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Key Benefits of Installing Window Blinds: Privacy, Light Control, and More

Key Benefits of Installing Window Blinds: Privacy, Light Control, and More

…the pack for energy savings. The honeycomb design traps air in individual cells, creating natural insulation. Double-cell options provide even more protection. Our blackout cellular shades can reduce heat transfer by up to 21% translating to real money saved on heating and cooling bills throughout the year. Summer brings different challenges when trying to keep the house cool in summer. Sun beating through windows forces air conditioners to work…

BG Has You Covered For The Holidays

…pping experience was top-notch. Thank you! -David M. 11/5/2012 Bali DiamondCell Cellular Shade We have a large living room window that I open and close on a daily basis. We had a cellular shade with a sting which finally wore out and broke. After checking out blinds in 2 major home improvement stores, we were shocked at the prices. Blindsgalore will always be my go to blind replacement store. The blind is so easy to just push up and pull down. My…

Window Treatment Comparison: Roman Shades vs. Blinds, Curtains, and More

Window Treatment Comparison: Roman Shades vs. Blinds, Curtains, and More

…nobtrusive design. Explore our best smart blinds for cutting-edge options. Cellular shades pros and cons include excellent motorization compatibility. Lightweight materials strain motors less than heavy drapery. Energy efficient window coverings combine with automated scheduling maximizing heating and cooling savings. Voice control through Alexa or Google Home adds hands-free operation appealing to tech-savvy homeowners. For eco-friendly automatio…

Bathroom Window Treatments To Match Your Style

…malist approach is a key word here. On your windows, rollers, woven woods, cellulars and romans are four of my go-to window treatments for a modern, bright and orderly look. Each of these styles fit precisely into or above the window frame and exude simplicity which can easily slip into a modern bathroom. Strive to select refined fabric materials and patterns to match a modernist approach. Source: Kieranoverstreet, OC Register, Dew Directory, The…

10 Tips For A Greener Home

…ir dryers, fans and radios are all easy devices to unplug when not in use. Cell phone and iPad chargers are ubiquitous and can all be popped into a power cord; then just turn them all off with one swipe before you leave the house. Everything in an electrical outlet is mainlining power even when not in use. A few unplugged devices daily goes a long way to save electricity. One clever item to remind you to unplug, is to get a few of these nifty outl…

Hello Sunshine, Goodbye Glare – Openness vs. Opacity

…cted but your room will not be dark. For the most privacy, choose a Double Cell Shade, light filtering shade. Pleated, Roman Shades and Drapery with liners are also good choices here. Semi-opaque Window Coverings are versatile with many light filtering choices. 4. Opaque or Room Darkening Opaque and Room Darkening are used interchangeably and if you see the description, “Room Darkening,” be aware that Room Darkening fabric does not block out ALL l…

How To Add Color With Window Treatments

…pair of red draperies never fails to make a confident statement, or bright cell shades or crimson roman shades climbing down your windows, are stunning. Source: Hamstersphere, Almsdar Oh Yes, Orange Orange can range from bright, fresh and fun to a sophisticated, seasoned copper hue. Lively and stimulating, orange is sure to pep up your most stale room. Unfortunately, this is one of the most underused colors in interiors, but that can be easily cha…

Not Your Mother’s Style

…er design guide; therefore, not her fault! No solar material, no honeycomb cell shades, no slumber shades, no sheers, no fabric verticals, no choices, no blindsgalore. Today, I thought it might be fun to get a blast from the past and take a look at some of the design ideas of the 50’s, so that we can value today’s innovation, selections and limitless, cool ways to make a home your own. Just be glad that we no longer have to put up with uneven, ugl…