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Electric Shades Installed in The Edge in Williamsburg

A lot of homeowners and even those who have offices prefer shades as window treatments. Watch this video and get some idea how they are installed.

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Posted by Sarah Moore - August 14, 2013 at 2:45 pm

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HOW TO MAKE ROMAN SHADES | Make Roman Shades Guide

There are lots of window treatments that a person can choose from for his windows. They provide a feeling of warmth and elegance and are able to suit the different tastes and styles of people. They come in varying styles and features that give people a lot of options to choose from.  Also, these window treatments complement your existing decors at home.

These roman shades are pretty much available in varying patterns, colors, styles and textures. Shades that are flat in nature are suitable for that much needed clean look. Want to make your own but don’t have the know-how? Look no further!

This video will teach you remarkable things in making Roman Shades.

 

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Posted by Sarah Moore - December 20, 2012 at 8:59 am

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Manual Roller Shades VS Motorized Roller Shades

They say home is where the heart is. I reckon that the reason behind that saying is that people pour their care, efforts and time into building the house of their dreams. Who can blame them right? Nothing beats coming home to a place where you are comfortable with, where you sleep in the softest bed, where you remember memories by just looking at every corner and by feeling very safe within the four walls of the house.

These square shapes on the walls seem to be worthless to many.  However, the truth of the matter is that it is actually the one responsible for adding personality and characteristic to the whole house. Window treatments are becoming a trend these days. And a part of that are window roller shades. This can be installed so as to complement the window itself. It can help in energy consumption as well as in providing privacy. Once you have decided to get a roller shade, then you are now ready to move up to the next level. Decide on what type of roller shade to use.

One are manual roller shades. From the name itself, it is a typical one that uses a spring system with a tug at the bottom that you can push and pull. It also has a built in knob that you can roll close and open. The second option are the motorized roller shades. It works with an on and off mechanism through a switch or button. This is typical used for hard to reach windows such as those that extend from floor to ceiling. This is also suggested for homes who have kids running around ever so often. It has three main categories namely solar type which are see through, decorative type with trendy designs and blackout roller shade that provides total darkness.

Undeniably, the façade of the home is vital. It is the very first thing that a visitor would notice. But wouldn’t it be nice to surprise them with a warm welcome brought about by the insides of the home? Yes that is right. It is a common knowledge that a home would always have sofas, chairs, tables, cabinets and shelves. Aside from that, the most neglected and yet one of the most important of all are the windows.

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Posted by Sarah Moore - October 27, 2012 at 1:59 pm

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Can you combine floor length drapes and window shades on different windows in one room?

Question by samdollylama: Can you combine floor length drapes and window shades on different windows in one room?
My bedroom has two sliding doors to the patio for which I already have gorgeous silk draperies. I added two windows and don’t want to go to the expense of getting silk draperies for two small windows. Besides, I think it would be too much fabric. Has anyone seen two different types of window treatments in one room?

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As long as they go together,not necessarily match but go together, I like it better.

If your silk drapes are a solid color, you could do floral or striped roman shades, picking up on the color of the silk.If the silk is floral or stripe ,use a solid color shade.

If privacy is an issue I would go with blinds.You can let in light without giving up your privacy.They come in so many colors today.Those I would match to the wall color so they don’t really stand out.

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Posted by Window Treatments - September 29, 2012 at 1:49 pm

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The Curtain Book : A Sourcebook for Distinctive Curtains, Drapes, and Shades for Your Home Reviews

The Curtain Book : A Sourcebook for Distinctive Curtains, Drapes, and Shades for Your Home

The Curtain Book : A Sourcebook for Distinctive Curtains, Drapes, and Shades for Your Home

How to choose curtains and shades that create the right atmosphere for your room, whether light and pretty or strongly dramatic. How to evaluate the special needs of each room in the house-living and dining rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, halls, staircases, children’s rooms, studies. The striking book includes inspiring treatments for every shape and style of window-from cottage casements to modern picture windows in addition to offering practical advice on all aspects of making and arranging curtains and shades including finishing touches.

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Posted by Window Treatments - September 28, 2012 at 8:56 am

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Solar Window Shades

It is a given truth that windows do give an aesthetic quality to a seemingly bland and boring environment. But this doesn’t mean that they have to remain uncovered or worse unshielded.  It is a given truth that windows do give an aesthetic quality to a seemingly bland and boring environment. But this doesn’t mean that they have to remain uncovered or worse unshielded.  This is due to the fact that they have to be covered to for the sake of privacy. There are lots of options that are readily available in the market that can be used to cover your windows. In the presence of many curtains and various blinds, the reflective silver window shields have become very popular and widely used. People do install these silver reflecting shields in their cars as well as offices since it greatly provides a better feel.

It is not uncommon for you to have seen these materials in cards and many office windows, these reflectors are widely used not just because they are stylish but the are good insulators that control heat as well as glare that regulates the temperature in a tolerable setting. You may find these reflectors existing in many colors such as green, yellow, blue, red but silver is the most popular type in terms of controlling and regulating heat.

