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Lawrence, KS 66047
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Jane Bateman
Jane's Window Pane
September 2014 Newsletter

  

 

    Check out this month's article on Bold Decorating.  It might inspire your creative side.

    Mark your calendar for September 17th from 4:30 - 6:00 to attend our Open House.  You just might win a door prize!  Jane will present a seminar at 5:00 -- come see new ideas for your home.  Make an appointment while attending the Open House and take advantage of our $37 installation offer.  Ask us about the details.  Refreshments will be provided.

     Don't forget to check out our specials for the month

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         Enjoy!  

 

Bold Decorating

 

If you want to show off your creative side, go bold in your home design. There are lots of ways to go bold without being tacky or tasteless. Here are some fun ideas...

 

Color

 

Don't be afraid of color. While most people are afraid that they will bold colors quickly tire of a wall color, the truth is that plain white is what gets us bored the quickest. Paint your walls with a strong color. It's only paint!

 

For a dramatic edge, combine two bold colors. Unexpected combinations add life and excitement to a room.

 

Patterns

 

You don't need to put bold pattern everywhere, but a few touches of whimsical prints will add a nice energy to a space. If your walls are muted, you can be daring with your patterns. Colorful stripes and polka dots are always fun, and you can mingle them in one area for added whimsy.

 

Animal prints look fabulous in front of boldly colored walls. The neutral colors in the animal prints - black and white, or shades of brown - create a huge statement when combined with deep reds and hot pinks.

 

Bold floral patterns evoke a cheerful mood. Create a wild, whimsical room by using floral patterns on the walls. The trick to combining floral patterns is to look at scale and color. Make sure the main colors are in all of the patterns, and use different scales (a large, medium, and small).

 

Lighting

 

Instead of traditional high-hats, go for exciting lamps. They not only give more lighting options, but they can be great accessories and conversation pieces, especially if you get creative with lampshades.

 

When you are ready to go bold, go all the way!

 

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Frequently Asked Questions 

* There are so many choices. How will I ever be able to decide?

  • The quantity of samples we have can be very intimidating. But that is where we can help. We come to your home to visit with you about what you want to accomplish. We note the colors and styles you already have so we know what your parameters are. And if you can give us a budget that is helpful too. Then we come back to the store and select fabrics and styles for you to consider.   We look through all the samples and styles so that you don't have to.

  

Did You Know.. 
  • We offer design consultation on paint color selection.
  • We offer design consultation on furniture arrangement.
  • We offer design consultation on picture arrangement and we can hang them too.
     

 

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Monthly Tips

 

  • Add stripes to your walls with paint stripes on wallspaint. Paint all the walls the color you have selected. After it dries, tape your walls with masking tape in the width you want the stripe to be. Then paint the second color in-between the masking tape. When dry, remove masking tape and you have a wonderful painted stripe.
  • Paint each wall in your child's bedroom a different color. Perhaps primary colors or a gradation of one color so the color gets more intense as it circles the bedroom.
  • Don't use flat paint on your walls. It will look like chalk and you will not be able to wipe it clean. A low sheen is preferable.
 

 

      specials   
Come to our Open House on September 17th from 4:30 to 6:00 pm.  Door prizes!!  You don't want to miss Jane's seminar at 5:00.  Come see new ideas for your home.  Make an appointment while attending the Open House and take advantage of our $37 installation offer.  Ask us about the details.
Check out our website for additional specials.

What are you waiting for?

Call today! 

  

   

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I am the only interior designer in Lawrence specializing in window fashions.  We love to help you find solutions to your problems. These solutions can be beautiful, individualized, and practical.  They can solve your problems and still look extraordinarily stunning.  Or they can solve your problems and still look simple and unpretentious.  
 
The goal is to help you solve your challenge in the manner that fits your life style and your cravings. And although we do specialize in window fashions, we take a whole room approach.  We can help you with colors, furniture, flooring, and room arrangement.

Sincerely,
 
Jane Bateman
Jane Bateman Inc. 

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In This Issue
Bold Decorating
Frequently Asked Questions
Did You Know...
Monthly Tips
This Month's Special
Meet Jane
Quick Links
           
Come to our Open House on September 17th from 4:30 to 6:00 pm.  Door prizes!!  Jane will present a seminar at 5:00 -- come be inspired.
Ask about our $37 installation offer.
Check out our website for details.
  
Call today for an appointment!