Page 12 - 2018 Your Home Your Way

12 THE BRANDON SUN • YOUR HOME YOUR WAY • 2018

Anita Haigh of Blinds by Anita in her retail showroom at 1325 Princess Avenue. (File)
GET THE LIGHT YOU WANT AND NEED

BY IAN FROESE nance while on the market for designs, Haigh explained. drapery.
window coverings. “Most times the accessories The standard cord is being
While large, expansive win- “They don’t want anything are less dollar value, whereas phased out of blind systems for
dows let the light in, window that’s too fussy,” she said. window coverings are a little bit reasons of safety (children have
coverings ensure the glare from “They’re looking for energy ef- more of a money investment,” died from strangulation) and
any sunlight is kept in modera- ficiency, privacy and fairly neu- she said. “People are going to aesthetics.
tion. tral palates.” want more longevity.” Handles or motor mecha-
Anita Haigh, the owner of In accessories like rugs, throw They opt for timeless colours nisms are the way to go.
Blinds by Anita based in Bran- pillows and decorative vases, like greige, a combination of “There are no excess cords
don, said her clients are after a people are more eager to exper- beige and grey. They also want anymore,” Haigh said. “Nothing
simple design and easy mainte- iment with unique colours and blinds that’ll pair well with is dangling.”