Are you looking for a simple way to update the look of your home? If you thought that traditional vertical blinds were the only covering option for sliding glass doors and large windows, have we got news for you! Over the last few years many modern, but just as functional alternatives have come onto the market. We’ll be sharing a few of our favorite options below, but be sure to take a look at the complete list of vertical blind alternatives at blinds.com. Woven Wood Grommet Panels: These are a hybrid between traditional fabric drapes and a folding door. They have the elegant look of drapes and are installed on a curtain rod, instead of the complicated track system that…
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If you’d like to give your home a new look without any major renovations, look no further than Emily Henderson! Emily has an amazing home styling blog that is easy to fall in love with. Styling is changing the look of a room without major renovation, isn’t that what we all need? After serving as a prop stylist in New York she went on to win season 5 of Design Star on HGTV, and now has her own show, Secrets From a Stylist. The show follows her design consultations with clients and subsequent styling to reflect their individual design personalities. Emily’s home styling blog is the perfect reflection of her unique style, and wide ranging design capabilities. She has some…
Sliding glass doors or large window challenges giving your window decor ideas a run for their money? Our vertical sheer window shades could be your new favorite home design addition! These soft vertical shades are an elegant way to update your home’s look with all of the functionality of a traditional vertical shade, but a far more elegant feel! Washable, beautiful and durable – you’ll love these sheer shades! Beautiful and durable, you can freshen up your sheer shades in your washing machine on the gentle cycle with cold water (no dryers, please!). And best of all, the great new sheer shading colors are just right to spruce up any room – our free sample ordering makes it easy to pick your favorite in person! What…
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Sometimes it’s easy to fall in love with a blog – funny posts, great photos, interesting tips and fabulous sounding people. And then sometimes those bloggers email you and you love them more! That’s how we felt when the great…
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Blinds.com UX Designer John S. has been spending some time exploring the different products available at Blinds.com in order to get familiar with what we carry. Here’s what he found out about wood and fauxwood blinds! As a recent home…
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We discuss the best blinds for media rooms and blinds for home theaters
As someone who has recently shopped for and installed arch window treatments, I know it can be a daunting task. I have to admit I lived with the scorching light coming through the two offending arch windows all through the…
If the skylights in your child’s room lets in so much heat that he or she might cook while sleeping (don’t lie, you’ve thought about it), then feast your eyes on light filtering cell shades for skylights. These shades operate…
As the Summer heats up, so do the requests for a product that doesn’t get much attention around here: the skylight shade. The Trend Team at Blinds.com noticed a serious upswing in the number of people buying skylight blinds lately….
Sliding doors, also known as sliding glass doors, patio doors, and door walls, can pose a window treatment challenge. They’re always very large and let in lots of light, and the options for covering them may not always be the…

