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April Kempler
Jun 19, 20232 min read
What's Old is New Again! Welcome to "Nowtro"
We've all heard of "Retro" but have you heard of “Nowtro”? It's something that was retro, (things from the past) but now it's current and...
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April Kempler
Jun 5, 20231 min read
How a Valance or Top Treatment Can Impact the Ambiance of Any Room
When you add a valance or top treatment, or cornice box over a window you will be amazed at how incredible your room will look. In the...
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April Kempler
Apr 17, 20232 min read
Tricking The Mind With a Shutter Arch as a Valance
Lately most of the homes we have been in have very tall and very large window openings. This is a growing trend in home design. But...
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April Kempler
Apr 3, 20231 min read
Changing Batteries in a Somfy Remote
Often we will get a call from someone stating that their motorized shades, or blinds are not functioning properly. Sometimes all that is...
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April Kempler
Feb 27, 20233 min read
3 Options for Lifting Heavy Shades
In the past people used standard lift cords to lift heavy shades. There were a number of challenges with this type of cord system. One...
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April Kempler
Jan 16, 20232 min read
Specialty Shape Windows: No Need to Be Confounded, We Have the Solution!
Many clients we talk to have been absolutely stumped when it came to covering their specialty shape window. A lot of times, these are...
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April Kempler
Jan 2, 20232 min read
How to Treat an Arch Shape Window
One type of window style that is common in many homes is the arch top window. Sometimes the arch is part of the entire window like this...
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April Kempler
Dec 5, 20222 min read
Have Fun Using Color for Your Window Treatments
Many shy away from using color for their window shades or drapes, preferring more neutral palettes. Just do a search on shades and drapes...
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April Kempler
Oct 10, 20222 min read
What it Really Means When You Ask for Blackout Blinds
"Can I get blackout window shades?" Of course you can! However, is that what you really mean when you ask your window covering...
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April Kempler
Sep 25, 20222 min read
How to Clean Your Silhouette Window Shades From Hunter Douglas Window Coverings
Silhouette Window Shadings require some simple, yet specific cleaning methods. Here are a few options to consider when cleaning your shades.
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April Kempler
Aug 15, 20222 min read
Designing for the Sexes: Paul and April Read a Blog on Couples Design
It is really important in a relationship that both people in the home are present for the big decisions on design. Why do I say this? I...
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kemplerpaul
Jun 6, 20221 min read
Why Would You Add a Curtain Over a Roller Shade?
If you check out the video below you will see a good rendition of a window before a drapery is added and what the window looks like after...
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kemplerpaul
Mar 9, 20222 min read
How To Shade An Arched Window
Arched windows (also called radius windows) can present some unique challenges when selecting window coverings. In addition to the types...
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kemplerpaul
Feb 28, 20222 min read
Proud to Be In the Hunter Douglas Spotlight
Hunter Douglas' November 2021 newsletter to their professional installers caught our attention as it shined the spotlight on our very own...
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