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Eye on Design is pleased to now carry the innovative designs or Farmboy Fine Arts through the Hunter Douglas line of shades.  Farmboy Fine Arts is synonymous with producing inspiring artwork for hotels, office space and homes all over the world. Innovating and redefining the art world since the company’s launch in 2000, Farmboy Fine…

Warm up your Windows By Mary Carol Garrity PHOTO BY BOB GREENSPAN/TNS I have fallen back in love with window coverings. Do you remember when we covered our windows in big, heavy drapes? I was not a fan. Then, as people grew tired of all that fussy finery, we gravitated toward clean, simple coverings like…

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…

July 9th, 2010 Met the rest of the Green Building Council today at the Home Building Association to discuss the upcoming fundraiser.  The Glen Carbon Bike Tour in September is designed to raise funds to support the GBC.  Our group is committed to educating our community about the newest green building products and practices available…

The interior design guide to coloring your home Colour may be one of the pillars of design, but that doesn’t make its use any less complex. Different tones can convey particular emotions, and choosing the right palette can add immense value to a project. This great infographic by Studio 55 explores where best to use certain colours, such…

We are thrilled to be a part of the Great Recycling Extravaganza in St. Louis this spring!  The St. Louis Earth Day Festival, held in Forest Park on April 16th & 17th, has provided citizens of the St. Louis Metropolitan region with a place to dispose of those hard to recycle items including old window…

Go green and recycle your old window treatments including drapes, shutters, blinds and more.  Watch the video below to learn more.

Many customers underestimate the importance of proper window treatment installation and attempt to install their new, custom treatments on their own. We recommend opting for professional measuring and installation services for a variety of reasons. These services are similar to an inexpensive insurance policy in that they ensure the fit and look of your window…

Over the last few years, we’ve all heard about hybrid cars, hybrid flowers, and hybrid bicycles… but have you heard of a hybrid shutter? A hybrid shutter is a shutter that has the classic look of a traditional wood shutter with more industrially advanced materials. Simply put, a hybrid shutter is part wood and part…