Today blackout shades are a godsend to daytime sleepers and those who like to get some extra shut eye on the weekends. Not to mention the ambiance they create for a home movie viewing. But, did you know that blackout curtains got their start during World War II? Put That Light Out! There’s A War On! How To Hide An Entire City When nighttime air raids threatened many major cities in northern Europe, area-wide blackouts were instated. Allied leaders believed that without man-made light coming from cities, bomber planes would have trouble navigating by sight and reaching their targets.   Cover up! Blackout regulations began to be enforced in Britain in 1939. They required that all windows and doors were…

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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…

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collThe countdown is in the single digits for The Big Game. You’ve got a snack-tastic menu planned that will rock the coffee table, and have plastered the house with your team’s colors, but are your windows ready? The planets have aligned so that kickoff will coincide exactly with sunset in many cities across the nation. Your monster sized TV won’t do you any good if there’s a huge glare on the screen coming from due west. Get Your Man Cave Game Day Ready Block out glare and protect gadgets that can be damaged by the sun with these top notch roller shades. When you choose the motorized lift system you can turn your living room into game time central with…

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Were you a little weary pulling out the same old Christmas decorations this year? It may be time to find some fresh holiday colors to liven up the look of your home this season. We love that this dining room maintains a modern black and white palette while splashes of traditional holiday crimson add a festive feel. Many of us deck our halls (and mantles and trees) with decorations that have been passed down from parents and grandparents. The heart of the holiday season is tradition, so we’re bringing you Christmas decor palettes that will blend heirloom decor with new bright-hued treasures for a chic contemporary look.   Dusty Berry Hues Add holiday cheer to a neutral year round porch…

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We’re bringing you big savings just in time for Thanksgiving! To show how thankful we are for our amazingly loyal customers we’re giving you 10% off ALL Blinds.com Brand products. Just use the code: Thanksgiving Because these products carry our name, we go out of our way to make sure that the Blinds.com Brand gives you top quality at the best value. Our brand has a more extensive range of products than any other name brand we carry. No matter what you’re looking for, The Blinds.com Brand will be sure to give you savings on a high quality product that meets your needs during the Blinds.com Cyber Week Sale. With this large number of products discounted in our Thanksgiving Sale we’re…

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Do your windows need freshening up before the family arrives? Planning for holiday gatherings can be stressful, but we want to make ordering new blinds, shades or drapes as easy as pie! If you place your order by November 2nd, we guarantee they’ll be in your home in time for Turkey Day…or they’re free! Shop hundreds of eligible products here. Read more here for details and exclusions. Add Beauty and Innovation in Time for the Holidays:   Find New Blinds in Time for the Holidays! These are just a few of the many products available with this offer. Shop blinds and shades in a wide range of styles and budgets to make your home look its best for friends and family. Don’t forget,…

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We love sharing real customer feedback from the reviews and emails we receive.  Let’s talk about what YOU have to say about one of YOUR favorite brands:  Graber The Graber window covering brand got its start in 1939 and offers s a variety of custom products from soft fabric cellular shades to beautifully crafted wood blinds. They also provide some of the industry’s most innovative products for hard-to-cover windows like arches, skylights and sliding glass doors. We wanted to share our customers’ favorite Graber blinds and shades with you and let you know what they had to say about seeing, installing and using the product in person. Graber Basic Vinyl Vertical Blinds “I was looking for some inexpensive verticals to replace…

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October is window covering safety month! To spread awareness about household hazards, and how to make homes safer for kids and pets, we’re giving away $1500 worth of Norman Brand Cordless Window Treatments!  Cordless blinds and shades have a modern lift system that can be raised or lowered with just a finger. They are a safer choice for households with kids and pets, but also bring added convenience and ease. Entering is easy! Leave us your name and email on our Facebook giveaway page by 10/15, and you’ll have a chance to win a cordless home makeover! Norman cordless light filtering cellular shades   Window Covering Safety Tips: Choose cordless products-  Government safety officials and the Window Covering Safety Council (WCSC) recommend…

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Have you heard about Houzz? We’re in love because we can share our favorite window blinds and woven wood shades and gain amazing inspiration from other home decorators. It’s like if Design Sponge, Pinterest, Angie’s List, and Architectural Digest had a gorgeous social media love child. Houzz is a new social site for remodeling and home design where home improvement professionals and homeowners from around the world can interact to share photos, inspiration, and advice. Here’s what you can do with Houzz: Browse 700,000+ high quality photos for inspiration and collect them in ideabooks. See the work of remodeling and decorating professionals around you. Get advice about a design dilemma from industry professionals. Read reviews from the Houzz community about architects, designers, contractors,…

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As a Customer Service Representative here at Blinds.com, I love answering all the various questions that come my way – especially when the answers turn out to be surprisingly easy! Here’s one of the most frequently asked questions I get about window covering care: How do I clean my honeycomb cell shades? Depending on the spill or stain, cleaning your cellular shades can be a fast and easy task! Steps to follow to spot clean your cell window shades: Grab a plain white wash cloth to clean with – colors on the towel might bleed onto the shade Dampen the towel with warm water Sprinkle a gentle detergent (same used on clothes is fine) on the towel – no colored…

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