tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8076305128203732011-11-27T17:16:37.815-08:00Barbara Talmadgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11909774388804883390noreply@blogger.comBlogger11100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-807630512820373.post-27695435015406813932009-04-27T13:01:00.000-07:002010-02-19T08:10:45.794-08:00<span style="font-family: arial;">Choosing environmentally friendly home furnishings is the thing to do today if one wants to do what is wise for the future of our children and our planet. While the manufacturers of many home décor products are rushing to change or re-package their products to be in harmony with the new “green” trend, there is one ageless and timeless product in the home furnishing category which can proudly make the claim to having always been green. Draperies, a simple idea invented centuries ago which has fundamentally changed very little over time and they are as environmentally friendly today as ever.<br /><br />When open draperies allow sunlight to enter the room. The free energy provided by the sun will warm a room nicely on a cold day, and can significantly reduce heating costs and energy usage. In addition to being environmentally friendly this functionality allows for the preservation of the view through the window which is framed nicely by the soft folds of the fabric hanging to the side of the glass.</span><br /><img src="http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b8/btalhome/Blog/Draperies-Open.jpg" /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><strong>An Elegant Bedroom Drapery Treatment</strong></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">When closed draperies can block the sunlight to reduce summer cooling costs and air conditioning energy usage. Closing draperies at night in winter also help to keep your heat from being lost through the glass. Even with today’s energy efficient windows, the extra layer of fabric between the window glass and your room, plus the air space layer created between the drape and the glass insulate against heat and energy lost. The bonus to all the energy saving is the privacy the drapes provide at night while still being a pleasant decorative addition to your room. </span><br /><img src="http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b8/btalhome/Blog/Draperies-Closed.jpg" style="font-family: Arial;" /></span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><strong>The Same Window Shown with Draperies Closed</strong></span><span style="font-family: Arial;"></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/807630512820373-2769543501540681393?l=btalmadge.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barbara Talmadgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11909774388804883390noreply@blogger.com0