All-Season Window Decorating
Most window treatments work well for a season or two, but don't function effectively in the alternate seasons. When you live in climates that have four seasons, window treatments don't usually work for all four seasons, which is why layering blinds brings both a decorative quality to windows as well as a functional quality. With one installation, you can have blinds and shades that not only filter light and UV rays, but that provide excellent insulation for the cold winter months. Below are a few suggestions for layering window blinds and shades.
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Posted by Chris Stanley -
01/18/2011 at 11:23 am
Categories: Shades Tags: blinds, Cellular Shades, homes, interior decorating, remodeling, roman blinds, Shades, window blinds and shades, Window Treatments, windows, wood blinds
New Years Window Treatment Resolutions
A new year is upon us. Many of us made resolutions for this New Year - some were probably personal and some were possibly more general. One of the most common New Year's resolutions that doesn't involve self-improvements involves improvements to the home. The beginning of the year is a great time to make updates and change now that friends and family have gone and life is getting back to normal.
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Posted by Chris Stanley -
01/07/2011 at 5:41 pm
Categories: Shades Tags: blinds, Cellular Shades, homes, interior decorating, remodeling, roman blinds, Shades, window blinds and shades, Window Treatments, windows, wood blinds
Cool Shades
Every human being is a little bit different. We all have different tastes and ideas about decorating. One of the easiest ways to change the look and feel of a room is to update window treatments. In the past, window treatments were purely functional, but today they offer a way to show your personality in your home. There are tons of choices to bring your own ideas of beauty into your home. From energy efficient blinds to cityscape blinds, roman shades and even Major League Baseball blinds, no matter your interests, you can reflect those in your choice of interior decoration.
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Posted by Chris Stanley -
01/07/2011 at 12:28 pm
Categories: Shades Tags: blinds, Cellular Shades, homes, interior decorating, remodeling, roman blinds, Shades, window blinds and shades, Window Treatments, windows, wood blinds
Top Reasons for Installing Blinds and Shades for the Holiday Season
Window treatments including blinds and shades are not the first thing people generally put on their list of holiday wants, but they are practical for a number of reasons. For those hosting holiday gatherings, having the home look good is a big concern for some people. Blinds and shades are the easiest and one of the least expensive ways to change the look of a home, or update the style or change the feel with color choices. Here are a couple more things to consider when getting your home ready for the holidays:
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Posted by Chris Stanley -
12/12/2010 at 2:09 pm
Categories: Shades Tags: blinds, Cellular Shades, homes, interior decorating, remodeling, roman blinds, Shades, window blinds and shades, Window Treatments, windows, wood blinds
Seeking Window Treatment Info On-line
It wasn't so long ago that when we had a question we had to make a trip to find the answer. The trip might have been to a neighbor's house, to the library or to a hardware store. We were more social back in the day. Today, consumers want information right away. It takes time from a busy schedule to stop by a neighbor's house when the same information can be found in a few minutes by a Google search.
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Posted by Chris Stanley -
12/03/2010 at 12:21 am
Categories: Shades Tags: blinds, Cellular Shades, homes, interior decorating, remodeling, roman blinds, Shades, window blinds and shades, Window Treatments, windows, wood blinds
The Good and the Bad of Top Selling Blinds
Many people are looking for new blinds for a variety of reasons. Either they want to fix up the look of their home for personal pleasure, are redecorating an office or home, or are trying to sell their property. No matter which reason you have for looking at top selling blinds, it helps to know about little bit about them so you get the blinds that are best suited to your exact needs.
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Posted by Chris Stanley -
11/26/2010 at 11:18 pm
Categories: Shades Tags: blinds, Cellular Shades, homes, interior decorating, remodeling, roman blinds, Shades, window blinds and shades, Window Treatments, windows, wood blinds
Cheap Blinds
The weather is cooling down and pretty soon there will be lots to celebrate. From Thanksgiving through to January, it's one event after the next. Unfortunately, holidays usually mean spending money. People want their homes to look the best, want to save money on energy bills and have money to spend on gifts for loved ones. One of the easiest ways to make a home look new and refreshed or even finished is by installing new window treatments. Fortunately, there are tons of options from cheap blinds to expensive, but they all add a nice touch to the home.
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Posted by Chris Stanley -
11/16/2010 at 6:27 pm
Categories: Shades Tags: blinds, Cellular Shades, homes, interior decorating, remodeling, roman blinds, Shades, window blinds and shades, Window Treatments, windows, wood blinds
Door Blinds
Doors come in all shapes and sizes, but most door blinds do not. When shopping at the big box stores, they usually try to sell you a one-size-fits-all door blind that you will most likely have to trim or adjust yourself. The length may be too long or too short. When it comes to door blinds, it's worth investing the money to get custom blinds. They won't cost as much as you think and your home or office will look polished and finished as opposed to ragged.
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Posted by Brian Light -
10/29/2010 at 11:15 pm
Categories: Shades Tags: blinds, Cellular Shades, homes, interior decorating, remodeling, roman blinds, Shades, window blinds and shades, Window Treatments, windows, wood blinds