Silhouette™ features by Hunter Douglas™

This information comes directly from Hunter Douglas. Transformation- Silhouette™ window shadings will transform the look and feel of a house by altering the harsh quantity of outside light into soft, bright beauty while keeping the view when the vanes are tilted open. You get a superior view because there are no cords or tapes to [...]

New motorization for 2 1/2″ sheers

We are now offering a radio & infared combo for our 2 1/2″ sheer blinds. It is quick and easy to install and operate and requires no wiring, power supplies or control units. One remote controls operates both infrared and radio frequency control methods. Since you have a motor on it, they are cordless which [...]

Stockouts 6-23

Romans- Sanibal Suude Chocolate eta week of 7-10 Wovens- Lincoln Park eta this week

No need for templates anymore at Hunter Douglas™

Hunter Douglas no longer needs templates for arches! They used to need on for everything. Perfect or not. Measuring for a non perfect arch is simple. Follow these directions and filling in the measurements. We will need a measurement for all parts of the window. Just call for help.

Stock-outs and Discontinuations 6-18-09

The closeouts are a great money saver and for those that have ordered them, the quality certainly doesn’t match the bargain price. El Camino and Tweed Lentil are out. They are gone perminately. Hunter Douglas Applause Lemongrass blackouts is on backorder and due in on the 24th. UPDATE: 6-18-09 (We are trying to send emails [...]

Stockouts 6-16-09

Roller Shades Newport Espresso- due in this week Newport Black- due in this week Roller Shade DC adaptor- due in this week Montage Walnut- due in this week  Newport Ocean- due in this week Soft Screen Dark Brown- Due in this week 4000 Ebony- Finally Arrived Honeycomb Shades Comfortex cordless headrails- due in 6-19 Pleated [...]

Deer “Problems”

I know this isn’t blind related but I have about had it. What they don’t eat? Habenaros What they do eat: so far destroyed this summer include: roses, tomatoes, backyard grass, strawberries, tulips, any new baby tree, bell pepper (you would think different), sun flowers, daisies,  and now columbines. For a minute I was assuming [...]

Stockouts 6-11-09

Sunset Arch 72″ – Eta- 6-22 Rollers Newport Khaki week of 7-10 Roller shade 12 volt motor adaptor eta week of 6-10 Rollers Newport Black week of 6-19 Rollers Newport Ocean week of 6-19 Sunscreens Soft Screen Dark Brown eta week of 6-12 Sunscreen 4000 Ebony eta week of 6-12

Becoming an American Citizen

This isn’t blind related but my wife became an official US citizen today. In 1994 I was working in the Czech Republic for an American marketing company right out of college. My wife was a Swedish student who was spending the summer there as a opare for a Swedish family. I hung around a group [...]

The Honeycomb Energy Story by Hunter Douglas™

This come from Hunter Douglas. Hunter Douglas invented the honeycomb shade to help reduce consumers’ energy expenses back in the 1980′s. With rising energy costs and the enhanced knowledge of human-caused climate change, now more than ever before, reducing energy consumption is a top priority across the globe.Hunter Douglas honeycomb shades: are very easy to [...]

Happy Customer

We don’t get a lot of pictures of blinds that the customer has hung so I thought I would post here. These are Hunter Douglas roller shades with the cassette valance and the new faux wood bottom rail.

Somner® Guide to Colors by Hunter Douglas™

Hunter Douglas put out this little color chart to be included with the Somner vertical blinds but it applies to really everything. Warm Colors make a room cozy and more intimate while adding energy and vibrancy. Warm colors include reds which are vibrant, oranges that are ambitious. Pinks for an inviting appeal. Yellow for a [...]