Do Swag Draperies Have to Look Like the Ones Seen in a Funeral Home?

The swags that are seen in a funeral home are very traditional looking and are mounted on a board.  You cannot see the board and they are actually very elegant.  Do customers put this style in their home?

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Why Reupholster Furniture?

Furniture in your home is supposed to last a long time; but what happens if a sofa, chair, ottoman, or even your dining room seats get damaged or just simply worn down? Should you scrap these to the junk yard or give to charity and then go get new furniture?

It depends on you – but a lot of furniture has some good foundation and does not need to be scrapped. If it is a piece that you spent a nice amount of money on or it is a family heirloom, we suggest you look into reupholstery.

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Are Broken Shutters Worth Fixing?

Every few months its a good idea to take a stroll around your home. Take stock of all of the little “fix it projects” that you might stumble upon. Windows in a home take up almost as much square footage as the floor and deserve as much if not more attention.

Windows are at eye level for the most part and a focal point. They are the first “thing” we seen when entering a space. Nothing says I need more help than a broken window treatment.

If you have a broken shutter, you may have to decide if it can be fixed. However, generally speaking, there really are only two areas where a shutter may break down. (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…)