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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...
Bay windows are a beautiful feature in any home, offering stunning views and ample natural light. However, many homeowners may not know how to dress them up. This is where designer curtains come in. Not only do they add a decorative touch, but they also provide privacy, insulation, and light...
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.
But now comes the sticky problem: what to do with the old blinds. Do you toss the old blinds in the trash? The thought may rankle you if you save every scrap for recycling. Aluminum and vinyl blinds are recyclable (with caveats), but what about wood? Faux wood? Fabric? You...
Awnings were a prominent feature in the cities and towns of 19th-century America. There was no conditioning or tinted glass. “Insulation” was little more than wadded newspaper stuffed into the walls. Victorian-era Americans, especially women, wore a lot more clothing. One of the few ways to stay cool was to...
Choosing window treatments can feel like a dizzying maze of options. Blinds or shades? Curtains or drapes? Solid color or patterned? Motorized or manual? Even within the blinds family, there’s room for debate. Wide slats or narrow? What material? And then there’s the most significant point of contention — do...
Decisions, decisions. You have 50 choices of cereal at the grocery store and 30 choices of salad dressing. Now, you have to pick a finish for your new indoor shutters. It’s enough to make your head explode. Fortunately, it boils down to a simple commitment: stained or painted shutters. There...
In the Mediterranean climate of Southern California, the sun is a blessing and a curse. We count our blessings from November to May, but in September, we may be cursing the misery of another protracted summer. Summer sun can be brutal in Los Angeles, with each year seemingly reaching new...
Sliding glass doors are a beautiful addition to any room. They allow natural light to flood in, connecting your indoor space with the outdoors. But you may not want that connection at 6 AM on the June solstice, or late at night as brilliant beams from the nearby street light...
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...
Every adult Los Angeleno knows what it’s like to drive into a blinding late afternoon sun. Frightening. Frustrating. Extremely unpleasant. That same glare can invade your home if you have large picture windows, an open western or southern exposure, or live in an area with lots of reflective surfaces, such...
Awnings possess a timeless elegance that transcends passing design trends. Their myriad styles, colors, and materials can enrich any architectural aesthetic, from traditional to contemporary. They blend form and function effortlessly, providing weather protection and shade while enhancing a property’s exterior. Furthermore, technological advancements in the awning industry, such as...