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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.

12 Minimalist Window Treatments for a Modern Living Room

September 12th, 2024

Blinds, Cellular Shades, Energy Efficiency, Motorization, Pleated Shades, Roman Shades, Room-Specific Coverings, Shutters, Venetian Blinds

Some minimalist homes can feel sterile and industrial, almost like prison cells, but in the hands of a talented designer, they have a serene, zen-like simplicity. A clunky, gaudy, or thoughtless window treatment ruins that aesthetic. The treatments you choose are as critical to the aesthetics of your contemporary living...

Opaque motorized shades in a modern living room

The 10 Best Window Treatments for Privacy, Style & Comfort

September 11th, 2024

Blackout Shades, Blinds, Cellular Shades, Pleated Shades, Roman Shades, Shutters

Windows are a blessing only if they keep out prying eyes, glaring sunshine, oppressive heat, and bone-chilling drafts. They should offer complete privacy when you want it and an unobstructed view when you turn your gaze outside. Therefore, we’ve listed 10 of our favorite window treatments for privacy and style,...

Honeycomb shades in a sunlit living room

How to Clean Honeycomb Shades: A Neatnik’s Guide

September 7th, 2024

Cellular Shades, Pleated Shades, Room-Specific Coverings, Styles & Designs

Dust, pet hair, and other debris can make honeycomb shades look dull and dingy.

Their unique cellular structure gives them a contemporary quality and superb insulating properties. But the same cells that trap air also trap unwanted particles in hard-to-reach places.

A dollhouse with a kitchen, living room, and bedrooms.

Small Room Window Treatments to Amplify Your Space

December 12th, 2023

Cellular Shades, Curtains, Decor & Design, Roller Shades, Roman Shades, Styles & Designs, Venetian Blinds

Small rooms often feel cramped and dark. The right window treatments can transform them into cozy, bright, inviting havens. Window coverings aren’t just about aesthetics — they significantly impact a room’s atmosphere. The wrong window treatments can make a small room seem even smaller, while the right choices will open...

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.

Sleep-Smart Kids’ Bedrooms: The Duette Shades Solution

December 1st, 2019

Cellular Shades, Pleated Shades, Room-Specific Coverings, Styles & Designs

Choosing the right shades for your child’s room can be challenging. So many options are available on the market, but not all are right for a kids’ bedroom. You need to find the right balance between form and function while being easy to clean for those days when your child...