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Bali Blinds Discount Code to Use Before April 30th, 2011

admin — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 17:10:02 +0000

For all our readers, we’ve just been announced by our business partners from Blinds Express that there’s a 15% off coupon for all Bali Blinds they have in stock:

Get 15% off All Bali Blinds at BlindsExpress! (Use Coupon Code: 1005) This offer expires 4/30/11.

If you feel like it’s time for a little bit of home redecoration, you can take a look and see what Bali blinds models our friends have for sale. Don’t forget to use the coupon code: 1005 when you make your purchase. April 30th is the last day, so you still have a bit of time left to make up your mind.

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Hunter Douglas Provenance Woven Wood Shades

admin — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:22:26 +0000

There are many interior decorators who believe that the beauty of wood is unequaled. Indeed, wood adds the warmth of nature to living spaces, making them more comfortable. However, using real wood leads to destroying forests, thinning of the ozone layer and so many other negative consequences for our planet. This is what’s been driving more and more consumer goods manufacturers to shift to renewable resources. When it comes to window treatments, big companies such as Bali or Hunter Douglas found an excellent resource of creating exquisite products: bamboo, reeds and grasses.

Hunter Douglas Provenance Woven Wood Shades can easily be considered as state-of-the-art in window coverings solutions. Their simplicity, their way of filtering the light, their unique blend of woven wood and fabric makes these shades an excellent option for homeowners who value the natural and a casual yet comfortable lifestyle. One may think that Hunter Douglas blinds are anything but cheap. It’s true, but with this price tag, lots of advantages do come. For example, Hunter Douglas bamboo shades are made with a special technology that helps minimizing bowing. Bowing is one of the problems encountered in bamboo blinds and shades. It often leads to the need of replacing window blinds every few years. Provenance woven wood shades don’t bow that much. Besides, they are strong, thanks to the multiple 5-ply polyester yarns which don’t fade and which are very resistant.

The Provenance line of products is GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality certified, which means that they are environmentally-friendly. They provide a good sound absorption, between 75% and 90% UV protection and an excellent energy efficiency. Safety features are also available.

As usual for Hunter Douglas window treatments, Provenance shades come with lifetime guarantee, no matter what operating system one may choose. With a fold size of 5″ and possible width starting from 18″ up to 144″ and height from 20″ to 108″, these window shades will fit basically every type of window. They can be used for covering bay and corner windows, sliding glass doors or French doors. However, in case you need specialty shapes and design options it’s strongly advisable that you consult a specialist before buying anything, as some options may not be possible in all situations.

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Bali Diffusion Glass Essence Blinds

admin — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 21:58:55 +0000

When we wrote about the new Bali blinds models for the summer of 2009, we were admiring the Bali Diffusion 2″ Glass Essence blinds as being extremely decorative and functional. Since then, many readers asked us to provide a more detailed review of these window treatments, and that’s exactly what I’m going to do in this article.

So, Glass Essence is not really glass, but embossed acrylic, which has the main advantage of offering a good level of privacy while allowing the light to enter the room. As natural light intensity changes, the light in the room will also change, creating interesting effects. The energy efficiency of these window blinds is good, but one shouldn’t count on it to insulate older models of windows with single panes made of glass which isn’t the LowE we’ve got used to in the case of modern windows.

Bali Diffusion blinds are available in solid colors or in patterns that help creating a unique atmosphere. These patterns are really beautiful and creative, from the very discrete Filament Golden Streak, Filament Grass Streak or Filament Grey Streak, to the artistic Flare Licorice whips, Flare Stout or Flare White Wave. The Scroll series of patterns is also a good choice, mostly if the room decoration is rather simple. The most attractive, however, are the Stained Glass imitations: Stained Glass Craft, Harvest and Plum Mist. Samples are available for free.

Bali Diffusion blinds are available with four types of tilt: ControlMate remote control tilt system, cord tilt, wand tilt or ring tilt. The double slat valance is discrete and simple, so it can easily pass unnoticed.

