What Are Faux Wood Plantation Shutters? Faux wood plantation shutters are interior shutters made with plastic or vinyl composites as opposed to real wood.  There are both advantages and disadvantages to using faux wood plantation shutters but the benefits of the interior shutter window treatment remain the same. Energy Efficient – Unlike curtains...

Ideas For Curtain Styles There are a number of things that must be considered beyond curtain styles when choosing the best window treatment for your home. We cover our windows with curtains and drapes to preserve our privacy, conserve energy and to block unwanted light. Beyond those basic functions we also want our curtains to look good. Entire industries...

Choosing Board And Batten Shutters A popular style in Spanish, and Tudor architecture board and batten shutters were originally designed on hinges to be able to provide a home with light control and protection during a severe storm. They have since evolved into a common decor element on the exterior of many homes without any functionality whatsoever....

Choosing Bay Window Treatments Choosing the right bay window treatments require a delicate balance of opening up a room to all of the wonder benefits of a bay or bow window, without compromising the privacy and security of your home. A primarily Victorian architecture design, bay windows started gaining popularity in the late 1800s because of the aesthetic...

What Are Bay Window Curtain Rods? Bay window curtain rods are curtain rods designed to fit the three dimensional shape of bay windows allowing you to use three panels of curtains.  In the past, many people found that using three separate curtain rods to cover their bay window left unnecessary gaps at the angles of the windows.  This left the space...

Types Of Bahama Shutters Primarily found in Caribbean construction, Bahama shutters provide a unique and cultural way of protecting your home against storms, sunlight, and intruders. Unlike traditional North American exterior shutters which cover only a small portion of the window when opened, Bahama shutters cover the entire surface of your windows...

What Are Balloon Shades? Balloon shades are very similar to roman shades in design and function. Both provide substantial privacy and light control, but unlike a roller shade, they offer a decorative flare that enhances the appearance of your room. Like curtains and drapes, balloon shades offer varying degrees of privacy depending on the type and...

What Are Custom Roman Shades? Custom roman shades, sometimes called roman blinds or fabric shades, combine all of the beauty and elegance of fabric window treatments with the ease of operation of a shade or blind. When fully extended over the window they block light, add privacy, and conserve energy. However with a simple pull of a string custom roman...

The Challenge Of Door Blinds Door blinds solve one of the most difficult problems when decorating your home. It is very likely you’re having trouble covering a door window, because traditional window treatments will not work. Since doors open and close so frequently and violently, regular curtains, blinds, and shades would be constantly getting...

Build Plantation Shutters For Privacy Even the best blinds and window treatments don’t give the privacy you can achieve if you build plantation shutters custom for your windows.  There are local manufacturers in your area that can help you measure, design, fit, and build plantation shutters for just about any window you can imagine.  Large, small,...