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Sliding Door Dilemma

…rn that wood blinds could be too heavy, so we chose a caramel-colored grain for the sliding door and the smaller windows to lighten up the room’s tone. Here’s the well put together room with Levolor® Faux Wood Vertical Blind Visions and Levolor® 2″ Visions Faux Wood Horizontal Blinds: The color really draws focus to the ceiling and lightens up the space, and Cathy loved the suggestion!…

Picking Out The Perfect Swatch From Blindsgalore

…atch in hand resolves this problem. Distressed, flat or glossy finishes on wood or faux-wood blinds come to life as the subtle nuances of wood grain can be visualized. The tactile qualities of woven woods can be touched and imagined on your windows when the actual fabric samples are in your home. Patterns and any intricate or bold designs are also easier to see up close and personal. When you have made your final selections, order all of the blind…

The Beauty Of An Imperfect Home

…dy decorated with a lot of woven baskets or light fixtures. However, woven wood shades continue to hit the “hot spot” for windows in our home décor, be it chic or traditional. Finally, if you haven’t caught onto it yet, natural materials are a big win with Wabi-Sabi so it’s no surprise that woven wood shades would have a home within this style. The key is not to overload with the woven reed textures that are found in these shades and baskets. If y…

What Are The Best Blinds For A Humid Room?

…t mildew, warp into funky shapes, crack, or chip. Window treatments made out of PVC vinyl include roller shades, some plantation shutters, solar shades, and vertical blinds, giving you a wide range of options to style your humid room’s windows. Faux wood blinds are made out of composite wood or PVC vinyl, ensuring a long-lasting, durable treatment with the natural look of real wood. With so many reliable options, you no longer have to settle for w…

Our Doorways Love Window Treatments, Too!

…more minimal but function equally well. For optimum light control, choose Wood Blinds which may be raised or lowered completely and have slats that tilt to manipulate the light in any direction. Source: Decorpad Doors with lever handles and windows that span the height of a door, will require blinds or shades with a shallow depth. Always be sure to double-check the clearance, but most 1” Wood Blinds, Roller Shades, and Cellular Shades will allow…

How To Treat Tall And Skinny Windows

…depth requirement and allow you a slim look with the traditional grace of wood grain. Wood blinds can be open or tilted closed if you need to peek through them. Sources: 87ist & Angie’s List Pleated and Cellular Shades both offer a softer look with a clean and simple look. Pleated can be as narrow as 8 inches wide and as tall as 96 inches, so you have lots of versatility in a lean appearance. Some cellular shades are as narrow as 6 inches and as…

Ideas For Treating A Bay Window

…od Shades Bringing a little nature in and adding decorative texture, woven wood shades are also a fitting option. They span many décor styles and can easily add interest to a casual space or make a formal room feel more approachable. See Blindsgalore’s huge selection of woven wood shades. Valance If a bay window is the portal to a beautiful view or privacy isn’t a concern, sometimes all the treatment these windows need is to be topped with a valan…

How To Style With Warm Home Neutrals

…as wood, stone and iron. All of the organic elements from a finely grained wood floor or a simple rattan or tribal woven basket add dimension and depth. A painted brick fireplace adds a full dose of texture and even a display of artisan wood trays is a simple way to use different materials. Metallic accents remain trendy and marble or craggy stone objects mix in well to your unwashed, plain surfaces. Sources: Life on Virginia Street, Design Trends…