Entries Tagged as 'Home & Garden'
Both blinds and shades enjoy a long history in both architecture and home decor. Unlike drapes, blinds and shades are considered the “hardware” of window coverings. Shades do offer a softer visual effect because of their fabric, bringing additional warmth to a room. Throughout the Georgian era in the 1700s, blinds […]
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Also referred to as roller shades, roller blinds are a classic style of window blind. Because the blinds roll up, they are a safe option for a child’s room. Roller shades are also an ideal choice if you would like to customize the decoration of the blind. With the proper art supplies, […]
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Roman blinds, usually referred to as Roman shades because of their fabric covering, are an elegant choice for dining and living rooms. The fabric coverings fold to the top when drawn open. The classic Roman shade has overlapping folds when the shade is lowered, while the flat Roman shade does not.
Because of […]
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Every successful company has a vision and a mission statement. They must have a strategy, a plan, and a passion for executing this strategy. Hunter Douglas has a passion for building blinds that provide practicality and beauty.
A member of both the European and North American market, they have enjoyed many years of […]
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Bamboo blinds are wonderfully versatile, fitting in especially well with traditional and conservative styles of home decor. They can also be merged successfully into tropical or Eastern themes. Zen-inspired styles can also benefit from the authentic feel of bamboo blinds.
To bring some tropical latitude to your room, start with bamboo blinds. […]
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Adding the final touches to a room can present a dilemma. Do you want a soft fabric window covering, or a durable shade that provides protection against UV rays? Venetian blinds are a perfect compromise. The blinds are constructed to bring radiant sunlight and an airy, outdoor feel into a room, all […]
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Legendary for its contributions to architecture and design, the Roman Empire left a lasting impression on Western culture and beauty. Today’s Roman shades are modeled after the ancient form used by the Romans, and are still classic and elegant. Roman shades are either teardrop shaped or flat, and the fabric folds to the […]
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A shade is a fabric window covering that can be pulled up by either a roller or pleats in the fabric. Shades offer warmth, as well as privacy and protection. At Decorating Depot, we offer the widest selection of name brand shades at affordable prices. Each shade is custom-made to your measurements, […]
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Considered a classic window covering, roller shades are still alive and well in the field of home decor. Although they are sometimes described as an old-fashioned window treatment, roller shades are actually a fantastic way to create a modern look. If you have chosen to decorate a room with a modern and sophisticated […]
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Designers and builders have long celebrated the different shapes and sizes of windows. The shape and design of a window can create a distinct feeling in the home. A bay window invites open luxury. Arched windows provide a sense of mystery. Historical and rich, Palladian windows offer unique beauty.
If your home […]
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