It’s time to pull out the patio furniture for lazy days of lemonade sipping and relaxing. Are your pillows looking a little lackluster after being crammed in the garage all winter? Make pretty pillow covers in just a few minutes with this tutorial from Melissa at The Happier Homemaker.   DIY Pillow Covers from The Happier Homemaker   With some decorative pillows running at $80-$100, this project is truly a godsend. Read on for step-by step instructions. Supplies Sewing Machine About a Yard of Fabric – Melissa used a shower curtain that’ll be more durable outdoors. Coordinating Thread Straight Pins An Old Pillow   What to Do 1. Cut fabric to the exact width of your pillow and 2.5 times the length…

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True to their name, Roman Blinds got their start in Ancient Rome. In the time before roads were paved, heavy foot traffic, travel by donkey, and constant construction left the air in the city extremely dusty. To trap dirt and dust before it came into the home, Romans hung wet cloths over windows. When people noticed that these fabric coverings also kept homes cooler by blocking the sun, window coverings of all kinds became more popular and elaborate. Bali Custom Tailored Roman Shade Roman shades are most well known for their overlapping folds. Some historians attribute the inspiration for this design to the fabric awning that sheltered spectators from the sun in the Colosseum. The long awnings extended out over…

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Our friend Lauren runs an incredible blog called The Well Crafted Home. She’s a new wife who shares home decor craft tutorials and recipes for yummy treats that the whole family will love. Tune in every week for Well Crafted Wednesdays where she shares the cutest DIY projects from around the internet. The Well Crafted Home Window Makeover Lauren’s bedroom just got a fresh new look with soft fabric roman shades custom fitted just for her windows. Like many, she is new to the world of window coverings, so she tried out our new service, Face2Face. She  video chatted with one of our in-house designers to find the perfect fit for her window. Here’s what she had to say:  ”I had never bought blinds before so I was not sure how…

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You’ve taken the time to adorn nearly every square inch of your home for the Holidays, but what about the windows? Because you have beautiful window coverings hanging in every frame (if you don’t, you should!) your guest’s eyes will naturally be drawn to your windows. Why not give them a little something to look at? Read on for beaucoups of festive ways to dress up your kitchen windows. Make a Merry Scene in Your Kitchen Window With family meals and parties galore, Christmas is often accompanied by more time in the kitchen. Make your cooking space a warm and inviting place to gather by decking  the kitchen window with boughs and bells. If you want to give your winter decor a…

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We’re excited to tell you about our new line of Designer Wood Cornices. These well made window toppers lend sophistication to many window treatments. Wood blinds, fauxwood blinds, mini blinds, sheer shadings, draperies, and vertical blinds all look beautiful when crowned with custom hardwood. Want to find out what Cornice style is right for you? Jump to our style selector to find out! Cornices have been a feature of classical architecture for centuries, and were used on the outside of buildings to keep rain water away from walls. When modern drainage systems were developed, cornices became functionally obsolete, but they can still be found as a decorative feature on many modern structures. Where Do You Use a Cornice? The word cornice has roots…

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Have you heard about our monthly coupons? Blinds, shades, shutters, draperies and more—that is precisely what you’ll find at Blinds.com along with tons of great coupons and deals so you know you’re getting the best price on your window treatments.   Take advantage of a Blinds.com coupon code that’s good for discounts on window treatments as well as shipping services. The codes are listed on our Monthly Sale Page. This Month’s Savings: 20% off Norman Blinds and Shades 20% off Norman Ultimate 2 1/2″ Faux Wood Blinds & Norman Cell Shades with minimum purchase of $250 20% off Norman Shutters with mininum purchase of $1000 Save Up to 20% On Bali Blinds and Shades During September, the more Bali products you buy – the more you save! The…

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French doors are a design element that will add sophistication to your home for years to come. Their built-in glass panes open up formerly closed off spaces to the rest of the home, and give guests a feeling of grandeur when they move from room to room or out onto a patio. However, like any window, there are times when privacy and light reduction are desired- that’s where the wide variety of French door window coverings at Blinds.com comes in. Finding window treatments for doors can be tricky, but with all of the innovative products on the market, you’ll be sure to find one that highlights the elegance of your door.   Roman Shades for your French Door If you…

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“A room without accessories reminds me of a woman who got dressed and forgot to put on her jewelry.” – Heather Clawson from Habitually Chic Image via pinterest It truly is all in the details when it comes to completing the look of your home. Small touches can make a world of difference in pulling a space together. The little design elements that represent your personality will set your home apart in the minds of those who come into your home.  A surprising way to add a pop of color to your kitchen is by painting the inside of a cabinet in your favorite hue. Image via pinterest Painted furniture is a chic way to add color to a room….

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Window shades don’t have to be fancy to be perfect Simplicity is good, even if you’re not a huge Walden fan. That’s why we’re wild about this great beach bungalow breakfast room (found on Houzz) that features a fabulously papered…

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Mini-trend alert! One of our favorite product categories has been experiencing a rebirth in popularity over the last few months. Roman shades are nothing new, they’ve been a favorite among homeowners for a long time. But we’ve been noticing an…

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