Window Shades

Tried-and-true tips create new looks without a complete room overhaul
Rather than coming up with a whole new design scheme, home decorators can save time and effort by "deconstructing" their existing color palette.

A mix of rustic and elegant textures are prevalent in farmhouse and cottage looks
Large, sprawling farmhouse or cozy, quaint cottage - the decorating style of both rests on light dusty colors, natural wood tones and soft textures that coordinate well with vintage accessories.

Woven wood roman shades combine elegance and natural look
For homeowners who want the classic look of roman shades and the natural weave of a woven wood, they can have both with woven wood roman shades from Blinds Chalet.

Designer solar screen shades work well in both business and residential settings
Designer solar screen shades by Blinds Chalet give consumers a choice in weave, pattern and color to find the best match for their home décor.

Holiday guest quarters should include a place to relax and read
With the onset of the busy holiday season, homeowners often have to arrange guest quarters they hope will make their visitors comfortable.

Homeowners' conversion of unused space into new rooms is on the rise
Whether it's to make room for a newborn, a college graduate returning home or an elderly parent moving into their adult children's home, homeowners are increasingly using all available space in their homes.

Horizontal fabric shades are a good choice for a white-based room
White may go with anything, but homeowners have to make an effort to balance it with the right choice of colored accessories.

The right display is needed to show collectibles in the best way
Interior decorator Shari Hiller counts family photos, books and collectibles among the best accessories that reflect a homeowner's special interests or hobbies.

For elegant soft sheer shades, Blinds Chalet is offering a special discount
Home decorators who enjoy the elegant look of soft sheer shades can get a special discount on the window treatment from Blinds Chalet.

Light-filtering and room-darkening options are available for skylight shades
Pleated shades designed for skylights provide superb energy savings by reducing heat gain in warm months and lessening heat loss significantly in cold weather.

Roller shades remain one of the most versatile window coverings for all decors
For their selection of fabric patterns, colors, weaves and materials, roller shades are one of the most versatile window coverings.

Bamboo woven wood shades make a transition between interior and outdoors
As with any makeover, redoing an outdoor area should be done with solid planning to determine which plants or existing furniture can be reused before new landscaping is introduced.

'Slow home' design addresses storage and sustainability for homeowners
Making better use of a home's space often increases a dwelling's liveability, according to a design trend that designers call "the slow home."

Matching window covering hues to wall color opens up a room
Taking a monochromatic approach to color selection in a home's décor can give the illusion of more space in small rooms.

Adding several conversation niches softens the look of a formal space
The living room is a space where visitors are likely to be entertained, and a room that many homeowners view as the showpiece of the home. But there's no reason that it can't be comfortable for everyday use as well as for special gatherings.

Apartment dwellers should use imagination to get the home style they want
Approaching a design plan for a new apartment can be a daunting task because most rentals come with standard-issue lighting, window treatments and uninteresting wall colors.

Good construction is as important as beautiful design in key furnishings
Homeowners need to consider the nuts and bolts of choosing a sofa as well as its decorative style if they expect it to stand up to the use it will likely get in the home of an active family.

Designer stresses individuality as an important element in home decor
If there's one feature that has been the hallmark style of designer Jonathan Adler, it's individuality.

Neutrals can keep popular vibrant colors from overpowering a room
Home decorators should be forewarned when choosing bold colors - a little goes a long way. They should look to neutrals - black, white, deep brown and beige - to keep vibrant hues from overpowering a room.

Roller shades can coordinate with new paint colors and finishes
In the world of house paints, the type of finish that a color has is becoming as important as the hue itself.

Cellular shades are among those that offer a choice of blackout fabric
The choice of lighting can determine how well visibility will be in a home theater and the right window treatment can help homeowners create the most conducive atmosphere for their screenings.

Shabby chic style includes muted hues, soft fabrics and vintage look
For rooms that are reminiscent of an earlier era, home decorators can adopt the muted tones and soft furnishings of the shabby chic style of decorating.

Apartment dwellers should allow their personal taste to shine in decor
An apartment's style will never become boring as long as its residents let their personal interests and tastes show in the selection of art work, colors and furniture.

Soft sheer shades are a good choice to outfit a great room's windows
The space afforded by a home's great room can provide a variety of seating arrangements to accommodate family gatherings, large and small.

Caman natural woven wood shades offer homeowners double savings
Caman natural woven wood shades have a double offer for extra savings to homeowners – they are produced by Blinds Chalet in one day or they are free and, for a limited time, they come with free edge binding.

Simplicity in design creates a cozy atmosphere for designer's Michigan home
The guest room design says it all – the nightstand is a small stool topped by a few books and a clear glass jar filled with sprigs of greenery. A simple wood-framed mirror hangs above it.

