Start the New Year in Natural Style
The New Year brings a re-born rejuvenation to tackle home improvement projects previously put off. Now's the perfect time to take on indoor projects, be it a room makeover or a new addition. And as long as you're doing it, you might as well do it in style. Do-it-yourself trends for 2007 have three recurring themes: nature, comfort and 'green.'
All nat-u-ral
Back to nature in home decor takes on many forms. From hand-crafted wood furniture to bamboo floors to rattan furniture -- anything reflective of the elements of nature, like wood, is in for 2007.
The natural beauty inherent in wood doesn't have to end with furniture or flooring. It also extends to a home's windows and doors. This year, Pella Windows & Doors introduces an expanded line of woods in the Architect Series collection of windows and doors. From rich mahogany to the knotty character of alder to the classic lines of Douglas Fir and pine, there is a wood to match virtually any woodwork or interior design style.
Peace and comfort
According to retail experts, more people want to create their own do-it-yourself (DIY) spa. Many harried consumers crave the chance to relax and luxuriate in the privacy of their own home and are carving out a space in their master suite for a spa-like experience. Other home elements that bring a sense of comfort are DIY items like handmade sofa throws or crafty embellished pillows and lampshades.
Nothing says comfort like a home or a favorite room that's cozy and warm in the winter and refreshingly cool in the summer. To maintain optimal interior temperatures, Pella recommends making sure your windows and doors are performing at their best. Consider window replacements for a home or room with the following signs:
Poor performance -- opening and closing is a difficult task; window does not stay in place when opened or closed; air leaks in, out or around the window; condensation or fogging occurs between glass panes; windows are painted or nailed shut and virtually impossible to open; or you cover them with plastic in the winter to help reduce cold air infiltration.
Looks -- chipping, warping, water stains or deterioration of the window or the area around the window (inside or out) is a sure sign; clear glass fails to block ultraviolet (UV) rays and fades interior furnishings; outdated design or style doesn't blend well with the rest of the home or neighborhood.
Effort -- cleaning is a major hassle; replacement parts are hard to find or even non-existent.
New replacement windows help seal out the sounds of nature, traffic, or noisy neighbors due to improved design and performance. If you're also replacing siding, replace windows first, so the siding can be fit to the new windows, for a neater appearance and better overall energy efficiency.
Re-gifting of green
The nature of 'green' eco-friendly materials in a home, whether it's organic cotton sheets or the naturally high insulating qualities of wood or fiberglass windows, makes it the gift that keeps on giving for many years. In 2007, the green movement packs the power of a tsunami as more consumers are becoming infatuated with the giving powers of green from cosmetics to clothing to E-85 fuel-efficient vehicles.
Green performance comes in innovative window and door packages as well. For example, wood windows with triple glazing and blinds protected between-the-glass are one energy-wise option because they offer excellent U-Values and thermal properties. In fact, Pella Designer Series windows and patio doors with triple-pane glass, and featuring blinds, shades or decorative panels protected between glass, are number one for energy efficiency among top national brands. Most Architect Series, ProLine, Pella Impervia and ThermaStar by Pella products meet or exceed U. S. ENERGY STAR requirements of .35 u-values or less for superior energy efficiency.
A DIY window or door installation project doesn't have to be overwhelming or break your budget. Choose a product with instructions that makes the process easy and reliable for the proper, long-term performance of windows and doors. Pella offers consumer-friendly instructions in many languages and a video to make installation easier. And, Pella provides a variety of types and styles of windows and doors to meet virtually any design or budget need.
All nat-u-ral
Back to nature in home decor takes on many forms. From hand-crafted wood furniture to bamboo floors to rattan furniture -- anything reflective of the elements of nature, like wood, is in for 2007.
The natural beauty inherent in wood doesn't have to end with furniture or flooring. It also extends to a home's windows and doors. This year, Pella Windows & Doors introduces an expanded line of woods in the Architect Series collection of windows and doors. From rich mahogany to the knotty character of alder to the classic lines of Douglas Fir and pine, there is a wood to match virtually any woodwork or interior design style.
Peace and comfort
According to retail experts, more people want to create their own do-it-yourself (DIY) spa. Many harried consumers crave the chance to relax and luxuriate in the privacy of their own home and are carving out a space in their master suite for a spa-like experience. Other home elements that bring a sense of comfort are DIY items like handmade sofa throws or crafty embellished pillows and lampshades.
Nothing says comfort like a home or a favorite room that's cozy and warm in the winter and refreshingly cool in the summer. To maintain optimal interior temperatures, Pella recommends making sure your windows and doors are performing at their best. Consider window replacements for a home or room with the following signs:
Poor performance -- opening and closing is a difficult task; window does not stay in place when opened or closed; air leaks in, out or around the window; condensation or fogging occurs between glass panes; windows are painted or nailed shut and virtually impossible to open; or you cover them with plastic in the winter to help reduce cold air infiltration.
Looks -- chipping, warping, water stains or deterioration of the window or the area around the window (inside or out) is a sure sign; clear glass fails to block ultraviolet (UV) rays and fades interior furnishings; outdated design or style doesn't blend well with the rest of the home or neighborhood.
Effort -- cleaning is a major hassle; replacement parts are hard to find or even non-existent.
New replacement windows help seal out the sounds of nature, traffic, or noisy neighbors due to improved design and performance. If you're also replacing siding, replace windows first, so the siding can be fit to the new windows, for a neater appearance and better overall energy efficiency.
Re-gifting of green
The nature of 'green' eco-friendly materials in a home, whether it's organic cotton sheets or the naturally high insulating qualities of wood or fiberglass windows, makes it the gift that keeps on giving for many years. In 2007, the green movement packs the power of a tsunami as more consumers are becoming infatuated with the giving powers of green from cosmetics to clothing to E-85 fuel-efficient vehicles.
Green performance comes in innovative window and door packages as well. For example, wood windows with triple glazing and blinds protected between-the-glass are one energy-wise option because they offer excellent U-Values and thermal properties. In fact, Pella Designer Series windows and patio doors with triple-pane glass, and featuring blinds, shades or decorative panels protected between glass, are number one for energy efficiency among top national brands. Most Architect Series, ProLine, Pella Impervia and ThermaStar by Pella products meet or exceed U. S. ENERGY STAR requirements of .35 u-values or less for superior energy efficiency.
A DIY window or door installation project doesn't have to be overwhelming or break your budget. Choose a product with instructions that makes the process easy and reliable for the proper, long-term performance of windows and doors. Pella offers consumer-friendly instructions in many languages and a video to make installation easier. And, Pella provides a variety of types and styles of windows and doors to meet virtually any design or budget need.
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