New parents have a lot to think about when it comes to getting their house ready for a new baby. And parents of older kids know how important it is to have the whole house be inviting and kid-friendly. That’s why thinking about window coverings shouldn’t be the last thing on your parenting “to do”…
Back in April of 1952, two brothers by the names of Edward and Frederick Bopp patented the Venetian vertical blind. They started selling it through their company, Sun Verticals, and it took off in popularity as a window treatment. They were extremely low maintenance, and fit in very well in those little houses that were…
As summer fades, the temperature outside starts to decrease on a seemingly daily basis. Soon, warm sunshine gives way to cool, crisp air and flurries of colorful leaves fill the yard. It’s the perfect time to think about doing some seasonal changes to your décor. One of the quickest, easiest changes you can make is…
When deciding how to decorate your bathroom, there are two things you will want it to have when it’s complete: style and privacy. Window shades offer the perfect opportunity to accomplish both, by adding a unique flair to your space as well as making it as private as you want it to be. There are…
Have you ever stopped to wonder from where “roman shades” take their name? Precursors of these modern-day multi-taskers of beauty and sun protection were used as far back as Roman times, where fabric awnings shielded Coliseum spectators from the sun’s rays. The ropes and pulleys engineered to maneuver the shades are related to the current…
