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A bedroom with room-darkening window shades

Maximizing Light Control with Shades for a Bedroom

November 13th, 2024

Blackout Shades, Cellular Shades, Comparisons & Buying Guides, Materials & Fabric, Roller Shades, Roman Shades, 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 cast shadows in a modern living room

Types of Window Shades & How They Differ: A Beginner’s Guide

September 13th, 2024

Blackout Shades, Cellular Shades, Comparisons & Buying Guides, Motorization, Pleated Shades, Roller Shades, Roman Shades, Shades

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.

Choosing the Best Sound-Dampening Curtains for Your Quiet Space

August 18th, 2024

Comparisons & Buying Guides, Curtains, Decor & Design

Sound-dampening curtains combine several layers of dense, heavy materials, such as polyester, velvet, or special acoustic fabrics. These layers trap sound waves before they enter your room. They don’t block all sound, but they block much of it. Think of them as sound sponges, soaking up unwanted noise from outside...

The 4 Best Arched Window Treatments for Fashion & Function

December 31st, 2023

Comparisons & Buying Guides, Curtains, Roller Shades, Room-Specific Coverings, Shutters, Venetian Blinds

Arched windows are architectural gems.

They’re also an architectural nuisance if you can’t find the right window treatments.

No one wants an uncovered eye-level window, but so many coverings detract from that graceful arched form. What’s a homeowner to do?

The honeycomb structure of cellular shades.

Choosing the Most Energy-Efficient Window Treatments for Lower Bills

December 28th, 2023

Comparisons & Buying Guides, Energy Efficiency, Environmental Impact

No one likes shelling out hard-earned cash (or credit) to the power companies — not even their shareholders. But did you know that a simple change in your window treatments can make a big difference? Energy-efficient window treatments spruce up your space and slash those hefty power bills. According to...

A bathroom with white shutters and gold fixtures.

Wood Vs. Composite Shutters: Choosing the Ideal Window Treatment

December 20th, 2023

Comparisons & Buying Guides, Shutters

No one disputes the natural beauty of natural wood, but composite shutters come close in the aesthetics department. In certain situations, they may be a better choice. Here, we’ll dig into the pros and cons of wood and composite shutters to help you make the right decision for your home...

Curtains Vs. Shades: Finding the Perfect Window Coverings for Your Home

December 10th, 2023

Blackout Shades, Cellular Shades, Comparisons & Buying Guides, Curtains, Decor & Design, Roller Shades

Curtains or shades?

It’s more than an aesthetic choice — each window treatment has pros and cons, including light control, noise insulation, ease of cleaning, and longevity.

In this blog, we’ll cover their respective strengths and weaknesses to help you make the best decision for your home.

A living room with large windows and white furniture.

The Benefits of Motorized Shades for Large Windows: Elevate & Automate Your Home

November 21st, 2023

Comparisons & Buying Guides, Motorization, Roller Shades

Large windows offer breathtaking views and abundant natural light, but they also come with challenges. One concern is how to cover them for optimal privacy, light control, and energy efficiency. The other is how to align existing window shades exactly as you fiddle with them throughout the day. You’re just...

A room with a window seat and motorized roller shades.

Motorized Vs. Manual Window Shades: Pros & Cons

November 18th, 2023

Comparisons & Buying Guides, Motorization

Motorized or manual? We’re not talking about easy chairs or can openers, but the window treatments you’re considering for your home. Each type has its pros and cons — and the cons may not be obvious until they hit you in the face. Have you ever tried to operate a...

A woman covering her ears with her hands.

The 7 Best Window Treatments for Noise Reduction: Your Guide to Peace & Quiet

November 14th, 2023

Comparisons & Buying Guides, Styles & Designs

When was the last time you enjoyed a good night’s sleep? It hardly helps that they expanded the road by your home, transforming a once-quiet strip into the Winternationals. And then there’s that kid racing by on his unmuffled motorcycle. Several times. Late at night. Fear not; we’ve got you...

A bay window in a living room with flowers and a book.

9 Best Bay Window Treatment Ideas for Your Home

November 4th, 2023

Comparisons & Buying Guides, Room-Specific Coverings

Bay windows are architectural gems that open a room to the outdoors. Like any gem, they need a great setting to truly shine. Many standard window treatments don’t do bay windows justice. They can’t fit the angles and curves of these convex creations, or they block too much natural light....

A child's room with a crib and a teddy bear.

Finding the Best Window Treatments for a Nursery

October 15th, 2023

Comparisons & Buying Guides, Room-Specific Coverings, Styles & Designs

Few things are more exciting than bringing a new baby into your home. New blinds are exciting, too, and there’s no reason you can’t have both. Not all window treatments work well in a nursery. Corded blinds aren’t the best choice for the room you’re busy decorating with kiddie decals....