Textiles, pt. 1

Textiles play a huge role in the comfort of your home. A healthy mix of solid pieces and soft, flowing fabrics is the recipe for a warm, inviting home- no matter what your decorating style is. Traditional, French country, modern, eclectic, you name it!

We'd like to be a place where inspiration flourishes, a place where you can find ideas for your home and your (ever-evolving) decorating needs! This feature is just part one of an important subject we'd like to bring: textiles in the home. Choosing textiles can be a daunting or intimidating task; there is pretty much and endless selection of drapes, pillows, bedding, rugs out there for you to choose from. 

We hope you are inspired by what we're currently loving and make sure to stop in again for the next installment's of our "Textiles" series!

The effect ceiling-mounted drapes...creates a luxurious aura of royalty in the bedroom!

 Love this solution for a bay window seat: Casual Roman Shades!

The textures here are amazing! 

We love the solid presence of the lacquered orange dresser accompanied by espresso velvet drapes.

Stationary drapes are the perfect solution for these beautiful Colonial windows...adding softness, height and drama to a sunny sitting room.

The Beauty and Luxury of Custom Wood Shutters

Over the next few weeks, we are going to be posting informative articles with more in-depth information about the products that we specialize in. Today I want to begin by introducing you to Norman Sussex Shutters. This is one of the most luxurious window treatments that we offer. Sussex Shutters are crafted from hand-selected basswood and treated with Prescription Wood Conditioning to acclimate the wood to your climate to prevent post-installation shrinking or swelling. 

• Louvers are made of quarter-sawn wood to ensure generations of durability. This tight, straight and parallel grain also enriches wood character in stain finish.
• The appearance of furniture quality finish and the exceptional craftsmanship gives Sussex shutters an instant feeling of art
• A wide range of innovative frame designs, including frames with inserts that keep installation screws out of sight for a clean and decorative look.
• Reinforced engineered stile-- Multiple layers of wood bonded together to reinforce durability to the core of the stile, which results in a robust support system for the shutter panels.
• Employs mortise and tenon joinery that resists shear and racking forces endured by shutters to ensure prolonged quality and durability.
• Personalize shutters with special options. Choose from fixed louvers, center or offset tilt rod, double hung panels, café shutters, track systems, French door cutout, specialty shapes and many more.
• Available in a multitude of solid and stain colors that can match the style of any home.
• A guarantee of Norman Shutters’ exemplary quality with a lifetime limited warranty on materials and workmanship.

Our Shutters can be ordered in an array of stained or painted finishes. We also offer custom paint colors. If You have a particular color (Benjamin Moore or Sherwin Williams; we can match if it's a different brand) we can have your shutters made with that color (a minimal surcharge). Specialty windows in all shapes and sizes can be custom fitted with shutters.

Shutters are an investment to your home; that's why we go the extra mile to stand behind our work; offering guarantees on the final product.

Visit our website, www.windowblindshadeshutters.com. Feel free to contact us for more information concerning our complete line of shutters we offer. We are here to help and serve you! 

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Custom Window Treatments~ Dallas/Fort Worth and surrounding areas~ GREAT Fall Savings Starting NOW!

Fall and cooler weather has officially arrived! We are celebrating the arrival of the new Season {which just happens to be our favorite!} and the drawing near of the Holidays by introducing fantastic sales and bonuses to our Blinds & Shutters Programs!

Ready to spruce up your home for the holidays? Hosting Thanksgiving or Christmas?

Growing weary of the same dusty blinds you've had since you bought your house? Treat yourself to some new window treatments this Christmas!


Time to upgrade to some beautiful wood blinds or shutters! We also have Roman and Roller shades! Your beautiful new windows will not only "wow" your friends and family, you'll be glad you made the investment because with our vast line of quality products, you'll have our guarantee that what you're paying for is of top-quality and durability; meaning you'll be able to enjoy your shutters for many, many years.

Remember, Shutters are masterfully crafted, meaning weeks of prescription climate treatment (to prevent warping of the wood over time), to repeated (5+ times) of sanding and staining to ensure lasting quality. Therefore shutters do have a much longer production time (6-8 weeks, longer if you opt for a custom paint or stain color); so make sure you call us for a consultation as soon as possible! We work hard and fast at making sure your order goes into production in a timely manner!

We're offering 25% off our already GREAT prices on all of our Blinds and Shutters.

As always, we'll STILL give you Free Consultation & Installation.

Don't let the Holidays catch you of guard. Many of us are happy when we get our shopping done early, but when it comes to getting our home ready, we end up not being able to, or worse, going over our budget by paying for express fees! Call us today and we'll be more than happy to make an appointment at your convenience.

Visit us at www.windowblindshadeshutters.com today!

