We love to track design trends, and few places are better than the annual Artisan Homes Tour. It’s one thing to see a trend mentioned online or in a magazine, but the Artisan Homes Tour by Parade of Homes gives us a chance to see how they look — up close, and in person —...Read More

Hello (channel Adele) and welcome to the Bachman’s Spring Ideas House 2016! Each season designers transform the historical Bachman’s home on Lyndale Avenue by painting, furnishing, and decorating the entire house with their signature mix of new items, repurposed pieces, and a touch of vintage. Refreshing bursts of color are a welcomed sight against a...Read More

Minnesotans love our lakes. In the summer, we can’t wait to get to the cabin for the weekend (or hopefully more).  In the winter, we look for ways to make that lake home or cabin even better. That’s why the Lake Home & Cabin Show is such a popular attraction every February. The 12th annual Lake...Read More

We’ve been raving about the PowerView Motorization System ever since Hunter Douglas unveiled the system last July. And a major design magazine agrees. PowerView recently earned Interior Design’s Best of Year Award for Technology. Interior Design’s Best of Year ceremony was held at legendary architect Frank Gehry’s IAC Building in New York, where 975 designers, architects, and manufacturers...Read More

It’s awards season. The Golden Globes got us started, with the Oscars and Grammys on the way. But no matter how much somebody or some group cleans up at any of those events, it will be hard to match the showing Hunter Douglas made at the 2015 WCMA Product Awards. Hunter Douglas won an amazing...Read More

Window Treatment Wednesday:  Hunter Douglas Premieres Besides introducing the new PowerView Motorization System and Pebble Remote Controls that we raved about last week, Hunter Douglas also shared some other great new products with our window treatment designers at their recent Premieres Event.Read More

Our window treatment designers returned from the recent Hunter Douglas Premieres Event, acting like they’d just been to a Hollywood premiere. “The Pebble is AMAZING!” said Beth from the Woodbury Hirshfield’s. “It’s the first artfully inspired remote control I’ve ever seen.  It’s ergonomic, fits comfortably and beautifully in your hand.  It will look great sitting...Read More

When Hunter Douglas introduced Solera window treatments in 2012, they were an immediate hit – an exciting new alternative that combined the soft folds of roman shades with the efficiency and practicality of honeycombs. And now the soft shades known for their beauty and versatility have even more options, with more colors, textures and fabrics available this...Read More

There’s nothing like freshly washed windows to announce that Spring – and its beautiful sunlight – is here! Learn tips on how to clean your window treatments.Read More

Window Treatment Wednesday: Luxurious Fabrics for Romantic Window Treatments February may be the month of romance as star crossed lovers celebrate their devotion to one another on the 14th, however, we think every house should be a home filled with love every day of the year. You can create the perfect romantic space with the...Read More