Other options include blinds that have an electric motor that can raise and lower the shade with the touch of a remote. Curtain rods New curtain rods have many different options. Valances Valances are increasingly popular in kitchens to soften the angles of the cupboards and counter tops. There are the dramatic that mount to the ceiling instead of the wall to create and interesting focal point. Blinds made from bamboo, a renewable resource, can be raised and lowered with a touch of the hand at the bottom of the panel.

As the first decade of the twenty first century draws to a close, it is time once again for homeowners to look at refreshing their decor and look for new Eco friendly ways to enhance the beauty of their homes. Blinds The ugly mini blinds of the 1980's are gone along with the dangerous cords that could wrap around a child's neck. Window treatments have improved over the last decade and new products will add grace, style, charm, and sophistication to the room.

New from a company based in Germany are the curtain rods that have tiny LED lights that illuminate the drapes and draws the eye to the beautiful window treatments and enhances the window itself.