In case you need such blinds for bay windows, it is possible to have them butted together for creating continuity. Cut-outs are also possible, as well as installing multiple blinds on the same headrail, for wide windows or patio doors. Customized blinds can fit sidelight windows, so you can cover even narrow openings without any problem.

The maintenance of Bali Diffusion Glass Essence blinds is easy, but they call for regular vacuuming, if you want them to look like new for a long time. These blinds can be immersed in water, but it’s not advisable to use strong detergents. Dry cleaning is not recommended either.

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Bali Looped Roman Natural Shades, Dimensional Look For Your Windows

admin — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 19:50:04 +0000

The Looped Roman Bali shades belong to the Natural Shades line of window treatments developed by Bali and they are made of renewable woods such as reeds, bamboo, grass or jute. This is good for our forests, which are already endangered my massive cuts. It’s also goods for our interiors, because such materials give a warm touch, especially when they are stained in natural shades of brown or yellow.

Bali made these window shades in more than 40 finishes, colors going from the Bridgeton White which reminds us of hospital windows, to Nassau Cedar, Makan Terra, Talka Harmony or San Pedro Clay, all of them inspired from nature. Free samples are available for ordering for most of these colors and they can be ordered either online or at a Bali blinds and shades retailer.

The looped Roman Natural shades can come with the standard cord control, which can be placed on the right or on the left, or with continuous loop lift systems, based on a clutch that lifts the shade and keeps it in position. They also feature a safety tension device which prevents children or pets from getting choked with the cords.

Valances are available in several options: the 6″ standard valance is the simplest of all and it is discreet and elegant; the 9″ standard valance is suitable for longer shades, in order to better conceal the shade when lifted. The 9″ Deco-Trim valance can have a Dentil, Horizon or Seascape style and it attaches directly to the shade headrail. If you want, you can opt for a traditional 3 1/2″ wood valance which also attaches directly onto the headrail. Unfortunately, this valance model is not available with the continuous-loop lift system because of technical incompatibilities.

The light control level of these window shades can go from sheer to light filtering and even up to room darkening. The energy efficiency is good and can be made better when a liner is added to the shades.

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Bali Wood Vertical Blinds: Total Room Darkening

admin — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 18:56:22 +0000

The Bali wood vertical blinds series is one of the most exquisite blackout window treatments ever. Wood looks good, it gives a certain warmth to a room, and that’s why many people prefer it to cheaper PVC solutions. The wood vertical blinds from Bali are surely expensive, but if you can afford them, they are an excellent way to cover patio doors or wide windows. When closed, these blinds provide total darkness, therefore they are suitable for home theater rooms or for conference halls.

The wood vertical Bali blinds are available in 15 stain touches such as Brandy, Dark Walnut, Maple, Regal Oak, Rustic Lodge or Wheat. Additionally, you can choose from any of the 7 paint finishes possible: Antique White, Birch White, Designer White, Pure White, Snowflake, Stark White or White Cotton. Unfortunately, Bali doesn’t provide free color samples for this line of products. However, if you need to see them, you can go to a retailer. This would be the way to go if you’re really interested in buying such blinds. Of course, you can see them on Bali’s website, but the shades of color always depend on the monitor settings, and may not reflect the reality.

Bali wood vertical blinds can have the vane stack position of your choice, either left or right or both sides, case in which they would open in the middle.

The valance style can be either traditional or a more contoured model called “Eloquence Valance”.

Cut-outs in your wood blinds are also possible, in case you need to fit them around architectural elements, window cranks, heaters or any other such obstacles.

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New Custom Bali Blinds for Thanksgiving

admin — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:34:49 +0000

Bali blinds are now available with an excellent option delivery: you can order your custom blinds or shades by latest 8th of November 2009 and you’ll get them by 26th of November 2009, so your windows will be ready for the Thanksgiving celebration.