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Custom Wood Blinds- an Edward Jones office in Fort Worth- TCU neighborhood

Normandy Wood Blinds: Made from one of the most environmentally sound hardwoods available; masterfully crafted to produce a flawless wood grain finish. Normandy® Wood Blinds are designed to provide distinction to every window in order to exceed the highest of expectations

We recently had the pleasure of working with an Edward Jones Financial Consultant during his office remodel. He contacted us inquiring about custom blinds and ended up choosing the Normandy Wood Blinds, in Black Walnut with 2" slats. The end result is handsome and elegant; the richness of the wood is visible from every angle. Very impressive!

Take a look at what the office looked like without blinds:

This window previously had vinyl mini-blinds.

There was a substantial amount of light coming in. 

Inside the consultant's office.

After we installed blinds:

The addition of the wood blinds brought depth to the room, as well as comfort and warmth. The rich wood completely transforms the room! 

It was a great experience working with Harry & Kim- we look forward to working together with you in the future! We're glad you love the new blinds. 

If you are in the Fort Worth area and are in need of Financial Planning, we can recommend The Edward Jones office of Harry Goolsby, located at 3517 W Biddison Street (Suite 4) in Fort Worth. 

A little more information on Normandy Blinds:

• Environmentally friendly premium solid wood slats

• Textured grain finish highlights the natural characteristic of the wood

• Patented SmartPrivacy™ feature allows optimum blind closure for the utmost levels of privacy

• Light weight enables easier lifting and lowering

•Advanced tilting mechanism makes angling blinds effortless

• Innovative Insta-Lock™ system locks blinds at tighter horizontal intervals with ease

• Upgraded 3 ¼” designer crown valance adds extra style

• Locking mechanisms minimize cord fray for lasting enjoyment

• Cord Release Device consolidates cords and breaks apart in case of child entanglement

Features:

• SmartPrivacy™ standard

• 3 ¼” designer crown valance

• Cord tilt (tilt on left, lift on right)

• Two slat sizes: 2” & 2 ½”

• Semi-inside mount valance return: ¾”

• Outside mount valance return: 3 1/16” for 2” slats and 3 9/16” for 2 ½” slats

• Low profile steel headrail

Also, there are several decorative tapes to choose from: 

As with all of our lines of blinds, Normandy includes SmartPrivacy™, a new privacy system that provides tighter blind closure and optimum blockage of incoming light. Compared to standard routeless, SmartPrivacy™ prevents blind slats from sliding out.

Visit our website, www.windowblindshadeshutters.com for more information on our complete line of wood and faux wood blinds or to request a quote.

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Custom Honeycomb Cellular Shades

Looking for optimal lighting options and the utmost privacy? Cellular shades may be the best option for your home. Top-notch in energy efficiency and ease of use, our Portrait Honeycomb shades are a great addition to your windows if you love the clean, simple lines but still want a luxurious look. You can have both! 

Portrait Honeycomb shades are offered in several different operating systems:

Top-Down Bottom-Up: Adjust your lighting preference and control your 

privacy level by lowering shades from the top to let in natural light, or 

raising them from the bottom like a traditional shade.

SmartRise™ : Easy to operate and eliminates cords for added beauty and 

safety.

SmartFit™ :Tight fit on French doors to minimize light leakage and 

maximize privacy

Continuous Cord Loop: Features unique clutch  system making raising and 

lowering easier. 

Standard: Offers a smooth and reliable operation.

You will also enjoy having many colors to match with your home. Portrait Honeycomb shades can be made in various pleat sizes and light control options.You can adjust the light control in each room- from opaque, semi-opaque, room darkening or total black-out; various rooms have various functions. We have a style and function for every room in your home. 

Feel free to give us a call or visit our website www.windowblindshadeshutters.com for more information on our line of cellular shades, or to set up an appointment for an estimate. All consultations are free of charge! 

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The Best Window Treatments for Your Home

As it is with all other aspects of decorating, sometimes you can be indecisive about what exactly it is that you want. There may be a particular piece you know you want, such as a canopy bed, a secretary desk, or a Persian rug; but it's the details that sometimes leave us stumped.

Window treatments are no exception. You may have seen plantation shutters in a friend's home, roman shades in a magazine, and you've always had drapes in mind; but you're starting to love the roman shades and the plantation shutters! Here are just a few ways to decide which one is right for you.

