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Greetings!
Happy Spring, it is such a pleasure to begin to enjoy the sunshine and warmer weather. I can't wait for the daffodils to start to come up!
This month as we start to gaze out our windows more often, turning our focus outdoors, we will explore one of the key elements that will give your rooms that polished, pulled together WOW look.
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Window Treatments the key accessory for that WOW factor
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Have you ever looked at one of your rooms and felt something was missing. It lacks that pulled together look you see in all of the design magazines. You have all of the key elements - furnishings, rugs, lighting, but it's still missing something. The solution is not as difficult as you think.
Window Treatments not only frame the windows they add that finished touch that pulls the room together. Choosing the appropriate treatment for the room and your home is the key. We will explore three different treatment options that may be right for your home.
If you have a beautiful view and don't need the privacy, panels can be installed that frame just the outside edges of the windows. This can be as simple as a straight panel pinch pleated on the top with rod and rings, or for more formal rooms, elaborate panels with valances and jabots.
Some Panel Options :
Wood Rod with Rings  |
Wrought iron  |
Valance with panels that can close  |
Panels with valance, jabots, and tassels  | |
Formal valance with tassels and panels  |
For a much simpler approach, a Roman Shade might be an option. This too can take many forms. A straight Roman Shade that is easy to lower and raise, or fuller fabric shades that enhance the window but doesn't block the view.
Roman flat shade  |
Full pleated Roman Shade with tassel trim  |
Soft Roman Shade with wooden valance  |
Soft Roman Shade for picture window
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If you feel panels or shades are too
fussy, another option would be to simply top the windows with a short
valance. This approach doesn't work for all rooms or situations, but
can be very effective to just add a touch to a bare window frame.
Some Valance Options
Inverted box pleat valance with a fabric shade underneath.  | Combined soft and hard valance treatment  |
Gather Valance with wood trim  | Pleated valance over sliding glass door  |
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How do I clean and protect my granite and marble?
- Spills need to be wiped up as they occur. Foods that have an acidic base may stain your marble - orange juice, red wine, tomatoes are the big culprits.
- On a weekly basis clean your stone floors with a drop of liquid Ivory soap and warm soapy water.
- Counter tops can be cleaned with ammonia free windex. Adds a great shine.
- Every few years, depending on use and traffic, the stone should be re-sealed and polished by a professional.
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Lasdon Park & Arboretum - March 28th lecture on how to attract Butterflies. Learn how plants, along with the right location, shelter and water can attract butterflies to your garden. On April 11th enjoy a lecture on the Perennials. A slide show will highlight bulbs and early perennials to add beauty to a spring garden. 1-914-864-7286
Monet's Lilies  |
The Museum of Modern Art - view Monet's Water Lilies through April 12. The magnificent Impressionist panels are hung together for the first time since 2001.
Architectural Digest Home Design Show - March 18-21. Featuring over 300
companies representing furnishings, art work, lighting, floor coverings,
kitchens and electronics. We featured this event last month, but
wanted to make sure you didn't miss the opportunity to attend. Pier 94
at 55th Street and Westside Highway. 10am-6pm. 800-677-6278.
Orchid Show  |
Orchid Show at the New York Botanical Garden. Enjoy thousands of orchids all under the glass roof of the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory. "The Orchid Show: Cuba in Flower" runs until April 11th. Tickets $20.
The annual Bedford Spring Antiques Show held at the Rippowam Cisqua School in Bedford, N.Y. kicks off on Friday April 9 with a champagne preview party. On Saturday bring your family heirlooms to be appraised by a professional. The show will include 30 dealers, April 10th 10am -5pm, and April11th 11am to 5pm. For more details 914- 234-9636
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Susan Marocco Interiors
is a full service interior design firm, staffed with professional American
Society of Interior Designers (ASID) who have the training and expertise to
plan, schedule, execute and manage your project from concept to completion. Our
firm creates interiors that are elegant, distinctive and comfortable. Our
inspiration comes first from listening. We then meld our skills and experiences
to our clients' wants and needs. We develop design solutions that reflect their
taste and lifestyles. Our website has a variety of pictures of the work we have
done for many of our clients and you are more than welcome to view
them.
To find out how Susan
Marocco Interiors can help you with all your design needs, please contact Susan
at 1-914-234-7066 or via email.
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Thank you for your readership, input and questions. If you have any thoughts or suggestions on how to make it better, we are always eager to listen. If you would like to speak to us about your Interior Design needs, we would be please to be of service
Wishing you all my Best!
www.SusanMaroccoInteriors.com
Tel:
(914) 234-7066
Fax: (914) 234-0003
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