I have two window blinds side by side. Is it possible to order 2 separate blinds with a common valance that covers both window blinds at the top?

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I just received my order from you for woven wood shades and they are just beautiful! Very classy looking and much nicer that I could have hoped for especially for the price. In fact I've already recommended your site to at least 5 of my friends! I'm now looking for 1 or 2 more woven wood or bamboo roman type shades that will allow a lot of light through the shades since privacy is not an issue. Can you offer any suggestion?

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I am looking for tortoise shell bamboo shades and wondered what you have to offer?

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I have 3 patio doors with the center door as the walk out. I want to cover them with bamboo shades top down. Would this work with what I have?

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What type of blinds would you recommend for a beach house property? It is not ocean-front but will have the sun exposure and humidity common to beach properties. Faux wood or real wood blinds?

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I am looking to outfit all the windows in my house with top down bottom up(tdbu) black shades (preferably cellular as I like look when it folds up more). my biggest issue in finding them is that the outward facing side is white. i want them to be black outward facing like the inside. do any of your cellular products offer that choice?

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I am looking for window treatments with wood planks and wood strips. Where can I find natural wood blinds?

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Is it possible to add a privacy liner to woven blinds that are already hung? Is it possible to order a separate liner?

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On the blackout Roman Shades what is the drop when pulled up for a shade at 84 long?

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I am looking for natural material blinds and wondered what you carry?

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Bamboo Shades Installation - Part 1 of 2
This page covers the basic installation for each of the woven wood bamboo shades (standard, premier, platinum) offered at Blinds Chalet . Part 1 of 2... more

Bamboo Blinds, Woven Wood Shades, Bamboo Shades Installation Instructions
This page covers the basic installation for each of the bamboo shades, often referred to as woven wood blinds, that Blinds Chalet offers (standard, premier, platinum). Part 2 of 2... more

Window Treatments for Mountain Living
Mountain living offers different challenges for decorating than other climates. In the mountains, wood expands and contracts depending on the season. The sun’s harsh UV rays have a higher rate of fading furniture and artwork than in other areas of the country. Not to mention, many people want their homes to have a look and feel of a mountain home, so not just any window treatments will work. For others energy efficiency is a priority.... more

The Different Styles of Roman Shades
Roman Shades come in a variety of styles and fabrics. From textured linen to satin to woven wood, roman shades are some of the most elegant window treatments on the market. Their richness and opulence dress up any room and their timeless look accounts for their popularity. The design of Roman Shades makes them energy efficient and most brands are effective at blocking 99% of UV rays. The following are just a few of the more popular styles of Roman Shades available. ... more

Bamboo Roller Shades, Woven Wood Shades and Sliding Panels
Bamboo has become increasing popular with consumers for many reasons. The first is bamboo’s sustainability. Harvesting bamboo is nothing like harvesting trees from the forest. Bamboo grows at a faster rate than almost any other plant on earth, up to four inches per day. The next reason bamboo is becoming popular in home decorating is the flavor it brings to a room. Bamboo offers style, as well as an ‘island’ feel.... more

Energy Efficient Shades
With winter coming, many people are looking for energy efficient window treatments to help save money on energy bills. There are a variety of energy efficient window treatments that work to different degrees. Below are a few of the most popular energy efficient shades.... more

Green Window Treatments
Many people ask if there are ways to incorporate eco-friendly window treatments into their home design and still have a stylish appearance. There are. Bamboo offers and exotic flair to homes, while roller and solar shades give a subtle polished appearance to a room. Cell shades are probably the most plain as far as design goes, but the selection of rich, neutral colors are a great compliment to any room.... more

Finding Window Treatment Information On-line
In the past, when some one wanted to know how to dispose of their blinds, or the best way to clean their blinds, they often asked their neighbor or a friend what they did. This was a great system as long as someone in the network knew what to do. Today, the Internet has changed everything. Answers to virtually any question can be found with a few clicks on a keyboard. This is making everyone’s life a lot easier.... more

Cool Shades
There are tons of blinds, shades and window treatments on the market. There are the energy efficient ones – honeycomb cell shades – the environmentally friendly ones – EcoGreen Roller Shades and bamboo shades – there are the elegant blinds – Roman Shades – and there are the classic blinds – wood blinds. But where are the fun ones? Where are the window treatments that show a little personality?... more

New Year – New Blinds
Sometimes New Years resolutions are made with the best intentions to keep them, but because of financial situations, they sometimes get pushed over from year to year. This year, why not fulfill those resolutions while there are sales and discounted items so that you not only get to cross that item off your list, but you get the sense of accomplishment of doing what you said you were going to do?... more

