I’ve been noticing that one of the big trends lately in blinds are Roman Shades. They seem to be on all the decorating shows. My mom made some herself, but as I looked over at the hundreds of yards of tape & hooks, I decided this was one project that I would never attempt; it was best left to the experts. I think roman shades are so popular because their simplicity fits well with the modern aesthetic, but they still give lots of privacy. Justblinds.com has a great selection of Roman Shades, you can choose your fabric to match your room. Plus, they have just about every other blind that you can think of, including wood blinds. Several times I’ve seen decorators try to make blinds themselves, it’s always a disaster, & I always think “They are so inexpensive, why not just buy them?”. A lot of things around the house I try to make or fix myself, but blinds are not one of them.
Gilmore is a 27 year old who loves decorating and is a self-proclaimed expert on just about everything. At least she likes to think so. Copyright 2011. Consult a design professional before beginning your project.

