Home Decor & Design Trends

A look at the latest interior design trends defining 2021 to consider for your home. Inspiring home decor tips and hacks from designers at 3 Blind Mice.

12 Jul: The Perfect Pair: How to Layer Window Treatments

The Perfect Pair: How to Layer Window Treatments
Technically, you can layer or combine almost any two window treatments by mounting the first treatment inside the window frame and mounting the second treatment outside the window frame. But as we all know, just because something can be done doesn’t mean it should be done. Not all…

25 Jun: Glare Be Gone: Welcome Light without Letting in Glare

How to balance transparency and opacity in your home for optimal light levels

Are you searching for a window treatment option that gives you unlimited options for light levels, privacy, and brightness at different times of the day and night?
Look no further than sheer shades, the unique combination window treatment that brings you the best of…

09 Jun: Modern Window Treatments: Styles Using Shutters

Create Modern Living Spaces That Feel Connected & Inspiring with Classic Shutters

Easy Living in the Modern Farmhouse
The farmhouse interior style achieves a cozy aesthetic while also maintaining simple clean modern lines within the space. Shutters are a natural fit for this interior expression. The horizontal slats and the framed structure of shutters compliment the simple…

18 May: Do Upgraded Window Treatments Help Your House Sell More Quickly?

A home for sale in Burbank last year. (Kent Nishimura / Los Angeles Times)

Are you considering selling your house this spring or summer? Maybe your house is already on the market and you want to decrease the time it takes to sell. You may want to consider upgrading your window coverings to get the most…

13 Mar: Bring Texture Into Your Home with Window Treatments

From sleek, luxurious fabric curtains to intriguing woven wooden shades, the window treatments you choose for your home can introduce one or more new textures into your rooms. Discover a sampling of styles, including smooth, sheer, soft, and sleek, in our window treatment texture guide.

Explore Smooth Contemporary Window Treatments

There are many ways to achieve a…

04 Feb: Create Inviting Spaces with Fabric Window Treatments

Fabric finishes are not only soft-to-the-touch but they create inviting spaces. Fabric is incredibly versatile and used in a variety of window coverings. A room can transform into a dramatic statement or a calming retreat with fabric window coverings!
Discover inspiration for styling fabric window treatments in your home.
Soft, Classy Elegance: Roman Shades

Tie any room together…

22 Jan: Embracing the 2020 Color of the Year in Your Home: Classic Blue

The Pantone Color of the Year selection process requires thoughtful consideration and trend analysis. Each year, color experts at the Pantone Color Institute comb the world looking for new color influences in art, entertainment, fashion, design, travel, and lifestyle. To that, we wanted to share Pantone’s color of the year that is sure to inspire…

14 Jan: 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…

18 Nov: 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…

08 Oct: 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…

07 Jul: Top 3 Benefits of Going Cordless

Many standard window coverings include cords for raising, lowering, and adjusting shade or shutter angle. Although common, corded window coverings can pose a safety risk in homes with young children and pets. Keep reading to learn three of the best benefits of replacing your corded window coverings with cordless alternatives.

1. Home Safety

Cordless window coverings help…

17 Apr: Innovations from the 2019 International Window Covering Expo

Awesome new window treatment technology from our visit to the 2019 IWCE!
One of our core values here at 3 Blind Mice is innovation. We attend the International Window Covering Expo (IWCE) each year to stay on top of innovations in the industry to ensure we’re always bringing you the latest & greatest products and ideas…

04 Apr: Norman Motorized Wood and Faux Wood Shutters Explained

Plantation shutters by Norman bring a timeless and polished look to your home. Their visual appeal, innovative technology, and affordability continue to make them a popular choice with homeowners and designers. The window shutters are cord-free, so you can’t get entwined or injured by them making them a safe bet for children and pets. No…

09 Sep: 3 Reasons To Install Window Film On Your Home’s Windows

Let’s face it. You love your home. It is one of your largest investments. You have gone to great lengths to furnish it and set it up the exact way you wanted, and you are undoubtedly proud of your accomplishments. With such a large monetary and time investment in your home, it stands to reason…

16 Mar: Battery-Powered Drapes by QMotion

In this blog post, you will learn more about the silent motorized battery-powered drapery rod system offered by QMotion Shades and available for purchase & installation by 3 Blind Mice Window Coverings.
It may not look like it, but these drapery rods open & close the blinds silently with battery power!

Silent Motorized Battery-Powered Drapery System

With whisper-quiet functionality and…

09 Sep: Endless Options For Horizontal Blinds At Home Or Office

Horizontal blinds are an extremely versatile and durable option for any place in your home’s decor. In this article, learn more about why horizontal blinds are one of the most popular window treatments.

26 Jun: Drapery Pleat Styles & Design Ideas

Drapery pleat styles are an essential part of your window covering buying experience. Learn the best design trends, styles, and your options for choosing unique pleats for the draperies in your home.

19 Jun: Cornice Box or Valance: Which Style for Your Home?

Cornice box top treatments are an elegant way to add personal style to your home. See fabric options and why you would choose this type of window covering.

29 Aug: Solar Shutters: A New Twist on Traditional Shutters

New shutter with advanced glare reduction for a traditional shutter with modern features. Block harmful UV rays from damaging your interior and more benefits for your home.

11 Jun: Disney, NFL & MLB Screen Printed Roller Shades

Licensed Disney, NFL, MLB and other screen printed roller shades to represent your favorite sports team or movie character. Learn more about custom options.