Archive for January, 2010

28January2010

Why Custom?

What is it about custom window coverings that make them so beautiful and expensive?
Below is a partial list of why:

  1. Custom window coverings are precisely made to fit your window.
  2. The client usually works with a professional designer with years of experience and knowledge. This designer guides the client in  wise decision making  plus the designer attends to all details.
  3. The client has their choice of window treatment design, color, fabric, embelishments, hardware style, hardware finish, to line or not to line and whether or not to layer the treatments.
  4. Fabrication of custom window coverings is superior in every way to ready made treatments.  Side and bottom hems are more generous, the fabric is of a high quality,  draperies have deluxe fullness, linings are of a superior quality and attention to detail is given.
  5. The custom treatment is of course installed by a professional with knowledge, experience, and the proper tools to do the job right the first time.
  6. Custom treatments with proper care can easily last 10 to 15 years.

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25January2010

Outdoor Fabric

Outdoor fabric is also called high performance fabric. The fabric resists mold, mildew, soil and stains. It withstands exposure to sunlight and is breathable and very durable. This fabric works well indoors as well as outdoors.

Performance fabrics come in a wide array of  patterns and colors to choose from.  Here are just a few ideas on how to use these wonderful fabrics: toss pillows, cushion covers,  shades, table cloths, umbrellas and  outdoor draperies.

These fabrics are perfect for use on decks, porches, verandas and pool areas.

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22January2010

Child Safety

Each year young children are injured or die in tragic accidents after being strangled in window blind, shade, or drapery cords.

Here are some ways to keep your child safe concerning window covering cords.

Never place the crib near a window.

Drapery cords  should be held down and in place by a cord tension hold down that comes with every traverse rod purchased.

Blinds by Hunter Douglas have a Break-Thru Safety Tassel that is designed to break open under pressure should a child or pet become entangled in the cord loop.

Window shades  and shadings  are available with many types of operating systems that are child safe.

For enhanced safety, ease of use, and peace of mind consider the operating options below when purchasing custom window coverings.

Chordless shades and blinds that move up and down with a simple push or pull on the actual shade or blind.

Motorized window coverings that can be operated by remote control or a wall switch.

Window coverings with retractable cords that remain a constant length when the shade is not being operated.

Draperies, panel track systems and verticals that use a wand for operation.

If you have dangling cords on existing window coverings the very least you should do is buy cleats, mount them next to the window coverings on the side where the cords hang and wrap the dangling cords around the cleat to keep out of the child’s reach.

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