Colors don not just delight the visual perception but they’re also true agents of vibrational wellness. This is where designer Louise Russell focuses in her textile designs merging two elements – design and healing.

She studied and concentrated research on sound, light, color and homeopathy with some of the world’s most renowned experts. One of them was Dahli anaji Hohe who was recognized as the world’s master of the ancient science of sound and researcher of the psycho-spiritual dynamics of the subtle energy centers, charkas. Her research to acquire knowledge regarding vibrational influence of the environment on physical and subtle bodies was guided by Dr. D. Khlinghardt, an M.D., Ph.D in Seattle. She learned the use of Photon light machine – a therapeutic tool using color and hertz frequencies for both physiological and psychological problems – from Dr. S. Vazquez from Dallas and she’s been a certified color therapist under Theo Gimbell from Hygeia College of Color Therapy in England.

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From the combinations of her acquired knowledge and expertise she created Carnegie’s brand called “Fresh Air”. Her style was to create ambiances that not just go far beyond aesthetic or what are just visually appealing but also work as a harmonious healing from the background. Fresh Air is a collection of fabrics that offers healing and wellness on physical and also on spiritual level. The soothing effect was made from the dilution of realistic images of its designs – flowers, mountains, and other nature design through pixilation. Thus these natural images generate energetic and powerful aesthetic information that makes a person to be homeostasis - the process by which the body adjusts its functions to compensate for deficiencies.

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Lorrie Brown is an Interior Design graduate from the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale. A specialist in her career, Lorrie provides an above satisfaction to her clients by creating designs that mirror the moods, focus and personality of different people. The following are just one of her many ideas on designing a window treatments.

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• You can choose stationery panels that stay put or functional draperies that you open and close. Wood poles are a better choice if you are going to operate your draperies.

• If you are tentative, select a fabric and style that you feel will serve you for years to come. You can easily change your wall color and accessories but furniture and draperies are usually the substantial investments.

• Draperies do not have to be mounted directly over a window. If you want the ceiling to seem higher, mount the draperies higher on the wall.

• Draperies can serve a number of purposes: beauty, privacy and light control are usually the three most important. Remember that blinds and shades can be used along with the draperies to cover all your bases.

• Don’t scrimp - Figure the width of the area you want to cover and then choose panels that are 2-3xas wide. You want them to look luxurious and full, not pulled taught.

• Always choose a lined drapery (unless you are doing sheers). The lining protects the drapery from being damaged from heat and sunlight. The drapery will also hold its shape better over time.

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Visit her site at mydesignsecrets.com to find great tips in designing your dream home.

Everyone desires to have a perfect home so as wanting to have a perfect kitchen too. From having a beautifully arranged kitchen, to accessories, appliances and other facilities, choosing the right match of curtains for your windows enhances the exquisiteness of your dream home.

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If you have a large window in your kitchen, it can easily welcome sunshine and even the lights from the outside when it’s dark. Kitchen curtains function to provide just the right proportion of sunlight complimenting your kitchen’s natural beauty. It is always an ideal way to welcome a lot of sunshine in your kitchen to invigorate the atmosphere and enhance positive energy in your home. But there might be times in the day when you feel like lessening the brightness that comes in. If you do, consider having a light kitchen curtains and drapes that you can tie back if you want more light or go for sheer curtains topped with printed fabrics.

When it comes to choosing a perfect curtain for your kitchen, the colors are the important decision that one should take in consideration. It should always match the facilities of your kitchen. There are several reasons why you should prefer kitchen curtain with light colors. A heavy curtain usually blocks out the sun, creating a dark and uninviting place to prepare your meals. Kitchen emits different scents from the food especially while cooking. Having a light kitchen curtain helps these odors to pass through easily not like the heavier curtain since it will most likely trap these smells and will take time before the scent disappears. Kitchen curtains are intended to create an atmosphere distinct from any other room in our home so be very careful in selecting them.

From choosing your bed to color of your ceilings, lets talk about curtains. Well, when it comes to gracing the bedroom, curtains genuinely merit a special remark. They can comprise an advantage and be beneficial, not simply to keep away the shades of the sun that enters its way inside your room thru windows and doors, but in addition to that it also secure your sense of privacy. Curtains functions as great decorations to emphasize the appeal of your room.

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There are some important things that you need to consider when choosing some curtains. It is very crucial to be clear just about what sort of curtain are you reckoning out for. You might chose to purchase different and distinct styles that could lead a refreshing look in your bedroom or rather shop for something that matches well or can blend with the furnishings inside your room. Well, in such instance, you have to keep the theme of your bedroom in mind and consequently make the proper selection of color and pattern. Look for curtains that are a delighting and appealing in sight and get well blended with its entire look, while asserting their unique identity. Make up ones mind if you chose a dramatic idea or just a simple theme for your room. As soon as you are clear about the style and design, the succeeding thing to think over is whether you want the color of your bedroom curtain to blend with that of your room or regard to apprehend colors that leaps out. If you want to fall in a consoling feel, then reckon of the colors that unwind you and help in reviving your energy. Do consider the fabric whenever you want to show purpose and not to block the sunlight. Look for silky fabric or net curtains.