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What’s a Plantation Shutter?
What is a Plantation Shutter? We have all heard about them – but what exactly is one? Plantation shutters are interior blinds traditionally made from broad slats of wood mounted in a solid frame. The design of plantation shutters promotes the free flow of air through a structure in a warm climate, while also…
Read MoreEnergy-efficient window coverings help reduce heating and cooling costs.
Many of today’s window coverings are more than pretty—the shades, shutters, blinds, and films currently on the market offer homeowners a variety of sunning and shading options that make a room look nice while giving your heating and cooling bills an extremely green makeover. Many energy-efficient window coverings have insulating values of R-2 to R-4,…
Read MoreNew Motorized Option for Exterior Solar Shades from Graber – Plan for the SPRING!
IT MAY BE JUST THE NEW YEAR – BUT THINK AHEAD FOR THIS SPRING!
Read MoreThe Most Expensive Window Treatment is the One You Keep Replacing.
Studies have shown that once you place a treatment in your windows, it most likely will stay there for a minimum of five to seven years, or even longer in most cases. If you don’t believe it, ride through an older neighborhood and see how many mini blinds you see. Because of this tendency, it’s…
Read MoreHoliday Hours
Eye on Design will be closing on Friday, December 22nd and be closed through January 2, 2013. Happy Holidays to you and your family from everyone at Eye on Design. Your partnership, business and support are greatly appreciated.
Read MoreDress Up Your Home this Holiday Season with Christmas Window Decorations
When decorating your home this holiday season take some time to think about the windows. Windows have a huge impact on the inside and outside of a home and they deserve just as much attention as any other area. Windows connect the inside and outside worlds and give people passing by a glimpse into your…
Read MoreTops for Energy-Saving Window Treatments
Installing window coverings throughout a home will minimize the escape of heat and cut down on the use of electricity. The most energy-efficient treatments feature honeycomb construction. Louvered shutters come in three styles: Cafe, plantation and sliding. Roller shades can be controlled with a chain or an electrical light switch. Window treatments protect rugs, paintings…
Read MoreJoin Us at the Downtown Belleville Trick or Treat
Start making plans now to come by Eye on Design for the Downtown Belleville Trick or Treat on October 26th! We can’t wait to see you in costume!
Read MoreA Great Gift Idea
Looking for a very unique gift idea for your spouse or loved one? Rather than struggling to think of new ideas, why not pamper someone by surprising them with an Eye on Design gift certificate. Buy a gift certificates for a birthday, Valentine’s/Sweetest Day, House Warming Gift and many other occasions. Just send us an…
Read MoreCreate a Victory Valance – just in time for the Elections!
Homeowners looking to spruce up their living rooms can use window valances as decorative, intricate means of shrouding windows and light fixtures with elaborately patterned fabric. A valance is a unique means of ornamenting the roof of a window with custom designed fabric, accenting the interior or matching the color scheme of a particular room. Valances are available…
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