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Buyers Guide: Room-Darkening Blinds and Shades

Buyers Guide: Room-Darkening Blinds and Shades

Posted on: March 4, 2024
Tags: Shades, Blinds, Room Darkening, Buyer's Guide

We all crave a good night’s sleep. But, if your street has bright lights shining in your eyes all night long, a fulfilling rest can be more of a dream than a reality.

You’ve tried everything from moving your bed to facemasks. You might have even considered moving houses! There’s good news, there is a simple solution for combating bright lights.

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Accessories for Your Blinds and Shades

Posted on: February 19, 2024
Tags: Shades, Blinds, Accessories for Blinds and Shades, Tips and Tools

Blinds and shades are essential for controlling natural light and providing privacy in your home or office.

However, simply installing blinds and shades may not always be enough to achieve the functionality and aesthetic of your desires.

This is where the addition of accessories for your blinds and shades can provide several benefits for you.

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The Difference Between Blinds, Shades, and Shutters

The Difference Between Blinds, Shades, and Shutters

Posted on: January 22, 2024
Tags: Shades, Shutters, Blinds, Buyer's Guide

Window treatments add a touch of style and taste to any room. When shopping around for the best window treatment, you may wonder what each different type of window treatment can provide for you in terms of style, privacy, and sunlight.

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3 Steps to Get the Perfect Shades for Your Home

3 Steps to Get the Perfect Shades for Your Home

Posted on: December 18, 2023
Tags: Shades, Window Shades Guide

Finding the perfect window treatment is every homeowner's dream. The right window treatments can tie your room together, enhance your lifestyle, and even help you save on your energy bill. However, selecting the best window treatment for you can quickly

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   Why Cellular Shades are a Smart Choice for Energy Efficiency

Why Cellular Shades are a Smart Choice for Energy Efficiency

Posted on: December 4, 2023
Tags: Shades, Cellular Shades, Energy Efficiency

Everyone wants their home to be more energy efficient. One of the best ways to accomplish this goal is by selecting window treatments that are designed to keep temperatures inside your home consistent. Cellular shades, like Duette® window treatments

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A row of windows with vertical blinds

A Comprehensive Guide to Vertical Blinds & Shades

Posted on: September 4, 2023
Tags: Shades, Buyer's Guide, Vertical blinds

Every home is unique. And because of that, no two homes will have the same window treatment needs.

 

The variety and style of window treatments that are right for your home comes down to the shape and size of your windows, the position of the sun in the sky at different times of day, and your style.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Woven Wood Shades

A Comprehensive Guide to Woven Wood Shades

Posted on: August 7, 2023
Tags: Shades, Wooven Wood Shades

What are Woven Wood Shades? Woven wood shades are a sustainable and renewable resource making them a safe and eco-friendly choice for all environments. They offer a great alternative to traditional window treatments and can be easily customized with a

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Your Guide to Hunter Douglas® Window Shades

Your Guide to Hunter Douglas® Window Shades

Posted on: July 17, 2023
Tags: Shades, Silhouette®, Pirouette®, Vignette®, Duette®, Hunter Douglas®

Hunter Douglas® has developed a reputation as one of the premiere brands for blinds, shades, and other window treatments, and with good reason.

Choosing Hunter Douglas® shades offers your home superior style, unbeatable temperature control, and unmatched durability that will help your home shine. With a rich heritage dating back to 1946, Hunter Douglas® has consistently pushed the boundaries of innovation, transforming windows into captivating focal points and enhancing the ambiance of any space.

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A kitchen with white shutters in the background with text that reads "Do Different Rooms Need Different Window Treatments?"

Do Different Rooms Need Different Window Treatments?

Posted on: July 3, 2023
Tags: Shades, Window Treatments, Light Control

No two rooms in your home have the same window treatment needs. Some rooms will need window treatments adept at blocking out significant sunlight, other rooms will need window treatments that are waterproof and easy to clean.

The window treatments you need for each room depend on a variety of factors including what the room is used for, how much light you need to block out, and your lifestyle.

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Window Shade and Roller Blind Opacity Explained

Window Shade and Roller Blind Opacity Explained

Posted on: January 23, 2023
Tags: Shades, Window Treatments, Blinds, Blind Opacity, Shade Opacity

Everyone wants the perfect window treatment.

For some, that means maximum privacy. For others, it means perfect light control.

Everyone’s needs are different, and because of this no one home will have the same window treatment layout.

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Window Treatments We Love for the New Year

Window Treatments We Love for the New Year

Posted on: January 2, 2023
Tags: Shades, Window Treatments, Blinds, Faux Wood

With the new year comes the opportunity for great change.

One change you might consider going into 2023 is upgrading your window treatments.

New window treatments can provide a burst of style, substance, and identity to make your home truly unique in 2023.

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DUETTE® CELLULAR SHADES: The Perfect Insulated Window Covering for Your Home

DUETTE® CELLULAR SHADES: The Perfect Insulated Window Covering for Your Home

Posted on: December 19, 2022
Tags: Shades, Window Treatments, Energy Efficient, Cellular Shades, Light Control

Everybody wants the best window treatments for their home.   However, everyone is different when it comes to what they want their window treatments to achieve. Some need maximum light-blocking potential, others want complete privacy, others want a

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Window Blinds, Shades, Slates, and More

The Difference Between Blinds, Shades, and Shutters

Posted on: February 21, 2022
Tags: Shades, Shutters, Blinds

Window treatments provide a touch of style and taste to any room.   When shopping around for the best window treatment for you, you may wonder what each different type of window treatment can provide in terms of style, privacy, and sunlight

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Praise for a "Job Done Well"

Posted on: August 12, 2016
Tags: Shades

From: B. Hoffman <XXXX@XXXXX.XXX> Date:August 12, 2016 at 10:53:49 AM EDT To: 'Tom Louden' <tom@blindsplusandmore.com> Subject: SERVICE Tom, I just wanted to take the time to let you know how awesome of a representative you have

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