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HOME OWNERS PLANNING CENTER

INTRODUCTION TO WINDOW COVERINGS
Why should I have window coverings?
How much should I budget?
How long does it take?
Can I do it myself?
How do I choose a designer?
What if I make a mistake?
Can I buy online?
Name brand versus private label?
When should I call a designer?
Do I pay for a consultation?


BUDGET CONSIDERATIONS
Budget considerations
Privacy first
- Treatments
- Cellular
- Verticals
How much should I budget per room?


DESIGNS FOR LIFESTYLES
Window Treatment designs
- Cellular Shading
- Decorative Blinds
- Shutters
- Soft Shading
- Vertical Shading


WINDOW DESIGN FOR ROOMS
Bath
Living Room
Master Bedroom
- Headboards
- Your Bedroom
Bedrooms (Do I need room dark products?)
- Guest Rooms
- Bedroom
- Baby's Room
Bathrooms (Will moisture have an impact?)
- Half Baths Have it
Informal areas
- Bonus Room
- Exercise Room
Family room
- Family Room Fun
- Bring the Family Home
Play room
- Baby's Room
- More choices for children's fabrics
Kitchen
- Comfortable Kitchens
- Cooking up great ideas…
Office
- Office Blinds


WINDOW DESIGNS WITHOUT WINDOWS
Covering a wall
- Wall Covering Yikes Strips!
- Wonderful Wall Covering
Basements
- Bonus Room
- Exercise Room


DO IT YOURSELF
Can I do it myself?
Mail order – inexpensive but very risky
- Can I buy online?
- What if I make a mistake?


WINDOW SHAPES/Unusual & Challenging
Unusual window shapes (angle, round, semi-round, etc)
- Cellular Shades
Arches, half rounds, quarter rounds, full rounds
- Cellular Shades
Trapezoids
- Vertical Shading


PLANNING YOUR PROJECT
Basic Considerations
What kind of windows and how many.
The kind of room each window is in.
Measurements of each window
Planning worksheet
Checklist – goals, lifestyle design, window problems
Where do I begin?
Will the sun damage my furniture or flooring?
Know what you like and more importantly, what you don’t like.


PROFESSIONAL ASSISTANCE
Finding a professional
- When should I call a professional?
Buywindowcoverings.com ..You are Here!
Evaluating a professional
- How do I pick a designer?
Major Brands?
- Name Brands Vs. Private Label
Do they offer shop-at-home, and is it free?
- Home Consultation