Decorative Window Shades
by Giorgina Devereaux
Decorative window shades are a stylish solution for
windows and are available in the following:
-Fabric
Shades & Roman Shades
-Honeycomb Shades
-Illusions Shadings
-Natural
Woven Shades
-Pleated
Shades
-Roller
Shades
-Sheer
Elegance
-Solar
Shades
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Fabric Shades
Fabric Shades offer endless
possibilities, like fabric Roman shades for a lovely look, or Sussex fabric
window shades for added elegance.
Whether you are looking to create a mood that
is refined or relaxed, along with having the option of choosing from a wide
array of bold colors or neutral tones, then fabric shades may be for you.
You can have fabric shades custom
made in your precise size and can choose from a lovely assortment of fabrics.
You can also personalize these fabric shades by adding decorative details and
operational upgrades.
Fabric shades are available in the
following styles:
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Balloon Fabric Shades |
Balloon Fabric Shades:
Balloon Fabric Shades are a striking choice that can make any window a focal
point. These shades are available with inverted pleats that are generally
spaced 10 to 15 apart and the shades cascade into poufs along the bottom edge.
With narrower balloon fabric shades,
there is one pouf while the wider window shades have more. These may be made in
custom widths up to 120 and heights up to 108. When raised, the stacking
height of these window shades is generally 11 to 15.
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London Fabric Shades |
London Fabric Shades: This
elegant and sophisticated shade lies flat at the top and falls neatly from
inverted pleats to gentle swags along the bottom with wings on either side.
The narrow London Fabric Shades have
one swag while the wider shades have more than one swag.
These shades are
available in custom widths up to 120 and heights up to 108.
For these fabric
shades, the stacking height when raised will be anywhere from 11 to 15,
depending upon the shade height.
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Sussex Fabric Shades |
Sussex Fabric Shades: The
beauty about Sussex Fabric Shades is that its lines fall casually from the top
into loose tucked pleats at the bottom, with wings at either side of the window
shades.
This relaxed drape is available in an assortment of lightweight fabrics
and solid colors.
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Classic Roman Fabric Shades |
Classic Roman Fabric Shades:
With this particular shade, the fold lines are inverted and seamed, creating
precise and defined folds when raised and clean horizontal lines at 11 Ό
intervals when lowered.
For visual impact, you may consider
framing these types of shades with panels, which further helps insulate and
control light.
These window shades are available in custom widths up to 120
and heights up to 108.
Depending on the shade height, the stacking height when
raised will be 8 to 10.
Cuffed Roman Shades: Cuffed
Roman Shades offer clean classic lines with the added cuffed bottom hemline that
is quite fashionable.
The resulting look is a casual feel that will add comfort
and warmth to your room.
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Flat Roman Fabric Shades |
Flat Roman Fabric Shades: Flat Roman Fabric Shades become flat when lowered and then fold up neatly at the
top when fully raised.
The fold lines are generally spaced at 10 intervals and
are available in custom widths up to 120 and heights up to 108.
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Relaxed Roman Fabric Shades |
Relaxed Roman Fabric Shades:
Relaxed Roman Fabric Shades combine a casual softness, along with a comfortable
attitude. This shade falls smoothly and evenly from the top to form soft,
unstructured swags at the hemline. With the narrow shades, you will have a
single swag.
This shade is available in custom
widths up to 120 and heights up to 108. The stacking height will be 11 to
15 when raised, depending upon the shade height.
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Soft Roman Fabric Shades |
Soft Roman Fabric Shades:
This particular shades is a classic choice for tailored elegance with draped,
overlapping folds spaced neatly at 4 ½ to 6 intervals. When raised, the shade
folds evenly to the top.
These window shades are available in
custom widths up to 120 and heights up to 108, with the stacking height being
8 to 10 when raised, depending upon the shade height.
Fabric Shades Options
The
following options are available for Fabric Shades:
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Lift
System: Included in the lift system is Loop Control. This enables you
to evenly raise, lower, and position shades using a continuous loop that is
secured by a cord guide. This eliminates dangerous, dangling lift cords for
extra child and pet safety.
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Trim
Style: This adds a lovely touch to your shades. Trim is available in
the following: ribbon loop trim, tassel fringe, skirted braid, ruffle hem,
crochet lace trim, satin ruffle, sheer ribbon, velvet ribbon banding, and
Grosgrain ribbon banding.
