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Sometimes, even one of the smallest elements in your interior design, like your hardware, can either make or break the look of your space. After making a time and financial investment when it comes to renovating a room or adding new window treatments to your existing space, you want to be sure that all the hardware choices work together to enhance the beauty of your home for a long-lasting, cohesive design.
Today, our team at Unusual Designs is delighted to offer a few tips for successful hardware selection and our state-of-the-art operating system, PowerView® Automation—always a perfect fit for any home interior design.
Selecting cohesive hardware for your home decor is an art unto itself. It’s much like choosing a frame for a piece of original art. For example, you wouldn’t necessarily want a big bulky wood frame for a delicate watercolor and you would want your frames to either match well or fit together in an artful, eclectic combination. The same goes for your hardware. Think about the existing finishes in your space from the doorknobs to the color of fixtures and other elements like handles, door pulls, and brackets.
When it comes to window treatments & hardware, rods, brackets, rings, hinges, tiebacks, and finials are all part of the hardware family. Unusual Designs has a vast collection of hardware to complement our selection of Hunter Douglas window treatments and the existing hardware in your space.
Here are a few helpful hints that will make the process easier.
Your hardware material can drastically change the look and ambiance of a room. If you choose hardware made from natural materials like wood or bamboo, this offers a more stately, casual, or at times country look—it It all depends on the type and color of the wood.
Metal hardware has its own challenges. Stay with hardware in the same metal finish or color family. Avoid mixing too many metal finishes like silvers, golds, and coppers while they all look great when paired with black or white.
It is imperative to ensure that the hardware adds a cohesive look rather than a clashing one. For example, be thoughtful about how to mix and match matte and shiny or glossy finishes together. Too many elements will complicate the look.
If you have drapery or fabric window treatments, then your hardware material consideration is crucial. Hanging heavy velvet drapes on a flimsy rod will be disastrous. You want your hardware to support the weight of the fabric. You also wish the rings and finials to match the personality of your fabric.
Hardware plays a significant role in how your belongings and window treatments operate. You can consider a tieback if you want a quick way to open your treatments. If you wish to complete ease of operation, curtain rings are a perfect way to allow the length of material to traverse the rod smoothly.
Now that you know more about selecting hardware, consider handsfree operating systems for elevated convenience. That’s why we offer PowerView® Automation! You can choose a wall-mounted or handheld Pebble® remote to match your interiors and hardware.
Another great option for voice control is by pairing your smart home system with the PowerView® Gateway by Hunter Douglas. This innovative Gen 3 system accessory offers many benefits, including voice control, home automation compatibility, range extension, precise movement, overall home control, and perfect synchronization. No matter your window treatment or hardware, automation is a timeless choice that enhances any space.
Unusual Designs is your go-to source for all things in interior design. We have everything you need to make your unique home vision become a reality. Our talented staff is well-versed in all our products and services and is eager to work with you.
When you are ready to learn how to select hardware for your window treatments successfully, request a consultation today, and one of our friendly staff will contact you. We are honored to serve Newport News, VA, and its surrounding communities including Williamsburg, Suffolk, Gloucester, Yorktown, Poquoson, and Portsmouth.