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The Canadian Champion, Tuesday, March 17, 1998 - RE3 Windows don't have to be a pane if you are like many consumers, choosing1 the right window treatment is a confusingi process. Trying to decide between balloon valanccs, swags and1jabots, vs clas.sheers. blïîîds, calec urtttlls t s llku-htuh iik you fecl like having thc cntirc window just walled off! Its neyer easy to choose the right treatment; however, here are a few guidelines to help you get started. First and f(remost, decide what you want your window to do, and you've conquered haîf the battle. Does the window provide a lovely view, or do you need the light to conceal the not-so-lovcly view? Once you've decided on function, your choice should also complement the room's style and furnishings. First our example, let's use the window opening to a lovely view with no privacy constraints. The rule in this case is "the sim- pler, the better." One idea is to use some kind of top treatment and perhapa paint the frame in a rich, coordinating color. If after- noon light warms up the room too much, consider cellular shades. They are energy efficient and when not in use, they fold up neatly and almost completely out of sight. What do you do with the window when the view is not one of great beauty? On the one hand, you wish to hide that view; but on the other hand, you necd the light the windovs ,ordi 467 Speers Rd., 21 OakviIIeJM Miller Real Esato Ltd. Broker' 4 acres, updated farm upgraded kitchen wth home, large barn plus built in appliances, main 60'x24' workshop, pace, completely in- double garage, large ished bsmnl w/rec rm. pond, summer possession CLARE room, Landry room and or to be arranged. MACLEAN, ie bath wth jacuzz. Lots of extras. Lsted a $379000. Asking price $349,900. Asseciate Broker Calil Joan Tattrie-Hollins at 878-9100 or 876-1575. ROYAL LEPAGE Wbll[bM ý www.royaII.page.ca 5]O ] HEATI4ER ASHBEE-MEEHAN sales R.preSWltSti Nancy Gossling, Area Manager for the Oakville/Miltofl area is pleased to welcome Heather Ashbee-Meehafl to Royal Lepage. Heather is in her i Oth y ear in the industry and has been a top produciflg agent throughout that time. Her decision to jon Roya.l Lepage will alIow her to take advantage of the Company's leading edge technology while continuiflg to provide her high level of personat service to her clients and friends. Heather looks forward to hearing from you soon. 1 provides. Consider a treatment that incorpo- rates sheers, which are black in style again. They gently diffuse the light while dieguis- ing the ,iew. window a widcr cppearance hy hangitos draperies beyond the frame. Do you have a short window thats presenting a challenge'? It may be possible to bang your draperies from the ceiling to the floor, and use a con- ccaling valance that extends from the ceiling to the top of the window. lIts impossible to cover the coutless window challenges in one article (or in one life- timc!); howevcr, we hope this gives you a starting point. Dont be afraid to talk to a professional decorator about your window treatment ideas. Today's decorators are more flexible to meet the neds of the educated consumer. You may be happily surprised at the creative ideas the two of you explore. VCourktrywide MILTON 878-9100 OAKVILLE 338-6550 tma.orgnstyole 13woedt ba l- anla d ce spatedpr srnd h ome w/dos, spondis anddecratng ece tre plsanded 0 Cal todried rvew a o Norma Proveau Mai'n Street .13,ettemr, C. ej' 1 u71ý Realtý T _ Realtor HPand Gardens 1