What Color Says About You

What does color say about you? You’d be surprised what colors mean and you may find that they are an accurate reflection of your true inner self.

Red is a color often associated with passion. That’s why red roses, red lipstick, and red dresses are so popular for passionate women and men. It’s a vibrant, active, and exciting color to most people.

Blue is more calming and brings a sense of organization to people. It is symbolic of the sky and usually evokes feelings of happiness.

Green is a color that often brings visions of nature into the home. It can also be a color that represents organization and a desire for things to be orderly. It’s all about balance and keeping things in synch – like nature!

White is a “color” that brings out the sense of simplicity in a person and a home. It’s pure and simple. White can make people feel young and it often evokes a feeling of innocence and youth. It can be welcoming and when various shades of white and cream are intermingled, they can be inviting and calming.

When you choose your fabric for window treatments, duvets, pillows, and other accessories, think about the color and how it makes you feel. Consider what it means to you. Some people love to mix colors like a vibrant purple contrasted with a brilliant white, while others prefer to use hues of the same color. Some prefer massive florals, while others gravitate to small designs, nubby fabrics, stripes, plaids, or other designs.

There is no right or wrong color – just beautiful color that you love. When you choose colors for your home, look outdoors for inspiration and let the world be your palette. Then create incredible accessories that make you feel wonderful.

Valances Add Beauty to a Room

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Do you have a window that’s just small and drab? Have you tried to make it look bigger, only to make it look ridiculous?

Then maybe a simple valance is just the lift you need. Valances can add height and fullness to a window. They can turn a small window into a beautiful accessory in your home.

Valances have been around for a very long time – but today’s valances are made of many different fabrics. Large floral prints, solid nubby fabric, airy silk, and more options are available. Turn a dreary window into a welcoming area in a room by adding a simple balloon valance or other styles.

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They can be paired with draperies or used alone. Use blinds behind them for more privacy without adding too much bulk to a window. Use your creativity and create a valance that adds color and brightness to your room.

Funky Fun Custom Window Treatments

Who says window treatments have to be elegant and serious?

Not us! We love funky, fun and different types of window treatments. Custom window treatments offer more variety and more options — and when it comes to fun — Sewinit’ is a great place for Richmond custom window treatments. Whether it’s custom draperies, cornices, valances or something else, we have ideas to make your rooms come alive.

Custom window treatments can be crafted from funky, colorful materials like stripes and polka dots. Or choose an elegant, solid fabric for long panels and top them with a fun, playful, and colorful cornice or valance for surprising contrast and a bit of playfulness.

Choose brightly colored fabrics that melt into the wall, or opt for eye-popping fabric that jumps out of the room. Children’s rooms are a great place to try fun window treatments and kids love them too. They spur creativity and encourage children to try something new and different too.

Tired of straight or traditionally scalloped valances? That’s okay! Try valances made of a series of triangles or have them longer on one side, gradually getting shorter and shorter across the window. Create a window treatment that fans out across the window and secure each corner with bold, heavy wooden decorative objects.

Custom window treatments are a great way to let your personality shine and make your home uniquely you. If you need help with ideas, give us a call. Richmond custom window treatments are made easier when you let Sewinit’ help!

Cornices can Create a Dramatic Effect

Cornices may sound intimidating – but don’t let them. They’re simply boards covered with fabric of your choice and they can create a new look to your room and home. You can make them as simple, or as formal as desired, and the fabric you choose does make a difference. Custom window treatments come in a variety of shapes, styles and colors – and cornices are just one option.

Tailored cornices can be formal or informal, and they can be used alone — or paired with elegant drapery panels. You can make them conventional, traditional, or transitional. They can even be contemporary and you have lots of options when it comes to design and fabric selection.

A striking bold pattern or a textured solid fabric can set the tone for the room. Cornices are also an option for dressing up a window that already has simple blinds or shutters. Custom cornices ensure that you have the perfect fit — you can attach them above the window to make ceilings appear taller or to invoke a dramatic effect. Use them to bring the entire room together.

If you’re looking for a new spring or summer look, consider custom cornices for your home. It’s an inexpensive way to customize window treatments and bring a whole new feel to your space.

Window Seat Cushions Add Warmth to a Home

Window seats are a popular design in many of today’s homes. Even older homes have small window seats and hidden spaces that can become bright and colorful with a new cushion. Custom window seat cushions can create an instant update to a room, and offer a pleasant and relaxing place to enjoy a cup of tea and a good book.

And if your window seats are a special hideaway for your furry friends, there are plenty of fabrics and finishes to choose from.

Sewinit’ specializes in all types of window treatments and accessories – and window seats are one of our favorite things. Beautiful, colorful, and sturdy cushions turn an ordinary window seat into another comfortable and inviting space in your home.

Match window treatments and window seats for a relaxing sunny place.

Instead of opting for the run-of-the-mill window seat cushion, consider a custom made option. Customized sewing includes a variety of pillows and they come in different shapes, sizes, and fabrics. Sewinit’ is the place to come for creative ideas and beautiful new cushions.

