Have you noticed water condensation on your windows? We take a look at what causes condensation, whether it’s a problem, and how shutters can reduce window condensation. What causes condensation? Condensation happens when humidity in the air reaches a cold surface – such as an external wall or window. The moisture in the air forms on the cold surface as…
The festive season is finally upon us – so we’ve picked out some elegant ideas to decorate your home this winter. These are all crafts you can try at home, without any fancy equipment. They’re fun to try with kids, or you can go for a more grown-up, minimalist look. Winter wreaths Wreaths are a charming, traditional way to decorate…
YES, you can combine blinds with curtains or drapes. Here’s how to hang curtains over window treatments without sacrificing style, comfort or convenience. But first of all: what are the benefits of combining drapes and blinds? Why should you hang drapes over blinds? There are several advantages to using curtains or drapes in addition to blinds. If you’re looking for…
What’s the easiest way to reduce HVAC costs and help protect the environment? Well, choosing the right window treatment can go a long way. Here’s how to choose the most energy efficient blinds and shades for your home. According to the Department of Energy, about 30% of your home’s heating energy gets lost through the windows. But a good quality…
Are you still working from home? What does your new desk look like? Whether you’ve settled in at the kitchen table, set up a standing desk, or even built an office pod in the back yard – here’s what you need to know about choosing the right blinds. Picking out a window treatment for your home office might seem like…
There are lots of reasons to love window treatments – they give you privacy, help control light levels, and can add a touch of elegance to any home design. But here’s an aspect you might not have considered before. What do your window treatments look like from the outside? And which blinds and shades will look best from the street?…
Now that we’ve all spent a few months at home in lockdown, many people are looking again at their décor and planning a home renovation. Before you pick a new shade or window blinds for your home, here’s what you need to know about the latest trends in window treatments in 2020. Coastal colors Fabric shades and wooden slat blinds…
While taking a look at our wide variety of shades and blinds, you may have come across solar shades. Designed to block out UV light to keep the temperature down, they also work to protect your décor from dangerous rays that could damage them. They are carefully crafted out of a tightly woven fabric, which results in many different options,…
Some of our most popular window treatments are transitional shades – also known as zebra shades or banded shades. Here’s why so many people love them. What are transitional shades? Transitional shades are designed to give you the best of both worlds: the total privacy and peace of blackout shades, with the gentle natural light of blinds. You can choose…
Have you been looking for shades with privacy, but can’t seem to make up your mind? Maybe blackout shades are a little too much and solar shades just don’t do enough. You don’t want your room looking like a cave, but sometimes your current shades don’t block out enough. We’re here to help! If you’re interested in the shades that…
