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If you are tired of the typical curtains, blinds, and shades forming window treatments, consider using some truly extraordinary like canvas awnings. Although awnings are most frequently found on the exterior of homes, more and more designers are making the jump to indoor uses. Regardless of your design plan, using awnings is a great way to create a unique statement instead of the same old, same old. Furthermore, you can use canvas awnings as decorative accents in your home, including over cabinets, beds, and anything else that needs that extra special touch.
Canvas awnings can either be purchased or especially made. For those on a budget, consider making the awning yourself using patterns easily available at your local home improvement warehouse or even on the World Wide Web. Typically, instructions for making custom awnings can be found with drapery, curtain, or window treatment instructions. Just as with other methods of window treatments, awnings are quite simple to make and some plans do not even require the use of a sewing machine, so anyone of any talent can have their hand in creating picture perfect canvas awnings. One important thing to remember when in the market for material to make your canvas awnings is the overall quality. Just like any other fabric, you should choose canvas of a sturdy weave and good appearance. Although the price may be right, look to avoid remnants that are poorly executed or have issues with the quality of the dye. If you choose to use a poor quality piece of fabric for your canvas awnings, you will more likely than not be unsatisfied with your final project and may require more of your budget to provide alternative window treatments. If you choose to purchase canvas awnings pre-made, be sure that they fit your windows or whatever use you decide. The awning should extend past either side of the window, usually around five inches at a minimum. This extra space will provide you with ample room to position the brackets that work to hold the awning in place. Also, the awning should work to cover a portion of your window. Usually, the distance from the top of the window to the bottom of the awning (or any other window treatment) ranges from 13 to 15 inches. This distance ensures the workings of your window are completely covered, as are any window blinds or shades. This length; however, will directly depend on the size of your windows and the overall desired look of the canvas awnings. Finally, choose to use canvas awnings in unexpected ways. Top a bed with an awning reminiscent of those found in royal bedrooms of ages past. This is a great way to decorate a child’s room, as awnings are playful, colorful, and fun. Consider using an awning in an interior doorway. Channel Moroccan and Middle Eastern style and create a stunning Kasbah of your own. Since awnings can be made of any color, pattern, and style imaginable, the options are limited only by your imagination. Whether you choose an exotic, contemporary, traditional, Old World, or whimsical style, canvas awnings are easily adaptable to any room under the sun. |
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