Modern Blackout Shades Give You Many Choices When the first blackout shades appeared, they were made of thick and black material to block all light sources from entering the window and also to block all views of light inside from the outside. These older versions, although not very pretty or nice, did indeed make a…
Layering Window Treatments 101 You can use just one type of window treatment in your windows, but the best results are achieved when you layer window treatments to give your spaces much more character and make it truly your own design. A single window treatment, such as curtains, drapery panels, shades, blinds or valances can…
Beauty and Going Green–All in One Product It is possible to choose a window treatment that is a green product, suitable for the environment, without any harmful products in it and with the beauty of natural wood and grasses: bamboo and wood shades to the rescue. Many different chemicals and preservatives are including in the…
The first window shades were introduced in Holland in the seventieth century and then they became widely used in the eighteenth century in Holland, France and England. Roller shades finally made their appearance here in the United States in 1780 and they have progressed to the truly innovative designs of today.
Skylights are a beautiful addition to any home or office for lovely views of a nighttime sky. However, in the daytime, they let in a lot of heat and it can feel like a hot fire in the summer. Skylight coverings are becoming more popular as there are new additions to the market.
