JACKSONVILLE, Florida – Finding the perfect window treatments for the home or office can be a difficult task because of the vast selection of products available in the marketplace.  Window blinds are an important decorating component that designers use to effectively transform a room’s style.

“By simply adding blinds to a window, home-owners can change a room’s mood, style or color,” said Judith Sisler Johnston, president of Sisler Johnston Interior Design and ASID Allied Member.

Window blinds can easily transform the mood of a room by creating a vivid atmosphere or a calm environment.  Earth colors, for example, help to create a comfortable mood.  Blinds also have the ability to warm up a space by providing diffused light or they can block out light completely for privacy.

There is a wide assortment of colors available in today’s blinds, making it possible to choose contrasting or complementary colors to enhance the room’s design.  The color choice can help make the windows a focal point.  If the colors of the blinds blend with the walls, it can make the room appear larger while contrasting color blinds add drama.  Warm-tone colors can make the room feel cozier while cool-toned colors have the opposite effect.  White, cream or beige blinds provide an understated background while bold color blinds add accent to neutral color walls.

There are plenty of window fashions available to suit every taste and need.  Whether the look is more traditional or contemporary, casual or formal, choosing the right style and color window treatment can enhance any space.  For example, horizontal lines or stripes can make windows appear larger.  Wide slats provide a bigger view and a less fussy look.

While blinds are often used to block light, some actually produce their own glow.  Radiant blinds have a light-emanating function that makes it possible for the user to brighten or dim a room.  “They can also be used in dark, windowless rooms, such as a basement, to create a bright space,” Sisler Johnston said.  “Simply mount them on the wall wherever a window is desired.”

Along with controlling the amount of light, blinds can help regulate a room’s temperature.  They help keep the heat inside in cold weather and the heat out when temperatures rise outside.  Blinds can help reduce energy consumption and help reduce utility bill costs.
                                                           
There are many different types of window blinds available.  Mini blinds, micro blinds and vertical blinds are common selections and offer privacy, sun protection and aesthetic appeal.  Blinds can also be surrounded by decorative fabric treatments, which are frequently more cost effective than the yardage required for a full set of draperies. 

Sisler Johnston recommends consulting with a licensed interior designer before beginning any home design project, including do-it-yourself projects.  It can be a valuable investment to have an expert review the plan and provide recommendations.

Sisler Johnston Interior Design offers comprehensive interior design services for residential and commercial clients.  The company designs private residences, builder model homes, community centers, hotel guest accommodations and office suites.  Sisler Johnston Interior Design also provides marketable designs for senior lifestyle communities.

ASID Allied Member Judith Sisler Johnston and her team of licensed, talented designers help clients enhance their surroundings with designs that range from traditional elegance to classic contemporary style.  Sisler Johnston is Jacksonville’s leading authority on designing spectacular spaces that are beautiful, functional and reflect her clients’ personalities and lifestyles.

Sisler Johnston’s design work has been featured in numerous books, newspapers, magazines and television programs.  Sisler Johnston Interior Design celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2004 and has been recognized with more than 100 industry awards.


For more information about Sisler Johnston Interior Design, call (904) 288-0908 or visit www.sislerjohnston.com.
                                                           
Photography:

1. Fleet Landing Palms – The blinds in Sisler Johnston’s Fleet Landing model provide privacy and light control without interfering with decorative fabric panels.

2. Fleet Landing 2 – Sisler Johnston coordinated the blinds in Fleet Landing with the window color and interior trim paint.

3. Fleet Landing 3 – Blinds were used by Sisler Johnston to provide privacy at Fleet Landing.

4. Judith Sisler Johnston, president of Sisler Johnston Interior Design.