Invest in energy efficient window treatments. October is National Energy Awareness Month, a national effort to underscore how central energy is to our national prosperity, security, and environmental well-being. In commemoration of National Energy Awareness Month, the Hirshfield’s Shop at Home resident window treatment expert Shannon shares her tips to keep your windows fashionable, functional,...

Create your custom-crafted Vanguard Furniture at Hirshfield’s. Vanguard Furniture available from the Hirshfield’s Design Resource gives you the opportunity to truly transform your home. Vanguard Furniture’s artisans hand-apply all finishes in the USA; taking careful steps to make sure that each piece has the care and attention that is required to enhance the natural character of your...

Clean your draperies for a fresh look in your home. Draperies that are regularly cleaned, washed, and maintained will look great hanging in your home for years. Keep your family breathing easy by removing dust and allergens from the fabric while keeping them looking fresh. Follow these tips for draperies you’ll want to show-off! Tips...

It’s hard to believe this is a single car garage. What a great place to spend a Fall evening enjoying a great meal with your favorite people. The Fall Ideas House is designed for a busy couple who are equally dedicated to careers and socializing, you’ll find rooms for both him, her, and groups. She’s...

Use window treatments to achieve complete darkness when sleeping. A good night’s sleep can make all the difference! Uninterrupted, quality sleep can put you in a better mood and keep you productive. If you’re a light sleeper or work odd hours, special window treatments may be just the solution you need to block out disruptive...

Cleaning tips for silk curtains. Silk curtains are luxuriously fabulous. The softness and sheen make them appealing as a window treatment. The sensitive fabric does require special handling and care to keep the curtains in mint condition. Put in the time and dedication to keep your silk curtains looking pristine with these tips. How to...

Chelsea Gray HC-168 – Benjamin Moore I don’t know about the rest of the country, but here in the Land of 10,000 Lakes, the Peace Garden state, and America’s Dairyland, our customers are still loving grays. Warm or cool, they can’t get enough of the color. You may recognize the gray bedroom from a recent...

Keep your home looking fresh with updated window treatments. It’s easy to fall into a routine, oatmeal for breakfast, coffee with two sugars, windows with blinds. If you’ve always had a specific window treatment in your house, it’s easy to keep it without thinking twice. An updated window treatment however can do wonders for refreshing...

Window Treatments for Decorating with Off-Center Windows Off-center windows can make for decorating difficult. They make it hard to anchor big pieces of furniture, and can make a whole room feel lopsided. Window treatments can be used to your advantage as a centering solution. Beth, a Hirshfield’s Shop at Home resident window treatment expert, shares how...

Repair your cracking and flaking walls. We’re assuming cracking and flaking were not the desired paint effects you were hoping for. Paint can either accent a room or become a glaring distraction when there is a mistake. Don’t let cracking and flaking become the focal point of an otherwise appealing room. Cracks can begin small,...