I am in the Cleveland/Akron Ohio area and would like to have a representative come to my home and measure my windows as well as help me choose the window blinds. Do you have a store location in Cleveland or could you come to my home?

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

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What product you would suggest for west facing window treatments? I need something that insulates my windows and reduce my energy costs.

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I have south facing windows that get a lot of sun and heat enters the room. What do you recommend for south facing treatments?

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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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How do I order cellular shades with side mounting brackets?

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Are your Embassy 2" Faux Wood Blinds made from all lead-free materials or are they made using lead-containing PVC?

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I have very shallow windows and I was looking at both options for the 1 in wood blinds. Can you tell me the differences between your two on inch blinds? Do they both require the same amount of depth to install? How deep are the headrails for both wood blinds?

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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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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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Door Blinds - How to Measure for French Door or Traditional Door Blinds
Door blinds can be any blind or shade mounted as a door mount blind. French door blinds or traditional door blinds are simply outside mount blinds or shades with hold downs to keep them from swinging as the door opens or shuts. People commonly mount blinds in a door at their home or office. Popular blinds that are used on doors range from faux wood, wood, cellular shades and roller shades. When measuring for french door blinds there are several things to consider.... more

Corner Window Blinds
If two windows meet in the corner and privacy is a concern, the best way to install window blinds or shades is to overlap them (see figure). One blind will be the measurement from the wall to the window. The second blind will be the measurement from the wall to where the second blind will be. This measurement will be from the wall to the window subtracting the width of the blinds. For a 2 inch wood blind, that will be about 2 to 2 1/2 inches.... more

Measure Window Shades or Blinds for Tile or Moulding
Occasionally obstructions can get in the way of window shades or blinds such as wood moulding or a tile back splash. Cut-outs can be made in the blind or shade for proper clearance in these areas. There is a surcharge for each cut made.... more

How to Measure Vertical Blinds for Sliding Glass Doors
When measuring window blinds for sliding glass doors it is important that you measure the blind to fit as on OUTSIDE mount. Vertical blinds are a common window treatment for sliders. More times than not there is not enough depth in a window to mount vertical blinds inside the window frame. Often there is Moulding encasing the window and your measurement must allow for it. A common rule of thumb is to ADD 2 inches to the length of the vertical blind. In other words measure from the floor to 2 inches above the moulding. If you have no moulding measure from the floor to 2 inches above the top of the opening.... more

Blinds for Angled Top Windows
Blinds or shades can be difficult to find for angled top windows. A few manufacturers make window blinds or shades with angled headrails for this purpose. Another option is to leave the angled top of the window open and just mount the window blinds or shades with the headrail just before the angled portion of the window. This article will discuss how to the the later.... more

How to Measure Window Blinds for Bay Windows
When measuring window blinds for bay windows, you will need calculate the intersecting points of the blinds to determine the width of each piece. The first step is to select a window shade noting that different types of shades will have different depths. Once you have selected the blinds or shades, you will be able to get the depth you need to calculate the intersection point. See the product specifications for exact depths.... more

Blinds for Large Windows - Mount More Than One Blind in the Same Window
For larger windows, horizontal blinds cannot be manufactured as one blind with a single headrail due to the weight of the blinds. In cases like this there are two options for measuring and installing horizontal blinds.... more

How to measure for window shades BELOW an open arched window
When measuring for window shades that are to go below an open arch window there a few things you need to do. The first and most important is to determine the correct width.... more

Measuring Roller Shades
Each roller shades comes with a cord lift. The side in which the lift cord is located will have a gap to allow room for the lift. The measurement will be the tip to tip measurement and will take into account the width of the controls.... more

Horizontal Window Blinds Stack Height
When horizontal window blinds are raised or lifted they gather at the top next to the headrail. The height of the gathered slats is called the "stack height" of the venetian blinds. The longer the blinds, the larger the stack height will become.... more

Vertical Blinds Stack Height
When vertical blinds are drawn, the open vanes gather together forming a "stack" on one side of the window. The size of the vertical blinds stack will vary and is directly proportional to the width of the window blinds. The wider the window blinds are, the more vanes the blinds have and the more room the stack will take up.... more

Cellular Shade Stack Height
Cellular shade stack height is the size of the cellular shade when it is completely raised. The longer the shade, the more material it has and so the stack height increases. Because of their unique design cell shades a compact when raised.... more

How to Measure for Plantation Shutters

• Use a metal tape for accurate measurements
• Measure to the nearest 1/8"

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Quick Ship Wood Shutter Measuring Instructions
Our Quick Ship Wood Shutters are available only in outside mount. This means each wooden shutter mounts to the surface of the wall outside the window frame. ... more

