, rayon and vinyl

Synthetics tend to be more durable than natural fibers, but this is not always the case. A lot depends on the finish or the weave that’s used, just as much as the inherent fabric itself.

The most obvious initial fabric decisions are:

• Fabric color
• Solid color or pattern
• Fabric texture and weave
• Woven, crocheted, knit or pressed

First, select fabric for beauty since the look of your home is paramount. Then consider how your fabric will be used so you’ll be happy with your decision for years to come. Fabrics that are optimal for a heavily used great room sofa will be quite different than those for a seldom used decorative chair in your entryway. Always think about durability and stain resistance if you have pets and/or children. Also consider how much damage sunlight can cause when it enters a room.

Your fabric choices create the underpinning of your interior design plan and are critical to the beauty of your home. Consider fabrics carefully and get professional advice before you buy. Contact Earth Care Window Treatments when deciding on window fabrics.

Try using these calming shades of pink and blue in your home interior design planning!

The Pantone Color Institute has selected Rose Quartz and Serenity as their colors of the year for home interiors. Every year, Pantone Color Institute selects a color that expresses a certain mood and an attitude for the year. For 2016, it’s the first time they have selected two shades as color of the year!

These soft shades of calming blue and serene pink help to make us feel more secure and at peace. When used in home decorating, they add to our sense of well-being and help to take away the daily stress of life in our own home environments.

“Joined together, Rose Quartz and Serenity demonstrate an inherent balance between a warmer

embracing rose tone and the cooler tranquil blue, reflecting connection and wellness as well as a

soothing sense of order and peace,” says Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of The Pantone Color Institute.

Whether you choose to use each color alone or use them together, this year think Rose Quartz and Serenity for upholstery and drapery fabrics, rugs and/or carpeting, paint, tile and back-splashes, or bedding and table linens, and accessories.

Soften your home this year by decorating in Rose Quartz and Serenity.

For help with the window treatments, call Earth Care Windows!

The beauty of a mirror is a reflection of your design files – get it, reflection!

Yes, mirrors can be used as a design element rather than just as a functional tool to check your great look before you head out of the house. Mirrors can and do look beautiful in most rooms; they don’t have to be reserved for just the bathroom or entry way. Sometime, for design, mirrors don’t need to have any function at all. They can be used simply for aesthetics and be composed of lots of small panes or have a distressed surface that’s hard to view a reflection.

Mirrors come in all shapes, sizes and frame styles to complement any home style decor.

The reflective nature of a mirror helps to make a room appear larger and can also make a room seem lighter and more airy,  while the look of the mirror adds pizzazz.

A mirror can be the focus of a room or it can be an ascent piece.

Sometimes you don’t need to hang mirrors on the wall! Very large mirrors that goes almost from floor to ceiling can be propped against a wall, but make sure it’s secure and won’t fall down. You might also group several mirrors to anchor a wall.

Then there’s the frame.

A frame can be the focal point of a mirror and take up a lot of the square footage or it can be very simple, letting the glass mirror surface be the star. Frames can be made of wood, metal, ceramic, tile, lacquer, stone, or any other material. You can even make your own frame. Or, let your mirror be frame less.

Think about adding mirrors to your home decor this spring. They will literally be a reflection of your own design style! While thinking about home decor, don’t forget the window treatments and call Earth Care Windows for expert opinion.

A simple, clean design style can make your life less stressful.

Many of us have stress because we are overwhelmed by the demands in our lives. So when we get home, it’s important that we feel calmed and relaxed. With the right home style and design you can accomplish this calm, both on the eyes and on the soul.

Simple doesn’t have to mean plain or unattractive. A simple design can create sophistication. It can be a traditional, elegant look or a modern, minimalist feel. The main objective it to reduce chaos and over-decoration, minimizing clutter and confusion in your home.

Some things to consider:

• Plan only a couple, or even just one focal point per room, so you can really see the beauty, rather than having a mess of color and design elements.
• Limit the number of colors and stick with gentle tones, rather than bold primary colors.
• Make color transitions more gentle. Try to not make too strong a statement between dark and light colors, such as black and white.

Once you’ve created a simple, clean design, site back, relax, and enjoy it! Allow yourself time to read a book or watch your favorite TV show, without answering the phone or responding to text messages. Spend time with your family or friends in a quiet, peaceful way, without over planning your activities.

Achieving a calm and simple home environment can help you find peace of mind and Earth Care Windows can help in the styling of your home with a new window treatment.

Time to think outside the box if you want a refreshing change in your home decor.

When purchasing home design elements, most of us tend to focus on square or rectangular shapes and surfaces. However, consider some of the ancient decorating styles used by Greeks, Romans and other cultures; they tended to include a lot more than just these shapes. 

