Window Treatments for a Sliding Glass Door

If your home or business has a sliding glass door and you need a window treatment, the best option in the market is some type of vertical.

Vertical blinds come in a wide assortment.  The are pvc verticals (hard poly vinyl), fabric verticals (either free hanging or with a backing), as well as other specialty type verticals.

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Why Everyone Loves the Roman Shade

Roman shades are simply “cool” – there’s no other way to describe them.

Roman shades can be made by a drapery company or they may be purchased from a window covering company who sells blinds and shades. For example, Hunter Douglas, a major supplier and well known name in the industry has the vignette. Comfortex Window Fashions, a division of Hunter Douglas recently came out with the Envision II shade.

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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…)

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…)

Draperies for Tall Windows

We see many homes that have tall windows in typically the great room area.  Many  times, these tall windows are 20 feet high and then there are windows down lower that are fairly reachable.

How does one decorate with draperies or even blinds or shades?

Let’s first start with answering one important question – Do you have a privacy issue or even an issue for blocking light? 

If the answer is yes, then we have to look at doing some type of blind or shade.  Motorized product is common now so a customer can simply press a button or even flick a switch to raise and lower product.  You don’t have to have a dangling cord hanging down any more and help make the window shades and blinds inviting.

If privacy and light control is not an issue, then you can address the looks of the window or even if you need blinds and shades and want the fabric feel too, draperies can be tastefully done and add flavor but not overwhelm the windows.

Panels of draperies from the top of the upper window or above down to the floor and barely covering the window or even just covering the dry wall is stunning.  We have had decorators add a little boxed valance over the drapery panel for an extra touch and it is just simply exquisite.

If you are a fan of silk fabric, we layer this with a heavy outer and inner lining for stability so the fabric just hangs eloquently .

There are other options for tall windows and a decorator can help explore with you the possibilities.  For a complimentary appointment, contact Sunshine Drapery and Interior Design.  Remember..decorating is not easy, but getting help from Sunshine is!!