Pantone Color 2014

Each year brings new goals, new movies, new purchases, new families… and new colors. For 2014, Pantone’s color of the year is… Radiant Orchid! It’s a beautiful member of the purple family. With a harmony of fuchsia, purple and pink undertones, it brings a bright and unique hue to this year’s trending color palette. Described as “an invitation to innovation,” it is already appearing in styles by Gucci and on Michelle Obama. The color will be greatly integrated into fashion, beauty, and interiors this year. Launching as a Spring color, its ability to mix with chocolate browns and deep greens forecasts its translation into the Fall 2014 color spectrum as well.

 

                                                                                      Radiant Orchid for Interiors

In the window fashions industry, we are the staples of interior design and ambassadors of home style and innovation. We perfect the art of window dressing through not only inventive lifting systems, but through modern fabrics and colors. It is important to know how to use new color for contemporary clients and creative product lines.
Radiant Orchid is both obvious and adaptable. Uplifting and bold without being overpowering, it reenergizes almost any color scheme and provides a unifying element for diverse spaces. It complements olive and deeper hunter greens, and offers a gorgeous combination when paired with turquoise, teal and even light yellows. Likewise, the vibrant color livens up neutrals including gray, beige and taupe.



 

 

While window treatments are an accessory in a room, they are a powerful focus. Shades can be used as the accent color or come in a neutral shade to compliment a brightly painted wall. Each piece in the room, whether it a couch or vase, must coordinate with this palette. Hunter Douglas offers a sophisticated line of window shades that help add class and style to any room. Try Silhouette® window shadings in white against a vivid paint colored wall.

Drop by Our Hunter Douglas Showroom to view our large selection of Hunter Douglas Window Coverings. http://www.sheilaswindowtoppers.com/Hunter-Douglas-Silhouette-Shades.htm

 

STORE EVENT SAT MARCH 22,2014

LATEST INNOVATIONS EVENT

New Releases by Hunter Douglas!  Join us for refreshments, food and view new Product, fabrics and control systems soon to be released!  Each person that attends will receive a $50.00 Gift Certificate as well as have your name entered in a draw to win $200.00 towards your purchase of Hunter Douglas products.

When - Sat. March 22, 2014  10:00 am -5:00 pm
Where - 10-250 Crowfoot Cres N.W. Calgary

http://www.sheilaswindowtoppers.com/solera_soft_shades_hunter_douglas.htm

Best Shutter & Blind Company in Calgary for 2013

 

We are so excited to Announce that we have been Awarded the Best Shutter & Blind Company in Calgary for the third year in a row.  Thank you to all of our Customers for taking the time to give us a review on your experience purchasing from Sheila's Window toppers & More in Crowfoot, Serving Calgary since 1991.

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Decorating with Sheila's Window Toppers Boutique Shop in Crowfoot: Decorating A Special Room

Decorating with Sheila's Window Toppers Boutique Shop in Crowfoot: Decorating A Special Room: Taking a classic piece of furniture and giving it a make over is always a great idea and can be used as a starting point for decorating a ro...

FUN WITH WALLPAPER

Big, Bold & Beautiful Patterns!  Think of wallpaper as a large piece of art and add it to one wall in your space as an accent. This is one of the most popular ways people are using wallpaper now.  Use a bold pattern or color, and it becomes the focus of the room.

As a twist on a traditional wall with molding that creates a paneled effect, just add the wallpaper inside of the panels. 

Wallpaper can also be displayed as a piece of art.  With so many beautiful patterns to select from, hang a square of wallpaper on your wall and then frame it with a molding. Wallpaper murals are also available and a popular choice.

Wallpaper isn’t just for walls. Add texture, glimmer and shimmer to your ceiling by applying wallpaper for unexpected twist.

A decor trend that is back in style is textured paper. It offers a fabulous background and it can really cozy up a room. You can purchase organic, natural materials such as grasscloth, some are even available with a shimmer for a more upscale look. Wallpaper with flocking can add interest and give a multidimensional look.

 

For Color Consultations to select paint or wallpaper call Sheila’s Window Toppers today and speak with a trained Design Consultant. 403-547-4013.

Drop by our Showroom at in Crowfoot Crossing Shopping Centre, Unit 10-250 Crowfoot Cres. N.W. to view our great selection of Blinds, Shutters, Shades and Fabrics and Wallpaper.

SELECTING A FABRIC FOR YOUR DRAPERIES

When  having custom draperies made, the type of fabric you select will determine, not only how your drapes will look, but it will also determine how long they will last.  Most people are more concerned about the look of the fabric, the pattern and the color, rather than what the fabric is made of.  If you understand some of the positives and negatives of the most common drapery fabrics, it will help you make the best selection for your home.

Fabrics come in three basic types, natural, synthetic (man-made) and blends. Natural fabrics tend to be more breathable, while synthetic fabrics tend to be more durable.  Many fabrics are made with a blend of synthetic and natural fibres thus having qualities of both.  Drapes should always be lined and some fabrics need to be interlined to protect the fabric from the sun and extend the life of the fabric.



Polyester
Polyester is a man-made fabric and one of the most common fabrics used for draperies. It has a very affordable price point and is often blended with other yarns to make blended fabrics.  It is strong, crease and stretch resistant, does not absorb water well and is quick to dry.  Polyester is also easy to clean. The only downside to polyester is that it tends to pill if it is rubbed excessively.  Typically drapes are not rubbed  like clothing or furniture.
Acrylic
Acrylic drapery fabric is lightweight and soft. Acrylic, like polyester tends to pill if rubbed excessively.  It  is a great synthetic fabric to blend with a natural fabric like cotton to increase durability. It is stain and sun-resistant  which are qualities not found in natural fibers.  Acrylic fabrics won't  run or fade with washing.
Cotton
Cotton is another very common fabric used in home decor. It is the strongest of the natural fabrics. It comes in various weights, colors and patterns as well as blends. Cotton is easy to clean although it tends to shrink, stretch and wrinkle easily. Cotton is a natural fiber so exposure to sunlight can weaken the fabric. It is not very durable so it is better to select a cotton blend for your draperies.
Silk
Silk is extremely popular for draperies because of the sense of luxury it adds to a room.  There are various types of silk fabrics and most exhibit a luminous glow in many rich colors.  Silk must be lined and interlined.  This not only protects it from the sunlight which will rot the threads, it also adds fullness and richness to the finished look.  You must consider what window you are putting silk onto as the life of the silk will not be as long if you allow the sun to shine on the fabric.  Silk is a natural fabric and will last for many years if kept out of the sun. Silk is prone to water spotting and the price can range from medium to expensive depending on the type of silk.
Linen
Linen, another natural fabric, is light and casual with a fine luster. It is also a very strong fabric and is stain-resistant. Linen also wrinkles easily so if you don't want a real casual look, linen probably isn't for you. Linen can also be stiff and prone to shrinking. Linen may also be prone to sun rot. Linen blends are also available.  Linen can also be very expensive.Check out our webpage for more information

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