October is Child Safety Month, so there is no better time to check out your home for potential safety hazards. Whether you have children living in your home full-time, or you are grandparents or caregivers who only occasionally have children visiting, ensuring your home is safe for the little ones will put your mind at… Continue Reading… Continue Reading
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Window Treatments for Sliding Patio Doors
Sliding patio doors are notoriously difficult when it comes to window treatments. Clients ask me for new options all the time and, thankfully, there are several window treatment options that will help you control the light and privacy at your sliding patio door.… Continue Reading
Pros and Cons of Woven Wood Shades
The use of texture in home interior design has been extremely popular over the past several years, with the use of natural materials up sharply, as well. Woven wood or grass shades can be found everywhere – in traditional homes and contemporary settings. Read on to find out the good, the bad and the ugly… Continue Reading… Continue Reading
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Find Window Treatments On Your i-Pad
If you have an i-Pad, you may be interested in a new app available from the folks at Hunter Douglas – The Art of Window Dressing. Pin It… Continue Reading
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Before and After: Window Treatments for High Windows
If you have really tall windows, you may be at a loss for how to add decorative window treatments to them. Perhaps these before and after photos will give you some inspiration for your own home. Pin It… Continue Reading
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Pros and Cons of Honeycomb Shades
Honeycomb shades (also called cellular shades) are the workhorse of window treatments. They offer privacy, insulation and light control for any window. But, are they the right product for your home? Pin It… Continue Reading
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What is ‘R-Value?’
If you have ever shopped for insulation, windows or doors, you may have heard the term ‘R-value.’ Did you know that your window treatments also have an R-value? Pin It… Continue Reading
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What is the ‘Stack’ of a Window Treatment?
Have you ever heard the term “stack” in reference to a window treatment? Read more to find out what exactly this term means. Pin It… Continue Reading
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Pros and Cons of Screen Shades
Screen shades have been used for years in commercial spaces such as restaurants and office buildings. Their sleek, modern look makes them perfect for those environments. Over the past several years, however, these shades have become popular for residential spaces, too. Will they work in your home? Pin It… Continue Reading
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The Pros and Cons of Wood Blinds
Wood blinds add architecture and style to nearly any window. While they can be a great option in many cases, they are not the best solution in every room. Following are the pros and cons of using wood blinds in your home. Pin It… Continue Reading
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