I am looking for the best living room window treatments. What window blinds or shades do you recommend?

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I have Hunter Douglas Silhouette blinds now in my living room and they are 15 years old and need to be replaced is there a way I can just replace the fabric part and leave the plastic casing in tack?

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I need a specialty shaped blind from the following material: Deluxe 3/8" Blackout Double Cell Shades. It is a 6 sided shape with top down needed. I have measurements and a template for this existing window. Can you do it?

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The picture of the Day and Night Honeycomb shade shows the blackout shade covering only the bottom half of the window, with the filter shade on the top half. Does this indicate that the blackout shade raises to cover the window from the bottom up? Does the filter shade lower from top to bottom?

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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 interested in your Energy Track 3/8" Translucent double cellular. My dimensions are roughly 69W x 54L. However, I have very limited header space for mounting. Can you tell me the width of the header rail?

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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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Do you carry the Hunter Douglas Trio convertable shades?

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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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What shade or blind would you recommend for a migraine sufferer who sometimes needs the window to be almost totally blacked out? What sort of setup lets in the absolute minimum of stray light, while still being convenient to open and close?

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Honeycomb Cellular Shades Are One Of Many Energy Efficient Window Shades
Honeycomb cellular shades can be a great window shade that is both aestheically pleasing and conserves energy during both winter and summer. Window blinds do make a difference. Blind Chalet has created an energy calculator to give customers an idea of the savings your home could receive based on your square footage.... more

Blackout Window Shades See Rise in Popularity During Summer Months.
Blackout Window Shades have become the must-have window blinds for the summer time. These blinds block light and heat, reducing fading from UV rays and glare and eye strain from computer screens. Below are a variety of the types of blackout blinds available on the market and the benefits of each one:... more

Window Shades and Blinds May Help Reduce the Migraines
Window shades and blinds may reduce the occurrence of migraines. A recent study by Missouri State University’s Center for Biomedical and Life Sciences discovered “REM (rapid eye movement) sleep deprivation caused increased expression of the proteins which are known to play an important role in initiating and sustaining chronic pain,” reports The National Sleep Foundation.... more

Top Five Window Treatments for Nurseries
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. Everything from the color of the paint, to ceiling fans to window treatments can affect mood. Window treatments are especially important in nurseries because they can help control glare, adjust direct or indirect sunlight, provide insulation and more. ... 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

Affordable Roller Shades
Roller Shades are an ideal window treatment for homes and offices. They are a perfect compliment for floor-to-ceiling windows and large windows that receive direct sunlight. Their sheer weave design comes in a variety of openness, which refers to the amount of light enters the room. Roller shades maintain views while blocking UV rays and help keep rooms cool. As a mid-summer incentive for homeowners and companies trying to beat the summer heat, some companies are offering discounts on popular roller shades.... more

Express Production Window Shades and Blinds
Designers aren’t the only ones who want window shades and blinds and want them now. People putting their house on the market may need window shades and blinds in order to increase their resale value of the home. If you’re having a wedding anniversary party, or other celebration and want to replace torn or worn window treatments, then you probably need express production window shades and blinds.... more

Measure the Difference ComforTrack Double Cell Shades Make
Fall is here. Despite record setting high temperatures across the country in the last few weeks, cold weather will be moving in soon. In the mountains, nighttime temperatures are already reaching into the 20’s and 30’s. There is no better time to help insulate drafty windows or single pane windows than with ComforTrack cell shades to keep the cold out and help reduce energy bills.... 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

Best Noise Reduction Shades
Many people face challenges of noisy neighbors, trains, traffic, airplanes and more. For those who want a little peace and quiet in their homes, noise reduction shades are a perfect remedy. ... more

Top Reasons for Installing Blinds and Shades for the Holiday Season
As holidays roll around and family and friends come to visit, many people feel they spend more time getting the house ready than enjoying the holidays. One of the quickest and most cost-effective methods of updating a home for the holidays is by installing new window blinds and shades. Window blinds and shades can offer a variety of benefits as well as helping a house or home look more finished, more updated and more complete. The following are a few other good reasons to install window treatments before the holidays.... 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

