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Three Steps for a Brighter, Happier Home
For many of us, our homes are our safe havens. After all, a house is where we are most comfortable! This is mostly because your home is a place of your own where you can pick and choose how to use the space. A home also offers privacy and the ability to relax and do whatever you want. However, if your home seems dim and cramped, it can be harder to feel truly comfortable and happy in your space. With… (Read More)
Enjoy Convenience with Automated Shades
In the last couple of decades, a slew of products have been released that make life easier and more convenient. With the rapid innovation in the field of technology, we have gone from connecting with people over the phones in our home, to having access to phones in our cars, to having a phone with us at all times. Now that phone is used for more than just communicating. Rather it is the hub to our lives—we connect with friends… (Read More)
Warm Your Home with Wood Window Treatments
There is something relaxing and comforting about the thought of a warm night in on a cold evening. If you imagine the perfect scene, you might picture a fireplace, blankets, and warm tones. In this imaginary room, are there any wooden elements? For a lot of people, the answer is yet. Maybe it’s the wood in the fireplace, hardwood floors, a coffee table or some other piece. This might be because wood tones are associated with warmth. With wood window… (Read More)
How to Make your Home More Energy Efficient
Efficiency is a goal many of us try to work toward. It might take form in a variety of areas of our lives, from completing household chores to goals at work to improving how we use resources. For example, if you want to become more energy efficient, you might buy new lightbulbs, turn off lights when you aren’t in the room, or take shorter showers for energy savings. On the other hand, if you want to be more time efficient,… (Read More)
Premium Motorized Window Treatments
As we move into the new year, many of us are met with added stress and pressure. From jumping into resolutions and living our best lives, this time of year usually has higher expectations. For many homeowners, the pressure of keeping a dinner-party ready home all year long is a goal they hope to achieve. Often, some people worry about whether their homes are clean enough and may feel like some family members and friends are studiously checking out the… (Read More)
Adding Natural Accents to Home Windows
With modern technology, we can make practically any object out of a multitude of materials. However, nothing beats the resources supplied by nature. If you enjoy spending time outdoors, you might prefer having a touch of nature in your home. Even if you aren’t an outdoorsy person, there is no denying the gorgeous appeal of natural wooden accents. Warm textures from natural products can lighten the mood of your space and make visitors and inhabitants feel welcome and comfortable. But… (Read More)
The Best Window Treatments for Energy Efficiency
After months of warm, sunny days, the first chilly night can take you by surprise. You followed the routine you have been following each day for weeks, but this time everything is a little off. Instead of relaxing under a couple blankets, you find yourself tightly wrapping those same blankets around yourself. Walking on the tile of your bathroom first thing in the morning has you quickly grabbing slippers or thick socks. Your sleep shorts and t-shirt are set aside,… (Read More)
Back to the Basics with Blinds for Homes
Some may argue that simplicity is the key to happiness. When everything has its place and serves a purpose, our lives are less cluttered, and we are less likely to be stressed by our surroundings. However, when you find joy in entertainment, you might acquire more objects that don’t have a clear function aside from enjoyment. When that’s the case, you don’t have room for necessary items that don’t function properly. One feature in your home that should always work… (Read More)
Selecting Sheers and Shadings for Your Home
Sheers and shadings are versatile window treatment options, making them ideal for any home. The opacity determines how much or how little light filters through, you can open them to different levels to allow more or less light, and you can pair them with curtains or other drapery. But what if you could customize the angle of them as well, like you would with blinds? With sheers and shadings from Hunter Douglas, that is now an option, combining fabric vanes… (Read More)
Selecting Roman Shades for Your Home
Changing the window coverings in your home is a quick and easy way to adjust the look and feel of the space. With simple, clean shades or blinds, the focus can be on the light, your furniture and other stand-out home décor. But if you prefer a cleaner space with less items in place, you might rather have your window treatments make a stronger impression. With a wide variety of options and customizations available, the unique style of Roman shades… (Read More)