One of our customers needed blinds to cover the variety of window shapes and sizes in her living room. In the end, she achieved a cohesive look with Bali 2 1/2″ Northern Heights Shutter Style Wood Blinds in every window. She originally favored white as a safe choice, but with a helpful nudge from her husband she chose the more adventurous Saddle Brown. “Extremely Pleased!!” Here What She Had To Say: “I utilized the design consultant prior to purchasing the blinds. Somewhat hesitant about the 2 1/2 inch blinds since my front windows are very large. I initially selected white, however hubby convinced me that I shouldn’t be afraid of color. We decided on the saddle brown. “Hubby convinced me…

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Whether you want a fresh look for spring, or are hardcore committed to St. Patrick’s Day, Blinds.com has green blinds for you. From true green to soft mossy tones, we have a variety of hues that will fit in any space. Learn how to decorate with green and incorporate this color effortlessly into your existing design. Green Blinds – Find Your Four Leaf Clover If green blinds are your thing, the Blinds.com Brand 2″ Aluminum Blinds in Pinion are the perfect pick for you. These blinds are made for strength and durability, so they’ll serve you well for years to come.   This soft Fern color is gorgeous on a crisp fabric shade like the Bali DiamondCell 3/8″ Double Cell Shades….

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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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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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If you need to block glare and harmful UV rays coming in through your sliding glass door, traditional vertical blinds aren’t the only choice. The window covering market has developed many modern alternatives that will give you style and function if vertical blinds don’t float your boat. Window Coverings for Sliding Glass Doors:  Vertical Cellular Shades For wide windows and patio doors that need insulation from heat or cold, a cellular shade is the best option.  The shade can be opened from either side and it’s barely noticeable when fully collpsed. The honeycomb design gives your door or window a stylish look and provides additional insulation against sound.   Sheerweave Sliding Panels Give a more modern look to large windows or glass…

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One of our customers needed new window shades to protect her family and coastal California home from harmful UV rays. She chose the Phifer Premium Sheerweave Solar Shades and they’re perfect for her ocean view picture windows. They keep out glare, without blocking  her beautiful view. “These Blinds Are Great!”   Hear What She Had to Say: “These blinds are perfect for my home at the ocean. I needed to reduce glare from the setting sun but hated to cover up the view. When I found out about solar shades I was thrilled. I ordered one shade for my laundry room just to find out the quality and how well the view could be seen through them.” “When I found out…

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Pinterest is a redecorator’s dream. Whether you’re knocking down walls next week, or dreaming about a project a few years out, it’s wonderful to be able to save all of your ideas in one organized place. We want you to be able to plan your decorating down to the last detail, so we’ve made our photos extra easy to pin. Read on to see the window coverings that our customers are pinning the most. Top 3 Blinds.com Products on Pinterest:     1. Norman 2″ Faux Wood Blinds Faux Wood Blinds are one of our most popular window coverings because they give you the look of real wood at a more affordable price, and there’s no risk of warping.Norman Faux Wood…

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