The easiest way to change the ambiance in your home is by changing or adding fabric. It’s true! Think of all the fabric  surfaces in your rooms; curtains, rugs, seat cushions,  tablecloths, pillows etc.

The secret is knowing what fabric to choose to create Your Ideal Ambiance.

Feel the difference in this living room? New fabric instantly transforms this space.

Here are 5 ambiances we think you might like…

Romantic – You cherish the soft, warm, glowing feeling of love. Fabrics that are airy, sweet, delicate, and flowing are the best choices for you. Look for billowy, beautiful, and whimsical  fabric  such as taffeta, tulle, and lace in whites, creams, blushes and blues to feel  Romantic.

Organic - You love being outdoors, whether tending your garden or going for walks in your local state park. To get the natural, easy feel you are looking for, choose linen, raw silk, or jute in neutrals, greens, and browns to feel  Organic.

Stunning –  You want to make a statement and strive to live a dazzling life. To get the striking, sumptuous, sensational feel you want, choose silk, satin, taffeta and matelasse in brilliant, gorgeous  colors  to feel Stunning.

Mellow - You enjoy have a cozy movie night with the family, and you want spaces that are durable, relaxed, and comfortable. To  give you the casual feel you want, choose cotton, twill, and synthetics in  simple styles and patterns to feel Mellow.

Classic – You embrace family  traditions and time-tested elegance. To get the refined, cultured feel you want, use stately fabrics such as  damask, chenille, and tapestry with details such as piping, fringe, and tassels to feel Classic.

This client fell in love with her home all over again…thanks to a change in ambiance!

So is it time to rekindle the love  with your home? Adding new fabrics is the easiest way to change the way your home “feels”, and change the way you feel about it! So share your thoughts  below… What’s your dream Ambiance?

P.S. – Still unsure of what fabrics to use? Give me a call or shoot me an email… I’m always available to share advice with you on fabric selections to help  you create your ideal ambiance 

Window treatments add value to your home, similar to the way a designer handbag adds value to your look. Unlike designer handbags, which only provide value in two ways, window treatments add value in three different ways. 

The first kind of value is what we’ll call “emotional value.” It’s that simple joy you experience when you see how a fashionable bag completes your outfit, or the pride you feel when you carry it around town in the crook of your arm. Professionally designed window treatments provide the same type of emotional value! Besides adding to the overall “comfort” factor in your home, draperies and shades aesthetically complete an entire room’s look, much like your favorite handbag can tie together your whole outfit. Well designed draperies add joy to your life every time you enter the room.

The second value is “functional value.” For a handbag, the “functional value” is having a place to carry your wallet, phone, makeup and every thing else the modern woman needs. Window treatments provide important functional value by giving homeowners privacy from the street and neighbors, and by providing light control options to protect furniture and floors.

The third value that window treatments provide is an “economic value”. Professional grade window shades provide huge energy savings because they are able to insulate your home from heat loss in the winter and heat gain in the summer. And most shades have an effective lifespan up to fifteen years, so window treatments can truly be considered an investment in energy savings for your home.

Window treatments provide emotional, functional, and economic value to your household that will last for years to come. Do you live in a “cookie-cutter” development? If so, the decision to invest in custom treatments is a decision to invest in your home’s individual style and help it stand out from the crowd. Window treatments add visual beauty and comfort, privacy and light control, and insulate your home for noticeable energy savings. So what is your home worth to you?  Window treatments  add to the value of your home, just like your designer handbag adds value to your wardrobe.

What are your thoughts? Sound off below!

Join Lea Tran as she shows you how to save big bucks on your energy bill through the application of window treatments. If you’re interested in attending this three-hour Saturday course, Register Online through Montgomery Community College.

Registration Instructions: Click under “New Students Registration for Continuing Education.”For more information, check out pg. 29 in MC3′s Live to Learn Brochure.