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A bedroom with room-darkening window shades

Thanks to the miracle of modern technology and imaginative minds, your bedroom window shades can control light and promote sleep as little or as much as you want.

Shades come in various styles, colors, and materials to complement any design aesthetic. And they offer superior light control.

Silhouette shades in a modern living room

Silhouette window shades have delicate fabric vanes suspended between sheer panels. They cast soft shadows across a room and bathe it in warm light.

After a few years of use, though, they may develop a patina of grime that makes the soft glow more like a dingy haze.

A man measures the width of a window frame

Every great window treatment starts with a precise height, width, and depth assessment.

Without accurate measurements, you risk ordering window covers that don’t fit, look good, or provide the privacy and light control you need. You could waste considerable time and cash on your “cost-cutting” DIY effort.

A living room with cellular shades

Who let the draft in?

Maybe it’s that pesky north-facing window that just won’t keep out the cold.

Rather than weathering the winter in a Snuggy, you may want to consider upgrading your window treatments.

Teal Victorian bay window with white curtains

Bay windows are beautiful but tricky. They add character and light to a room but can expose you. The windows bow outward, maximizing natural light and presenting a panoramic view of the outdoors.

However, the very features that make bay windows so appealing can make it hard to cover them.

A modern living room with vertical blinds
John Webster, an upholsterer from London, introduced Venetian blinds as we know them today to the New World in 1767. But while Webster’s blinds invariably featured wide wooden slats, you now have a broad choice of style and material. In this post, we’ll explore the world of window blinds, comparing...
A man measures a roller shade with a tape measure

Few things are as frustrating as a roller shade that won’t roll.

It may stick somewhere in the middle or snag at various points as you raise and lower it. So then the question arises: will you have to replace it?

Sheer curtains covering a wide window

Wide windows offer stunning views and ample natural light, but finding the right curtains can be a challenge.

In this post, we’ll guide you through the various curtain choices for wide windows, from design and practicality to privacy and DIY solutions.

A macramé DIY curtain

This blog offers creative and affordable ideas for DIY window treatments, ranging from macramé curtains to painted fabric designs. Many of the projects require minimal sewing skills or even no sewing at all.

Read the FAQs to choose the right materials and ensure a professional finish.

A pink orchid on a windowsill, with floral curtains nearby

While drilling to anchor curtains is often the best option, it’s not the only option. And there may be times when it’s inadvisable.

In this blog, we’ve compiled no-hole methods for hanging curtain rods that won’t leave lasting marks.

Cellular shades in a modern living room

Cellular shades are so effective at saving energy that they’ll qualify you for a federal tax credit!

But some cellular shades do a better job than others, depending on fabric, cell design, and other factors we’ll explore in this blog.

Silhouette shades cast shadows in a modern living room

Discover the various types of window shades: their features, benefits, and ideal applications.

Learn about motorized, Roman, pleated, cellular, and matchstick shades, among others, and read practical advice on selection, installation, and maintenance.