Hi,
I am moving into a new home and didn't realize how challenging picking blinds could be.
I am looking for some help.
My house faces east with alot of windows . In the west I have two 2 storey windows looking out onto the ravine along with a sliding door to the balcony.
The floors throughout my house are medium dark (walnut) and am looking for some advice on what blinds/shades to use.
My trim is white.
I am looking for something that will be energy efficient in terms of blocking out the heat in the summer for the east and west windows.
Any advice?
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Hello morganrae,
These articles may give you some ideas:
http://houseandhome.com/design/window-shades
http://houseandhome.com/design/shades-and-blinds
http://houseandhome.com/design/unifying-window-coverings
Or you may want to submit your question to our Ask A Designer column:
http://houseandhome.com/design/design-decorating/ask-designer
I hope that helps!
Gwen McAuley (gmcauley at hhmedia.com)