Blanca I.Martinez

Looking for blinds, shades, and curtains to enhance energy efficiency and add a soothing, youthful touch to your window coverings? This blog post explores various green window treatments ideas that will help you create a relaxing, anxiety-free environment and reduce heat transfers to cut down on your energy bills. According to a study, published on…

Looking for weather-optimized thermal roller blinds that can keep cold out and retain heat in, enhancing comfort and energy efficiency of your residential or commercial space? This blog post explores various pros and cons of winter roller blinds, so you can make an informed decision when considering them for the upcoming winter months. According to…

Looking for winter Roman blinds to keep cold out and save over 10% on heating costs? Thick fabric thermal Roman shades with folded, air-trapping design will help keep cold drafts out and help retain warmth of the cooling systems. This post explores the insulating properties of 7 winter-optimized Roman blinds with their pros and cons,…

Looking for no-sew cloth tape window coverings to fine tune your home’s decor and add an ultimate statement to it? This blog explores various unique, practical cloth tape ideas for window treatments, from cloth tape wood blinds to diy adding cloth tape to blinds and beyond. You can add charm and personality to your otherwise…

Unsure how to best integrate gray into your home design for maximum aesthetic and practical benefits? Here is an extensive, expert-backed guide on how to add gray to your home decor – both interior and exterior – making your space more attractive and liveable. Gray is nature-inspired and a timeless hue that can transform your…

Your blind cord lock is not working, and you are fed up with repairing or replacing it? Looking for some more durable, safer & more luxurious options for your window treatments? Cord lock alternatives, such as a Canadian jam knot or a modified arbor knot are no longer practical. Go beyond that – do away with…

Fed up of western window treatment designs and looking for oriental or Asian style window treatments to break the monotony and bring in something different and unique? Explore our hand-picked selection of exotic oriental window blinds, shades, curtains, and window coverings. Typical examples of Asian style blinds include traditional Sudare Japanese blinds, Chinese style Roman…

Bring warmth, charm, & comfort to your living room with the perfect farmhouse blinds & shades. A living room sets the tone for your entire farmhouse — cozy textures, soft light, & organic materials define the space. Choosing the right farmhouse blinds & shades can transform it from plain to picture-perfect, balancing rustic warmth with…

Looking for the right blinds, shades, curtains, draper or window coverings for your living room to enhance style and functionality of the room and improve the quality of time you spend with your family? Explore our list of modern, practical living room window treatment ideas, so you’ll have lots of options to get the perfect…

Are your overwide faux wood blinds causing improper fit, sagging, and difficult, noisy operation? And you are unsure how to cut faux wood blinds that are too wide to the accurate width without cracking, chipping, overshortening or spoiling your window coverings altogether? Don’t worry – read on to explore various tools and procedures to trim…

A Palladian arch window, also known as a Venetian window, is a distinctive architectural element, rich in history, visual impact, and functionality. Typically, it consists of a central, taller, wider round-arched window flanked by two narrower, shorter sections having flat or square tops. A venetian window is hailed as a triumphal arch of fenestration, which…

Unsure how to choose the best blinds for sunroom windows, which filter out all UV rays and provide daytime privacy, while still letting in enough brightness and warmth to preserve the function of your sunroom? Here are key factors to consider when choosing the right sunroom blinds to transform your sunroom into a cool, comfortable…

Do your Roman shades accumulate layers of dirt, smoke, and stains over time and mere dusting or vacuuming isn’t enough to keep them clean? Don’t worry – washing your Roman shades is easy and inexpensive, and even free, if you are a DIYer! You can even wash them while hanging! There are quick, effective methods…

Unsure how a day/night shade works? You’ve landed at the right place! This post covers all you need to know about the functionality of day night shades. Also known as a duo roller shade or a zebra shade, a day and night shade is a dual-layered fabric window covering with alternating sheer and solid bands…

Unsure what is a headrail on blinds? A short answer is: It is the ‘brain’ of your blinds or shades, responsible for controlling and coordinating all the moving parts that allow you raise, lower, and adjust your window treatment. Also referred to as top rail, track, header, headbox, and cassette, a headrail is a horizontal…