Shades
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Pleated shades can be challenging! Read practical advice on cleaning and care.
From handling common issues like static or stains to knowing when to seek professional help, we offer clear, reliable tips to keep your shades in excellent condition.
The neighbor’s dog barks incessantly late at night.
Stress from work makes you toss and turn in bed.
The world conspires against your sleep. The last thing you want is light leaking through the window.
Statement furniture and bold wall art are the stars of interior design, commanding most of the attention.
Window treatments assume a supporting role, yet done with imagination and style, they can be transformative.
DIY decorators often overlook window treatments, yet they’re vital to a home’s aesthetic and comfort.
They add depth and dimension to a room while influencing the mood. They control natural light, enhance privacy, and improve insulation.
Layering window treatments can boost their performance even more.
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 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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.