Posts Tagged ‘O’fallon IL’
How do you choose the right window treatment?
Window treatments can baffle even experienced home decorators. Overwhelmed by a huge variety of choices in material, fabric, color, size, options, and hardware, where do you start? You start with the basics: privacy, light control, function, and style. Paying attention to these four elements can give your project a sense of direction, and combining window…
Read MoreHUNTER DOUGLAS WINS MOST AWARDS EVER IN ESTEEMED WCMA PRODUCT COMPETITION
For the 18th consecutive year Hunter Douglas has won more awards than any other company in the Window Covering Manufacturers Association (WCMA) Product Awards, the benchmark of industry excellence. This year the window fashions leader out did itself, capturing an unprecedented 34 honors out of the 56 conferred. Hunter Douglas also earned the coveted Product…
Read MoreHow Spring Window Treatments can Brighten Your Home.
After months of closing your window treatments to keep the cold winter out, it’s now time to transition to beautiful spring inspired window treatments to let in the sun and springtime views. For some homes, winter…
Read MoreShutters vs. Drapes
Ever wonder the difference in shutters vs. drapes. Well, here is a snapshot comparison of two of the most popular window coverings in use today. Both shutters and drapes are window coverings. Each provide privacy, but the similarities end there. The covering that you choose depends on your personal style and your budget. History It…
Read MoreHUNTER DOUGLAS DUETTE ARCHITELLA’S ENERGY SAVING ADVANTAGE
As the energy costs soar, eco-friendly design has become a hot topic, which has also reached the window covering industry. Being ecologically smart is a responsibility, as well as a way to save money. High energy consumption is not only expensive; it is draining our natural resources. While some companies are just now seeking design…
Read MoreWhat’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 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…
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