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 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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I was wondering if you carry the Good Housekeeping Roller Shades in the "Natural Linen Camel" color in 93 3/4 wide by 46 long.

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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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Do you have roman or pleated blinds in a camo pattern, like the roller 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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Can I get flat roman shades in valencia light filtering cordless TDBU in mineral blue?

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I just would like to check the way to measure on the Woven Wood Shades. The measuring instruction section says to add 3 inches to both height and width measurement.This seems a lot of add'l inches on an outside mount. Pls clarify so can order.

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I am interested in ordering one of your cordless window shades. I have ordered samples so still need to decide my final product. My question is, if the shades are cordless, can they not be top down bottom up also? It wouldn't let me choose both.

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Do the Valencia Day & Night Shades have the capability of being able to have the top down and/or the bottom up?

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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

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

Roman Shades - How To Install
How to install Roman Shades:... more

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

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

Window Blinds and Shades Suited To Desert Environments
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. Below are some of the best blinds for desert living. Get relief from the heat immediately by ordering window treatments and blinds that have one or two-day production times.... more

Benefits of Light Filtering Insulating Blinds
Light filtering blinds offer the benefits of several different blinds in one. These blinds combine the beauty and style of a Roman Shade with the insulating qualities of a Cellular Shade and the light filtering abilities of a Venetian Blind. They really are the all-in-one shades that provide style and more importantly energy efficiency.... 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

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

The Good and the Bad of Top Selling Blinds
For those looking to redecorate or update their homes, installing window treatments is the simplest place to start. Updating a home with modern window treatments helps increase the resale value. For those looking to redecorate, blinds and shades can change the feel of a room without an expensive remodel. ... 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

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

Best Ways to Build Romance Over the Holidays
While winter wonderlands and sparkling lights stir romance in many, the realities of guests, kids and shopping often get in the way of holiday romance. It can be hard to feel sexy when a baby has just spit up on you, or you have lists to get done that run a mile long. However, it’s important to remember that our minds and our bodies need to relax in order to stay healthy and feel loved. ... 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

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

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Blackout vinyl roller shades provide total privacy and affordability
Among the wide selection of roller shades by Blinds Chalet are the blackout vinyl versions, which provide exceptional heat protection as well as total privacy.

Roman shades have staying power when a dining room is rearranged
Virginia-based designer Raji Radhakrishnan has found a way to get more use out of her dining room.

Roman shades from Blinds Chalet available with several features
Several fold styles and special features are available for roman shades ordered from Blinds Chalet.

Versatile horizontal fabric shades combine qualities of several window coverings
Horizontal fabric shades takes their look and function from three types of window covering - venetian blinds, roman shades and pleated shades.

Aging in Place design changes help elderly live in their own homes longer
For seniors who want to live in their own homes for as long as possible, there are ways to modify their living space to make it safe and comfortable to meet their evolving needs.

Roman shades are a classic look to tie into a faux headboard
For a bedroom that's limited in space, home decorators can eliminate a traditional headboard and replace it with a variety of options to create an attractive ensemble for their bed.

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.

Quick fixes, including new window blinds, can help a rental reflect a student's taste
By now, college students have unpacked their boxes - hopefully - and settled into a regular schedule of classes. But if they are renting a furnished or partly furnished apartment, they may be wondering how they will get through the year with décor that doesn't fit their taste.

Special close-out pricing makes elegant roman shades very affordable
Changes in inventory occur frequently at Blinds Chalet to stay in step with the ever-changing taste of home decorators. Occasionally that allows the company to create a special discount on items such as the selection of roman shades in discontinued colors now available at reduced prices.

Slipcovers can be coordinated with roman shades in a quick room makeover
Few furnishings can provide a quick makeover for a room, or create a unified look among mismatched furniture, better than slipcovers.