2011 Winter Interior Design Trends – Solar

<a href="http://freshome.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/windows-blinds.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://freshome.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/windows-blinds.jpg" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 390px; height: 227px;" /></a><br />The emphasis remains firmly on renewable energy sources, with wind turbines and solar energy being one of the most talked about topics as winter arrives and everyone reaches for their central heating thermostats!<br /><br />One of this season trends within exterior and interior design is to use solar in a beautiful way. Solar panels on roofs are far from beautiful however functional and energy saving they may be, yet the use of solar energy is being seen inside our homes using innovative designs from solar plant pots to the latest solar Ipads and functional lighting without having solar panels installed on your roof.<br /><br />You can also find solar energy being used on window blinds and curtain rails. Small solar panels can be used to project images onto blinds when they are closed, along with small solar packs which store energy to light the end finials of curtain poles and rails. Both of these ideas are free to use, so if you like the thought of free energy to create ambient lighting in your home window blinds and solar plant pots may be the way forward for you!<br /><br />You should also look out for the latest <a href="http://www.terrysfabrics.co.uk/cat/blinds/">window blinds</a> which help to prevent valuable heat from escaping via your windows – another potential way of energy saving which is both affordable and functional.<br /><br />Image: Freshome

2011 Winter Interior Design Trends – Solar

The emphasis remains firmly on renewable energy sources, with wind turbines and solar energy being one of the most talked about topics as wi...

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Has Your Home Got A Sunny Disposition?

<a href="http://freshome.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/exotic-asian-kitchen-interior-architecture-design-500x375.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://freshome.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/exotic-asian-kitchen-interior-architecture-design-500x375.jpg" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 450px;" /></a><br />It's warm and the sun's out and just as we start to shed out winter clothing so our homes breathe in the fresh air! But only if you open the windows and let the sunshine enter your home through squeaky clean windows!<br /><br />Rooms which have a sunny disposition will give you an instant pick-up, keeping rooms light and airy with appropriate windows dressing which are practical, functional along with complimenting your interior design style will work wonders for your interior and your morale!<br /><br />With the fabulous assortment of <a href="http://www.terrysfabrics.co.uk/discount-blinds.php">blinds online</a> you can choose styles and colours which suit your home and you budget. You don't have to spend a fortune to have beautifully dressed windows. Blinds are ideal for all styles of interiors, from traditional to contemporary. Just choose a colour which fits in with your colour scheme and design style.<br /><br />Wood roller blinds tick all the right boxes in terms of value, style and versatility. If you want to add patterns to your windows opt for Roman blinds which are ideal as the sole window dressing or look stunning when used in combination with the latest eyelet curtains styles.<br /><br />Image: Freshome

Has Your Home Got A Sunny Disposition?

It's warm and the sun's out and just as we start to shed out winter clothing so our homes breathe in the fresh air! But only if you ...

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