Triangles, hexagons, trapezoids, parallelograms – do you even remember what some of these shapes are? Maybe now is the time for a quick refresher course in high school geometry to help spice up your home décor. Ah, but don’t forget to add diamonds, chevrons, zig-zags or even stars to the equation.

Here are some geometric shapes and patterns to add to your décor:

• Table tops and/or table bases

• Tile and wood flooring planks

• Rugs and carpeting of different shapes

• Wall coverings and draperies

• Upholstery fabrics

• Bedding and table linens

• Throw pillows

• Mirrors

• Inlays on your wood furniture

• Light fixtures

• Painted wall stencils

• And of course, window treatments

Don’t overdue the geometry; a little can go a long way at perking up a room and too much can become chaotic. Geometric patterns can look modern, retro or traditional, depending on style, color and design and can range from subtle to ultra bold in look.

Add geometric shapes to your interior design plan, it’s an angle that works! Call Earth Care Window Treatments for assistance in the Window Treatments as that’s our specialty. 

Create conversation and personalize your home with an exotic look.

What do you consider an exotic home element to be? As the world has gotten smaller, in terms of reach and our population being more diverse, that definition has changed over time. As it stands today, we have more access to purchasing interior design elements from all sorts of different cultures, as well as bringing them home from our own travels.

Here are some exotic items to add to your home décor:

• Indian and/or East Asian fabrics

• Moroccan or Indonesian end tables & lanterns

• Latin American dining tables and accent tables

• Japanese ceramic stools

• Polynesian sculptures and art

• African masks

• Asian stone sculptures

• Exotic woods with dramatic grains 

• Carpets and artifacts from Southwest U.S.A.

• Tiles from almost any region

• Rugs from Turkey, Kashmir, and Iran 

• Tropical plants and flowers

The trick is to sprinkle in enough exotic elements to make your room interesting without overdoing it and making the room look cluttered or out of place for your life style. A little goes a long way with exotic elements. Most exotic pieces are hand-crafted so you won’t see the same item in a friend or neighbor’s home! This means you are adding to the individuality of your home, especially if you brought the piece back from a special trip. 

Exotic can also work with minimalist décor. Adding one or two touches can stand out; actually they’ll stand out even more than in a cluttered room. Just because the pieces are exotic and special doesn’t mean they have to be loud; they can be neutral colors that keep the zen feeling going strong.

Personalize your decor with an exotic element in the coming year. It’s a conversation starter that will add personality and energy to your home. Call Earth Care Windows in before or after decorating and we will design and craft a window treatment to go along with your exotic decorations.

Gray is versatile and a sensuous color to include in your home decorating.

With all the different color variations, gray is a flexible interior design color. In fact, there really are fifty shades of gray!

More often then not, people use gray as a neutral, instead of beige, white or cream. With gray, you can go cool or warm, depending on the version of gray you select, and the tone you are going for. There are literally so many shades, and very few of them are just a simple mix of black and white. Usually gray includes other color tones including blue, pink, green, yellow or any other color.

Gray can come in a variety of intensities too, from the lightest gray (think dove) to a dark steel gray. Gray doesn’t need to be thought of as just a solid, smooth color when you use it in design – part of the beauty of gray is in its texture too. Think about wood grain in flooring and/or furniture, or texture in tweed and silk fabrics, or a matte or lacquer finish in paint.

Gray is a nice subtle color and goes well with a lot of other colors, letting the other hues get all the attention, bouncing off the gray. Good colors for accent are french blue, pink, gold, black, brown and white. For the most part, gray is a peaceful color that adds serenity to an interior environment. However, gray can also be edgy and avant garde, like when it’s used for concrete flooring.

Many different elements in your house lend themselves to a gray neutral color idea. These include:

• Wall paint
• Tile and stone flooring
• Upholstery fabric or furniture
• Window coverings
• Rugs and carpeting
• Cabinets

As an accent color, use gray for your throw pillows, table linens, lamps, artwork and art frames, bed coverings and much more.

Thinking of going gray in your home? Give Earth Care Window Treatments a call and we will design your window treatments in grey, or around the gray in your home.

Less is more – that’s the philosophy of a minimalist decorating style

The Minimalism outlook is one of a systematized and organized look that helps to make you feel both calm and relaxed. Don’t worry; this doesn’t mean you need to go totally bare to pull it off! With this look, you can still include beautiful furniture, flooring, window fashions, decorative pieces and artwork. There are a lot of choices for you to work with too, from a beach vibe to an Asian zen style to modern and sophisticated.

If you are tired of the clutter in your home, this may be a great way to kill two birds with one stone – yes, have your cake AND eat it too. You can accomplish this with cabinets, closets and other out-of-sight storage. Another benefit is the cleaning, or lack there of. With a minimalist décor, it is easier to clean since there are fewer elements to dust, wipe, mop and vacuum.

