Wood Blinds vs Faux Wood Blinds

Before there were faux wood blinds, there were only wood blinds.

Why would one consider a wood blind versus a faux blind?

First,  a wood blind is natural and is very rich looking by its nature.  The faux blinds have come a long way and look like a wood blind, but the wood blind does stand out on its own.

In terms of weight, a wood blinds is very light in comparison to a faux blind. It’s not to say that you should consider raising and lowering the wood blinds just because they are lighter than a faux wood.  In fact, we highly recommend that any 2 inch wood or faux wood blind be in the down position with the slats open or closed.  Wood or faux wood blinds just are not meant to be raised and lowered on a regular basis.  (more…)

French Door Window Treatment Options

French Doors in a home are beautiful in themselves but how does one treat these with window treatments?

One of the best options available are roman shades. Roman shades offer privacy as well as light reduction when needed. Roman shades come in many styles. A drapery company will allow you the opportunity to pick a fabric and material that works well within your home. The drapery company then makes the roman shade for you as a custom look.

Roman shades are also available as a custom look from leading manufacturers like Hunter Douglas and Comfortex Window Fashions. These companies have many fabrics to choose from too. The roman shade in itself can have a rolled or flat style. (more…)

Adding Motorization to Existing Blinds or Shades

We are often asked if it would be possible to add motorization to existing blinds or shades. In short the answer is usually, yes. Of course, this will depend on the brand, age and condition of the blind or shade. If you have recent versions of recognized name-brand window treatments, upgrading to motorization may be a very good option for you.

There are many reasons you may want to update your window treatments to a motorized version. If you have young children or pets around your house, products that are operated with cords can pose a safety risk. Motors can completely eliminate operational cords on many products, thereby eliminating this potential hazard. (more…)