Instead of decorating the top of your windows with fabric valances, why not try using cornice boards instead to add a uniquely decorative touch to the window treatment. Cornice boards are usually the same size as any valance but are made of wood that you can paint, pad or style any way you wish. Here […]
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Best Window Treatments for Office Settings
Office window treatments should be simple, functional and blend seamlessly with the overall ambiance of the business. One of the most popular window treatments for office settings are vertical or horizontal blinds. Affordable and easy to manipulate, window blinds are available in a variety of styles, colors and materials. Vertical blinds have slats that open […]
10 Great Decorating Ideas for Curtain Valances
Curtain or drapery valances are usually longer than three inches and hang from the top of window treatments to hide curtain hardware and add a unique, decorative touch to the treatments. Valances are usually made of the same fabric and design as the curtain or drape although the two pieces may consist of dramatically contrasting […]
The Benefits of Motorized Shades
Technology is always working to improve the usefulness of our household items, and window shades are no different. Motorized window shades are becoming increasingly popular in residential and office spaces. To the home and business owners that use them, motorized window shades, which hook the shades up to a motor mechanism that raises and lowers the shades […]
Energy Savers: Motorized Blinds
At first glance, it may seem that adding an electric element to window blinds, which are typically not motorized, would increase energy costs in the home. However, motorized blinds are actually a huge money-saver for those who use them properly. Motorized blinds can be an excellent investment that can return great savings on energy costs. Many windows […]
Roller Shades as Room Dividers
In recent years, homeowners have increasingly been looking for new and innovative ways to transform their existing spaces to be more livable. This trend is partially motivated by the poor real estate market leading to many homeowners desiring to stay in their current homes rather than move to new homes. With the market in the […]
What are Motorized Shades?
Motorized shades are window shades that are powered by electricity. Using a remote control or a timer hooked up to a computer, a homeowner is able to raise or lower the shades. Motorized shades have gained popularity in recent years due to their increased convenience for the homeowner, their light blocking ability, and their high levels […]
Choosing Bathroom Window Treatments
The first thing to consider is how much you have to spend on the window treatments. Compare the costs of curtains, blinds or shutters by searching online for the type of window treatments in which you are interested to determine the average price and adjust accordingly to your budget. You don’t want to start this […]
Tips for Selecting Window Treatments
Window treatments include curtains, drapes, blinds, shutters and a variety of shade styles. Impulsively purchasing a set of window treatments that appear to be exactly the kind of treatments you want may result in disappointment once you hang them at home. Several important factors should be considered during the process of buying window treatments so that you are satisfied […]
Fun and Safe Window Treatments for Kids’ Rooms
Safety and functionality are the two primary aspects of window treatments for kids’ rooms that should be initially considered. Curtains or drapes in rooms designed for children 12 years need to be at least 16 inches above the floor so that the danger of tripping on the hem of the window treatment is eliminated. In addition, long, […]
