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Darken the Room: Different styles for different settings

How can I make my room darker?
While it’s still winter, spring is around the corner and that means more hours of daylight each day. In San Diego(where our headquarter is located), there is an average of 10 hours of daylight per day in January, but over 14 hours per day in June and July. Many…

Designing a Safe Home That Doesn’t Sacrifice Style

How to make a safe home a stylish home
It’s not news that cordless window coverings make your home safer for children and pets.

Whether you’re designing a nursery, playroom, or kid’s bedroom, or baby-proofing, making a conscious decision to purchase cordless or motorized blinds and shades can eliminate a dangerous strangulation hazard and ensure that your…

Window Treatment Inspiration for Every Room

Selecting the right window coverings for each room in your home can be exciting, but with so many options to choose from it’s easy to become overwhelmed! Find inspiration for each room in your home, along with tips about why certain treatments work best in certain rooms.

Living Room – It’s all in the layers

Your living…

Cordless & Motorized Window Treatments Designed for Child Safety

When you think about all the ways your kids can hurt themselves, your home starts to seem less like a sanctuary and more like a minefield. Parents have to carefully examine every room to ensure there are no risks for curious little fingers, and one important element to examine is your window treatments. Whether you’re…

Faux Wood vs. Real Wood Window Treatments

How to choose the best blinds or shutters for your home
What is the best material for window blinds? That is the million-dollar question. If you’re considering blinds or shutters with a wooden appearance, you’re probably trying to decide if you should install faux wood or real wood window treatments. Let’s take a look at the…