Innovation, quality, functionality, beauty and style. The newest products from window fashions leader Hunter Douglas have it all, according to the just-announced results of the annual Window Covering Manufacturers Association (WCMA) Product Awards.  For the 17th consecutive year, the company has won more awards than any other manufacturer – an outstanding 27 out of the 50...Read More

  The current offerings in window treatments really have something for everyone.  Adding a textural dimension to your window covering has a time-honored appeal.  You can use a textured window treatment in a utilitarian fashion, or step it up and let the window treatment be the focal point in a room. Texture Trends  Woven wood shades...Read More

Spring is the time when Hunter Douglas introduces to us new fabrics, colors, and features on their window shadings. We are really excited to hear about Silhouette being introduced with the LiteRise cordless operating system.  The LiteRise cordless system conveniently controls light by raising, lowering and opening the shade easier.  It also enhances child and...Read More

My all time favorite window treatment is the Silhouette® by Hunter Douglas. If you’re not familiar with the Silhouette®, it’s a horizontal shade with fabric vanes suspended between two sheers.  Why I like the Silhouette® : it works in contemporary, traditional, and casual room settings depending on your decorating taste, it can stand alone or...Read More

Hunter Douglas Provenance  House of Turquoise – Lucy Penfield House of Turquoise Cote de’Texas Palmer Weiss 2010 Showcase Home Hunter Douglas Provenance Hunter Douglas Provenance House of Turquoise – Lucy Penfield A little texture goes a long way! Improve the view of your room with au courant woven woods.  Made from natural fibers like bamboo,...Read More

 If you are in the market for new window fashions Hirshfield’s has a great window treatment sale* going on.  The Premier Collection is a new product line Hirshfield’s is excited to offer our customers. This is a great shade if you are looking for an economy shade. Included in the collection are Natural Shades, Roman Shades,...Read More

A customer (potential customer) sent in a couple of photos of the windows in her living room. She wants privacy, but still would like to see out of her windows. I asked a couple of Hirshfield’s window treatment experts to take a look and offer her some suggestions…check back to see what they have to...Read More

When you’re decorating a room you want to pay special attention to your windows. Your window coverings need to provide the amount of privacy you want and still look great in your room. But there’s one more thing to remember – safety. October is Window Covering Safety Month.  It’s a month dedicated to increasing everyone’s...Read More

When you’re looking at how to dress up and cover your windows, the options can be endless.  One approach is to use blinds or shades as your window coverings to filter or even block out light. Picture your favorite room, with lots of windows letting all that glorious light through. You don’t want those cords...Read More