This is great, if you had in mind to redecorate your home or if you’ve just moved in a new one and need to buy appliances, decor and other stuff. However, you need to keep in mind that Bali’s offer is applicable only if the materials you select are in stock. There’s another thing: the Bali Custom Tailored Roman Shades, shutters and Specialty Shapes are excluded from this offer. It’s understandable, they take much more time to make, so you’ll just have to wait a bit more if you choose these exquisite window treatments.

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Hunter Douglas Sliding Glass Door Window Treatments

admin — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:42:48 +0000

We’ve talked a while back about sliding glass door window treatments, and the example I’ve chosen by that time to illustrate my point was the Hunter Douglas Duette 3/4″ Single Cell Sheer with Vertiglide Side Stack, which feature excellent insulation without the drawback of being opaque like other insulating window coverings are.

That article seemed to be appreciated by our readers, as we’ve got a lot of questions, mostly about other products in the Hunter Douglas sliding door treatments range. We thought a brief overview of these blinds would be an excellent way to help you make yourself a better picture of your possible choices, if budget is not your main concern.

First of all, you need to know that actually there’s no special product line in the Hunter Douglas portfolio, targeting exclusively sliding glass doors. It’s just a specialty shape, or a design option, call it what you like, which aims at helping their customers understand better what they can create in terms of interior space design and decorating. These are the Hunter Douglas shadings that are suitable for covering sliding glass doors, as described on their official website:

Silhouette window shadings
Duette Architella honeycomb shades
Duette honeycomb shades
Luminette Privacy sheers
Luminette Modern draperies
Vignette Modern Roman shades
Pirouette window shadings
Skyline Gliding window panels
Alustra Silhouette window shadings
Alustra Duette honeycomb shades
Alustra Luminette Privacy sheers
Alustra Vignette modern Roman shades
Alustra Woven Textures
Alustra Woods
Alustra Modern Precious Metals
Nantucket window shadings
Applause honeycomb shades
Park Lane Privacy sheers
Designer roller shades
Designer screen shades
Provenance Woven wood shades
Brilliance pleated shades
Heritance hardwood shutters
NewStyle hybrid shutters
Palm Beach polysatin shutters
Country Woods Expose blinds
Country Woods Genuine Woods blinds
Country Woods Select blinds
Country Woods Reflections blinds
Country Woods Classics blinds
Chalet Woods wood blinds
EverWood 2″ blinds
EverWood X-tra blinds
WoodMates blinds
Reveal with MagnaView
Macro aluminum blinds
Lightlines aluminum blinds
Decor aluminum blinds
Celebrity aluminum blinds
Cadence Soft vertical blinds
Somner custom vertical blinds
Crosswinds wood vertical blinds
Vertical Solutions Select

As you can see, there are plenty of choices, from sheer, transparent coverings to wooden blinds, which are extremely elegant and which can integrate very well into a classic interior design. You can find details about each of the above mentioned sliding glass door window treatments on the Hunter Douglas website. Maybe we are going to review some of them for you in our future articles.

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Conservatory Roof Shading Ideas

admin — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 11:34:08 +0000

We’ve discussed the necessity of conservatory roof blinds in one of our past articles. We are going to take a deeper look today at a few creative ideas of conservatory roof shading.

First of all, you need to be aware that the conservatory roof needs special treatments, because it’s exposed to the winter chills as well as to the summer heats, much more than ordinary windows in a home. This is why conservatory roof shading solutions should be more than simple, decorative accessories, but also very good thermal insulators, resistant to UV rays and easy to handle from a distance. Their function is to offer you a comfortable space in your conservatory and to protect the carpets and the furniture, which otherwise would fade and get damaged by UV in a very short time. This functionality comes with a high price tag, so adding a conservatory to your house is not the cheapest thing you can do in this world.

