Friday, March 15, 1991 -— North Shore News - 214 Window coverings can make the difference WINDOW COVERINGS create an esthetic finish to any room in your home. As well, they need lit- tle maintenance, and save energy costs by insulating against outside cold or heat. Venetian blinds. pleated shades and vertical blinds are made in a variety of materials. colours and textures to enhance the character of any room. Venetians are a popular and economical choice. They are available in three slender slat wid- ths to control light, in single col- ors or with custom striping to ac- centuate a room's features. Because white and alabaster reflect fight, these cofors are par- ticularly thermal-efficient. Their maintenance needs are light dusting or vacuuming. Pleated shades have the same easy maintenance requirements as venetians. if they are laminated with a thin layer of aluminum, they pro- vide insulation equivalent to an extra pane of glass. Their ver- satility and flair make them especially suitable for arches and other character windows. Vertical blinds come in PVC, aluminum or fabric louvers. Since no dust collects on them, they are virtually maintenance-free. Louvers can be angled to filter light, and when drawn open, take up little space. The textures, col- ors and patterns of fabric louvers add warmth to their elegant style. Information supplied by A Shade Better, a North Shore company. Use lighting with care and discretion From page 20 tuminate the whole picture. © Low-voltage spotlights can be employed for specific directional lighting. Small and discreet, these lights can be fitted directly into the ceiling or mounted on a track. They are most effective when used in conjunction with other lights directed upward from the ground or table level. © Fluorescent lighting gives a more accurate rendition of a pic- ture image, but is also the most potent source of ultraviolet rays. Help reduce the effects of these harmful rays by requesting protec- live glass (as previously explained) und covering the fluorescent bulbs with a special cylindrical sleeve. Nye explains that although lighting can highlight and bring new life to some pictures, not all pieces warrant the emphasis that special lighting provides and other works simply do not lend themselves to it at all. za HOUAS: Mur Thurs + % TENGE PET i Wrsb 9 Py eT ONO VARY Nad niga Baie: ary Uy oO ier once “ Orr RO oxen, co Oo Fi pnce) a NTERN «aii SP; * $24 poished | | | \ lst 53117 95 - 1 oS" SH . a - CLEAR ihe GLASS ~