You can create cushions using a variety of solids, stripes, and prints to complement an existing decor, or use them to anchor a room and build around them. Some people choose Sunbrella fabrics because window seats get lots of sunlight in many homes and the fabric holds its shape and color.

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And if you don’t have a built-in window seat, no worries – you can create one and toss a few pillows around to take advantage of a sunny window.

Let us help you make it uniquely you! Richmond custom window treatments and accessories are our business.

Shower Curtains That Make a Splash

Window treatments aren’t just for windows anymore!

Did you realize that custom-made shower curtains are gaining popularity – and for good reason. You can choose a fabric you love, coordinate with an existing window treatment, or create a new look for bathroom quickly with a customized shower curtain. It’s an inexpensive way to dress-up and change-up a bathroom for spring and summer.

Button-hole, grommet, tab top, boards, and pinch-pleated are just some of your options for crowning your creation. Make them higher for taller ceilings or add a valance with a contrasting border for elegance.

Fabrics are endless because you can use the same fabrics you use for window treatments (excluding silk which is not recommended for shower curtains). Mix and match, contrast, and create a monotone look to offset black granite countertops or an all white bathroom. Bring a touch of the coast to your home, or create a custom shower curtain for a beach house. Geometric patterns can offset floral windows, and don’t forget that bright colors make a big splash.

Use them alone or with a liner – have them lined or unlined – it’s up to you.

A quick pick-me-up for the bath starts with a beautifully designed and coordinated shower curtain.

Let us help you create a one-of-a-kind creation that breathes new life into your bath. We will help you choose the best fabrics to complement your style, and we’ll try various styles until we find the one that suits you perfectly.

Then you can enjoy relaxing and enjoying the beauty of your new bath.

Bold Patterns and Colors Speak Loudly

When it comes to creating beautiful window treatments, there is nothing like beautiful color. But don’t assume you have to stick with just one color or pattern. Mixing and matching patterns with a color that ties them together is one way to create window treatments that bring spark and pizazz to a room.

Don’t be afraid to mix stripes, dots, florals, and solids for the perfect complementary window treatments. We just loved this color palette and varying patterns for a spring lift.

And don’t be afraid to go bold either – bright, striking, bold colors and patterns speak volumes when it comes to window treatments.

Keep in mind that patterns affect the overall impression of the room. Vertical lines give the impression of a narrow and high, while the horizontal line creates the impression of a wider room. Consider the size of the room before opting for a bold floral. For example, a big floral pattern with a striking color will give full impression to the room. If the room is small, you should avoid this style unless you really want the fabric to be the focal point. However, you could use a striking color with a smaller floral pattern to get the effect you desire.

We can help you decide on fabric colors and patterns to optimize the space you have, and bring the warmth to the room that you want. Just give us a call and we’ll come to your home for a free consultation.

Roman Shades Offer Multiple Benefits

Working Roman Shades on French Doors

Roman shades and roller shades are the perfect decorative accessory to provide style while still allowing sunlight to fill a room when you want it. They offer a very sleek and clean look to your home and they can be used alone or you can pair them with a decorative window treatment for a more dramatic effect.

In addition to adding color and beauty to a room, they are also functional – making them a dual-purpose option. Coordinating fabrics for curtains can transform an existing Roman Shade or Roller Shade into a totally new look. When paired with other window treatments, they offer protection from the sun’s rays during the hottest part of the day – eliminating the fading that naturally occurs from repeated sunlight being cast on floors, carpets, and furniture.

Today’s hardware makes it even easier to raise and lower shades and with all of the fabrics available, it’s easy to create a unique shade just for you and your personality.

Let’s talk about a customized Roman Shade or Roller Shade for your home and welcome Spring in style!

 

Minky Soft Baby Blankets

Blankets with a minky soft side and a bright colorful side might be just what your child needs. And they make great gifts for family and friends. Sewinit can customize  your baby’s blanket with monogramming and we’ll choose a fabric to coordinate the nursery, carseat, or other things for baby.

Give us a call and we’ll help you find the perfect hand-made baby gift.

Drapery Panels for a Touch of Elegance

Draperies were once considered heavy, tapestry-type window coverings and were only found in the finest homes. They’re still found in some of the most opulent homes around, but they’re also affordable for every home.

Today’s draperies come in a variety of styles, fabrics, and colors. From elegant satin or linen and lots of other fabrics, and pinch-pleated, puddling, and more free-flowing, drapery panels can turn a room from boring to exciting. Over-sized grommets securing panels that puddle to the floor are an inexpensive way to turn a room into a work of art – there are plenty of options and we’re happy to help you determine what best fits your unique style and environment.

That’s just one reason custom window treatments are so great – you don’t choose from a catalog and settle for what’s available. Because we know that one size does NOT fit all!

Give us a call and let us help bring an updated touch of elegance to your home or office.