How to Measure for Drapery or Curtain Rods
At this time we do not offer any draperies or drapery hardware. However, we have many fabrics used in draperies in our Roman Shades.... more

Proper Installation of Window Treatments Depends Upon Proper Measurement
Properly installing window treatments is impossible if the process didn't begin with proper window measurement. Sadly, many novice shoppers fail to recognize the importance of measurements until it's too late. ... more

How To Measure for Drapery Panels
Measuring for custom drapery panels is simple, just follow these easy steps:... more

How to Hang Blinds Between Cabinets
A typical window blind application is hanging window blinds above a window that sits between two cabinets. Because the window blind is mounted between two objects, whether it is a window frame, cabinets, or walls, the blinds and valance must fit within an opening. If this is the case follow these ease steps for correct measuring and installation.... more

2" and 2 1/2" Horizontal Window Blinds Installation Instructions
When installing horizontal window blinds, the same process can be used when installing all types of horizontal blinds. This page will cover basic installation of our 2 and 2 1/2" blinds.... more

Parts for Installing Horizontal Window Blinds
Below is a list of parts that are used when installing horizontal blinds. Note: You may not receive all the parts listed. You may also receive additional parts that are not needed. We will only send you the horizontal blinds parts for your particular application.... more

'S' curve line is among most unique vertical blinds from Blinds Chalet
Some of the most unique vertical blinds offered by Blinds Chalet to homeowners are "S" curve style blinds that provide more privacy than most styles of this versatile window covering.

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.

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

UK designers see recession's effect on home decoration styles as well as budgets
The recession has taken a toll not only on homeowners' decorating budgets, but has shifted their design style, according to UK designers and architects interviewed by the Daily Telegraph.

Wood grain vertical blinds
Homeowners who have large windows or doors that require a sizeable window treatment don't have to give up the textured, variated hues of wooden blinds.

Vertical blinds range from textured styles to bamboo panel alternatives
For large windows or glass sliding doors, vertical blinds are an affordable and attractive window treatment that manages light well and creates privacy when needed.

The look of outdoor and indoor spaces can be tied together with bamboo shades
Bamboo shades, available in many sizes, can tie together outdoor spaces with interior rooms when they are used over large windows or sliding doors.

Wood blinds are a versatile choice to fit the 'undecorating' style of home design
Mixing wood blinds with delicate, sheer curtains is a combination that home furnishings author Christiane Lemieux would probably like.

Roller shades are a good window covering for a remodeled basement
Whether it will be used as a family room or another purpose, one of the most important elements to remodeling a basement into livable space is lighting.

Integrating your kitchen with outdoor surroundings
By adding a large bay window or making best use of a sliding door, window blinds and shades could be a worthy ally when upgrading your cooking area, according to ConsumerReports.org.

Furniture arrangement should consider light needed for new design
A new furniture arrangement can give homeowners - or apartment dwellers living in tight quarters - the additional space that they crave.

The right window treatments for sunrooms
The best layout is to use window treatments that allow light to filter in and form a tight seal during the winter time, according to the Detroit Free Press.

Movement to open design offices requires more control of light and sound
Open design in offices is a resourceful way of allocating space in a workplace. It often saves money for a business by fitting more people into less space and saves energy by allowing natural light to stream throughout the work areas.

Ceiling color and motorized shades come together well
Many interior designers agree that a bright white ceiling may draw attention to its starkness instead of melding naturally into the overall color scheme of a room.

A softened, textured look comes with pleated window shades
When home decorators are trying to decide what their décor style is, a good starting point is to focus on the fabrics and colors they like best in home furnishings.

Toning down wall colors and using nature hues guide home decorators' choices
With the onset of spring, thoughts of sprucing up a room with new paint leads many homeowners to worry whether their color choices are too dark.

Fauxwood blinds help retain old-world charm in a modern kitchen
When she enlarged the kitchen at her South Carolina home, interior designer Kimberly Williams included plenty of old-world charm in the design - pine flooring, French doors, a cozy seating area and a nearby storage pantry.

Motorized window shades can control light streaming through large windows
Homeowner Pamela Porter learned a few things about renovations when she and her husband Lee moved into a 1923 craftsman-style bungalow in Des Moines, Iowa.

Wooden blinds can be integrated into a new furniture arrangement
Apartment dwellers need to make the most of the space they have in their dwelling, especially if the same space serves different purposes.

Fauxwood blinds can be ideal for ambitious renovations
When it comes to renovations, homeowners may be hesitant to perform any substantial construction because they never know how it will turn out. Michael and Sarah Sypher recently completed a three-year project on their new Kansas home.