Shades with reflective backings: this is maybe the most inexpensive solution for covering your conservatory roof. Basically, window shades made of common fabrics are lined with a reflective coating which won’t be visible from the inside, but which would act as a barrier for the thermal exchange and as a temperature regulator. One of the most efficient backing materials is Aluminized Mylar, which is a thing that was firs used by NASA for reflecting the solar heat. I found an interesting article on how to make your own sunlight reflective linings for window blinds. I don’t know if you can apply it for the conservatory roof shadings, but at least you could save some money on the other windows in your home.

External shade netting: this is a kind of plastic net which is wrapped around the conservatory roof, dimming the light transmission with 50%. Personally, I don’t like it very much, because I like to be able to allow full light to enter at special occasions, but there are people who think this solution is better than interior shades.

Polycool Solar Control Inserts: these are suitable for polycarbonate conservatory roofs and they reduce up to 85% of the solar heat amount and up to 87% of blinding glare, without a significant light loss. These inserts are available in two finishes: silver and gold. I know Polycool is a trademark, but I don’t know the generic term for this kind of shading. However, if you’re interested, you can search the net and see it for yourself what brands are available within your area. I think it’s called window film technology.

Do you know any other unusual conservatory roof shading solutions? I’d be happy if you shared them with all our readers in the comments. Thank you.

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Roller Blinds vs. Retractable Awnings

admin — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 12:40:06 +0000

We’ve got a question from one of our readers who wishes to install window treatments for some very big windows and he wonders whether to buy roller blinds or to get a retractable awning instead and live the windows as they are.

Personally, I think that there’s no connection between the two methods, as they are completely different. Retractable awnings are surely beautiful and extremely functional, but if you don’t have a balcony or a terrace, they prove to be an expense with very little functionality. Why pay more if you’re not going to use them at their fullest anyway? So, in case you have a terrace, you could consider installing retractable awnings, because you’ll love to just sit there are sip your morning coffee fully protected from the sun light. Beware that awnings can be manually operated or electric, the price depending very much on your choice.

If there’s no terrace, but only the big windows, roller shades are better, because they offer an elegant look to your room. Besides, the don’t get dirty when it rains, like retractable awnings do. Go for those cool, sheer, electric roller blinds and you’ll be satisfied with the effect and with the light filtering such window treatments provide. Your shop assistant will surely help you in choosing the most appropriate fabric depending on your specific needs.

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Seven Kitchen Window Treatments Tips

admin — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 10:36:04 +0000

Kitchen window treatments are very important, because some families spend a lot of time in their kitchen on a daily basis, therefore the look of this room matters. On the other hand, kitchens are subject to tough conditions, because of the steam and food odors that may penetrate decorations and accessories and remain there, being very hard to get rid of.

Here are a few tips to help you choose your kitchen window treatments wisely:

Kitchen window treatments need to be washable. If you like to cook, your window treatments would get dirty very easily, therefore you need to be able to clean them often. Machine washable fabrics are the best, as you don’t have to invest time and energy in cleaning them.
Sheer cotton cafe curtains or Venetian aluminum blinds are the best. Cotton is easy to clean and aluminum doesn’t retain odors. Besides, you can find them for cheap.
Thick fabrics should be avoided. Thick fabric drapes or pleated curtains aren’t suitable for kitchen windows because they’d soon become the home of mold and mildew, because of the steam and high humidity, so you’ll end up with stinky window treatments. Molds are not good for health.
Kitchen window treatments need to be easy to take down for cleaning. You don’t want to need a specialized person to help you each time you want to wash your window curtains or shades, would you?
Swags, privacy tiers and valances are nice in every kitchen. Remember to keep them as simple as possible, and you’ll be able to obtain the look you’re after without cluttering your windows.
You don’t need complete blackout in the kitchen. If you cook, then why would you want to do it in the dark? Choose merry, light shades of color and sheer fabrics for your kitchen windows coverings.
Light fabrics with cheerful motives are a good, inexpensive choice. Fruits, veggies, rabbits, plaid patterns, everything goes here. If you have kids, you can let them choose the fabrics for your window kitchen treatments.

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