Resources Rockport Texas Flooring, Window Coverings, Kitchen & Bath

Kitchen And Bath Trends, Styles And Colors

Kitchen and bath trends are no longer about keeping up with the “Jone’s”, but setting styles apart from your neighbors. Homeowners are seeking more unique, individual designs with efforts on personalization to better suit individual needs. This is proving to be a difficult task for builders and Remodelers who have gotten used to a safe cookie-cutter box. Homeowners are now demanding flexibility and creativity.FloorsWith the amount of time spent in the kitchen cooking and eating in combination with more older couples spending time entertaining and eating together in the kitchen, floors that are softer and with more cushion are finding […]

Designing Your Bath – Basics

Spending some extra time planning your bathroom layout can pay off in the end. Maximizing space and proper placement of fixtures can make a bathroom more than just a place to bathe. Much like a kitchen, several aspects need to be taken into consideration: space layout, plumbing, countertops, safety, seating and storage. These guidelines have been provided by the National Kitchen and Bath Association. These guidelines were developed to help designers with good planning practices that consider the typical needs of users. A committee of experts in kitchen design reviewed lifestyle and design trends and model building code requirements to […]

Designing Your Kitchen – Basics

Space planning in a kitchen requires a significant amount of pre-planning. So many aspects have to be taken into consideration: work space layout, plumbing and appliances, countertops, safety, seating and storage. These guidelines have been provided by the National Kitchen and Bath Association. These guidelines were developed to help designers with good planning practices that consider the typical needs of users. A committee of experts in kitchen design reviewed lifestyle and design trends and model building code requirements to assure the guidelines promote the health, safety and welfare of consumers.Before beginning the process, it is helpful to analyze what features […]

Window Coverings – Maintenance

MaintenanceWater, solvents or abrasive cleaners should not be used on wood blinds or shutters.The best way to remove dust or debris from hard to reach areas on honeycomb, window shades and shadings is by using a hair dryer on a cool setting or compressed air purchased from an office supply store.Bathtub cleaning or water immersion, ultrasonic cleaning, injection or extraction cleaning and steam cleaning are all specialized professional cleaning treatments. Power washing is not.Many aluminum and vertical vinyl blinds are specially treated to guard against static electricity and dust. If not, the slats can be wiped with anti-static dryer sheets.It […]

Window Coverings – Measuring And Installation,

Measuring Different window covering products require different measurements for an accurate installation. Windows and the window covering products must be measured precisely for a successful installation. This often seems easier than it actually is. Each window covering product has its own installation method and if they are installed incorrectly they will not operate properly. If you leave the measuring and installation up to a team of professionals you can be assured of perfect fitting window coverings that function correctly. It’s almost like having installation insurance! Small measuring errors can result in the window covering not operating properly, unwanted light shining […]

Window Product Information – Shutters

ShuttersInterior window shutters have long been a traditional and beautiful addition to any home and are also considered an investment that will add lasting value to a home.Shutters create an attractive, yet functional solution for any room. Shutters can control heat, noise and privacy. These products offer excellent light control and provide superior ultraviolet protection.The timeless elegance of shutters adds an enduring touch to traditional, contemporary, city or country surroundings. Most shutters are offered in multiple configurations to cover all types of windows including bow, bay, French doors, patio doors and specialty shapes.Most shutters offer varying louver sizes and front tilt or […]

Window Product Information – Shadings And Sheers

Window shadings and sheersThe most popular and growing category of window covering options include window shadings and sheers.All of these products are made from fabric and offer the ultimate in light control. Their versatility can provide complete privacy without complete darkness by simply adjusting the vanes for the desired amount of light. Shadings and sheers are made with a wide selection of soft fabrics, including opaque and translucent materials.Both window shadings and sheers consist of soft fabric vanes that are suspended between two sheet fabric facings. Window shadings vanes run horizontally and sheers run vertically. These vanes rotate for a filtered […]

Window Product Information – Shades

ShadesThere are four main types of shades today are honeycomb shades, Roman shades, woven wood shades and the traditional window shades. There are unlimited choices of fabrics, textures and opacity. All offer varying degrees of light control and privacy.With the vast array of fabrics and materials to choose from, there is a window shade to suit almost any room in the home.The privacy and light control needs for the room will dictate which of the many fabrics you can choose from. The more sheer fabric can filter light and the opaque can darken the room.Fabric texture options with window shades can […]

Window Product Information – Blinds

Horizontal BlindsHorizontal blinds consist of slats that can be tilted to efficiently control light and provide protection from ultra violet rays.Horizontal blinds are ideal for windows that are taller than they are wide and are raised and lowered. When the slats are open they can reduce the sun’s glare but not your view. Horizontal blinds are extremely popular and come in many different materials, colors and finishes. Horizontal blinds are offered in real hard wood, alternative-wood, sometimes called faux-wood, and aluminum.For warmth, durability and versatility, real hard wood is the natural choice for almost any decor. Like fine furniture, wood blinds reflect […]

Window Coverings – Before You Buy

Window coverings are not an option! Every home has to have window coverings. If you don’t purchase them before you move in, you will have to purchase window coverings and will usually do so within 30 days of move-in. It’s important to be aware of the many advantages of purchasing window coverings before you move in to your new home or when remodeling your home. Window coverings bring immediate privacy and a sense of security. Questions to ask yourself What activities are going to be done in this room? Keeping these activities in mind will help you determine the answers to […]