Minimalist colors are usually soft, muted, and monochromatic. White, brown, soft earth tones like beige, taupe, tan and gray are the most common colors for minimalism. A variation in texture usually takes the place of a variation in bright colors.

Here are some tips to create a minimalist style in your home:

• Make one element the focal point in a room -the other pieces can support it.
• Use clear surfaces, with a few, well-selected décor items on top of tables and floors – such as a sculpture or a vase of flowers or photo of your family.
• Go with a limited number of pieces of artwork on your walls. – leave some walls with no artwork and the art you showcase will stand out even more.
• Try using solid colors instead of patterns and then use textures to create the visual interest in a room.
• Use calming colors for furniture, flooring, window covers and bed linens.

You can make your home more peaceful by following a minimalist design strategy. When it comes to the window treatments, call Earth Care Windows and we will help you design the perfect coverings for your minimalist look.

Rustic wood decor and help to create a feeling of comfort and tradition.

Wood is a natural design element. Using wood in home decor, one can opt for smooth and refined wood, as and that’s always a good choice. However, you can also use rustic wood for an even more natural and classic woodsy feel that will make your home comforting.

Rustic wood comes in many different varieties, including pine, mahogany, oak, fir, walnut and almost any type of wood. It also comes in many looks, from boards recycled from barns to wood reclaimed from temples. Even old logs, driftwood and tree stumps can be used for a rustic interior look!

Rustic wood is all about the rough feel, so keep texture in mind when you select the other home furnishings that go into a full design. Linen complements rustic wood nicely and silk offers a great contrast. Other home fashions that go well with rustic wood include cowhide rugs, Southwestern carpets or bedding, leather upholstery, pottery, and textured stone.

Rustic wood looks great with white or light beige as a neutral because the light clean color brings out the beauty and grain of the rustic wood. Accent colors include sage green and a rusty red. You can even pair rustic wood with a black and white color scheme to add more decor drama.

Consider the following elements when adding rustic wood to your home:

• Coffee tables, end tables, and dining tables

• Flooring

• Lamps and artwork

• One wall or a sliding door taken from an old industrial building

• Bookshelves

• Kitchen cabinets

• Bathroom cabinets

• Bed frames

• Fireplace mantels or surrounds

• Wood beams in the ceiling or the ceiling itself

If you like texture, nature, and a warm, earthy look, decorating with rustic wood may be just the style for you.

Earth Care Windows offers window blinds and window treatments to the Milwaukee and southeastern Wisconsin market. We can help you add even more design and style alongside your artwork with a beautiful window treatment.

Photography is a great way to add freshness to your home decor.

Yes it’s true, photography is indeed a real form of art. There are many art stores where you can purchase a vast variety of great photography art — or be ambitious and create your own. It’s just as beautiful as any other form of artwork that you can display in your home, and sometimes even better to highlight certain home features such as an archway or a narrow wall.

Home display photos can range in all sorts of sizes, from super-size (such as portraits of your family, kids, dogs, or vacation pictures) to collections of miniature sized photos of almost anything.

When decorating with photos, you can:

• Tell a family story
• Highlight your kids or grandchildren
• Pay homage to your pets
• Feature the vacation places you’ve visited
• Showcase specific things you like, such as motorcycles, dogs, old houses or maple trees

Framing can be a lot of fun too. Often the frames are just as interesting as the images, and even help to better emphasize the artwork. Go bold and ornate or opt for a simple black and white photo. Use rectangular frames to keep the emphasis on the photos themselves, or use square frames with main images. You can display photographs in a collection as well, as small as two photos to as large as you can fit across your wall or display shelves – think big.

Arrange your photographic collections in consistent horizontal vertical columns or horizontal rows, or go wild with a random arrangement. Another tip is to angle photos up a stairwell. Also pleasing are photos arranged on a shelf or a mantel, mixed with other pieces such as mirrors, vases and plants.

Photographs are a great addition to the artwork in your home and can really bring together the complete look you are going for.

Earth Care Windows offers window blinds and window treatments to the Milwaukee and southeastern Wisconsin market. We can help you add even more design and style alongside your artwork with a beautiful window treatment.

This festive color combination isn’t just for July.

Red, white and blue is not just a patriotic color combo that we associate with the stars and stripes, it’s a versatile and aesthetically pleasing scheme that can last all year long for interior design too.

You can play with this color combination using its typical primary colors – red, white and blue – or the shades can be modified to different hues or those colors. Even try to substitute a neutral cream or ivory or beige for the clean white to create a nice calming effect.