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Cleats/Tassels: Cleats are used to tie off control cords while the
matching metal tassels serve to replace the wooden tassels that come with
shades. These are available in the following finishes: black, rust,
nickel, brass, pewter, and are available in a scroll and fleur de lis design
(only in a black color).
Honeycomb Shades
Honeycomb Shades (also known as
cellular shades) have the look and feel of fabric, but offers softness, along
with deep, even coloration that won't fade even in full sun locations.
You can find these shades with top
and bottom rails that are fabric-wrapped for a uniform look.
The unique
hexagonal shaped cells of these window coverings provides substantial insulation
with little weight, keeping rooms warmer in the winter and cooler during the
summer months.
This results in home energy consumption, which means added
savings on your utility bill.
The fabulous thing about Honeycomb
Shades is that it offers light control and privacy.
You can have your Honeycomb
Shades made with the top down/bottom up option, which allows you to select which
part of your window you would like to allow light in through.
Other options include permanent tie
downs, built-in cord stops, loop control, the cordless lift system, and shade
motorization. These options offer pet and child safety since they eliminate
dangerous, dangling lift cords.
Honeycomb Shades are available in the
following styles:
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Petite
Cell Honeycomb Shades
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Petite
Blockout Cell Shades
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Grand
Cell Honeycomb Shades
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Grand
Blockout Cell Shades
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Twin
Cell Honeycomb Shades
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Triad
Cell Honeycomb Shades
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Semi-Sheer Honeycomb Shades
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Linen
Blockout Honeycomb Shades
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Dual
Light Honeycomb Shades
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Honeycomb Arch Shades
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Honeycomb Skylight Shades
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Vertical
Honeycomb Shades
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Petite Cell Honeycomb Shades |
Petite Cell Honeycomb Shades:
Petite Honeycomb Shades are the smallest cell size, which gently filters natural
light for a soft, diffused effect in your rooms while still offering privacy.
The raised, unique cell structure of these window shades allows them to stack
compactly making them practically disappear.
With the blockout option of these
shades, you are given extra light control, privacy, and sound insulation.
These
shades are available in custom sizes from 12 to 120 high and 6 to 120 wide.
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Petite Blockout Cell Shades |
Petite Blockout Cell Shades:
This line of shades gives you the opportunity to enjoy complete room darkening.
Room darkening is ideal for a nursery, bedroom, or media room, along with the insulating
benefits of the small cell size.
The cells on these shades are lined
with 2 fabric layers that are sandwiched around a thin, white blockout film.
The
excellent construction of these shades creates a soft and pleasing appearance.
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Grand Cell Honeycomb Shades |
Grand Cell Honeycomb Shades:
Grand Cell Honeycomb Shades have a large cell size that softly filters natural
light for a subtle effect in your room.
In addition, you still enjoy privacy
while having light control and sound insulation.
The structure of these
cellular shades allows them to stack compressed together.
These shades are available in custom
sizes from 12 to 120 high and 6to 120 wide.
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Grand Blockout Cell Shades |
Grand Blockout Cell Shades:
This exquisite line of shades gives you complete room darkening, along with the
insulating characteristics. The cells in these shades are lined with 2 fabric
layers contained around a thin, white blockout film.
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Twin Cell Honeycomb Shades |
Twin Cell Honeycomb Shades:
Twin Cell Honeycomb Shades offer the light filtering and privacy benefits of
single cell window shades, along with greater insulating power. When raised,
these shades stack compactly.
They are available in sizes from 12
to 120 high and 6 to 120 wide.
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Triad Cell Honeycomb Shades |
Triad Cell Honeycomb Shades:
Triad Cell Honeycomb Shades have a triple cell configuration that creates more
heat-trapping air pockets for superior insulating value that blocks 75% of heat
transfer through your windows. When lowered, these shades provide privacy while
allowing in soft and diffused light.
You can find these shades in custom
sizes from 12 to 120 high and 6 to 120 wide.
Semi-Sheer Honeycomb Shades:
These shades offer the subtle texture of fine fabric that softly diffuses light
entering your rooms while providing moderate privacy. This is the perfect
complement to larger windows because of the grand cell size of these shades.
