Black roman shades are a wonderfully stylish blind for use in any room in the modern home. You could be forgiven for thinking that a black blind might look rather dark and unappealing, but a black roman blind, when used as part of a modern decorative scheme, can look incredibly sophisticated. Black [...]
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August 11th, 2010 - 7:52 am § in Wood Shades
Bamboo Roller Shades
Bamboo roller shades are a great budget blind for the home and are always popular with families who are looking to accessorize a room for very little money. Bamboo blinds are commonly found in student accommodation as they represent great value for money whilst still looking stylish and decorative. [...]
August 2nd, 2010 - 2:27 pm § in Shades
Balloon Shades:Austrian Festoon Blind
Balloon shades are a type of Austrian festoon blind where the material is gathered up into a series of puffy balloon shapes—which is where the “balloon” name derives from. It is a style of curtain that is designed to be more decorative than functional and whereas other curtains can be opened a[...]
July 31st, 2010 - 11:24 am § in Wood Shades
Natural bamboo roman shade
A natural bamboo roman shade makes a wonderful window treatment for any room in your home, especially conservatories and sun-rooms. Natural bamboo is noted for its rich texture and beautiful colors. Used in home furnishings for centuries, bamboo is an excellent choice for both decorative and practic[...]
July 23rd, 2010 - 12:49 pm § in Roman Shades
Top Down Bottom Up Roman Shades
Top down bottom up roman shades offer the ultimate in versatility for modern homes. By way of an innovative design, these shades not only draw up from the bottom in the way of traditional blinds, they also drop down from the top, allowing you to control the light and shade from every angle. These sh[...]
July 21st, 2010 - 12:38 pm § in Shades
Room darkening roman shades
Room darkening roman shades are designed to cut down on the amount of light entering a room. They look exactly the same as regular roman shades, except they are made from an opaque material. The difference between this and a blackout roman blind is the opacity of the material. Blackout blinds cut ou[...]
July 19th, 2010 - 7:33 pm § in Outdoor Shades
Energy Efficient Exterior shades
Exterior shades are fitted on the outside of windows as opposed to the inside like traditional shades. They are more energy efficient than interior shades and are an excellent way of making savings on your energy bills. When they are properly designed and mounted, external shades are best type of co[...]
July 14th, 2010 - 11:05 am § in Wood Shades
Bamboo roll up shades
Bamboo roll up shades can bring a warm, homey look to any room in the house. Beautiful bamboo shades are compatible with most furnishings, but especially natural ones. You can choose from a variety of different colors ranging from a pale cream woven blind, through to a dark mahogany colored bamboo b[...]
July 8th, 2010 - 8:01 am § in Shades
Fabric Shades: Attractive and Affordable Designs
Fabric shades, or blinds, offer an attractive and affordable design solution for a variety of different rooms in the home. Like curtains, fabric shades reduce heat loss through windows during cold weather and reduce heat from sunlight during hot weather. Window blinds have been used to cover windows[...]
May 1st, 2010 - 3:18 pm § in Roman Shades
Getting Up Close with Ready Made Roman Shades
They say that having more sunlight inside the house provides a home a cheerful ambience. True enough, a well-lit room seems to be more inviting and happy. But there are times that too much sunlight makes people feel uncomfortable. Should closing the windows be the first option? How about ditching th[...]
April 4th, 2010 - 12:02 pm § in Roman Shades
Adding New Light to your Home with Ambria Shades
Ambria shades are an excellent way to bring more color into the home while providing all the shade or privacy that you could possibly want. They are a very affordable shade and are available in a wide array of styles, colors, and contemporary designs. Wooden dowels being placed between sheaths of fa[...]
April 1st, 2010 - 11:59 am § in Roman Shades
Toile Roman Shades
Customers looking to decorate (or simply spruce up) their homestead can head to a nearby interior decorator or household store, such as Pottery Barn, to consider the Matine Toile collection of window shades, blankets, towels, and rugs. A popular choice for many customers, a Matine Toile collection[...]
March 30th, 2010 - 2:55 pm § in Roman Shades
Ambria Bamboo Roman Shades
For a versatile window dressing, consider Ambria Bamboo Roman Shades, which can be put up indoors or outdoors. Moreover, they come in different styles and colors so you can find something to suit any part of your home. Whether you are decorating a brand new home or want to give a face lift to the [.[...]
March 29th, 2010 - 9:08 pm § in Roman Shades
Using Linen Roman Shades In Your Interior Design Plan
Interior decorating can be a lot of fun. Whether you have a professional decorator to help you out or want to take it on as a DIY project, it will be a joy picking out different fabrics and pieces to use in your designs. Of course, one of the biggest tasks you will face when [...][...]
February 18th, 2010 - 8:12 am § in Roman Shades
Relaxed Roman Shades
Making a decision on what window treatment to use is difficult. However, it does not have to be, relaxed roman shades are the perfect solution to your window treatment needs. They come in a wide variety of colors and fabrics too. Decorating ideas abound in choices of fabric in linen, cotton, silk, w[...]
February 18th, 2010 - 8:11 am § in Roman Shades
Flat Roman Shades
Window treatments in your home can be a bit tricky. Depending on the décor of your home and the colors that you have brought in as accent colors, you have a lot of choices in the way of Roman Shades for your home. Flat Roman Shades add a classic window accent to your home. Flat [...][...]
February 18th, 2010 - 8:09 am § in Roman Shades
Canvas Roman Shades
Canvas Roman Shades are practical and attractive solutions to consider when it is time to upgrade the blinds or curtains for your home. When raised, Roman Shades are drawn up into a line of tiered concertina folds. These unique folds are the recognizable difference between Roman shades and tradition[...]
February 18th, 2010 - 8:04 am § in Roman Shades
Custom Roman Shades
If you are planning on doing some redecorating you might want to consider using some custom roman shades for your window treatments. The style of the classic roman shade combines the soft luxury that drapes offer with the practicality of a blind. They can be used for any type of window to create an [...]
February 18th, 2010 - 8:02 am § in Roman Shades
Ambria Roman Shades
If light is the source of all appeal, then Ambria Roman shades are the gatekeepers to a beautiful home. Finding the right set of window garments can be a bit like looking for wedding attire; you want something attractive, a bit reserved, but also durable enough to last a lifetime. With Ambria Roman [...]