The Blind Blog

Hunter Douglas is the Season of Style

If you have been thinking about updating your window coverings with stylish, energy efficient honeycomb shades or modern, sophisticated roman shades, now is the time to make it happen! Hunter Douglas is offering some fantastic savings with rebates on select products during their Season of Style Savings Event.

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Topics: Hunter Douglas, Season of Style

Go Natural with Woven Wood Shades

How would you describe your home’s style? Is it natural, simplistic, and organic? Did you know you can continue this style in your window treatments? That’s right, woven wood shades are the organic answer. Not convinced? Read on for three reasons why we think woven wood shades would work perfectly on the windows in your home.

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Topics: Woven Wood Shades

5 Reasons to Update your Kitchen Blinds with Plantation Shutters

When choosing window treatments for your kitchen, you have more than just the style to consider.

The kitchen is an important room in your home, serving not only as a place to prepare meals, but also a place for entertaining and gathering. For this reason, you need a window treatment that will not only look great, but function for the many ways you use your kitchen.

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Topics: Plantation Shutters

8 Signs It’s Time to Replace Your Window Treatments

When updating a home, most people think of the obvious enhancements: a fresh coat of paint, new furniture, a new piece of artwork, or even a houseplant (or two). But what many overlook are the window treatments.

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Topics: Energy Efficient Window Treatments, Blinds, Shades

Wood or Faux Wood Blinds?

When you think of blinds, you probably think of the inexpensive plastic blinds that you can find at any big box store. They’re bland, boring, and not a good choice for Southwest Florida’s 250+ sunny days. Now, there are other options available, allowing you to find the perfect blinds to suit your space.

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Topics: Wood blinds, Wood shades, Woven Wood Shades

The Best Blinds for Child Safety

Children are naturally curious beings – sometimes to a fault. At times it feels like they seek out the most dangerous thing to try and play with or explore! If you have children in your home, living with you or visiting regularly, you probably have most of your home childproofed. However, many people don’t think twice about their window coverings being hazardous.

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Topics: Blinds

PowerView® Motorization: Intelligent Shades to Simplify Life

Can you imagine having window treatments that knew the time of day and adjusted to what you want the light and ambiance to be, throughout your home, all the time? Want to take control of the light in your home with a tap on your tablet or phone, or even a spoken command? With PowerView Motorization, you can do all of these things and more!

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Topics: Motorization, Blinds, Powerview

Cellular Shades: Your Answer to Privacy, Shade, and Style

If you’re looking for an energy efficient, yet attractive update for your window treatments, cellular shades could be your answer. Cellular shades, also called honeycomb shades, offer privacy, insulation and light control for just about any window.

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Topics: Blinds

Window Treatments that Beat the Heat and Save Your Energy Bill

If you’re based in the Sunshine State, you know all too well just how smoldering summertime can be. Did you also know that updating your window treatments can help you go green and save green at the same time? It’s true! The right window treatment can help you stay cool and stay within your budget. Let’s dive into the wonderful world of window treatments, and determine which option might be best for you!

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Topics: Window Treatments

Battle of the Blinds: Wood vs. Composite Shutters

You want to refresh the look of your home’s interior with plantation shutters, but you’re torn; do you go with wood or composite? We’ve broken down the differences between these two very popular materials so you can decide for yourself which one would best suit your needs.

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Topics: Blinds