The Finishing Touch

The International Window Coverings Expo, an annual industry event, took place last week  in New Orleans.  Industry executives, suppliers, designers and retailers from around the world were in attendance.  New products were on display, and experts presented seminars. One of the highlights was the showcase sponsored by the Custom Home Furnishings Academy, where professionals were challenged to design a vignette with none of the real-world constraints such as cost, existing décor, or client preferences… they were even able to sketch their own window!   Take a look at the fantasy window treatments that these creative pros dreamed up when they were told “anything goes”:   Left:  “Black Swan” by Debra Martin of Debra Martin Designs and Sheri Stouffer of Finishing…

Since the 1950s, Italian appliance brand Smeg has been bringing well made ranges, hoods, dishwashers, and ovens to the world, along with it’s iconic candy colored retro refrigerators. They have been on the cutting edge of kitchen technology for years and continue to lead the way while staying true to their classic Italian style. Read on to see our favorite ways to style our current design obsession, Smeg fridges:   Smeg + Eclectic Mismatched decor dresses down these Leave It To Beaver-esque fridges. With patchwork elements and rustic treasures, a Smeg can trade in the pearls and circle skirt for a more relaxed look. Smeg + Retro Why not stick with what mama gave you and go full 50s flashback?…

The InstaFit™ Cordless Honeycomb Shade is an innovative new window covering that can be installed in seconds. No tools needed! Just click the ends like a ballpoint pen to compress, insert into the window frame, and click against the side to expand again. The high tension spring loaded ends will hold your cordless shade firmly in place until you click again to remove it.   Hear what real customers are saying after using Instafit™: “InstaFit Works! Great blind for the money and super easy to install. I don’t think it took me a full minute.” ~ Chris A. from Virginia   “Could a window treatment be that easy to install? Well, the answer is yes!” ~ Deb W. from Maine   “OMG! 10…

Does your home have nice, bright windows but a less than stellar view? The new Blinds.com Brand Cordless Day Night Shade has a combination of light filtering and blackout fabric that can hide unsightly things outdoors without loosing natural light. Blinds.com Brand Cordless Day Night Shade These versatile shades allow you to have it all with light filtering and blackout capabilities in one. How it Works: The shade is composed of two cellular shades joined with a lightweight middle rail. Gauzy, opaque, light filtering fabric is on top, and mylar-lined room darkening fabric is below. Both fabrics will cover your window completely while the other is discreetly compressed above or below.   Versatile Light Control This changeable shade allows you…

Amanda Rodriguez is the hilariously sharp-tongued blogger behind Dude Mom. She gives awesome insights into real-life parenting, adorable mommy outfits on a budget and tips for how to be awesome, but we keep coming back for her hilarious writing. She’s like that crazy funny friend that you wish you could follow around all day just to hear what they say. She describes her site saying, “Dude Mom is a humor, lifestyle blog written by the best mom in the world. In her free time she enjoys losing weight easily, looking like a soap star the moment she rolls out of bed, and riding around town on her unicorn. Also, she may be slightly delusional.”   Formerly Parenting By Dummies, she has…

The home on the show, Full House, was the quintessential Bay Window in my opinion! The beautiful Victorian style home was such an iconic image for all children of the 80s.  Bay windows add so much character to any home, so it is important to get your window treatement right!  Check out some tips on how to measure for a bay window: Find your Product: Before you can even think about taking your measurements, it is important to select your product first.  Each blind will have a different depth that will come into play when installing.  Be sure to look on our website for the different depth requirements per product.  Take the inside mount fully recessed measurement for an accurate result: How to Measure: Now it’s time…

  We shared this 19th century Wisconsin church on Facebook a few weeks ago. Architect Kurt Melander rescued this dilapidated Lutheran church and transformed into a modern home complete with a painting studio inside of the oculus window. Homes with ecclesiastical roots are sweeping the architecture world. Innovative designers are finding ways to retain the history of the house of worship while creating a modern and functional living space. Here are a few of our favorite churches turned into homes from around the world.   Anglican Church Turned Sleek Contemporary Home This 1892 Anglican Church in Melbourne, Australia was transformed into an open living space with with gorgeous decor elements and a swimming pool surrounded with crystal clear glass walls. Some…

Blinds and Shades in One! Blinds give you adjustable light control. Shades give you energy efficiency and complete privacy. When you’re shopping for a custom window covering don’t you want to invest your money in something that lets you have it all? Get the best of both worlds with Odysee Insulating Blinds. These innovative window treatments have durable fabric vanes that allow light in when open and can be raised and lowered like traditional blinds. However each vane can be expanded to give you cellular shade-like coverage and insulation. Typical slat blinds can be opened and closed as well, but slats don’t close perfectly and can let in light through gaps. The Odysee vanes expand to an interlocking fit that…

Spring is finally upon us! The gloomy winter days are gone and it is at last time to bring color back into your home.  Be sure to check out our recent blog post on what colors and products are hot this spring – The Hottest Spring Colors Come To Your Windows. Pinterest is full of DIY crafty ideas.  Check out 4 of our top picks to bring Spring into your home this season with our Spring Pinterest Fab 4 Picks: DIY Citrus Wreath Never judge a book by its cover?  Well in the home décor world, the outside of your home is just as important as the inside.   Let your home speak for itself with this warm invite.  This Pinterest…

  Finish Your Room Before They’re Gone! Want to keep a consistent look in your home? If you ordered Blinds.com Brand 3/8″ Double Cell Light Filtering Shades or 3/8″ Double Cell Blackout Shades, order now to get matching colors for the rest of your home! We only have a limited supply, so order by April 10th to get them before they’re no longer available! Order 3/8″ Double Cell Light Filtering Shades - Limited Supply Available! Order 3/8″ Double Cell Blackout Shades - Limited Supply Available! The last day to order is April 10th!