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Motorized Window Shades & Home Security: What You Need to Know

December 12th, 2023

Burglars stake out the ripest targets, sometimes with small, almost undetectable electronic devices. The most common break-ins are between 10 am and 3 pm when the bad guys know you’re at work or running errands. What’s a homeowner to do? One of the best tactics is to make your home...

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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...

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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.

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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...

Blinds Vs. Shades: Shedding Light on the Differences

March 27th, 2020

Blinds, Comparisons & Buying Guides, Roller Shades

Some people use “blinds” and “shades” almost interchangeably. But they’re very different window treatments that have very different pros and cons. Your chosen treatment will profoundly affect your home decor, lighting, and energy bills. So, what exactly is the difference between blinds and shades? And how do you know which...

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...

Why Cordless Blinds Are Safe for Your Kids & Pets

March 6th, 2019

Blinds, Legal & Safety Guidelines, Roller Shades, Styles & Designs

Safety should be paramount in your home, especially if you share your space with children or pets. Blinds, an essential element of home decor, pose particular risks and can lead to unfortunate accidents.

Cordless blinds mitigate these risks, ensuring a safer environment for your vulnerable loved ones.

How to Clean Your Roman Shades

May 15th, 2018

Maintenance & Cleaning, Roman Shades

Roman shades are a gorgeous choice for your home. You can select from a wide range of patterns, choose complete blackout or slightly transparent fabrics, and select from various customizable sizes.

What’s not to like? The only possible challenge associated with these shades is cleaning them.

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Roman Shades for Your Home: Uniquely Elegant, Surprisingly Affordable

October 26th, 2016

Roman Shades, Styles & Designs

The Romans gave us aqueducts, concrete, and the best roads of the day. They forged the foundations of modern law and a numeral system that only the Super Bowl Host Committee understands. But Roman shades are perhaps their most significant contribution. At least, that’s how we see it in the...