A Fresh Start to your Interior

September is a month of new beginnings. As fall begins to approach, there is a crispness in the air. Summer is wrapping up and it is a natural time for transition. Time to slow down and restore the body, mind and soul.  The Fall season brings with it the promise of cooler temperatures. Its rhythm reminds us that's its time to turn inside, ruminate and nourish ourselves. One way to accomplish this is to get some good old fashioned rest. Sleep is an essential component of good health and peace of mind. The quiet state gives us a chance to renew, refresh and restore ourselves.

As an Interior Designer, I love to make the bedroom a peaceful oasis for sleep and relaxation. The paint color should be soothing and envelop you. Window treatments should add softness and block light from the outside world. My favorite way to cover a window is with the Roman Shade. In a Master Bedroom, I always include a black out lining for extra coverage.

You can begin with a flat roman shade with its clean lines and modern look. Or, a relaxed roman shade offers softness to a rigid square window. The gentle curve on the bottom creates a casual, yet classy look.

If you are looking for a bit more pizazz, a hobbled roman shade is great. It has soft, horizontal folds of fabric that stay in place when your shade is in the down position, unlike the Flat Roman shade which present a flat surface when in the down position.

Get yourself back into the "Fresh Start" state of mind this Fall. Check out the types of Roman Shade window treatment coverings and add softness to your bedroom.

Ciao, everybody!

Michelle