by rlvangelder | May 17, 2023 | Blinds Shutters Shades, Decorating Trends, French doors, Window Seat, Window Treatments
Woven woods (natural woven shades) are shades made of materials such as bamboo, straw, natural grasses and other eco-friendly materials. They’re the perfect way to bring a STYLISH touch of nature to your decor. The opacity of the shades depends upon the style of the...
by rlvangelder | Apr 29, 2023 | Blinds Shutters Shades, Motorized Window Treatments, roller shades, Sunroom
Is there anything more welcoming than a room bathed in natural light? I can’t think of anything…unless it’s 90 degrees outside and that sunlit room feels like a sauna. Luckily there’s a window treatment that’s designed to help control the temperature by reflecting the...
by rlvangelder | Apr 2, 2023 | Blinds Shutters Shades, Roman Shades, Shutters, Window Treatments
Window coverings aren’t usually at the top of the list when it comes to spring cleaning, but since I dress windows for a living, and want them to stay as beautiful as the day they were installed, they do make the top of my list. Luckily, they’re easy to clean and...
by rlvangelder | Mar 11, 2023 | Automation, Blinds Shutters Shades, Motorized Window Treatments, roller shades
When people ask about roller shades, I always say it’s “not your Grandmother’s roller shade.” Remember the white vinyl shades that always seemed to get stuck halfway up or down? Or you’d keep pulling them lower and lower to try to get them to roll back up? That...
by rlvangelder | Jan 26, 2023 | Motorized Window Treatments, Roman Shades, Trims, Window Treatments
I hope you had a chance to look through my January Magazine –The Ultimate Guide to Window Treatments. It had all the basics to help you choose what treatments will work best in your home. The Guide is a great piece to print (or file digitally) and save for future...