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Blog Entries - 2025
10 Ways to Protect Your Furniture from Fading Due to UV Exposure
Noticing that your vibrant décor isn’t quite as bright as it once was? Sunlight streaming through your windows might make a room feel warm and inviting, but it can quietly take a toll on your furniture.
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As summer temperatures rise, so do your energy bills. Keeping your home cool during the hottest months can be a costly challenge, especially if your windows allow in a lot of sunlight and heat. Fortunately, there’s a stylish and effective solution that
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The Value of Professional Installation for Window Coverings
Have you ever started hanging new blinds and thought, “How hard can this really be?” only to find yourself an hour later, holding a crooked bracket in one hand and a YouTube tutorial in the other? What seems like a quick project can turn into a measuring tape mystery, a wall anchor disaster, or a level that clearly isn't doing its job.
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The Difference Between Hard and Soft Window Treatments
When you're trying to make a space feel more like home, even the windows play a part. Whether you're finishing a room or upgrading tired blinds, the options can feel endless—and the terminology doesn’t always make things clearer.
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What’s Better for Energy Savings — Cellular Shades or Low-Energy Windows?
Is your energy bill creeping higher no matter how careful you are with the thermostat? You’re not alone.
Heating and cooling costs can take a big bite out of your monthly budget, especially if your home isn’t as insulated as it could be. While upgrading to energy-efficient windows might seem like a solution, it’s not the most practical—or affordable—solution. That’s why many homeowners are turning to a different option: cellular shades.
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Beat the Heat: How Commercial Window Treatments Can Reduce Cooling Costs This Summer
How much of your energy bill goes straight out the window when summer hits? As the days get longer and the sun gets stronger, keeping your building cool can feel like an uphill battle—and a pricey one, too. High temperatures make your space uncomfortable, strain your HVAC system, wear down interiors, and stretch your budget in ways that add up fast.
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10 Must-Have Features in Your First Motorized Window Treatment System
Ever wished you could adjust your window coverings without leaving the couch—or better yet, without lifting a finger?
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5 Steps to Childproof Your Window Treatments Quickly and Safely
When you're getting a home ready for little ones, it’s the everyday things you least expect—like window treatments—that can cause the biggest worries.
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Why Cordless Window Coverings Are the Safer Choice
You know how kids and pets always seem to find the one thing they shouldn't? One second, they’re exploring, and the next, they’re tangled up in something unexpected.
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The Best Window Coverings for Healthy, Thriving Indoor Plants
How much sunlight is too much for your indoor plants? Too much can scorch their leaves, while too little can slow their growth.
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Why Investing in Your Window Treatments is Worth It—Even on a Budget
Have you ever bought something just because it was the cheapest option—only to regret it later? When it comes to window coverings, that bargain buy can end up costing you more than you think.
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Why Affordable Luxury Window Coverings are Trending
When it comes to transforming your space, few elements have as much impact as the right window coverings. They are not just functional; they influence how light flows through your rooms, set the tone for your décor, and improve energy efficiency.
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How to Schedule the Perfect Window Treatment Schedule in 4 Steps
Your daily routine deserves a touch of ease and sophistication, and your window coverings play a bigger role in that than you might think.
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Interior Design Trends 2025: Blinds and Shades to Transform Your Home
Trends come and go, but 2025 is shaping up to be a year where style meets substance like never before. Whether you’re reimagining your space or searching for ways to stay ahead of the curve, staying connected to the latest design movements can completely transform your environment. This year, it’s all about blending innovation, sustainability, and timeless elegance—qualities that window treatments can uniquely elevate in any setting.
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How to Pick the Right Blinds and Shades for Your Restaurant
Have you considered how your window coverings could impact your restaurant’s atmosphere, energy efficiency, and overall guest experience?
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