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Pros and Cons of Pleated Shades

Pros and Cons of Pleated Shades

Pleated shades bring softness to a window, while allowing filtered sunlight to brighten a room.  Although they are similar to cellular or honeycomb shades, there are notable differences you should be aware of before deciding which treatment is right for you… Pin ItContinue Reading

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What Is a Tension Rod?

What Is a Tension Rod?

With so many different types of drapery and curtain hardware on the market, it can be hard to decide which is best for your window.  A tension rod can be a great, non-permanent option for many applications.  Read on to learn more about it… Pin ItContinue Reading

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Pros and Cons of Vertical Blinds

Pros and Cons of Vertical Blinds

Sliding patio doors and very wide, expansive windows can be difficult to cover.  Vertical blinds offer a great window treatment option, but are they the best option for you?  Read on to find out the pros and cons of installing vertical blinds in your home… Pin ItContinue Reading

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Before and After:  Bay Window Valance

Before and After: Bay Window Valance

There are many ways to add style and punch to bay windows.  Sometimes, a simple valance is all that is needed. Pin ItContinue Reading

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What Is a Cafe Curtain?

What Is a Cafe Curtain?

The term “cafe curtain” may not mean much to you if you aren’t in the design or decorating industries.  But, it may just be the perfect window treatment for your home!  Read on to learn more… Pin ItContinue Reading

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Before and After:  Master Bath Valance

Before and After: Master Bath Valance

You may not think of putting a valance on your bathroom window.  But, this set of before and after photos may just change your mind…Continue Reading

Choosing a Window Treatment Color

Choosing a Window Treatment Color

I was asked to submit a guest post to the Blinds Chalet website, and my latest article was just posted!  It’s always an honor to be asked to share my design expertise.  🙂   Pin ItContinue Reading

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Before & After:  Window Treatments That Camouflage

Before & After: Window Treatments That Camouflage

I know this will come as a complete shock to you, but not every home was well-designed.  You don’t say, right?  Thankfully, there are ways to hide those features that are less-than-desirable, while adding function and beauty to a space.  Check out how we dealt with a window that was oddly short in a roomContinue ReadingContinue Reading

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Before and After:  Patio Door Drapery Solution

Before and After: Patio Door Drapery Solution

Patio doors are notoriously difficult when it comes to window treatments – especially sliding patio doors.  Swinging French doors allow you to install curtain panels, blinds or shades directly to the door, but sliding doors don’t work that way.  Instead, often times we are left to live with sad-looking vertical blinds.  Verticals, however, are NOTContinue ReadingContinue Reading

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Pros and Cons of Roman Shades

Pros and Cons of Roman Shades

Roman shades have been around for centuries in many different forms.  Today, these classic shades are available in different styles and with various options, but they all offer many of the same characteristics at the window. Pin ItContinue Reading

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