Spring is here, and the seasonal clean up doesn’t have to be limited to inside spaces. Tidy up your patio for the warmer days ahead. Sweep off the porch, wipe down furniture, wash cushion covers, and hang some exterior shades to keep your space cool and comfortable. Outdoor Shades from Blinds.com Solar shades are made with solar screen fabric that is available with varying degrees of light blockage ranging from 60- 90%. Fabrics with higher light blockage ratings will give superior UV protection, but allow for less visibility. They are most popular in southern climates where summers are longer and heat is more intense. If you want to keep your great view, but still need moderate sun protection for family or fragile…

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Meet Laura The international style giant, Laura Ashley, started when the 28 year old founder began producing hand printed headscarves at the kitchen table of her tiny flat in 1953. In the decades since, the brand has opened stores worldwide, and has expanded its line from fashion to home decor, textiles, wallpaper, gifts and much more.   The iconic, feminine prints that you’ve loved for decades can now be found on roller shades and cellular blinds in the Laura Ashley window fashion line, only at Blinds.com. The collection also features draperies, roman shades, pleated shades and woven wood shades with color accents to coordinate with Laura Ashley home goods and bedding. They’re all made with the finest materials and give your home a…

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Cleaning window treatments can be intimidating and overwhelming. But taking the plunge for a deep clean will get rid of dust, oils, and allergens that build up on the surfaces of blinds and shades. With these tips, learning how to clean blinds isn’t as hard as you think. Spring Cleaning for Window Treatments: Swipe Away Dust The first step to clean any type of blinds is removing dust. This muppet-like little guy is our favorite tool for getting blinds clean in a flash. The furry arms clean both sides of slats in one swipe, and can easily maneuver around lift cords and hardware. The Easy Clean Duster is great for any blind material – wood, faux wood, aluminum, and even shutters….

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The Stevie Awards are the world’s most premier business awards. They recognize the achievements of sales, business development, customer service, and call/contact center professionals worldwide. The 7th annual Stevie Awards for Sales and Customer Service were held in February in Las Vegas, and Blinds.com was honored to attend.   Blinds.com was honored in three categories: Our Chief Operations Officer, Stephen Riddell, was a Gold Stevie winner as Senior Sales Executive of the Year, Blinds.com’s Sales Department was a Silver Stevie winner for Innovation in Sales, and the Customer Service Team was a Silver Stevie Winner for Front-Line Customer Service Team of the Year. We are so grateful for our incredible sales and customer service teams that made this possible. It’s fun…

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The house of our Blogger friend, Kelli from 3 Boys and a Dog, is getting prettier and prettier as she finds the perfect window coverings for each room. She started off with the window of her rustic-fabulous kitchen, and now it’s time to tackle her son’s bedroom. Safety and easy operation is important for kid’s bedrooms. We recommend cordless shades to keep homes with small children and pets that much safer. Kelli chose the Levolor Accordia 9/16″ Designer Single Cell Shades, and the Chili Spice color was perfect for her son’s Alabama Crimson Tide bedroom. These shades are available in a wide range of designer colors that will look beautiful in any space of your home. Order free samples to…

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See What’s on Sale for March:  Renewal is all around as spring approaches. Do you have windows that need to go from drab to fab? Save on Blinds in March with discounts on top brands and products. With Bali the more you spend, the more you save!  Get 15% off when you spend up to $300, and 20% off when you spend $300+ on Bali blinds and shades.   15% off Graber Blinds and Shades with Minimum Purchase of $199 The Graber brand has long been synonymous with style and sophistication, providing a timeless that works with any trend. Offering innovation, quality, service and selection since 1939, Graber transforms the blank canvas of an uncovered window into a beautiful work…

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Nothing’s better than trying before buying. Especially with a product like window coverings which can be a big investment and that you’d like to last for a decade or more. That’s why we offer free samples for all of our products for you to touch and feel. Wood blinds, bamboo shades, shutters, roller shades – you can get a color sample of any of these sent to your house for free! Here are the top products and colors that our customers wanted to get their hands on during 2012. Most Sampled Products of 2012: 1. Blinds.com Brand 3/8″ Double Cell Light Filtering Shade Top Colors:    2. Blinds.com Brand 3/8″ Double Cell Blackout Shades  Top Colors:    3. Blinds.com Brand…

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As the Duchess of Cambridge demonstrates here, crisp, tailored pleats never fail to make an outfit look upscale and pulled together. The same is true for window fashion. The clean lines of structured knife pleats will give your windows visual interest and a polished feel. No Holes Privacy Pleated Shades These shades are like no other on the market. They are intelligently designed with no lift cord holes that allow light to come through the fabric. Privacy Assured Other pleated shades can let unwanted and inconvenient beams of light into your room. The continuous fabric of the No Holes Privacy Pleated Shade ensures complete privacy to give you more peace of mind at home. Forever Fresh All fabric colors are available as…

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With vintage furniture the question always it, to paint of not to paint. If you’re at a loss for what to do, take a nod from our friend Jacqueline at Simple Home Life. She reimagines tables, chairs and dressers with a few coats of paint and perfect styling. Here are a few of our favorite furniture transformations from her site. Simple Home Life Vintage Makeovers: Herringbone Mid Century Dresser   Telephone Table   Herringbone Nightstand   Stenciled Tray Tables See even more of Jacqueline’s vintage revitalizations on her blog, Simple Home Life. If you live near Worchester, MA you can shop her collection at Crompton Collective, or buy pieces right from her site!   Feeling Inspired? Tell us what projects you’re itching…

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