You can choose from different warm
neutral tones that will coordinate beautifully with any color scheme. Also,
these shades provide substantial energy savings during the summer and winter
months and blocks 99% of harmful UV rays from entering your home.
They are available in custom sizes
12 to 120 high and 6 to 120 wide.
Linen Blockout Honeycomb Shades: Linen
Blockout Honeycomb Shades are available in an assortment of rich linens. In
addition to the beauty these shades provide, they blockout light in much needed
areas, such as the nursery, bedroom, media room, or any other room where you
prefer darkness.
They are available in custom sizes
12 to 120 high and 6 to 120 wide.
Dual Light Honeycomb Shades:
This shade ingeniously combines separately operating semi-sheer and blockout
shades for total light control throughout the day and evening hours. You can
lower the shade from the top for that light-filtering sheer and raise it from
the bottom for total blockout. The Dual Light shade top fabric is always
semi-sheer while the bottom is blockout. This shade is available in grand cell
sizes only.
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Honeycomb Arch Shades |
Honeycomb Arch Shades: This shade is the perfect
solution for unique window and door shapes. They make great
window coverings for arch-shaped windows that require privacy and
light control.
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Honeycomb Skylight Shades |
Honeycomb Skylight Shades:
Honeycomb Skylight Shades are ideal for windows that function as a skylight. It
offers privacy and light control in rooms that have high ceilings. For these
types of windows, a skylight pole is available to facilitate opening and closing
of the shades.
Vertical Honeycomb Shades:
These shades are perfect for patio doors and for large windows. The honeycomb
cellular construction traps air, which then creates insulating pockets that keep
outdoor heat at bay during warm weather. This results in utility bill savings
since it allows you to turn down the AC.
Vertical Honeycomb Shades are also
fantastic energy savers during the winter since they confine the heat inside
your rooms.
Honeycomb Shades Options
The
following options are available for Honeycomb Shades:
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Lift System: With this system, you can
lower your shades from the top to allow in sunlight with the top down/bottom
up option or you can opt for one of the following: loop control, multiple
shades on one headrail, cordless, or motorization, which will enable you to
raise your shades with ease.
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Multiple Shades on One Headrail: The Multiple Shades on One Headrail
allows wide windows to have a uniform, streamlined appearance with one
headrail for two, three, or four side by side shades.
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Loop
Control: This continuous-loop lift mechanism enables you to easily and
evenly raise, lower, and position even the largest shades while eliminating
dangling cords. Aside from eliminating the danger that dangling cords pose
to children and animals, this feature provides an uncluttered look.
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Cordless Top Down/Bottom Up: This option allows you to lower your
shades from the top to let in sunlight, while remaining closed at the bottom
to conserve your privacy. You can also raise your shades from the bottom or
position both the top and bottom areas at any level you wish. To lower and
position the shade, simply push up or pull down using an unobtrusive
handle.
Illusions Shadings
Illusions Shadings offer the light
control advantages of blinds in elegant fabric.
It bathes your dιcor in soft,
flattering light that is filtered to protect home furnishings from the harmful
rays of the sun without interfering with your outside view.
The sheer fabric surrounds thin, soft
polymer vanes that provide diffused light when the vanes are open and light
control and privacy when closed.
The beauty about these shades is that they
discretely disappear into the headrail when raised.
Illusions Shadings are available in
the following:
2 Horizontal Illusions Shadings:
This offers a great look for smaller to medium windows. It blocks up to 65% of
incoming UV rays when open and up to 95% of UV rays when closed. The vanes
disappear under a color coordinated headrail when the shades are raised.
These shades are available in custom
sizes from 12 to 122 high and 12 to 114 wide.
3 Horizontal Illusions Shadings:
The wider vane size allows for a more unobstructed view from any window. It
blocks up to 65% of incoming UV rays when open and up to 95% when closed. When
the shades are raised, the vanes disappear under a color coordinated headrail.
This is available in custom sizes
from 12 to 122 high and 12 to 114 wide.
Vertical Illusions Shadings:
Vertical Illusions Shadings are an excellent solution for extra large windows
and patio doors.
The beauty about this type of window treatment is that you can
match fabrics in horizontal shadings for the perfect color coordination in the
entire room.
It offers the light diffusion of
sheer window shades, the light control of vertical blinds, and the elegance of
drapery, which makes them a fantastic choice.
You can find these window treatments
in custom sizes from 24 to 144 high and 12 to 192 wide.
