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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How do I order cellular shades with side mounting brackets?

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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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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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Do you have roman or pleated blinds in a camo pattern, like the roller shades?

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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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I am interested in the Horizontal Fabric Shades and Soft Sheer Shades. I can't tell by the photos what the difference is between these two window treatments. Can you explain?

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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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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

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

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

Door Blinds - How to Install Hold Down Brackets
Door blinds need hold down brackets to keep the blinds from bouncing around as the door is opened and closed. Hold down brackets are used at the bottom of outside mount blinds or shades to tie down the bottom of the blind. ... more

The New Simplicity of Window Coverings Affords Customers Endless Choices
There is a new attitude in the world of window treatments and blinds are quickly becoming the choice for home decorators because they are sleek and simple, and much of the hardware has gone high tech.... more

Energy Efficient Window Treatments - Energy Conservation Tips From Blinds Chalet
Energy efficient window treatments can translate into considerable utility bill savings. Though windows can be an attractive feature in any home, they can also account for 10% to 25% of a family's heating bill.... more

Blinds Chalet Blinds Help Conserve Energy as Winter Comes to a Close
Blind Chalet has many different kinds of blinds offering different degree's of energy conservation. Blinds can be a great way to prevent energy loss and gain, especially in the winter. There are many types of blinds that help to keep energy inside a specific room, not to mention an entire dwelling. Blinds Chalet hopes to show customers how easy it can be conserve energy during the winter months with implementation of window coverings.... 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

New 2 ½” Wooden Venetian Blinds
Platinum 2 1/2” Wood Blinds are now available. These wooden venetian blinds are made of oak wood with hand rubbed oil based stains. They are 40% thicker than traditional blinds and are created with a resistance to warping. The platinum wooden venetian blinds come in fifteen varieties of stains and colors from Mellow Beech to Black Walnut and decorative tapes are available for an added boost of color.... 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

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

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

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

Wood Cornices
A wood cornice is an additional finish for a window treatment. It sits above a window treatment, shade, blind or drape. The purpose is to enhance the window, create depth and layers and to offer a finished, polished look. Some window treatments come with a standard valance or cornice, however some are offered additionally. These ones tend to have a more decorative flair and are more detailed or intricate in appearance.... more

Blinds Chalet Announces New Cordless Wood Blind
Blinds Chalet announces three new cordless wood blind products. Available in 2" and 2 1/2" inch sizes. Cordless blinds improve child safety and add a unique look.

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.

Grommet draperies are a good window treatment for contemporary style decor
Among the selections of Blinds Chalet's extensive custom drapery collection, grommet-style draperies are a good complement to a home that has a modern look.

Holiday guest quarters should include a place to relax and read
With the onset of the busy holiday season, homeowners often have to arrange guest quarters they hope will make their visitors comfortable.

Window treatments and shelving in bathrooms can mirror styles in other rooms
If there's no linen closet or medicine cabinet to store items in a bathroom, homeowners can do what they do in other rooms - install open shelving.

Horizontal fabric shades are a good choice for a white-based room
White may go with anything, but homeowners have to make an effort to balance it with the right choice of colored accessories.

The right display is needed to show collectibles in the best way
Interior decorator Shari Hiller counts family photos, books and collectibles among the best accessories that reflect a homeowner's special interests or hobbies.

Vintage furnishings with modern convenience fit today's homes
Vintage-inspired kitchen appliances and the resurgence of clawfoot bathtubs are among the home items that consumers want to go with their period-style homes.

For elegant soft sheer shades, Blinds Chalet is offering a special discount
Home decorators who enjoy the elegant look of soft sheer shades can get a special discount on the window treatment from Blinds Chalet.

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.

Furnishings may mean more when they reflect homeowner's taste
When homeowners go shopping for furnishings, they should ask themselves whether they are choosing furniture based on their personal taste or because it reminds them of something they saw in someone else's home.

Simplifying a home's color scheme helps create a unified pattern
To keep a home's decorating plan simple, no more than four hues within the same color family should be used throughout the home.

Matching window covering hues to wall color opens up a room
Taking a monochromatic approach to color selection in a home's décor can give the illusion of more space in small rooms.

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.

Apartment dwellers should use imagination to get the home style they want
Approaching a design plan for a new apartment can be a daunting task because most rentals come with standard-issue lighting, window treatments and uninteresting wall colors.

Good construction is as important as beautiful design in key furnishings
Homeowners need to consider the nuts and bolts of choosing a sofa as well as its decorative style if they expect it to stand up to the use it will likely get in the home of an active family.

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.

Neutrals can keep popular vibrant colors from overpowering a room
Home decorators should be forewarned when choosing bold colors - a little goes a long way. They should look to neutrals - black, white, deep brown and beige - to keep vibrant hues from overpowering a room.

Homeowners should choose window coverings for light, privacy and other issues
There's a feature that homeowners should factor into their decision-making when they are choosing a window treatment for their rooms - location.

Cellular shades are among those that offer a choice of blackout fabric
The choice of lighting can determine how well visibility will be in a home theater and the right window treatment can help homeowners create the most conducive atmosphere for their screenings.