Photo Hunter Douglas DUETTE honeycomb shades from Hunter Douglas Window Fashions work well for this country window with.a northern exposure. The shade uses honeycomb construction to help keep out winter cold as well as summer heat. The semi-opaque shade also provides privacy and protection from the sun’s UV rays, while still transmitting filtered light. West Vancouver 926-601 a a 7 : SERPENT | EES ROYAL LEPAGE "Tired of searching for that special place to eall home?” “As a matter of fact, you've ~ seen so many places that alikef N theyre all staring to look Nay." tef2; fla] LOTS OF ROOM TO RUN HERE! Friday, May 22. 1998 — North Shore News — 63 r lighting WHEN planning a room, never overlook the importance of light. “Tight is an important decorating ele- ment: Pike to use as much natural light as possible in aw work.” says decorator Michact Foster. “fo draw attention toa window ond add strength to a room I ight specify a patterned fabric or shade thar Jets in dappled light.” The quality of light in an imterior can vary greatly depending on the source and how it is treated. Most synthetic light is incandescent, which is primarily warm and makes objects look yellaw under i Huorescent light is usually cool fight, making color appear more blue or violet. Artificial lighting that comes close tu imi- tating natural sunlight is now available. Natural sunlight is offen referred to as balanced, fidi-spectrum light. What this means is that it contains all the “spectral colors” — or colors of the rainbow — which merge t ar. colorless light. rum light is balanced, and the colors of furnishings will look their truest under it. ) natural light, however, tends ta become unbalanced when one part of the spectrum thar tends toward cool- or warm-colored light predomi- nates. This san happen with atmospheric conditions or when light enters from only one direction, as in: mast natural light scurces in homes. The following are dps Hunter Douglas for matching the right fight with the nght window treat- ment: Light entering through the north is the clearest, and provides even and con- sistent light, which is why it is preferred for artists’ studios. Often considered “cold light,” ic has a cool, bluish cast and in northern climates, builders limit the number of windows on the northern side because it is the coldest exposure. For energy conservation diese windows are often do with insulated shades or lined d ‘. Eastern light or morning light is warmer and brighter, but also clear because impurities from ihe previous day have had a chance to settle during the night. Eastern light is also the most bal- anced, or full-:pectrum hight, however its brightness and clarity may render it warm, especially in the morning. East-facing rooms tend te nea. up quickly and may hold the hee during the day. These win- dows are often treated with materials that diffuse the light, such as sheers. Light trom west-facing windows is the warmese in color and_ physically the hotrest since the atmosphere heats up during the day. It is also often hazy, as the impurities of the day linger until nightfall. Because prolonged exposure co this strong light can be damaging to wood furniture and colored fabrics, especially in summer, windows should generally be covered with any one or a combination of light-diffusing, UV-ray protecting ¢reat- ments. Horizontally louvered treatments, such as aluminum or wood islinds, work especially well since the light can be admitted bur diffused onto the ceiling or floor. South-facing windows are the most important natural light source in an inte- rior because they receive sunlight year- round and ¢ast a warm, golden glow on interiors, Heat and UV-rays in this con- sistent light will cause the greatest dam- age. Fabrics and window treatments that are UV-stable are most desirable here. Roller shades in opaque fabrics, shades with triple layers of honeycombs are good choices tor a southern exposure. Some of the same treatments suggested for west- ern exposures can be used as well. "There's no need to be discouraged...” a "We have a wonderful . selection for you to choose from.” “Don't lump us all together. 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