Insights and Opinons from the Window Blinds Industry
Here is a list of top 10 window treatments based on popularity and elegant looks. To select from these treatments consider your home decor, and type of interior look you prefer in that particular room. 1) Vertical Blinds Vertical blinds are most preferred for full-length glass doors and sliding windows. There is a wide variety [...]
Pets are members of the family in many American Homes. As much fun as they are, they can also break things around the house sometimes including window coverings. We get calls all the time on our pet friendly options. For example: Which roller shades hold up to kitten claws? Our Light Filtering ‘Linen Light’ Collection [...]
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Sun screens can be installed on your windows for a number of reasons. The most important one is to prevent the glare that comes in through the windows. They window sun screens are also very effective in protecting your furniture from fading and all other damages. How do the sun screens work? What makes them [...]
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Hope Everyone is excited about the New Year in just a few days! I don’t know about you, but getting my home decorated how I want without spending a ton of money is on my list of things to do for the New Year….. We have a GREAT Sale right now of 35% off which [...]
First we would like to introduce Katie who will be our newest contributor to the blog. She has been in the window covering industry for several years and continues to be a key roll in Shades Shutters Blinds operations. Thank you Katie for taking on this challenge. Randy M. from Centerville, MN is our very [...]
Interior window shutters have been commonly used in the past. In contrast to today, almost every home had these. Offices too in the past used these quite commonly, and almost every door and window had them. Apart from being a trend, they were very handy for homes and offices too. Many years ago, woodwork was [...]
We just added Norman Woodlore™ shutters as our composite shutter supplier. These are high quality plantation shutters made of a wood and PVC mix. They take around 4-6 weeks for delivery. The information below comes from Norman who is the worlds largest producer of shutters. Woodlore’s shutters are made with real wood composite materials that [...]
Thinking of popular things to put on your windows for Christmas has proven to be a challenge. Rose-Marie, our office manager, is from Sweden and said every house has one of these nice window treatments. It is a well-known fact to anyone who lives in Sweden that November is a month where it gets dark [...]
This is the last week for delivery before Christmas. Hurry if you want blinds for the holidays. Most manufactures do their year end inventory between Christmas and New Years and will have limited service during those times. We are offering a guarantee delivery before Christmas for the items at: Holiday Promotions. If they are not [...]
Due to low margins and a bad economy, Comfortex™ Window Fashions in Maplewood, New York is shutting down it’s Arizona production facilities for their Plantation Shutters. “We have been using these shutters for over 8 years because of the solid, patented blend of 100% American hardwood and durable thermal polymers. Plus they were made in [...]
Our first win a free IPAD contest will be kicking off next week and final entry’s for this drawing will be Sunday December 18th . The prize is 16 Gig IPAD 2 with a nice black leather case. Entry into the contest is very simple. Post an honest review about the product you purchased and [...]
You can buy window coverings in a wide repertoire of materials today. You can look for the external as well as internal shutters in wood, vinyl, urethane, fiberglass and other materials. For the external shutters, nothing works better than traditional wood. It is durable and permits least light and heat inside the rooms. As an [...]
Wooden shutters not only add elegance and sophistication to any home, they can also increase the value of your residence. They are an economical choice in window coverings that may cost a bit more upfront than some other options, but the slightly larger investment can be a beneficial addition when the time comes to put [...]
Windowsill Treatments One of the most forgotten areas to decorate in your home is probably the windowsill. The average windowsill that is above a sink in the kitchen ends up storing soap, cleansers and scrub pads that are used for general cleaning purposes. The majority of home windowsills sit vacant waiting for some type of [...]
Art is a wonderful way to celebrate and understanding the true meaning of Thanksgiving. Allow your kids to be creative and gain a deeper understanding about the first Thanksgiving as well as how we now celebrate this special occasion. The first Thanksgiving was actually much different from what we now celebrate. There was no Macy’s [...]
At one time it was easy to find great items to use for home decorating for the Thanksgiving holiday, however, this is no longer true. With stores that no longer wait for completion of their back to school sales before merchandising for the Christmas holidays, those looking for decorations for Thanksgiving often find few choices. [...]
When an individual or a family decides to redecorate their home or even just the living room along they think about a lot of things. Some of these items include the furniture, the wallpaper, the carpets, lamps, light fixtures, and many other various forms of items. When redecorating people try to match their items with [...]
Mini blinds have been the best selling thing since they were introduced in the eighties They are easy to install, do not require a washing machine to get cleaned and they keep their color even in hours of direct sunlight. They resist stains, fading and come in almost any color that was ever thought of. [...]
Interior shutters are one of the most beautiful ways to decorate the windows of a home. They add so much character to a room as well as putting in just the slightest hint of history. There are two different kinds of shutters to choose from. Standard and plantation shutters. There is only a slight difference [...]
With Halloween right around the corner, it is fun to make spooky window treatments in time for a party, or just to brighten up a front window. There are many creations to use for decorations that do not need a sewing machine or even so much as a sewing needle. They are easy and fun [...]
Many people find fall to be a wonderful time of year because it means having friends over for a Halloween party. Children of course, love the season too, because it is a time for them to dress up in costumes and go from door-to-door to get candy. Decorating for Halloween does not have to be [...]
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