What is the difference between room darkening and blackout shades? Is room darkening the same as blackout?

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Do you offer any two color roman shades or two tone roman shades?

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On the textured roman shades is there a privacy liner on them because I am interested in them for a bedroom. Thanks I would also be ordering them top down bottom up.

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We live in Santa Fe, New Mexico in a home with a LOT of West and Southwest exposure. What are the best blinds for keeping heat/light out in summer and keeping heat in in winter? We had triple cell blinds but these went out with a remodel and must now replace.

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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

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

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

Comfortex Blinds - Cleaning and Care
Comfortex blinds are easy to clean and care for. Whether it is a Serenade roller or roman shade, simple dusting and vacuuming can keep your shades clean for a lifetime. Serenade fabrics are anti-static shades and will actually repel dust.... more

How To Layer Window Treatments
Window layers can improve the insulation in a home as well as creating an atmosphere that works through the cold winter months as well as the balmiest summer days. It’s not practical for people to change out their window treatments with every season; it’s costly and window treatments can take up a lot of storage space, not to mention the time and effort it takes to hang and dismantle blinds and shades. Here are a few tips for layering window treatments to create effective and elegant blinds and shades that can work in any season.... more

Energy Efficient Window Coverings
With energy efficient window coverings, the fact is that any type of window covering is better than no window coverings at all when if comes to energy conservation. Not all window coverings are created equal however at conserving energy. But any window treatment can help lower energy costs and sometimes by hundreds of dollars per year. Blinds Chalet has created a simple tool to calculate how much window coverings save. Simply enter your home size and calculate which are the best energy efficient shades.... more

Window Treatments Tips in Cold and Warm Climates
Window treatments can be used not only for decoration and privacy but also for insulation. Carefully selected window treatments can reduce your homes heat loss in the winter and heat gain in the summer.... more

Insulated Roman Shades - Two Shades In One
The look of roman shades has made them popular among consumers for years now. As homes are being built and remodeled to be more energy efficient, window blinds companies has found a way to make Roman Shades both energy-efficient and elegant. Their EnviroFusion Textured Linen Roman Shades offer the insulating benefits of a cellular shade, with materials that fit into luxurious surroundings. The Valencia Day & Night Roman Shades offer light control and privacy.... more

Roman shades have distinctive style without giving up practical functions
Homeowners who admire the classic look of roman shades don't have to forfeit functionality when they order these versatile window coverings for their home.

Textured look featured in crinkle fabric shades for noise reduction
Noise reduction shades are an excellent investment for light sleepers who are easily disturbed and can't get a good night's sleep. Traffic noise, nearby trains passing or neighborhood sounds all are absorbed by custom-made shades from Blinds Chalet.

Window coverings can bring a spurt of color to a neutral or white design palette
Calm and comfortable should be the aim of home decorators who want to make their house or apartment truly feel like home, according to UK interior designer Atlanta Bartlett.

Making visitors welcome includes furnishings that will keep them comfortable
With the onset of spring, families start getting ready for visitors and family reunions that aren't as easy to accomplish when snowstorms and blustery weather threaten to interrupt get-togethers.

Ikat fabric could be a stunning design choice
One of the most popular interior design trends for 2011 is Ikat fiber (pronounced ee-kaht).

Roman shades, decorative hooks can update a room
While many people may think that they need to give a room a complete overhaul to update it, often a subtle change can be just as effective. The Express & Star reports that one such understated way to improve the aesthetic of a room is to add decorative hooks.

New Jersey designer makes renovation easier
While sometimes homebuyers find the perfect home in terms of location and size, the house may also be in need of significant renovation to make it as appealing as they originally dreamed it to be. According to The Ridgewood News, industry expert Victoria Stepanov recently opened a business to aid new homeowners in this arduous quest.

Roman shades offer homeowners two window treatments in one
According to designer Samantha Pynn, homeowners often worry about saving money when decorating their homes. "A client once said to me, 'One thing I really need but can't afford is window coverings,'" Pynn told the National Post. But now, thanks to Blind Chalet, homeowners can get more bang for their buck, as new Roman shades are two window treatments in one.