6 Problems to Solve with Window Treatments

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When customers call in looking for cellular shades, they often have problems that they are trying to solve. We hear questions like, how can my windows look taller? How can I make my home feel warmer? Can I reduce glare in the afternoon when the sun is high?

These are very important questions to have answered. You’ll be amazed what the right window treatment can do to create a warm and functional home. Here are 6 problems that are often solved by choosing the right window treatment

1. Decorative Appeal With Function

Window treatments are a necessity; they provide light control, privacy and insulation. You need to figure out what functions you need for your home. With all of the current fabric and materials available, you’ll be able to find a treatment that can handle the most demanding needs.

The next important aspect of this process is picking a treatment that stands out. You need your windows to be an extension of your personality, think of them as a blank canvas! Read More

Changing Your Shades without Compromising Your Traditional Interior

If your shades have stood the test of time and you want to replace them without compromising your traditional interior, you’re in luck. Fabric selection today among those seeking a traditional look is abundant!

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Consider choosing rich colors or the current look of plaids and stripes which have become softer in their color contrasts and watercolor-like lines. Mix and match your desired style and browse through our free swatches to compare and contrast with the other elements of your home. Read More

Removing Old Blinds Without Damaging Your Walls

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You’ve suffered with the same tacky and dirty mini blinds, wooden blinds or other blind type that has been an eyesore to you and your guests for years. It’s a very liberating to replace them with a new set of shades. Before you remove them, you’re going to want to read this post to ensure you don’t damage your wall or window frame. It’s important that during this process you take an ample amount of time to complete this task and bring the right set of tools.

Tools You Will Need:

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Where in the WORLD are our Shades?

Now that you’ve seen where CellularWindowShades is residing (see post), maybe you’ve wondered what other customers we supplied with window shades —

Here’s some of the more “exotic” locales

Japan

 

One of our latest orders was sent all the way from Vermont to JAPAN. Even sent “economy” they were quickly received — and as quickly installed! We heard some “rave reviews” from our customer. Read More

Blackout Shades?

We’ve had a number of people with questions about black out shades, so today a brief little talk about this option.

Black Out fabric comes in a dozen colors (click on the “Shop Shades page”), from creamy Gardenia to the vibrant colors of Cypress and Marina. There’s even Coffee Bean and Night Sky for you ‘earth-tone’ lovers! All colors have the same neutral off-white to the exterior, for a uniform look no matter your interior color scheme.

Black out fabrics are great in bedrooms. Street lights, security lighting, even the sun’s rise in the A.M. are all nicely blocked out. And with the inclusion of side tracks (the ComforTrack system), even the light-gap to the sides (inside mount applications) disappear. Read More