Taking their cues from the theater, dining room window treatments aspiring to a formal effect emulate the grand curtains of the stage. Ample yardages of fabric can puddle to the floor in panels or be scooped up into generous folds of shades for a traditional design; country French decors can feature double curtains and valances in different fabrics for a lavish but not overdone look; and even a contemporary dining room can gain a sense of opulence with a deeply ballooned shade crowned with a tightly gathered valance on a shirred fabric rod — in contemporary’s crisp white palette. They can be knotted at the sides, draped over a rod in multiple fabrics, or swagged more formally with rosettes in a contrasting accent color. Solid fabrics at the windows in a contrasting color are the answer. In a classic form, red is the color of choice, executed in a fine fabric perfect for an elegant room. To underscore the regal look, gold-colored hardware and silk tassel trim are standouts against the solid red draperies. Since flooding the breakfast nook in golden sunshine is the object, ceiling-to-floor draperies that hide the light defeat the purpose.

Elegant, pearly-white draperies that fall in full form as side panels with an upper swag relate to the room’s white crown molding, weaving into the overall decor. French doors bring the outdoors in while increasing a room’s architectural interest. Shades that roll down from the top instead of the bottom serve yet a different function, allowing in the light from upper windows while retaining privacy below. Golden damask that puddles voluptuously to one side before cross-tying at the top makes one such regal statement. For a style with so many interpretations, any specific brand of country is greatly aided in definition by the statement made at the windows. In these sleek spaces, architectural blinds or shades — paired with no other dressing — make a compatible supporting statement. Shades are one of the most versatile window treatments and therefore merit special consideration in establishing the appropriate ambiance in the dining room. More than any other public space in the home, the dining room is for indulgence. EDT Tuesday, June 25. The mission will launch on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

U.S. Army Center of Military History. Shorter swags that dip across the width of the window with minimal intrusion — perhaps nothing more than a nod at the center — are the better answer. Other formal fabrics — satin and moiré — are used in tandem in shorter treatments that gain their elegant presence from draping and material choice rather than abundance of fabric. A cornice or valance in a matching material situated above the door frame, to permit opening and closing the doors easily, acts as an umbrella that unifies the pair. The healing of the crippled man at the temple gate occurred as Peter and John were going to the temple to pray (Acts 3:1) at the “ninth hour” of prayer (about three pm). Out of the five fully functional shuttle orbiters built, three remain. Baywindows enhance the dining experience by capturing the outdoor views from three directions. One example of the greenhouse effect that most of us experience in everyday life is the warming of a car’s interior when the vehicle is left out in the sun. And it’s enough to bring the new probe into an orbit around one of Jupiter’s moons — and then train ground-piercing radar on the icy body.

But what was once a new design style has now become a vintage classic, not quite old enough yet to be strictly defined as antique. Fabric-covered or woven shades, pulled up only a little, permit just enough natural light to stream through at the bottom. Bamboo shades, even fully closed, allow trickles of light to dapple the table. In the farmhouses of old, the kitchen table could be plopped almost anywhere in the big, square room. It’s no coincidence that dining room lighting is often governed by a rheostat, allowing the artificial light to be controlled to fit the mood. Blending with today’s kitchen appliances and architecture, they are infectious, spreading their good mood. Running a close race with fireplaces and capacious closet space, eat-in kitchens are fast becoming one of the most sought-after features in today’s houses, and demand appropriate window treatments. That’s miniscule compared to today’s desktop computers. However, we’d also like to think that Santa may have harnessed the power of nanotechnology and found a way to miniaturize millions of presents into one large bag. In practice the manufacturers of VGA cables use a thicker shielding only on longer cables, because a longer cable may have a lower signal-to-noise ratio, and without a thicker shield it would not work well.