All About Luxury Curtains

Curtains and drapes are the finishing touch to any well furnished room. To pull together the look created by decor accents and furniture, curtains must compliment and enhance the overall design.

Many new trends have influenced the type of curtain and drape styles available for luxury homes.

• Decision maker: The decision maker when it came to curtains was typically the woman, but more and more interior designers have seen that men get involved in these decisions too. Men tend to favour straight lines and a more tailored look, while women typically prefer more color and a unique style. Interior designers have recently had to come up with a way to incorporate a blend of both tastes to create something unique and harmonious.


• Going green: With environmental issues at the forefront of many individual's mind it is no wonder that luxury desighners are opting for earth-friendly curtains in their design. The demand for eco-chic curtains has grown tremendously, and more manufacturers are hoping to carry them soon.


• Wire Mesh: This design trend that was best known in the late 80's and early 90's appears to be making a comeback. The texture is made from stainless steel, aluminum, or copper and the curtain is made to look modern and stylish. The mesh produces a very nice effect as it reflects and refracts light making it a stylish addition to any home.


• Fabric trends: Untraditional materials are being used to design curtains today. String, bamboo, and even plastic is being used to create unique curtains to add to existing luxury decor.

As always, trends in design are often changing. Keep up with the latest luxury home trends on our blog.

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New Custom Home Trend- Tile that looks like hardwood floors.

Hard wood floors have long been looked at as a beautiful and classic choice for home flooring. However, with a propensity to attract wood devouring pests and the need for regular upkeep, the flooring look you love may be a bit of a hassle. That is why in states such as Florida where the tropical climate can be hard on certain organic materials, wood is traded for a more durable choice like tile.

For those of you who have your heart set on the look of hard wood but would like to forgo the additional maintenance, there is a solution. A new trend is emerging in the interior design arena of custom home building. The fabrication of ceramic and porcelain tile to look like wood is gaining popularity and becoming more readily available. This "hardwood tile" has the look of hardwood, yet all the functionality of tile. You really are getting the best of both worlds.

Interested in a custom home which has many custom features including the tile listed above? The Siena in Landmark Ranch Estates, is a perfect example of how beauty and functionality come together to form a unique example of a gorgeous custom home. See The Siena's hardwood tile pictured above.

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