Consider the placement of the room in your house, in relation to the sunset/sunrise. If your TV/family room has windows that face the sunset, consider something that can close easily- without too much energy and blocks out all or most light when closed. this goes as well for any other room that faces the sunset, in which you spend a lot of time in the evening. The TV & family rooms were the first to come to my mind, because I deal with many clients who are concerned about the amount of light and heat that comes in during the hottest hours of the day (particularly if you live in Texas!). For instance, light, breezy white curtains may not be the best option for this room. Instead- look towards blackout drapes or shades. If your windows are very large, consider having them motorized, so that it's much easier to open and close. If your style leans toward rich wood or clean lines, Shutters or wood blinds are probably what you'll choose. Our shutters are very customizable; as far as tilt rods, and we can also make them bi-fold if your working with a tighter space, and many different designs and shapes if you have a uniqely shaped window. We have many different frames, colors, and finishes to choose from. Both blinds and shutters are top-notch in regard to energy efficiency.

Another option here, is honeycomb shades (pictured above). These are also, more commonly called cellular shades. If you like a clean, simple look, but you want colors to choose from, these are a great option. You can get them in black-out or room darkening materials. We also have them motorized, if you have large windows that you'll want to open and close often. Pictures above is room-darkening honeycomb shades. They are motorized, so you can open/close them easily throughout the day.

Consider the privacy you desire in each room (the placement of the room, neighbors, streets, etc.) I recently visited a clients home that had several very large, 20-ft tall windows in her family room. She had custom drapes on the outer windows. The drapes did not close, they were only there for design. On the outside, she had solar screens to protect from heat in the summertime. The way she was able to justify not having something to close the view: she had no neighbors behind her. Her drapes perfectly framed the view out to a beautiful hill full of trees. This would not be the best option if her backyard faced someone else's house, or a street. Rooms to definitely consider as well, are the bedroom, and the bathrooms. *When you do not have neighbors around the back and/or sides of the house, you have a little more freedom to go with drapes or shades that are purely decorative. If you choose to do this, but you're worried about the heat, solar screens are an option. If you'd rather have a clear view and wish to open it up at anytime, thin, heat-blocking roller shades on the inside (mounted underneath the drapes) are also an option. They are easy to open and close, and do not take up a lot of room. You can also choose a color/material that compliments your choice of drapes.

Here is an example of someone who chose to mount shades underneath their drapes.

Consider your budget For many of you, this was probably the very first thing on your list! If you're in love with plantation shutters, but you cannot afford to place them through your entire home, consider our wood or faux wood blinds for some rooms, while choosing the rooms that are higher priority to place the shutters in. If it is important to you that the front of the house has beautiful cherry or mahogany shutters, we offer gorgeous wood blinds in many of the same colors that our shutters come in. It is important to us to meet all of the client's needs. That includes giving them however many options they need in order to meet their budget. Choosing blinds does not mean you have to go down in quality and style. We have an incredible selection of beautiful wood and faux wood blinds that are the best in the industry when it comes to quality, style and energy efficiency.

Consider the amount of light you want or do not want Also, consider how much light you already have, or if you do not have much. Lighting can really make or break a room. If there's not enough, it can look dull, dingy and stale. If there's too much, it will tend to be uncomfortable or uninviting; or it can simply be too bright for you! Different materials allow various amounts of light in. Certain choices give you the best of both: such as black-out shades or drapes that open up all the way; plantation shutters with large 4 1/2" louvers allow more light to come in than small 2" ones; while some choices only give you one option, such as light, breezy drapes, or sheer, room darkening roller or roman shades.

The larger the louver size on your shutters, the more light you can allow into the room.

The choice is yours: Light, privacy, and the sunlight are just a few important things to consider. We can help you choose!

Visit our website for more information on our services, or to request a quote! www.windowblindshadeshutters.com

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How to Choose Window Blinds for your Home

Finding that perfect window blind can be a tough task. You want to add the blinds to your room to keep out light or just let the right amount of light in but at the same time you want them to look good and match with your current décor. You also don’t want to spend too much money and yet you want to ensure that you are picking a durable product.

To ensure you are getting the best window blinds for your home here are the two most important steps.

You must first measure your window, what good is a blind that doesn’t fit at all or doesn’t fit well. It will affect your décor negatively so save yourself two trips to the store by measuring first. Blinds fit inside the window frame so your measurement should be within the frame from one end to the next. You mustn’t only measure the width of the window but the length is important just as well.

The next important thing you must do before you go shopping for window blinds for your home is to decide what purpose your blinds will serve mainly. This will lead to another point where you will decide if you will need thicker blinds or blinds made of a certain material that are designed for specific purposes. If you choose your blinds well you may be surprised to see just how much money you will start saving on electricity after you have installed certain types of blinds.

Some other helpful tips for helping you select the window blinds for your home are if your windows are large. If they are ceiling to floor windows you can think about using vertical blinds which are usually used for doors or in office buildings. You also want to ensure that the color of the blind is in keeping with your current décor.

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