Color is our Most Affordable Luxury

Color can be a scary thing. There is so much science out there telling us what colors make us happy, which make us eat more, which bring us harmony and on and on it is easy to see why committing to a color can be a daunting task.

But color truly is our most affordable luxury. When a new media center or family vacation is out of the budget making your home a private get away can be and color is the key. Window treatments are one of the simplest ways to get some color into your décor. Painting the walls a new color can be messy and time consuming. New flooring is expensive and can take ages. Window treatments are affordable, easily installed and can make a huge impact on the room.

Now you know you want your window treatments to provide that splash of color your room is missing, but how do you figure out what color is the right color? There are a few things to take into consideration which will all affect the colors you choose. Which direction is the room facing? What do you want the mood of the room to be? What is the natural light in the room like? What is the goal of the window treatment?

Once you have answered some of these questions bring some fabric samples home. Color changes in different environments so the color you fall in love with in the store may be the color you hate when it is in your home. Our designers are experts at helping their clients discover the colors that will work for them and their home.

Getting color into your home can be a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be! With the help of one of our designers you will not only end up with a gorgeous treatment that fits your budget and speaks to your style, but you’ll have a blast doing it!

How to Decorate with Accents of Color

A dark economy doesn't mean we have to surround our living space with doom and gloom. In fact, recent trends show home decorating tastes are moving towards the more bright and lively these days.

A great article in quotes home design experts weighing in on what seems to be a changing face of home fashion. After decades of "brown, brown brown" they're seeing more bold and colorful paints used in interior design.

"With concerns over the gloomy economy, consumers are looking for a spark of brightness -- something that feels like fun and makes them smile," said Jaclyn C. Hirschhaut, spokeswoman for the American Home Furnishing Alliance.

At Gordon's Window Decor, we couldn't agree more. Our online shopping tools and Virtual Decorator make it easy to play with color and swap out fabric swatches with different colors for your walls, trim, and shades!

Gordon's has a limitless supply of colors for shades, and our experienced design consultants can help you with your questions or choices.

Here are some tips on how to decorate with colorful accents:

• Choose a color that's a personal favorite. You will find a spot for it somewhere because you'll love it unconditionally.

• Use a single bright or fun piece in a room with neutral colors or traditional furnishings. Color and whimsy are most effective when they are unexpected.

• Coordinate accent colors with existing colors. Add bright yellow bar stools to a pale yellow kitchen, for example. Or put a coral dresser in an aqua bedroom.

• Don't take yourself too seriously. It's your home; you should decorate in a way that pleases you.

• Don't be afraid of making mistakes. When all you're adding is a single, inexpensive accent, you can afford an oops! occasionally.