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Look no further!  Koolblack Technology got you covered! The revolutionary roller shade solution blocks out up to 70% of the sun’s heat while still allowing natural light to come through – keeping your home cool even in the hottest of summers, so you’ll stay comfortable all year round and save on energy costs at the…

Horizontal and vertical blinds are both great options for window treatments in almost any situation. Horizontal blinds have been on the market for many years and were first introduced as “mini blinds,” called so because they had 1-inch vanes. The horizontal blinds of today are 1-inch or 2-inch, and they come in a large variety…

Before Window Shading The room is unfinished until the window is dressed. “Window Dressing” Custom window shades. Interior designers will tell you that blinds contribute to the simplicity of a home, whereas curtains add a little elegance. But, like blinds, curtains also offer both benefits and drawbacks. Take a look at the pros and cons…

Lunch room before new shades

Curtains and Blinds Your home can look its best by learning about the advantages of blinds or curtains! Almost every homeowner knows how blinds and curtains look. However, few appreciate the distinct impacts that both types of window treatments can have on the aesthetic appeal of a home’s interior. Discover the pros and cons of…

Cleaning RIPPLE FOLD drapery Here’s the thing Ed’s cat Garfield likes to roll himself in the drapes, by doing that Garfield “the cat” leaves balls and balls of hair on the drapery. Over time the hair is left on the drapery fabric. See picture below. This looks very unattractive. It takes a lot of effort…

Sheer under curtains with lined over drapes Ripple Fold Curtains with Over Drapery – Option 1 The question is what window treatment should I use in my bedroom?  Well, here’s the big question, how do you want your room to feel, and look?  What’s your style?  What do you want to gain by adding window…

Goblet Pleat Draperies over three finger pleat self lined curtains The other day I was at a networking meeting conversing with two ladies so the argument came up about what is considered drapery or what makes it a curtain.  According to the dictionary: drapery means cloth coverings hanging in loose folds; while curtain means a…

The new Best for Kids™ certification program recently launched by the window covering industry will assist in educating consumers about potential window-cord hazards facing young children and will aid consumers in making the right choice when selecting window coverings. In order to be eligible for this certification, manufacturers must meet the specified program criteria and…