Matchstick Shades
Matchstick shades are also known as bamboo shades or woven wood shades. They offer an elegant South Pacific or tropical feel to a room, apartment or guesthouse. Generally, each woven wood shade will be slightly different in appearance as the unique characteristics from each piece of wood will be slightly different.... more

Bamboo Blinds
Tavarua bamboo blinds may also be referred to as matchstick blinds or woven wood shades. To create an exotic look, these blinds are woven into a light filtering window covering that is full of character. Each Tavarua woven wood shade comes with color coordinated cords and tassels as well as a matching 6-inch valance. Edge bindings are available for the entire Tavarua line of bamboo blinds to help protect the delicate edges from cracking or breaking.... more

Wooden Window Blinds
Wooden window blinds are not the most economical item to purchase, but there are some definite advantages to making them a part of your home décor. As a matter of fact, there are multiple reasons one may prefer wood over plastic.... more

Window Treatments
Summertime is upon us, and the sun’s rays are falling much faster, and with greater force, coursing into the windows of any home or office they can find. There are some areas in the world that look forward to this “thaw out,” as they are very cold for most of the year. However, the majority of the world’s cities are filled with occupants that are realizing the importance of good window treatments about now. This, for the sake of this article, is irrelevant, for whether the home of office owner is trying to keep the sun out, or trying to keep the cold out, it still holds true that window treatments are a vital part of owning an office or a home. There are a myriad of choices when treating windows for your home or office:... more

How To Add a Liner To Bamboo Shades
Bamboo shades without a liner offer little privacy and simply filter the light. The amount of light that passes between each of the woven wood bamboo slats will vary based on the pattern and size of the bamboo. For instance woven grass shades offer less privacy than thicker bamboo shades. If you have existing bamboo shades, adding a privacy or blackout liner is possible with these easy steps. ... more

How to Shorten Bamboo Blinds
Woven wood shades can be shortened when the length is too long. Bamboo shades with liners and edge binding are more difficult than standard bamboo shades such as our Tavarua Basics Bamboo Shades. To shorten standard woven wood shades follow these easy steps:... more

Cleaning Horizontal Blinds Decorative Cloth Tapes or Edge Binding
Horizontal blinds can be ordered with decorative cloth ladders. Bamboo shades or woven wood shades sometimes will also have a fabric edge binding. Here are some simple ways to clean these fabrics if they get dirty.... more

Bathroom Window Treatments - Blinds Chalet
Popular bathroom window treatments are those that offer privacy and will not damage in a moist environment. Privacy is an obvious concern, but steam from showers or blinds next to a sink are prone to water exposure. Care must be taken to select the correct window treatments that will last long term.... more

Blackout Shades for Theater Room Or Bedroom Window Treatments
Blackout shades are great for bedroom or theater room window treatments. Room darkening blinds or blackout shades can often be added to shades like honeycomb shades, roman shads, room darkening soft sheer shades or bamboo shades.... more

How to Choose the Right Window Treatments
When choosing a window covering there are several features of each blind style that you should consider. Below are different types of window treatments and their pros and cons.... more

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

New and practical choices expand options for kitchen flooring
With some practical considerations, homeowners are expanding their view of the type of flooring that works well in kitchens.

Eco-friendly bamboo woven woods shades have variated textures and colors
Variated textures and colors in bamboo woven woods shade make them unique every time they are chosen for a window treatment.

Australian designer Joan Hall relies on design 'essentials' for room makeovers
For Australian interior designer Joan Hall, no room makeover is likely to succeed without an understanding of four essentials – color, texture, light and balance.

Good composition and personal style will lead to unique home designs
If interior designer Melissa Alvarado Sierra has one message for would-be decorators, it's this: Simple can be beautiful.

Smooth PVC vertical blinds offer a contemporary style at affordable prices
Whether outfitting an office, apartment or home, smooth PVC vertical blinds from Blinds Chalet offer a contemporary look at affordable prices.

One-day production or free offer provides service in a hurry from Blinds Chalet
Some renovations are done on a very tight schedule, and Blinds Chalet production is geared to quick service that accommodates even the most stringent deadlines.

Solar screen shades cut sun glare, block UV rays and save energy
With the growing number of electronic devices in the average household, eye strain has become an issue that the right window treatment can modify.

Blackout shades come in many styles to bring about restful sleep
It's no secret that people who are light sleepers can be awakened easily by noise or other disturbances.

Signature Privacy Woven Woods Blinds offer total light and visibility control
For a woven wood shade with the additional benefit of total privacy, Blinds Chalet offers the Signature Privacy Woven Woods line.

Screen panel track blinds solve the problem of covering extra large windows
Extra large windows can sometimes present a design dilemma for homeowners.