Interior Style Designs

jankstar — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 03:32:22 +0000

Long Beach Shutters, Do you live in Long Beach? Need Window Coverings?

jankstar — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 23:50:49 +0000

Wood Blinds Wood blinds add a special touch of warmth and rich, natural beauty to your room. Wood blinds offer a warm and inviting look to any decor. Whether richly stained or painted, wood blinds are the modern alternative to shutters. You can create a room that re-energizes, letting your creative juices flow from the clean lines of naturalwood blinds. Custom Wood blinds are available in a wide variety of slats sizes – 1″, 1 3/8″, 2″, 2 5/8″, and 3″ wide.Wood blinds are available with cordless and motorized tilting. Arch Window Blinds & Arch Window Treatments Control the sun while creating a distinctive decorative accent to complete the inviting warmth of your room with Arch Window Blinds.Wood Blinds Wood blinds and custom venetian wood blinds add a special touch of warmth and rich, natural beauty to any room. Choose from 3 styles of lifting systems to raise your wood blinds.Faux Wood Blinds Faux wood blinds are classified either as a Composite, or as PVC. Faux wood blinds have the look and feel of wood but are are lower in price, heavier in weight. Faux wood blinds are available in 2-inch and 2 1/2-inch slat sizes. Cellular Shades Cellular shades are accordian style shades that are very compact and light weight. These shades come in soft textured, woven and non-woven fabrics. The honeycomb blinds shape traps air for maximum energy efficiency and sound reduction. Battery operated remote control system allows you to operate these blinds with ease for hard to reach areas. Woven Wood Shades Shades and Woven Wood Shades encompass any decorating style-from sophisticated and contemporary to casual and relaxed. Woven Wood Shades and Blinds give you a variety of options to express your personal style. Roman ShadesRoman shades have the look and feel of draperies, but are as practical as cellular blinds or shades. Made from woven fabric, these roman blinds and roman shades can be raised or lowered like blinds. They create privacy while allowing light in from the outside. Pleated Shades Pleated shades bring hundreds of versatile, fashionable fabrics and colors to your windows. The array of fabrics offers opacities from sheer to room darkening, as well as a wide range of colors, textures, and patterns. Pleated shades are a great alternative to cellular blinds or roller shades when working within a tight budget. Roller Shades Timeless and classic window shades. A fabric shade that is available in a broad range of fabrics from sheer to opaque to give you the degree of privacy you specify. Sheer Horizontal ShadingsSheer window shadings work like wood blinds and a cellular shades in one. They filter the light and provide complete privacy much like cellular blinds. Sheer Vertical Shadings Sheer Vertical Shadings provide a formal look of a contemporary soft drapery with the function and privacy of vertical blinds. They filter the light and provide complete privacy. Soft Vertical Shadings, Shades and Blinds are recommended for taller windows or sliding glass doors. The perfect finishing touch to set your window shadings apart. Vertical BlindsVertical blinds and shades combine beauty, easy maintenance and excellent light control with a rich variety of textures, colors and patterns. Aluminum Mini BlindsAluminum blinds and shades provide a lower cost and durable solution for the budget minded. Venetian Blinds and Aluminum Mini Blinds are available with four different slat sizes. These blinds are available in over 100 colors from five of the best manufacturers. Aluminum blinds are easy to clean and maintain. . Our Professional Window Treatments Consultants can help narrow your choices of which shades, blinds, window blinds, window treatments and window shades to use. Shopping for custom blinds at YourBlinds.com is easy and secure.Make Your House A Home With The Right Blinds, Wallpaper, Bedding, Curtains, Area Rugs, Drapery, Toppers, Drapery Panels, Curtain Rods, and Accent Pieces Contact Interior Style Designs

jankstar — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 23:50:39 +0000

I have young children and safety is a big concern for me. What products should I consider?

All Hunter Douglas products are designed with safety in mind, and provide standard or optional safety features. If you select a window treatment in the Our Products section, you’ll see information about what lifting systems and motorization options are available for that product. Also, you can visit our Safety page, which is located inside Getting Started, for information about our innovative safety features.

