Making the Most of the Light in a Room With Custom Window Treatments
Every room should have three types of lighting: Task light to work by, general illumination to get fill the space (it usually comes from the ceiling), and mood lighting (which usually comes from the floor up). We don’t usually use them all at the same time, but ensuring that your room has the proper lighting will make it that much more welcoming. Window treatments play a large role in how natural light is used in a room. To learn more, talk to a trained consultant here at Ross Howard Designs in the greater Dallas TX area.
Decorating for Rooms with Natural Light
Light will look different in your room depending on which way the window faces. What exposures is it? If it faces south or west, you’ll get warm light coming from the window. If it faces east or north, the light will be cooler. You can control light with the addition of window treatments. The materials and opacities you select will provide different effects. For example, the natural fibers used in Provenance® Woven Textures will filter light gently while a semi-opaque fabric such as you might find in a Duette® Honeycomb Shade will soften the light. If you choose to use blinds with louvers like Heritance® Hardwood Shutters, you’ll be able to tilt the light up toward the ceiling or down toward the floor.
Decorating for Rooms with Artificial Light
Lamps and ceiling fixtures play a role in a room’s lighting and look as well, especially at night. And the type of bulb you use will have an impact too. Today, the LED (Light-Emitting Diode) bulb is all we can buy. It is at least 75% more efficient than the traditional incandescent light bulb. And it comes in a wide array of styles to choose from.
How to Choose LED Bulbs for Optimal Lighting
It’s important to find the right LED bulb for your lifestyle and lighting needs of your room. A great way to experiment is to buy several different LED bulbs and take before and after pictures so you can see the results for yourself. Remember that the type of bulb will affect how color appears—colors like magenta, red, red-orange, orange, gold, and yellow are warm, and using a warm light bulb is usually the way to go. Colors like green, teal, blue, indigo, and purple would look best with lights that are cool. At Ross Howard Designs, we’ll be happy to discuss lighting elements and how your window treatment choices can impact them.
Deciding on Light for Your Room in the Dallas, Fort Worth TX Area
Ross Howard Designs has been a Dallas area leader in Hunter Douglas window coverings, interior design, and wallpaper since 1981. We offer personalized service you’ll only find with a locally owned store. Stop by our newly expanded Hunter Douglas Gallery location to see over 70 functional window covering displays, including the latest in Platinum technology automation systems. The professional designers at Ross Howard are committed to bringing you the latest styles, current trends, and innovative technologies. For more expert information on window treatments, or for a free in-store consultation, give us a call today – 972-490-0088. When you stop by our showroom make sure you ask us for a free design book.
