October is Child Safety Month! This month, the Window Covering Safety Council and the US Consumer Product Safety Commision (CPC) are urging parents to replace outdated window coverings with newer, safer products.  You may think cordless window coverings are expensive or a hassle, but you’d be surprised at how affordable and convenient they are.  Check out […]

When you want to go green, inevitably you’ll find yourself on a journey. It often starts small, with a decision to do something like switch to reusable grocery bags or make a conscious effort to use less electricity at home. From there, you realize how easy it is and start looking for more advanced ways […]

  Daylighting, Solar Heat Control and UV protection are concepts people outside of the window covering industry may not think about when choosing window coverings, yet they are very important. By choosing the right window coverings you can save on heating and cooling costs, save on usage of electrical lighting and protect your floors and […]

How energy efficient is your home, really? You’ve got Energy Star appliances, you’ve replaced all your light bulbs with energy efficient CLF light bulbs, your windows are insulated.  That’s it, right? Your home is as energy efficient as it can be, saving you money on energy costs and doing your part to help the environment.  […]

Show Off Your Space and Win! If you think you’ve got the best dressed windows out of all our customers, then submit your photos for a chance to win a fabulous prize! You have spent time, effort, and finances to have one of our own decorate your beautiful window space, and we want to reward […]

The votes are in! We asked our customers to tell us their favorite Hunter Douglas® products, and why they love them.  Here’s the list of the top 5 window coverings for this year:    Duette Architella Honeycomb Shades: A homerun for energy efficiency. Energy efficiency paired with outstanding style, the honeycomb-within-a-honeycomb constructions provides superior energy […]

Summer days are fading fast, and school bells are just around the corner.  After a summer full of camping trips, swimming, and running a little wild, my kids’ rooms are in need of some serious TLC.  Here are a few tips to get your space organized and ready for the school year.    Create a space […]

If you’re looking for design inspiration for your home, you might want to check out a builder show in your area.  It’s a great way to see the latest home décor trends. Recently I visited The Street of Dreams builder show in Portland, Oregon and toured state of-the-art homes packed with the latest technology and […]

Design Dilemma: What should I use for my French doors? My door handles seem to get in the way of door blinds.   You need a product that has a low-profile headrail and something that can be attached on the bottom of the window portion of the door with hold-down brackets. You also need a […]