It is made up of a polyester material that is being saturated with a certain metal coating that gives it a reflective property. If you are from the outside and look inwards, it will tend to reflect and look like a mirror but if you are inside it gives a really good view especially at day time. It is able to effectively reduce and reject any light source such as the sun and control the temperature all at the same time. Just by installing these windows, heat is reduced by as much as 60 to 70 percent. This is a welcome addition since it clearly saves energy and is very efficient.

If you are keen about saving electricity, you can go for these silver reflectors to be covering your windows and provide your home or office a much cooler atmosphere. This will help your employees or housemates to not be bugged much by the glare and heat cause by the sun in times wherein it is the hottest during the day.

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Posted by Sarah Moore - September 15, 2012 at 1:38 pm

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Curtains, Draperies & Shades: More Than 70 Window Treatment Projects

Curtains, Draperies & Shades: More Than 70 Window Treatment Projects

Curtains, Draperies & Shades: More Than 70 Window Treatment Projects

Let there be…shade! This new and expanded edition of a Sunset bestseller breezes in like a breath of fresh air, with everything you need to know to create gorgeous curtains, draperies, shades, and valances. Practical as well as inspirational, Curtains, Draperies & Shades guides you through the process of choosing fabric and hardware, provides easy-to-follow sewing instructions, and gives clear directions for installing your beautiful window treatments, from hanging curtains to rigging shades. More than 100 projects help you select the right window treatments to dress up every room in the house. And new designer touches–from fanciful clips to edge details–will have your friends exclaiming, “ Wow, you made those? “ Features: New and expanded Sunset classic with more than 100 window treatments Updated format with fresh photography and step-by-step directions Covers the entire process: planning, measuring, sewing, and installation New section on designer details for tiebacks, cascades, swags, edge details, and embellishments

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Posted by Window Treatments - August 31, 2012 at 8:43 am

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Curtains, Draperies & Shades Reviews

Curtains, Draperies & Shades

Curtains, Draperies & Shades

Choose from over 40 updated window treatment projects that showcase todays more casual approach, like softer pleats on draperies, looser folds on curtains, and panels that puddle gracefully on the floor. Featuring easy, step-by-step illustrated directions, this new edition covers the entire planning and sewing process, from measuring windows and calculating yardage to installing hardware.

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Posted by Window Treatments - August 27, 2012 at 8:37 am

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Simply Window Treatments: All You Need to Know to Make Curtains, Shades, and Swags

Simply Window Treatments: All You Need to Know to Make Curtains, Shades, and Swags

Simply Window Treatments: All You Need to Know to Make Curtains, Shades, and Swags

The dressing on a room’s windows can mean the difference between a decorating scheme that doesn’t quite work or one that is truly successful. But custom-made window treatments can be terribly expensive, and many do-it-yourselfers are afraid to tackle anything more complicated than a hemmed rectangle of fabric stuck on a pole. As this attractive and thorough guide points out, most curtains start out as exactly that; their uniqueness and appropriateness to a particular setting is a matter of proportion, color, trim, and other detailing. Embodying Sunset’s winning how-to series format (see also Simply Slipcovers and Simply Upholstery), the book explains how to choose the right treatment and supplements its extensive step-by-step instructions with good, clear photos and diagrams. In addition to actual construction information for various curtains, valances, swags, and shades, the projects explain planning, measuring, and cutting and include loads of great tips on achieving a professional appearance. Many projects also feature design variations and occasionally “designer details,” ideas for finishing touches like tiebacks, rosettes, or sheer mitered hems. Following the 20 projects, the “basics” section explains hardware and mounting considerations, yardage calculations (including photocopy-ready worksheet blanks), installation directions, general construction techniques, and an overview of essential equipment. Even the novice sewer can create dynamic, professional-looking window treatments with the excellent guidance here. –Amy Handy

Posted by Window Treatments - August 20, 2012 at 8:59 am

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The Complete Photo Guide to Window Treatments: DIY Draperies, Curtains, Valances, Swags, and Shades

The Complete Photo Guide to Window Treatments: DIY Draperies, Curtains, Valances, Swags, and Shades

The Complete Photo Guide to Window Treatments: DIY Draperies, Curtains, Valances, Swags, and Shades

The most comprehensive DIY window book on the marketThe Complete Photo Guide to Window Treatments makes it easy to choose and construct today’s most popular window treatments – 20 styles of valances, swags, and cornices; 20 styles of curtains and draperies; plus 10 types of window shades. Room photographs show each style in a variety of decorating styles, fabrics, and hardware. Each project has step-by-step instructions from beginning to end: measuring the window, cutting the fabric with confidence, sewing or constructing the project, and installing the treatment the professional way. Over 500 how-to photographs and diagrams make it easy to have professional results. This is the big book of DIY window treatments!

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Posted by Window Treatments - August 7, 2012 at 8:46 am

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