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Choosing the Best Cellular Shades for Insulation & Privacy

September 19th, 2024

Cellular Shades, Environmental Impact, Pleated Shades, Styles & Designs

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

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.

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...