Window Treatment Talk

October is National Window Covering Safety Month. Hunter Douglas takes the safety of children very seriously and have developed and improved their products to be as safe as possible for homes with children and pets. As babies grow, so does their curiosity with the world around them. Basic household items, including window coverings, can turn into potential hazards. Making our window fashions safer for homes with infants, young children, and pets is a top priority. As a result, we have developed a wide range of products that can reduce the risk of accidents. Our window fashions, designed with safety in mind, are also a beautiful addition to your home’s décor. Choose from an abundant array of fabrics and colors that complement current trends, yet are versatile enough to carry a child’s room from nursery to toddler to teen. With our extensive selection of contemporary styles, you’re sure to find the perfect choice for every room in your home. ...

I can't believe that fall is upon us and it is time to start get your house in order for the holidays. That may include new window treatments. Now is a great time to save with the Hunter Douglas Holiday Style Event. The Hunter Douglas  Holiday Style Event is designed to help you make your home more beautiful, as well as safer for children and pets this Fall and into the Holidays.  It includes an array of compelling offers, including mail-in rebates and free upgrades to child-friendly lifting systems on select products. The Alustra® Collection products are included in all of the offers where applicable.  Offer valid September 15 – December 15, 2012. The rebates are as follows: Save $100 with the purchase of 4 Duette® Architella® honeycomb shades (plus $25 per additional unit). Save $100 with the purchase of 2 Duette Duolite™ honeycomb shades (plus $50 per additional unit). Save $100 with the purchase of 2 Pirouette® window shadings (plus $50 per additional unit). Sa...

We have some great CEU seminars and product knowledge seminars coming up in the next few months. If you are a designer, architect, or in the design industry, we would love to have you join us!

This is the latest article written by the wonderful Sally Morse from Hunter Douglas . During the winter, I dream of my garden. As the days start to get a little longer and brighter, my dreaming turns to planning. And how I plan for my garden isn't really all that different from the process I go through as an interior designer when making decisions about how to bring out the beauty in a room. Let's take a look at what I mean. My new home has limited space, so planning is essential for garden success. The first thing I think about is function . This year I will be tearing out many trees and evergreens that were planted too close together or in the wrong spot. But what are the functions of those trees and shrubs? Well, privacy is one function. My house is adjacent to a busy street and a golf course, so I need privacy, and planting the right trees and shrubs can give me that. Those plantings can also provide shade, helping to keep my home cooler during the summer. Now let...

A beautiful neutral look is all about layering, and it’s about getting past beige. We’ve all heard that beige is boring, but neutral colors are not just about beige. The key to using neutrals is to   Think beyond beige. Open your mind to soft grays, creamy ivories, light browns and taupes. A neutral color scheme can also include light, washed-out shades of blue, yellow, green, pink and purple. Do you have a dramatic view outside your windows? A sparkling city skyline, a tree-filled forest scene or a beautiful seascape? A neutral decorating scheme is perfect because it helps focus your visitors’ eyes on the view instead of the room itself. Neutral can go traditional or modern, formal or informal. And in any style, it makes a room feel calm, relaxing, soft and serene. • Think natural wood and stone for flooring. • Take a look at textured linens, soft cottons and elegant silks for furnishings. • Consider natural grasses and sisals for rugs, ...

Since we have a fantatic coupon on our website for $100 off a lunimette privacy sheer, on top of the $100 rebate offer from Hunter Douglas, I though I would spotlight the amazing product that is Luminette. Luminette ® Privacy Sheers provide the widest range of light control possible, with a sheer face fabric to let light in and attached soft fabric vanes that rotate to keep light out. Luminette Modern Draperies feature beautiful woven face fabrics that offer the look and function of traditional draperies while making a modern design statement. - Luminette sheers and draperies cover wide expanses up to 192" x 120". - The wide selection of fabrics, textures and colors makes it simple to choose just the right sheer or drapery for any décor. - Versatile Privacy Sheers offer view-through or privacy, and provide protection from harmful ultraviolet rays even with the vanes open. - Many design options are offered, including the unique Dual Panel that combines Pri...

Roman Shades are a very popular window treatment lately. They have always been a classic look for any decor, but lately I have had so much more interest in them and am seeing them everywhere. They are definitely a hot look right now. Here are some examples of the different styles and different looks you can achieve with Roman Shades. They are very versatile, and can be made to go with any style, taste, and look. They are often paired with side panels in a coordinating or contrasting fabric or color for even more versatility.