I Always Feel Like Somebody’s Watching Me . . .  Remember That Song?

Windows are never complete without curtains, shutters or window blinds, imagine having a window without curtains, shutters or blinds?

Don’t you feel very bare, and the room looks plain or naked? Yes, you know what I mean, you feel someone outside is watching you and that’s not a comfortable feeling at all. I think that window dressings are very important when it comes to the complete look of your room so here are some tips on how to find the best window dressings for you.

First, you have to consider the shape of the room and the deco the room has. How do you want your windows to serve its purpose? You could go with curtains if you have a large enough room or blinds or shutters for a smaller or mid size room, or even just a blind and a swag thrown across. If you are looking for something that gives privacy inside your home, then you should get blinds that are non-transparent and these can also be used with curtains. If you want your window dressings to control the lighting, a more transparent dressing like Muslin or Voiles are recommended.

Second, you have to select the material of your choice that will suit your deco. They are thousands of beautiful fabrics on the market with different prices ranging from £500.00 per metre – just £19.00 a metre depending on you taste, style and budget.

The next step would be to decide the shape of your window and the style you need to compliment your room.

Whatever window dressings you decided to have made and install on your windows, you should always keep in mind that they should make you feel comfortable, homely and provide privacy for you and your family.

They are many experts out there to help you with your window treatments. They will come to measure your windows, show you samples and make and install in a turnaround of just three weeks.

We enjoy the beauty of making and installing curtains, shutters and blinds of all kinds wooden or fabric and we are offering a 10% off out original prices for the month of July.

All it takes is a phone call and we will do the rest for you to enjoy in the comfort of your home, office, school, restaurant, club or bar.

Wooden Blinds With Contrast Ribbons

These Blinds Comes in Many Different Colours And Contrast Ribbons, Even Animal Print!

Roller Blinds Are Ideal For A Minimalist Look And Comes In Many Colours AND Textures.

Curtains For A Modern Room.

A Bright And Airy Room With Muslin Curtains

Shutters Are Great, I Love That Plantation Look! Shutters Also Give A Clean And Easy Look.

These Swag and Tails are so cool and not over the top as others can be.

Very minimalist for a calm and peaceful room

This room looks quite Asian just with these Vertical Blinds above the rad.

Colourful and Sweet

Curtains with Contrast Borders and Valance

Swags with a Roman or Roller blinds are very much in and goes well with most deco

It's an easy look, just cut, sew and throw!

Roman Blinds, always fashionable!

Another Roller Blind

Remote Controlled Roller Blinds and very luxurious, and are great for large windows.

Love the outdoors and anything that helps to make the space comfy.

Blinds can be made in any colour, shade and textures to enhance the room of your choice.

Luxurious Silks and Sheers Curtains and Blind.

A very Classical set with happy colours

One of my favourite looks, sweeping curtains with wooden blinds.

Sheer, Colourful Blinds

Perfect for Bay windows

For a minimalist look.

Thank you for reading ANDREAFAY blog and I look forward to hearing your comments, questions and enquires.

ANDREAFAY is an Interior Designer based in North London, we write about home improvements, home deco, travel and whats new and HOT in interior design. ANDREAFAY takes commissions UK wide and globally.

Welcome to ANDREAFAY Feng Shui!

Your environment has a definite effect on your physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being. When your space is not balanced, it can cause numerous problems in your life, including broken relationships, financial hardship, misfortune or ill health. Once your space is brought back into harmony through feng shui, the new clarity and beauty will automatically repair relationships, increase income, and improve your health.

ANDREAFAY Feng Shui addresses the Nine Life Needs and makes sure that they are all fully represented in your space. Once we clear and enhance those areas, you will experience an immediate shift, leading to the fulfillment of your needs and desires.

Here are the Nine Life Needs that are represented by different areas of your home, office or  space.

Personal love: attract a new love into your life; restore your marriage

Family love: harmonize relationships with your relatives and children

Spiritual connection: allow a special space for prayer and upliftment

Career: create opportunities for further advancement and fulfilment in your life

Personal growth: include a reminder in this area to keep growing all the time!

Health: increase your physical, emotional and mental well-being

Prosperity: generate and attract more abundance

Acknowledgment: receive the validation and recognition you deserve

Creativity: get inspired to be more creative and express yourself without worry.

Once you prioritised your Nine Life Needs, we can get to work, remove the blocks, and let the fulfillment of your desires begin!

ANDREAFAY is an Interior Designer based in North London, England. Andrea and team writes on Home Improvements, Interior Design, Travel and whats HOT in the World of Design.

She will be writing on the topic of Feng Shui every week this year to help you fulfil your wishes for a happier you in 2011 and behind.

Please join her by reading her blogs and leave a comment or question for her to reply.

Once more have a wonderful 2011!

Well designed window dressings do more than just cover windows. At ANDREAFAY form and function  are also important. Great design is beautiful to live with, provides variable light control, insulates rooms against heat and cold, protects your furnishings from damaging UV rays, and even absorbs sound from the outside and improve the acoustics in your room.

Window treatments like curtains, blinds and shutters also help to finish the deco in a room while providing privacy.

Our interior design studio in Muswell Hill has made window dressings for the contract market, show home and individuals, (commercial and residential) and we welcome ALL as we take pride and work with passion to ensure a happy and satisfied customer.

ANDREAFAY interior design is based in North London, England and takes commissions nation wide.

Please feel free to contact us regarding all your window needs.

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Cheers,

Andrea

When I think about luxury interior and furnishings, I think of high end exquisite fabrics, textures, details, colours and materials. These elements can work together to make a space look classy, chic and sophisticated.

Having a home full of expensive furniture and ornaments can make you feel precious and important, it is fundamental to have a functional space for entertainment or relaxation but we still should be comfortable in our own surrounding. Some people may buy luxurious items because of its expensive price tag others as a show piece; I don’t think we all are materialistic, we like to appreciate the craftmanship behind each creation. Luxurious items are different in standard and quality, the care and attention to detail that has gone into each items makes it more durable and lush.

I will show you some different type of furnishing and interiors but all have the notion of luxury.

The chinchilla faux fur throw: is considered to have the softest fur in the world it’s also incredibly warm.  As this modern faux fur holds a variety of colours, it complements a whole host of colour scheme, which includes blacks, white, earthy and bold tones. It can be used as a throw over the bed, sofa or as a decorative wall hanging.

The Charles II style mirror captures Edwardian gothic style, an exquisite piece of novelty to have as a centre piece.

Cushions, drapes and curtains create comfort, depth, warmth and privacy

Victorian bedroom wardrobe: this dark wood wardrobe is beautifully crafted, but be careful with large dark interiors try to maintain a balance, you would not want your bedroom to feel small and unsettling.

 Dining room with glass table and chairs: sometimes keeping it simple captures the beauty in luxury, break up the theme with small ornaments and furnishing. With a room that’s capturing a lot of natural light it’s essential to have some natural elements, colour and texture to balance the deco.

And finally

I find furniture designer Roberto Ventura designs fabulous. New designs with classical influence gives his furnitures character. Each individual piece is captivating,  the detailing of the patterns, straight lines and curves on each furniture has a story to tell.  The rich bold upholstery makes each creation stand proud, on its own in a living room or in a reception it will be the focus of everyone’s desires.

Thank you for your time in reading the latest addition to my blogs.

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 ANDREAFAY is an interior designer based in North London, England. She has commissions UK and Global wide.