A special project completed during National Window Covering Safety Month will have a lasting impact for children in Anoka. The stock vinyl mini-blinds at the Little Blessings of Anoka Early Childhood Learning Center were a safety hazard, so the non-profit, Awareness of Blind Cord Safety (ABC’s), organized a project to fix it. Hunter Douglas, Hirshfield’s,...Read More

Shopping for window treatments can be a lot of fun. The right styles, fabrics and colors can really bring a room to life. And the most energy-efficient models can even save you a lot of money — if you know what to look for. But what if you don’t? That’s where a new online offering from Hunter Douglas...Read More

Winter months can sure feel long when you’re cooped up inside your home. Especially here in the Midwest. However, indoor home renovation can be rewarding and help those long months fly by. Here are a few remodeling ideas that can jump start you on your way to a newly renovated home by spring.Read More

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is an extremely common disorder that affects almost half of a million Americans. The winter months are dark, gray, and gloomy, which often makes our moods mimic the dark days. However, here are six tips to help you beat the winter blues. Invest in a light therapy box. These little boxes...Read More

What to do with a roll of painter’s tape in December? How about a friendly Christmas Tree Competition between Hirshfield’s retail stores? The criteria are to make a Christmas tree out of one roll of blue tape. Throw in a dash of creativity, a splash of espirit de corps and here you have the  2015...Read More

It’s already January, yet the winter weather has been pretty easy on those of us living in the Twin Cities.  Still, we’re bound to have plenty of cold weather ahead. Warm up your room and make it cozier without turning up the thermostat with these easy tips and tricks. Paint your room a warm color....Read More

Colors of the Year Call it an early Christmas present, or call it confusing. Either way, Pantone gave us two Colors of the Year for the first time ever with the announcement that Rose Quartz and Serenity would share the spotlight as the 2016 Pantone Color of the Year. Some critics compared the two hues...Read More

There’s nothing quite as beautiful as Christmas lights reflecting off of the winter’s first blanket of snow. So, to make sure your home is prepared, inside and out, for the Holiday Season, here are 8 great tips for outdoor Christmas decorations. 1. Make Christmas Light Balls If you have a home full of little ones, or...Read More

Two weeks ago, Fawn Chang from Color Guild International gave a presentation at Hirshfield’s Design Studio called “How to Use Color in Space”. We’ve gathered some of her best points for you here. Whether we like it or not, our space affects our physiology and mood. In fact,  color and space affect us so much that...Read More

Cable TV is full of Interior Design shows. Click a channel, and you’ll see somebody remodeling a home. And those designers make the makeovers look so easy — like you could just do it yourself. Inspirational, for sure. But is that realistic?  In other words, when can you DIY, and when should you hire a designer?...Read More