Most pet “parents” know that keeping their dog or cat safe can be just as difficult as keeping a toddler safe—there are many hidden dangers in the a home, especially if that pet is adventuresome or has separation anxiety. Finding pet-friendly window treatments is an important component in home safety. Luckily, Hunter Douglas, the leader in window treatment innovation, has designed numerous options that are both safe and attractive for a pet-friendly home. If you’d like to see some of these options in action, speak with a trained consultant at Window Treats here in New Jersey and New York. [Read more…]
Using Color in Your Home When Decorating
Historically speaking, during big election years, softer and safe colors are what we are drawn to. It’s more of a neutral world, with no really “happy” colors available. So what do you do if you want to use color in your home? There are still areas around the house where you can add color, like on the windows, walls, and even the ceiling. Talk to a trained professional at Window Treats here in New York City. We’ll be happy to help you determine how you can use color in your rooms. [Read more…]
Harmful UV Rays: Protect Your Floors and Furniture
At Window Treats in New Jersey, our customers have often voiced concerns about harmful Ultraviolet (UV) rays.
According to the National Fenestration Rating Council®, damaging UV rays and radiation enter homes through windows, fading the home’s furnishings. So even though most people associate UV rays with protecting their skin, it actually means also protecting home furnishings with window coverings.
UV damage occurs more than just during the summer months. In the winter, when the sun is lower on the horizon, the harsh glare and the lack of leaves allows the sun to enter farther into the room. If your home has windows that are not covered properly, your belongings will likely experience UV damage. So you should do all you can to protect against UV rays, regardless of the season. [Read more…]
Add Color, Style, and Drama With Window Treatments
Don’t be afraid to stray from the traditional neutral colors when you’re looking for new window treatments. That doesn’t mean that neutral colors should be avoided completely, but today, there are so many colors, styles, textures, and options to select from, you can let your inner designer go wild. At Window Treats serving Brooklyn and Manhattan NY and other local areas, our expert sales consultants can help you find just the right combination to give your room the drama you’re looking for. [Read more…]
Hunter Douglas Silhouette Shades for Jersey Shore
Hunter Douglas Silhouette Shades for Jersey Shore homes are perfect. Hunter Douglas Silhouette Window shades can be used to diffuse light. They are a great solution for the Jersey Shore.
Through diffusing light Hunter Douglas Silhouette’s only let in soft and natural light. The best light is diffused light, the light of early morning. The light that flows through these Silhouettes is a beautiful, softened form of natural light. This type of light does not have harsh glare or harsh shadows. This is a very soft and comfortable light. This diffused light also creates an ambiance within our home, a very cozy environment.
We have some vignettes, we do have the Hunter Douglas Vignette as well, but I mean we have Hunter Douglas Silhouette’s in our Red Bank New Jersey showroom on display. You can come see them, touch, and experience them. They truly do transform the feel of the room.
Note the picture to the right and how relaxed, calm and comfortable the living room looks. That feeling is created through the diffusion of the light through the Hunter Douglas Silhouette window shade.
Hunter Douglas Duette Architella Shades Save You Money!
Hunter Douglas Duette Architella shades insulate your home so that 50% of the heat you are paying so much for doesn’t escape out through the windows. Note the red color in the picture to the right. This is a typical home, similar to the homes we do work for in Rumson and Holmdel New Jersey. Those red spots are where heat is escaping from the home. Notice that the majority of the heat is escaping through the windows!
Any type of window treatment would be helpful for insulation, but the level of insulation will differ. Wood blinds with slats have many gaps and therefore offer limited insulation. Roman shades, Hunter Douglas Vignette, Hunter Douglas Silhouette, and other shadings are better, but still not the best.
Not Your Grandmother’s Sheer Draperies!
We all have a place we love to be, whether it’s at your favorite hotel lounge, a beach in the Caribbean or a luxurious theater. There is something about the environment that just makes us feel good. With the right colors, fabrics and design you can elicit that same emotion in your own home.
Sheers are a great way to change the mood in a room. You can choose from many designs, colors and styles that will also allow you to have varying degrees of light and privacy, just beautiful translucence or tranquil, near-total privacy. They can also be used alone with a simple self-header for a trim and contemporary look, or paired with draperies and an elaborate valance or cornice for an elegant tailored effect. [Read more…]
Shades, Blinds, Drapery, Energy Saving Window Treatments
Shades, Blinds, Drapery, Energy Saving Window Treatments. Green and energy saving blinds and shades are a hot topic. More and more homeowners when asking about shades blinds or drapery are requesting that they serve their need for ‘responsible design.’ Homeowners want more than just beauty from their window treatments, they want more of a reason for their product. It is all about how the purchase of shades make one feel. We all want to be happy with our acquisitions. Our clients want their window shades, window blinds, and draperies to serve a purpose in addition to being beautiful. They want to tell their friends:”not only is our Hunter Douglas Silhouette shades are beautiful, it protects our furniture, is made in the USA, is child safe, and offers privacy and view through in one product.” That is why more and more people are asking for window shades, blinds, drapery, and energy saving window treatments. [Read more…]
Why Motorize Shades
Imagine shades or draperies opening automatically when you wake up in the morning and closing at sunset with the touch of a button. Today, this high-end technology is now available to everyone at affordable prices. [Read more…]
How Do I Choose The Right Custom Window Treatments?
This is a great question, which actually does have a right answer. The first step is to think about why you want to cover your window. What are your major concerns – privacy, insulation, energy savings, security, style, light control or to protect your furnishings? This is the most important question to answer when trying to find the perfect window covering. [Read more…]