         Cell ShadesWindow Blinds and Shades Block Heat In Desert Homes Aug 29 2010 In the desert there are two temperatures: hot and hotter. For those looking to beat the sun’s heat, window treatments are a perfect way to reduce in-home temperatures and help reduce or eliminate the need for air conditioning. While the rest of the country is cooling off, you can too with window blinds and shades that have insulating qualities and block against UV rays. We picked a few of our favorite options for desert decorating. Read Full Post » Buying Light Filtering Blinds Aug 18 2010 Not too many people know what exactly a light filtering blind is or why they are a great addition to any home. Basically, these blinds offer a combination of the most popular blinds on the market. They have the look of Roman blinds, they insulate like a cellular shade does yet they open into slats like a Venetian blind. These blinds pretty much do everything any other blind does and they do it for a reasonable cost. Read Full Post » Blinds Chalet Announces Top Three Window Shades and Blinds for Desert Living Aug 4 2010 With one of the hottest summers in years sweeping the nation, people are looking for ways to stay cool in the summer heat. Window treatments are an easy, inexpensive way to help cut air-conditioning costs and to get a little relief from the sun. Blinds Chalet has compiled their list of the top three blinds for desert living and is also offering 30% off purchases as well as free shipping in order to help people remain comfortable for the remainder of the summer. Some products offer two-day shipping so relief from the heat can start immediately. Read Full Post » Blinds Chalet Announces Top Five Window Treatments for Nurseries Jul 26 2010 Bringing home a newborn baby is a life-changing moment. Parents want to offer their children the best life possible, and that starts with setting up a room that will offer comfort, calmness and a peaceful atmosphere. Read Full Post » Blinds Chalet Announces the Best Window Treatments for Mountain Living Jul 24 2010 Mountain living offers different challenges for decorating than other climates. In the mountains, wood expands and contracts depending on the season. The nights are cold with temperatures dipping into the 30’s and 40’s while daytime temperatures can top 95 degrees. It’s the extremes that appeal to some. Most people who live in the mountains do without air conditioning in order to enjoy the clean, fresh mountain air. As such, it can be a challenge to keep houses and apartments cool during the long summer days, which is why Blinds Chalet announces their best window treatments for mountain living. Read Full Post » Why Buy Cellular Shades? Jul 20 2010 Cellular window shades have a number of benefits over other window treatments or blinds. The first and most important to consumers is they help save money by insulating homes against drafts. Secondly, some models qualify for a federal tax credit. While there are more than three benefits to installing single or double cell shades, the reasons listed below are the most popular. Read Full Post » July's Featured Window Treatment Jun 28 2010 Premier 9/16" Transluscent Single Cell Shades are Blinds Chalet's featured window treatment. July marks the summer solstice as well as summer's heat and noise. With windows open in the summer, more noise is bound to enter homes. Read Full Post » July's Featured Window Treatment Jun 28 2010 Premier 9/16" Transluscent Single Cell Shades are Blinds Chalet's featured window treatment. July marks the summer solstice as well as summer's heat and noise. With windows open in the summer, more noise is bound to enter homes. Read Full Post » Blinds Chalet - Featured Blind May 30 2010 Blinds Chalet's June featured blind is the EnergyTrack 3/8" Translucent Double Cell Shade. Read Full Post » Custom Window Treatments are Best Bought From Independent Retailers May 26 2010 There are lots of benefits of buying from mega retailers. You can buy almost anything there and they usually offer cheaper prices than you find other places, but the quality is often lacking. When you’re looking for blinds or window treatments, doesn’t it make more sense to buy ones that aren’t going to fall apart in the first year? Constantly replacing blinds will end up costing you more than buying quality blinds in the first place. Custom window treatments are made to order and with independent retailers moving online, the process is fast, simple and convenient. When you decide it’s time for window treatments for your home, think about the following: Read Full Post » Blinds Chalet Announces Limited Time Price Reduction on Single Cell Shades May 25 2010 Cellular fabric window shades from Blinds Chalet are best known for their insulating qualities. For a limited time, Blinds Chalet is offering a price reduction on three of their best selling single cell shades – Cordless 9/16” Translucent Single Cell Shades, 9/16” Blackout Single Cell Shades and their Express 9/16” Translucent Single Cell Shades. Read Full Post » Fabric Window Shades Ready for Summer May 24 2010 Summer’s sun is starting to shine. Some places across the country are already seeing temperatures rising over 100 degrees. As the sun’s rays get stronger, it’s important to protect your home. Fabric window shades create a barrier against harmful UV rays that can cause fading or damage to rugs, furniture and art work. Window treatments don’t just filter the sun’s rays; they also help keep warm air out in the summer and warm air in during the colder winter months. Single cell shades are one type of window treatment that helps insulate homes. Read Full Post » How to Choose Blackout Blinds May 14 2010 Blackout blinds are designed to block the light from entering the room. Whether you need a dark room for sleeping or just to watch TV, there are multiple options for blackout window blinds and shades. Here are a few options for the best blackout blinds. Read Full Post » Cellular Shade Pleat Sizes May 5 2010 Just like wood blinds, cell shades come in different sizes. The pleats or cells are designed with a unique hexagonal shape that can vary in size. Honeycomb pleat size is mainly for esthetics however the pleat size will have minimal effect on the insulation of the shades. Our honeycomb cell shades can be classified into three categories or pleat sizes. Small, medium, and large. Read Full Post » Pleated Shades vs. Cellular Shades May 4 2010 Pleated shades vs cellular shades, what is the difference? They both look the same, right? Why should you choose one over the other and what we recommend. Read Full Post » Cellular Shades: Going Eco-Friendly Mar 10 2010 2012 is quickly approaching and with it are more doom and gloom prophesies. Whether these doomsday stories are true or not, people are looking for more green ways of living. For many, that means replacing traditional window treatments with cellular shades. Read Full Post » Window Blinds & Shades Offer Color to Match Home Decor Feb 22 2010 The most common selection for window blinds and shades are neutral colors such as white window blinds or tan window blinds. Most wood and faux wood blinds are only offered in white tones or stains. However, there are other options are available if you are looking to add a little color to your decorating. Read Full Post » Comfortrack Plus Cellular Shades Jan 6 2010  Read Full Post » Single vs. Double Cell Cellular Shades Jan 4 2010 What is a single cell honeycomb shade and what is a double cell honeycomb shade? Cell shades are designed to insulate from the heat, cold and noise. The fabric is designed in a "cell" or "honeycomb" pattern as visible from the side of the window shades. From the side of front of the shades they appear as a pleated shade with an accordion style look to them. The cells of the window shade trap air and provide insulation. Read Full Post » | (888) 633-7840 M-F 8am to 4:30pm PST   | |
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