Dressing Up Fireplaces and Windows
Fireplaces
Are you tired of looking at your old, ordinary brick fireplace? Is it one of those with the narrow mantel? Now you can transform it into a stylish centerpiece quickly and economically.
First, determine what to do with the brick face of the fireplace. Do you want to paint it or cover it? Paint tile, granite, stone and slate are all excellent covering options.
Once this has been completed, you need to review different options for your mantle. There are designer columns and crown moldings available in a variety of designs. Choose one that best suits your fireplace and home décor. Moldings are available in modern, country and traditional designs depending on what best suits your tastes.
Windows
Drapes, Shades and Blinds are all practical and stylish options. Blocking light and providing privacy while giving a room the extra décor needed to dress it up. Window coverings vary in costs from the inexpensive matchstick roller blinds to the more expensive black out roller blinds. The inexpensive pleated shades to the more expensive sunshades. To the less expensive wide slat shutter blind look to the expensive shutter blind.
Whatever your taste and budget a window covering can always be enhanced with draperies. Trimming it up article discusses ways to dress up your drapes and other accessories in your house on a low cost budget.