You don’t have to always stick with the stars and stripes look, you can work with the colors in solids too, or with other patterns to create your ideal space and character.

Red, white and blue decorating works well in many decorating styles, especially if you live near the beach or you are decorating with a nautical theme, or have a lot of outdoor space to fill with patio furniture.

Looking for some ideas using these colors? Check out our list below of elements to consider:

• Accent wall painted in bold red or blue
• Vintage fabrics, throws, pillows and table linens
• Folk art with a flag motif
• Antiques, real flags and distressed wood or metal furniture
• Quilts & bedding
• Wallcoverings
• Rugs and flooring

Earth Care Windows offers quality window treatments to residents in Waukesha, Milwaukee, and all of southeastern Wisconsin. We can work with your existing color schemes – or your new color ideas – to find the perfect window treatments for your

The time is now (summer) to shop for your outdoor furniture for your patio, terrace, or balcony.

Comfort and relaxation…this is what outdoor living is all about. If you really want to make an impression, build your outdoor living retreat from the ground up. Consider flooring, plants, furniture, pillow, fire pits, umbrellas and awnings. There are limitless choices in colors, finishes and excellent materials – most outdoor living elements are made out of weather materials that resist degrading in the Wisconsin heat and humidity.

• For your flooring, you can have a concrete or an interesting cement finish, wood planks or plush lawn. Outdoor area rugs are also available to soften the flooring.

• In your design scheme, plan for an area with tables and chairs – a more casual lounging area for just chilling out. Explore all the materials available, including teak, faux wood products, powder coated aluminum, glass, stone, and formulated outdoor fabrics that are mildew and fade resistant.

• For your dining are, use washable cotton table linens or even paper napkins as well as unbreakable plates and glasses. 

• For the landscaping, consider blooming flowers that add not only color, but great aroma too! A lush landscape can add intimacy and privacy.

• For sun covering, you can use great umbrellas, a shading structure built, or install an awning that comes out from the side of the house – or strategically planted trees!

• Accent pieces that add to your outdoor ambiance include throw pillows, outdoor lanterns, water features, fire pits, candles and flower arrangements.

Don’t forget the grill or outdoor kitchen! Who doesn’t like cooking and dining in the summer – everyone enjoys the easy, relaxing feel of outdoor dining. 

Earth Care Windows offers window treatments for commercial and residential clients. Our complete window covering selection provides solutions for every style and budget.

Add a clock to your home decor for functionality and aesthetics.

The time (get it) is ripe for this unique design and appealing element.

Clocks can help to enhance interior house decor and add interest to a room. The right clock and design can become a piece of art on your wall, replacing a painting or print.

There are many different shapes, sizes and materials of clocks and  a lot of bold new designs to consider too, many of which are one-of-a-kind pieces. You can also salvaging old school clocks and railroad clocks for a cool vintage look.

Get creative and a clock will work well as design pieces in literally any room, adding elegance, sophistication or rustic beauty depending on the style you select. Clocks are very useful when displayed in your kitchen and/or home office where you might actually need to know the time as you go about planning your day. However, they are also beautiful and appealing in a bedroom, living room or dining room.

Some people are even adding durable outdoor clocks to their patios and other outdoor living spaces for an added look to the landscape.

With home design, it’s all about the little touches that make a room come together. Combine your tastes with a beautiful new window treatment and you can really pull everything together. Earth Care Windows offers window treatments for commercial and residential clients. Our complete window covering selection provides solutions for every style and budget.

The use of black is a design necessity. 

It is a tried-and-true design saying that every room needs just a touch of black.
There is something about including just one element of black into a room that helps anchor the room and enhance other colors. You may not even notice it, but that touch of black can make a difference.

Black is a powerful color to work with, so it goes a long way in adding drama, sophistication and seriousness. One of the best things about using black is that it never goes out of style, even as other colors rise and fall in popularity. Your black accents will outlast all the other design elements. Exciting!

Black goes well with so many different colors, especially a cream or an off white, or even a pure white. It looks beautiful with bold tones and soft easy pastels. Some people are even decorating with black as their primary color in the overall design scheme; however, you need to be cautious about using too much black as it can be a bit overpowering if overdone.

Some ideas for a touch of black include:

• Frames for paintings
• Photographs or mirrors
• Granite or marble countertops
• Lamps and/or lampshades
• Upholstery fabric – not too much
• Crown molding around windows and doors
• A window treatment, valance, top treatment or drapery rod
• Leather covered walls or wall coverings
• The inside surfaces of a built-in shelf
• Wrought iron for stair railings or even bed frames

Anchor your home decor by adding a splash of black in every room this spring and see the difference!

Earth Care Windows offers window treatments for commercial and residential clients. Our complete window covering selection provides solutions for every style and budget.