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When designing your home, your window treatments can make all the difference in adding warmth and personality.
Woven wood shades are a popular option for creating a natural aesthetic in your space. They have a unique texture and rustic charm from bamboo, reeds, and grasses.
Awnings were more than a fashion statement in the years before affordable air conditioning. America’s asphalt-paved towns and cities could reach air temperatures above 100 degrees F. Pavement could exceed 160. Shade offered a welcome respite from the sweltering heat. Today, awnings are making a comeback in Southern California homes....
Sliding glass doors often get the vanilla treatment. Nothing unusual, nothing to entice the eye. Just plain old off-white vinyl vertical blinds. The biggest window in the house is also the dullest. It’s easy to see why — vinyl blinds are cheap and ubiquitous. They’re a safe choice, if uninspired....
Venetian blinds are among the most popular window treatments, and it’s easy to see why. They’re stylish, modern, affordable, and offer great control over privacy and light filtering. But one of the most common issues with Venetian blinds is tangling, which may reach a point where it seems impossible to...
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...