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Window Treatment Ideas for Apartments

Posted: Wednesday, May 16th, 2012 | Filed under: Folding Shades, Green shading, modern window treatments, natural light, privacy window treatments, Roller Shades, Roman shades, room darkening window treatments

Window Treatment Ideas

Window Treatment Ideas

Sometimes living in a small space can be tough, but there’s no reason to take it out on your window treatments. Decorating a small space can be challenging, but there are plenty of options to choose from including draperies, window shades, roller shades and more that will suit your needs perfectly.

One of the most common window treatments for apartments is draperies and curtains.  Draperies are a great window treatment for any size room. They help increase energy efficiency and have the ability to adjust horizontally to the sun’s movement. Draperies block heat from entering during hot summer months and keep in the warmth during the winter. Draperies come in so many different fabrics; you even have the ability to add a blackout liner to have the option of room darkening shades. There are different design elements you can add to draperies as well such as tassels or decorative rods.

Another great window treatment for apartments is roller shades. Since roller shades are a clean/minimal look, they are a great complement to any modern or contemporary home. Roller shades control the sun, heat and glare making them a perfect solution to any window treatment need. Roller shades can be customized to include blackout materials or solar control sunscreen materials. This type of window treatment is also available in a variety of fabrics to give you the look and feel you need for your home.

Both draperies and roller shades are great window treatments for any apartment, whether you’re in New York City or Los Angeles. Both provide sun and heat control and given the choices, can be customized to match any décor. There are also other window treatment options to consider including Venetian blinds, window film, valences and more. Depending on your personal style and preferences, any of these window treatments will work for your apartment.

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History of Roman shades

Posted: Thursday, August 19th, 2010 | Filed under: Roller Shades, Roman shades, window treatments
Roman shades

Roman shades

All great inventions have a story that should be told. Where did such a great product come from and why was such a wondrous thing created, like that of roman shades? It’s no secret roman shades come from Rome, but how did this great invention become more then a thought? What is the story of the roman shades?

Before what we know as roman shades were used, a wet cloth was draped over the windows of those that lived in Rome for several reasons. There was much construction going on like that of the Roman Coliseum and other great structures in Rome, these buildings were made of stone which brought lots of dust in the air when being constructed.

Not only was there much construction going on in Rome, people traveled by dirt roads or cobblestone roads as well. Dust filled the air because of the construction and the means of travel used by the people. Dust wasn’t the only problem, the heat invaded many homes. Once this damp cloth was placed in the window by many Romans, this allowed the dust to attach itself to the damp cloth helping homes to be filled with less dust and helping the heat from the sun rays to stay out of many homes.

Soon after the Romans seen the benefits of this damp cloth being placed in the windows of their homes, many women decorated their home with clothes of beautiful patterns to adorn their window. Roman blinds are much different now then they were in those days. These days we have modern capabilities like a draw string or cord to help open and shut our roman shades with ease. Now there are different styles and materials that are used when designing Roman shades. Roman shades have come a long way and we have many options to choose from.

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Rolling Shades Vs. Folding Shades

Posted: Thursday, July 15th, 2010 | Filed under: Folding Shades, Roller Shades
Roller Shades

Roller Shades


When choosing between rolling shades and folding shades there are many options to consider. Both shade systems offer stylish, contemporary options that will add beauty to your home’s interior design.

Folding shades are your best option if design is your focus. These window treatments are available in both custom fabrics and shapes, enabling you to create window shades that match your tastes and your rooms. You can alter the color or fabric style to match your unique style and create a look that is original and stunning. Further customize your shades by selecting from Roman, accordion-style pleated, or honeycomb shades, valences, or window shades that operate from the bottom up.

Folding Shades

Folding Shades

If function is your main concern, then consider roller shades. This window treatment provides a modern, minimalist look with three practical options. Roller shades are available with solar control. This feature, like sunscreen for your house, enables you to block out both heat and light. Depending on your needs, you can choose just a small amount of protection or maximum solar screen.

Roller shades also offer the option of privacy screening. Sometimes it’s more important to keep your private life private than keep out the sun. This window treatment system can allow an unfettered view of the outside world, while preventing those on the outside from peering in.

This window shade system provides even more versatility with the optional blackout shades. This choice is not about filtering sunlight, but rather completely blocking out all natural light. Perfect for sleeping late in your bedroom, these shades can turn day into night and are available in room darkening, blackout, or light-tight varieties, depending on the amount of light each blocks.

Whichever you choose, you can rest assured that you will receive the highest quality window treatment system with optional motor control technology. Both folding shades and roller shades are the best in beauty and ease of use.

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What is a Roller Shade?

Posted: Wednesday, May 5th, 2010 | Filed under: Folding Shades, Roller Shades, Skylight Shades, window treatments
Roller Shades

Roller Shades

Roller shades are an excellent window treatment option for many solar control applications, providing a wide choice of systems, styles and fabrics. With a premium being placed on the “clean/minimal” look in many of today’s architecture and design standards, roller shades have quickly become the preferred window covering of modern interiors. That’s because roller shades control sun, heat and glare while also minimizing bulky hardware and the fabric stacks associated with other window treatments. They can also be recessed or fitted with a valance to hide the roller mechanism that lifts each shade.
The wide variety of specialty fabrics available for roller shades gives this window treatment option maximum flexibility in meeting design objectives, both functionally and aesthetically. Choices include solar control sunscreen, privacy/translucent, and room darkening blackout materials. Yet they can be fashionable as well as functional. Recently many manufacturers have begun offering decorative designer fabrics to further enhance the aesthetic range of these durable shades. LEED certified “green” fabrics are also available. We offer a large variety of control options for motorized roller shades, which can include seamless integration into most lighting, audio visual, home automation, and home theatre systems. Complete daylight control is as simple as a touch of a button. Manual shades are available with the classic and reliable stainless steel pull chain. For sun control, for privacy, and for room darkening, roller shades are today’s window treatment of choice.

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