Home fix-ups before guests arrive should preceed holiday decorating
Instead of concentrating on holiday decorations, hosts of the DIY Network's show, "Brothers on Call," suggest that homeowners do a walk-through of their homes before guests arrive to make sure it's holiday ready.

Soft sheer shades are elegant, but durable addition to the 'atmospherics' look
Design trends develop in response to daily living needs, and one such trend is geared to creating a peaceful mood when homeowners come home at the end of the day.

Horizontal fabric shades combine function and looks of shades and blinds
Bold colors and double-duty furniture can create an attractive, but functional workout area in one's home that is tailored to exercise routines and the amount of space they require.

Bamboo sunscreen roller shades fit the growing 'lndustrial' style
Increasingly, suburbanites are taking on some of the industrial design styles that have been popularized by urban loft dwellers.

Bright lighting, easy to use fixtures are among senior-friendly home improvements
There are a number of home improvements that can be easily made to ensure that elderly home dwellers are safe in their own homes.

Deluxe double cell blackout shades combine energy savings and light control
A cellular shade that combines energy savings with optimum light control to darken a room is available in one of Blinds Chalet's wide variety of cell shade selections.

Bamboo ring draperies combine the looks of drapes and woven wood shades
For a window treatment that combines the sophistication of custom drapery with the natural look of woven wood shades, the Tavarua Exotic Bamboo Ring Draperies from Blinds Chalet will achieve both looks.

Blind Chalet's Lumina roman shades come in a range of elegant material textures
Bringing texture as well as color into a room is important to creating a design scheme that brings balance and depth to a home's décor.

Bamboo sunscreen roller shades are attractive from the inside and the outdoors
A window treatment should be well-coordinated with a home's interior, but should also present an attractive view to passersby outdoors.

Horizontal fabric shades are a good complement to new room arrangement
Creating an atmosphere that is conducive to conversation and interaction can be as easy as trying a new furniture arrangement in a room.

Cabinetry and shelving provide organized storage in a mudroom
Adding wall cabinets with both closed-door space and open shelving can turn a mudroom into a multi-purpose space that does double duty as a home office.

Roman shades are a classic window cover that blends well into color families
Using color families is a longstanding design concept that often leads to the best combination of hues in a well-coordinated room.

Functional items don't have to skimp on style in home design
Some items are so much a part of our everyday surroundings that we don't see the possibilities of adding some style to a room by focusing on them. That includes clocks, which can continue to serve their important function while adding to the decorating scheme of a room.

Long-term quality and 'smart' furniture are top trends at High Point Market
Early reports from the semi-annual High Point Market in North Carolina, the world's largest home furnishings trade show, indicate that furniture manufacturers are responding to consumers' wish for long-term quality and multi-purpose home goods.

Window coverings can help protect collectibles and furnishings from sun damage
Home decorators who are concerned about sun damage to their collectibles should choose window treatments that bring light into a room, but filter out the strongest sun rays to prevent fading of their special items.

Bamboo woven wood shades are a good choice for a home workshop
Rather than spreading out storage units and wall hooks throughout their garages, homeowners can create an efficient space for home improvement projects by setting up a workshop in one corner.

Function and style have merged in rugs made for the bathroom
Shaggy throw rugs used to be a mainstay on bathroom floors, but no more. Today's floor coverings for the bath have more in common with carpeting found in other parts of the house.

Starting with paper cutouts, furniture arrangement is made easier
Instead of pushing heavy furniture around a room, an easy way to arrange a room is to put it down on paper first.

EcoGreen roller shades are environmentally friendly as well as stylish
Among the many roller shade selections from Blinds Chalet, an environmentally friendly choice is the EcoGreen roller shade.

Fall is a time to try new decorating styles based on design 'concept'
Fall is a good time to consider a new look for a home, whether to spruce things up for the holidays or to try out new color and decorating trends that are introduced by the home design industry.

A quick room makeover can be achieved with simple changes
Simple changes may be all that's needed for a home decorator to bring about a fast room makeover when visitors are expected.

Furniture and accessories need to 'grow' with a child
Furniture for a child's room should be pieces that are versatile enough to "grow" with the youngster, bringing a classic look that will work with changes in color and accessories as the child gets older.

Blinds Chalet's most affordable roman shade combines style and ease of care
The Asante line of roman shades available from Blinds Chalet combines the advantage of light-filtering fabric with ease of care.

Soft sheer shades bring together feminine and masculine looks in a room
Trying to find a compromise between feminine and masculine decorating styles in the bedroom is a challenge, but not an insurmountable one.