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When you read the title of this
article you likely think that it’s a bit of an exaggeration. After all,
blackout curtains are just curtains, right? Well, according to some
studies – and many of our experiences with our customers – blackout
curtains may be a bigger deal then you think.
Are you ever interrupted by outdoor lights?
If you’re ever interrupted by outdoor lights in the room in which you sleep, then blackout curtains
can improve your sleep more than you may realize. You may think that
you’ve gotten used to the streetlight that lets in a little light under
your curtains, or the sun rising well before your alarm goes off, but
study after study has shown that light creeping in may not wake you up
but it can make it harder to sleep as deeply as you would in the dark.
Just ask the sleep experts
You’d be hard pressed to find a sleep
expert that wouldn’t recommend blackout curtains. They claim that the
way to get the longest and the best sleep is to sleep in a room that’s
dark, that eliminates light coming in from lights on the street, cars
driving by, or any other type of light pollution that could affect
sleep.
It’s harder to sleep through light as we age
The older a person gets, the more
light and sound they process even when they’re asleep. This can lead to
an inability to fall asleep or trouble staying asleep. As a result, as a
person gets older, they may have more and more of a need for solid blackout curtains or other blackout draperies.
Some homeowners simply prefer blackout curtains
Of course, sleeping well isn’t the
only reason that homeowners consider blackout curtains. Some have a home
theater, or simply a living room in which they watch television, and
they want blackout curtains to offer a theater-like atmosphere.
Whether you’re a shift worker who
sleeps a lot during the day, a 9-5 office worker who sleeps when the sun
is down but lives in a well-lit area, or a parent who wants their child
to be able to nap during the day, blackout curtains could change your
life. The good news is that while there used to be a real lack of
patterns, styles, and fabrics, today Half Price Drapes offers hundreds
of combinations in black out drapes. In fact, you can even have them
custom made to exactly meet your needs.
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At Half Price Drapes we’re always
keeping up on the latest in drapery trends. After all, it’s our
business! Lately we’ve seen a lot of designers recommending Roman shades
to their clients. We love these and other types of shades, so we’re on
board, but we’ve also been wondering: Why are we suddenly seeing more
sales in this arena? In the process of answering this question, we found
out some interesting facts about Roman shades.
The origin of Roman shades
As you may have guessed, Roman shades
come from ancient Rome. At the famous Roman Coliseum, shades were
installed that could be spread over the seats to keep visitors safe from
the hot, bright sun. Roman shades can be opened and closed within their
own pleated sections. They’re so versatile that we’re not surprised
they’ve survived thousands of years of changing trends in window
treatments.
Roman shades aren’t your typical shades
We offer several types of shades, including our popular cordless cellular shades,
but Roman shades are truly unique compared to other shades and window
treatments. The most noticeable difference is that when you pull them
up, they stack. The front of these shades are made entirely of fabric
and they will gather or fold as they’re drawn up. When you put them side
by side with blinds, the fabric used in Roman shades is better at
blocking the sun on hot days and better at keeping in the heat on cold
days.
There are many different looks available with these shades
Depending on the type of fabric you
choose and the color or pattern selected, Roman shades can be subdued or
they can be incredibly bold. Some of our clients use them in
conjunction with drapes, curtains or other window treatments. The fact
that there are so many options is just one of the reasons these shades
are so popular.
Roman shades can be used in any room of the house
Since there are so many fabric and
color options, Roman shades can be installed successfully in any room.
From a child’s room to a formal dining room, the right fabric will fit
anywhere. Popular choices for these shades include cotton and linen, and
the colors chosen are most commonly solid colors or bold stripes. When
you shop with Half Price Drapes, you can choose the color or pattern
that will work best for your home!
You’ve likely heard of curtains that
work automatically. They may require you to push a button on a remote
control, or a button on the wall, but they can be opened and closed
without getting up and going across the room. While these may seem cool
at first, there are a couple of issues with them: they’re expensive and
you don’t have many options in the style or fabric of the curtains you
get. A new company could be changing that for good.
This new product would work on any curtains – including the ones hung in your home right now
The best thing about this option to
automate curtains is that it works on any curtains. If you’ve recently
bought new drapes, then you wouldn’t have to go out and buy entirely new
curtains. If you’re thinking of investing in new curtains, then you
could check out the huge, affordable variety at Half Price Drapes and simply add this new automation system to the curtains you pick.
The way it works is pretty simple
You need one unit for every set of
horizontal curtains you have. You then use an app on your phone to
either immediately close or open the curtains, or to schedule them to
open at a certain time. You can use the same network for up to 20 pairs
of curtains – assuming you have a unit for each one – and have them open
or close together or separately.
The way it works is that the component is installed behind your curtains, at either end of your curtain rod
and in the middle hook. There’s then a wire that goes from the sides to
the middle and physically pulls the curtains open or pushes them closed
when you tell it to.
Unique ways this technology could be used
Of course this type of automation
could be used to take care of curtains anytime you just don’t feel like
getting up, but there are a lot of additional uses we can see too. For
example, a handicapped person who can’t reach the curtain rod would now
have a way to open and close the curtains themselves. Likewise, those
curtains that are well out of your reach? For example, above a doorway?
You can easily open and close them. Finally, consider how amazing of an
alarm clock it would be – just tell it to open your curtains wide at 8
AM and you’ll be woken by the sun.
The news is out and it’s exciting:
Pantone’s color of the year for 2017 is greenery. This is a shade of
green that’s bright, cheerful, and warm. It brings to mind new
beginnings – which is what the new year’s all about. If you want to
incorporate it into your home, there’s no reason to get out the paint
bucket and change your entire décor. Just use these ideas to bring it
into your home in beautiful ways.
Get new pillows – or pillow covers – for your couch
Greenery fits in with a lot of
different color schemes. If you think it would work in your living room,
resist the urge to go out and buy brand new pillows. Instead, just buy pillow covers.
Half Price Drapes offers them in pairs and you’ll be impressed both
with our affordable prices and the quality pillows available to you.
Buy a new lamp
Adding a new lamp to a room, or
replacing an existing lamp, is a great way to bring in color without
making a major investment. If you love the lamp you have, then you might
even consider buying just a new lampshade that incorporates greenery.
This allows you to hold on to what you like while still bringing in a
new color.
Invest in new green curtains
Curtains are an affordable option to
update any room, and they offer a ton of benefits including increasing
energy efficiency, protecting against allergens, and more. We’re proud
to offer almost 40 different options in green curtains.
Choose from several different headers, a wide range of patterns,
different shades of green, and different fabrics. If you don’t find
exactly what you want, you can even order custom curtains.
Find a new piece of art
It’s always a great time to buy a new
piece of art, but this is even more true when it comes to incorporating
a color into your room. This is especially true for homeowners who
don’t feel that green would really work with their decor. What you can
do is buy a piece of art that incorporates the colors already in a room,
but also includes elements of greenery. This will allow you to add
other touches of green throughout the room and draw them in together.
Most people don’t want to totally
redesign their homes based on a trend, but adding a few splashes of this
lovely color certainly couldn’t hurt!