Cordless Blinds Remove Risks of Strangulation and Death for Children.
Every year children die or are injured from dangling cords attached to window treatments, blinds and shades. The threat comes from kids or pets playing near window treatments where they can become entangled in the cord. While organizations are set up to help educate parents about this issue, we don’t think there can be enough information about children’s safety.... 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

Collegiate Window Shades
I wish these window shades were available when I was in school. Collegiate window shades feature your school’s logo on them. Each school has a number of different logos to choose from, so you can pick your favorite, or the one that goes best with the rest of your décor.... more

Benefits of Honeycomb Cellular Shades
Most people have heard of cellular shades for the amazing benefits they offer as far as insulation and light filtering/blocking abilities. What most people don’t realize is that insulation is as crucial during the summer months as during the winter months. During the summer, insulation can help reduce air conditioning bills, keep a home cooler and block the harsh rays of the sun.... more

SlumberShades Rebate
SlumberShades, the official window treatments of the National Sleep Foundation, are being discounted with a $25.00 rebate from select manufacturers throughout the month of March, 2011.... 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

Getting a Good Night’s Sleep with Blackout Blinds, Routless Blinds and More
When I sleep, I want to sleep. I want my room to be dark because hopefully it is night when I am trying to go to sleep. I am fortunate that I sleep during the night and am awake during the day. Many people are not so fortunate. They take jobs where they work partially or completely through the night and have to sleep during the day. When the sun comes up, our bodies tell us we should be awake, even if we have only been sleeping for a few hours. Sleep studies show that people who sleep in dark, quiet rooms get a better night’s sleep than those who sleep in rooms with lots of light or noise. For those who sleep during the day, having the proper window treatments is exceptionally important.... 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

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.

ComforTrack cell shade offers insulation and blackout fabric
Cellular shades are a good choice for energy savings, because they offer good insulation from window drafts and strong sunlight. They come as both single cell shades or double cell shades, with double cells offering more insulation for rooms that need more protection from the elements.

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.

Day and night shades offer consumers two shades for price of one
Day and night cellular shades, known for their energy-saving properties, give homeowners the privacy of blackout material paired with the light control of sheer shades.

Choice of window treatments may depend on how an area is 're-purposed'
Homeowners are increasingly trying to "re-purpose" spaces within their homes to accommodate growing families.

Blackout shades solve lighting dilemma for home screening area
For homeowners who want to create the atmosphere of a home theater in their dens or family rooms, dealing with light in a room that needs to be darkened quickly provides some decorating challenges.

Window treatments are essential summer apartment improvements
Air conditioning costs can skyrocket during this season, but window blinds and shades can make a huge impact to enhance your light filtering ability and to control air leakage.

Blackout shades will ensure you get a good night's rest
However, if there's one place that requires your undivided attention, it's your bedroom. If you've been looking to redesign your bedroom, window blinds and shades are some of the most cost-effective improvements that you can choose.

Window cord safety awareness growing
A recent study by the Opinion Research Corporation's Caravan for the Window Covering Safety Council (WCSC) relayed promising results relating to the issue of window cord safety awareness.

Blackout shades can be valuable addition to sleeping regimen
When it comes to sleeping trouble, many experts recommend trying to follow a pattern so that the body gets used to one schedule.

Home theaters can be complemented by blackout shades
Once the basics for a home theater are in place - the large-screen TV, surround speakers and related home entertainment equipment - there are other design factors that can influence the quality of the theater experience.

Blackout shades can create a perfect romantic getaway
Not many couples have the opportunity to take time off work and jet away for an island vacation. Instead, it may be more practical to make the bedroom into a place that a pair can enjoy as a haven from stress and worries.

Consider lifestyle before selecting window treatments
No room is complete without the vibrant punch of window treatments complementing a window, but homeowners should first consider their options before settling on the first pair of curtains that they see.

Blackout shades can darken a room for a good night's sleep
The ability to sleep soundly may be related to an individual's genetic makeup, according to a study published in the October issue of the journal Neurology.

Blackout shades may help with weight loss
A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of Chicago found that a lack of sleep may actually be harmful to people's attempts to lose weight, according to ABC News.