Easy Ways to Transform a Room

(Family Features) Updating a living room or family room doesn't have to mean giving it a complete makeover. A few simple changes can transform a tired room into a fresh space in no time.

- Size: Many faux wood blinds are 2� or 2.5�. However, some manufacturers offer blinds that are up to 4.5 inches. If you have large windows, don�t feel like you need to settle for a size that you are not satisfied with.- Ease of installation: Some companies will install the blinds. If you choose to install them yourself, make sure the installation instructions are easy to read and follow.Benefits of Faux Wood Blinds:- Fire-retardant: Make sure your blinds are fire-retardant. Most blinds are coated with a fire-retardant. However, some manufacturers offer blinds with a flame-retardant built right into the material without any coatings or coverings. Blinds with an inherent flame-retardant are the best option.There's no need to re-upholster a sofa or its matching chairs. Swap the current accent pillows out for some new ones. Try a new, complementary color or add some pattern or fun texture to a solid background. Switch out your centerpieces. Replace a silk flower arrangement for a tray with some pillar candles on it. Update the framed photos with new pictures and some new frames. Look around the house for some interesting pieces that can be put to new use -- what can you do with a stack of interesting books or a grouping of pretty bowls?TS Carpet and Design Center offers a full range of carpeting and flooring,
window treatments, draperies, countertops, and design consultation
services. "In addition to the wide selection we offer in each category, we
pride ourselves on customer satisfaction. We have been serving Los Angeles
and Orange County since 1989, and recognize that our success is directly
linked to the long term satisfaction of each customer. We build
relationships with our customers based on complete honesty and integrity
because their satisfaction is our primary concern," said Bowers.Replace heavy draperies -- which can look outdated -- with a more contemporary alternative. Faux wood, honeycomb blinds, roman or vertical shades -- there are a lot of options to dress up your windows. Many online companies will send you samples so you can see how the different options will look in your particular space. Lighten things up with sheers. The soft folds of billowy sheers allow more light to come into the room, but still offer some privacy. Sheers in lighter colors also make the room appear larger and serve as a color-coordinated highlight at the same time.TS Carpet and Design Center ( http://www.tscarpet.com ), well known for their
support and involvement with local community organizations, is proud that
Remedy Blinds and Century Blinds have excellent reputations for supporting
community projects like the Hope Project for Home Aid in Orange County. "We
are always looking for ways to help give back to the community. The fact
that these new vendors also give back to our community is of great
importance to us," said Bowers.

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