When considering the purchase of window coverings, there are several things to keep in mind. Hunter Douglas provides everything you need to make your windows a beautiful expression of the way you live.

Considerations:

• Color – Hunter Douglas stays on top of all of the latest color trends to offer you all of the color choices you could wantLight Source – different products are designed depending on which direction your windows face
• Privacy – Do you need privacy from people such as neighbors or from objects outside that are not something you want to constantly view?
• Safety – Kids, pets or loose cords can spell trouble. Hunter Douglas offers operating systems and special features that are designed to keep your home safe
• Style – Traditional, contemporary, relaxed, formal, country warmth or urban sophistication. No matter what your style, Hunter Douglas has a product for you

• Energy efficiency – Hunter Douglas window coverings are impressively energy efficient

• Shapes – Have a difficult shape? From arches to angles, circular to Palladian, there is a Hunter Douglas product to fit your shape
• Special needs – need special assistance operating your window coverings? Hunter Douglas offers a variety of lifting options such as remote controls
• UV Protection – Built in ultraviolet protection gives you the power to reduce harmful rays that can fade carpet and furniture

For more information and picture of specific products, visit the Hunter Douglas website. There’s a variety of tools and a wealth of knowledge to be discovered!

We know how helpful it can be to get ideas and inspirations from room scene images! That’s why we created a photo gallery for you to browse and get inspiration from on our website. We hope the featured room scene today gets you as excited as we are about Spring and Summer!

Let’s talk about what makes this room so inspring:

• The furniture in this room is neutral making it easy to update with each season by changing pillows, fabric and other accessories.
• Note how the fabrics coordinate with each other rather than match. This helps give the room definition and personality.
• This room is begging for conversation. What a great place to gather with friends!
• The wall color is versatile enough that the entire look and feel of the room can be changed by changing the accessories. As we mentioned earlier, the furniture allows for this as well.
• Finally, this room can be a source of inspiration because it does a great job of balancing a finished look, but without a stuffy feeling.

How does this room inspire you? Does this fit  your personality? What would you change?

Admit it, if the topic is floor coverings, area rugs are not the first area that comes to mind. Carpet, tile and stone rule. So do vinyl, hardwood and laminate. But today, here and now, we ask that you think accessory, think complementary, and check out the admirable advantages of area rugs.

Area rugs are like magic carpets. They can transport and transform, “move” rooms (and their mood) from ordinary to extraordinary, change a room’s personality and character. They can do this through their color, shape, texture, size and the ingenuity of the magic carpet genie – you.

Area rugs are incredible design tools. They can define a space (where children play), act as a finishing touch, establish a color scheme, underlie a key piece of furniture, soften a hard surface, welcome guests to your home.

Area rugs improve your life. They can warm bare feet on cold surfaces, prevent wear in heavy traffic areas, protect children/elderly against injury from falls and absorb sound to reduce noise. Area rugs can also cover flaws in flooring and hide not so perfect carpeting. (Voila! Problem solved.)

Area rugs are the masters of change. They’re the only floor covering you can pick up and move, easily replace – change with the changing seasons.

Area rugs cover the cost spectrum. They can be inexpensive and machine made (cotton and synthetic) to very expensive, handmade ancient weaves.

By Cheryl Frink

As homebuilders and designers we study emerging trends in order to meet the needs of today’s homeowners. The current economic setbacks have given rise to a new trend we’re calling Home-steading. Instead of going to a movie we are hosting movie nights at home. Instead of going on vacation we are creating a a 5-star master retreat in our bedrooms. Instead of eating out we’re eating in. We are seeing more open floor plan designs, great rooms, and kitchens with work islands and eat in bars. In response to this trend Chateau Interiors & Design has created a Home Enhancement Program as a way to help customize your existing home.

Chateau’s Home Enhancement program for your home

This new trend is all about the personalization of your space. What are you passionate about and what does your home say about who you are? Throw pillows and accessories are an inexpensive way to add some personal style. A small investment can have a big return on style and design. Later when you are ready to change the look just change out the accents and the room looks new again. If your home is looking tired and you want a quick facelift try using paint. Paint is an inexpensive way to transform the  look and feel of any room. Blues are a hot fashion trend and there are many shades to choose from. Add some crystal accents with bold colors for some panache. A little sparkle can showoff  your Lux and Glamour style.

Get Inspired by the Professionals

Model home tours are a great way to see the latest trends in home furnishings, color, and design. Gather your friends for a fun free way to spend time together. Take notes on the things you love and try these ideas in your own home. Don’t be afraid to work with professional designers. Our designers can help you determine the scale, color, and products that are right for you. We can save you time and money. Whether you need a color facelift or major reconstructive surgery let our designers help enhance your home. Home-steading is fun staying home for.