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How To Decorate Roller Shades

Posted by Jesita Jerik | Interior Design | Monday 30 November 2009 3:15 am

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Roller shades are windows with a different design from normal windows. One advantage of these windows is that you can add style, color and texture in a room so easily. This can be done with little cost, so you save a lot of money. Look for suppliers of window shades in your area. You would want to go for a supplier with the best price and good quality. Shades are available in many forms. You will find shades, made of steel, aluminum and wood.

Competitive suppliers will provide high quality window shades at the right price. High quality shades are made of strong and durable material like steel or aluminum. There is a special type of steel used for shades, and you may need to choose the right grade. Low quality window shades are made of wood. Wood is not durable, but the cost is often cheaper than steel or aluminum. Shades may be standard or custom made. Custom-made window shades are good for stylish homeowners.

You can add color, personal design and other options. You must also consider extra services that come with the purchase of window shades. A supplier that provides free installation is preferred. Some shades are easy to install, so you do not need the services of the supplier. The most common types of shades are the suntier, suntone and laminated shades

You have to know how to enhance your window shades. The method described in this article is simple and does not require too much skill. The method involves painting. You will have to paint your shades to make them presentable. Painting is actually the cheapest method of improving your shades. You will need to buy acrylic paint from the local paint shop. A container of blue acrylic paint and a container of white acrylic paint are required. You also need an artist brush, sponge brush, sea sponges, stencils, stamps and an aesthetic shade pull.

When you buy roller shades, your supplier will need the length and width of the windows.

Lay the window shades over a long and wide platform. A long table is suitable. You can use many tables to create a long table. You can also lay the shades on the floor if there is no long table.

Begin designing a theme for your window shades. You can consult painting specialists to help you choose a theme. There are hundreds of themes available for customers, and they are provided free of charge. You will come across many themes, which include among many, the sky theme.

Begin the sky theme on the background of the shades. Start with a midnight blue color. You will begin painting from the top going downwards. Apply midnight blue paint until you are halfway from the bottom. Change the color from midnight blue to white. You will realize that the bottom part will be light blue as you progress. This is due to the combination of blue and white from your brush. The shade must dry for some time before you go to the next step.

Now that the shade has dried, you should design the sun. Yellow is the right color for the sun. Draw the shape of the sun on one of the corners of the shade. You can do this using your paintbrush. Dip your paintbrush in yellow acrylic paint, and draw a circle. You can use a flat circular object to make a perfect circle. A large circular object like an old drum lid will do. Just put the lid on the shade, and paint around it. Next, you would want to draw a moon shaped figure at the top.

Apply the finishing touches, by creating clouds. A sponge brush is good for creating clouds. Draw clouds in semi-circles, and close the loops to make huge clouds. Use white color for clouds. Grey is another choice. Finish off by adding stars at the top.

The job is finished. When the painting has dried, install the window. The sky theme is fascinating. The night sky will show during the night, and the day sky will show during the day. There are many types of themes. You are not restricted. Find your style.

Learn how to select and save on window shades. Stop by Jesita Jerik’s site where you can find out all about roller shades and what they can do for you when saving money is also an issue.

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