Some Helpful Information from Interior Style Designs, Shutters Long Beach

jankstar — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 19:32:41 +0000

Wood Blinds Wood blinds add a special touch of warmth and rich, natural beauty to your room. Wood blinds offer a warm and inviting look to any decor. Whether richly stained or painted, wood blinds are the modern alternative to shutters. You can create a room that re-energizes, letting your creative juices flow from the clean lines of naturalwood blinds. Custom Wood blinds are available in a wide variety of slats sizes – 1″, 1 3/8″, 2″, 2 5/8″, and 3″ wide.Wood blinds are available with cordless and motorized tilting. Arch Window Blinds & Arch Window Treatments Control the sun while creating a distinctive decorative accent to complete the inviting warmth of your room with Arch Window Blinds.Wood Blinds Wood blinds and custom venetian wood blinds add a special touch of warmth and rich, natural beauty to any room. Choose from 3 styles of lifting systems to raise your wood blinds.Faux Wood Blinds Faux wood blinds are classified either as a Composite, or as PVC. Faux wood blinds have the look and feel of wood but are are lower in price, heavier in weight. Faux wood blinds are available in 2-inch and 2 1/2-inch slat sizes. Cellular Shades Cellular shades are accordian style shades that are very compact and light weight. These shades come in soft textured, woven and non-woven fabrics. The honeycomb blinds shape traps air for maximum energy efficiency and sound reduction. Battery operated remote control system allows you to operate these blinds with ease for hard to reach areas. Woven Wood Shades Shades and Woven Wood Shades encompass any decorating style-from sophisticated and contemporary to casual and relaxed. Woven Wood Shades and Blinds give you a variety of options to express your personal style. Roman ShadesRoman shades have the look and feel of draperies, but are as practical as cellular blinds or shades. Made from woven fabric, these roman blinds and roman shades can be raised or lowered like blinds. They create privacy while allowing light in from the outside. Pleated Shades Pleated shades bring hundreds of versatile, fashionable fabrics and colors to your windows. The array of fabrics offers opacities from sheer to room darkening, as well as a wide range of colors, textures, and patterns. Pleated shades are a great alternative to cellular blinds or roller shades when working within a tight budget. Roller Shades Timeless and classic window shades. A fabric shade that is available in a broad range of fabrics from sheer to opaque to give you the degree of privacy you specify. Sheer Horizontal ShadingsSheer window shadings work like wood blinds and a cellular shades in one. They filter the light and provide complete privacy much like cellular blinds. Sheer Vertical Shadings Sheer Vertical Shadings provide a formal look of a contemporary soft drapery with the function and privacy of vertical blinds. They filter the light and provide complete privacy. Soft Vertical Shadings, Shades and Blinds are recommended for taller windows or sliding glass doors. The perfect finishing touch to set your window shadings apart. Vertical Blinds Vertical blinds and shades combine beauty, easy maintenance and excellent light control with a rich variety of textures, colors and patterns. Aluminum Mini Blinds Aluminum blinds and shades provide a lower cost and durable solution for the budget minded. Venetian Blinds and Aluminum Mini Blinds are available with four different slat sizes. These blinds are available in over 100 colors from five of the best manufacturers. Aluminum blinds are easy to clean and maintain. . Allow our Professional Window Coverings Consultants can help narrow your choices of which shades, blinds, window blinds, window treatments and window shades to use. Shopping for custom blinds with Interior Style Designs is easy and secure.Make Your House A Home With The Right Blinds, Wallpaper, Curtains, Area Rugs, Drapery, Toppers, Drapery Panels, Curtain Rods, and Accent Pieces!For more helpful information contact: Interior Style Designs: (562) 429-1686

Window Treatments FAQs, Wood Shutters, Blinds, Shades, Shutters, Interior Style Designs

jankstar — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 22:40:48 +0000

WINDOW COVERING FAQs

Q I just moved into a new house and need window treatments. What should I know first?

Learn about the basics of window Coverings (privacy, light control, function, and style). Then prioritize your needs for each window. Layer the treatments for the most versatility. For instance, put mini-blinds next to the glass to control light and hang fabric panels for style and color.

Q. What kind of window treatments are best for a child’s room?

Sometimes simpler is better. Click here to get tips and photos of windowcoverings in kids rooms.

Q. I went shopping for curtain rods but found so many choices that I gave up. How can I narrow the field and make a good choice?

Decide first on the function of the rod. Do you need something that closes for privacy or do you just want a stationery decorative element? Will the rod hold tab top drapes, rod pocket panels, or draw drapes on traverse rods? Next, look at size and scale. A tiny room may look better with smaller, delicate rods whereas a big room will be able to carry the weight of larger hardware. Next decide on finish. Match the wall color so rods “disappear” or create contrast by using a finish that will stand out. Click here to get tips and photos of window treatment hardware.

Q. I have a great view out of my living room. Unfortunately the sun beats in all day long and I’ve noticed that some of my upholstery fabrics are fading. Do I have to cover the windows?

You could cover the windows to control the sunlight. For instance, mini blinds could be installed and tilted so that direct sun is blocked. However, this will also cut down on your view. To preserve the open expanse of glass, look into having your windows tinted. Done properly you won’t notice much of a difference, however the tinting film cuts out nearly all of the damaging UV rays that fade and cause fabrics to break down. It is not an expensive project, especially if you are only doing one or two rooms.

Q. My bedroom window looks directly into the kitchen of the house next door. I don’t want to block the light with drapes, but need more privacy.

You might consider using shutters or hanging a cafe curtain to cover the bottom of the window. The “bottom up” option for shades and blinds is another solution. These draw up from the bottom for privacy, but allow a view out of the top portion of the window. Or, look for a pretty stained glass window to set in the window sill which will look beautiful and offer some privacy.

Q. Where should I hang a curtain rod — at the top of the window frame or higher?

You can hang the rod just above the window frame. However, for a more elegant look, hang it closer to the ceiling. This will offer a longer sweep of fabric and will help visually heighten the room a bit. Make the rods wide enough so that the stackback of drapery fabric will clear the sides of the window, rather than covering part of the glass.

Q. I like tab top drapery panels. Can I open and close these?

If your curtain rod is within reach you may be able to slide the tabs over to open and close the panels, but it could be cumbersome on a daily basis. Tab top panels are most often used as a stationery treatment over another light and privacy-controling covering (such as a shade or blinds).