Illusions Shadings Options
The following options are available
for Illusions Shadings:
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Light
Dimming: Room darkening fabrics offer a powerful light control option.
Even though all Illusions fabrics protect the interior from sun damage, a
room darkening fabric offers the ideal solution for rooms, such as, a media
room.
Natural Woven Shades
Natural Woven Shades is a fantastic
way to incorporate renewable, sustainable materials into your home.
It allows
you to express an easy confidence in decorating because of its relaxed look
while giving you the opportunity to select from various distinct styles.
You can enhance any style of Natural
Woven Shades with decorative and functional upgrades.
The fabulous thing about
this type of shade is that you can create your own custom woven shades by
choosing from natural materials, such as, bamboo, reeds, exotic grasses, and
woven blends.
These types of natural materials possess variations in color,
texture, and grain, including slight cracks and small knots. Its this type of
exotic appearance that adds uniqueness and warmth to the room while softly
filtering light.
To create drama, impact, and unique
style consider mounting soft, sensuous panels over the Natural Wovens for a
lovely textural balance. You can also choose wood blinds for their insulating
characteristics and light control, and add flounce top panels to frame and
accentuate tall windows.
Natural Woven Shades are available in
the following styles:
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Natural
Woven Flat Fold Shades
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Natural
Woven Waterfall Shades
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Natural
Woven Panel Track
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Natural
Woven Bamboo Cornice
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Natural
Woven Hobbled Valance
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Natural
Woven Roll-Up Valance
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Natural Woven Flat Fold Shades |
Natural Woven Flat Fold Shades:
Natural Woven Flat Fold Shades consist of a classic style of bamboo blinds
that fall neatly from a 6 self-valance.
A self-valance is applied over a shade
to not only give it a decorative effect, but also functions to conceal the headrail components. When fully lowered, Natural Woven Flat Fold Shades lie
flat and when raised, they stack into flat folds.
These shades are available in custom
sizes 13 to 95 wide and 12 to 120 high.
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Natural Woven Waterfall Shades |
Natural Woven Waterfall Shades:
This lovely shade flows gracefully from the top in an uninterrupted fall.
As you raise them, you will notice how they evenly rise from the bottom into
neat, flat folds.
You can opt for a back valance to
hide the headrail and can choose from custom sizes that are available in 13 to
95 wide and 12 to 120 high.
Natural Woven Panel Track: A
Natural Woven Panel Track offers a lovely alternative to standard window
treatments. This panel track is the perfect solution for patio doors, wide
windows, or can serve as a room divider. The versatile panels slide along a
smooth operating track for ease of use.
Each shade is made from carefully
selected materials, such as, bamboo, reeds, and grasses. You can customize
these window treatments with an upgraded valance or wood cornice.
These shades are available in custom
sizes from 36 to 96 high and 48 to 144 wide.
A great accent is to have these
shades made with a solid twill edge binding, which is available in different
colors. Solid twill edge binding not only enhances the beauty of the shade and
ties in the rest of the colors in the room, but the natural twill tape binding
at the outer edge provides a polished look.
Natural Woven Bamboo Cornice:
Natural Woven Cornices allows you to add warmth and casual charm to the window
treatments. They look beautiful over shades or may be used as a stand alone
treatment.
Natural Woven Hobbled Valance:
A Natural Woven Hobbled Valance makes a fabulous window accent and you can
even opt to include edge binding for that extra special touch. This particular
valance may be used alone or to add textural contrast over shades.
They are available in 12 or 18
heights and widths from 13 to 95 to complement windows of nearly any size.
Natural Woven Roll-Up Valance:
These window treatments are accented with two solid twill pieces and 1 wide
bands in various color choices. They look lovely when used alone or can be used
to add contrast over window treatments, such as, a fabric shade or wood blinds.
Natural Woven Roll-Up Valances are
available in 6 ½ or 12 ½ heights and custom widths from 13 to 95 to
complement windows of varying sizes.
Natural Woven Shades Options
The following options are available
for Natural Woven Shades:
Pleated Shades
Pleated Shades bring a splash of
color, texture, and style to any room or window. These window treatments look
lovely season after season and consist of durably luxurious fabrics that resist
fading, drooping, and sagging.
Pleated shades are available in the
following:
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Pleated
Shades
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Cordless
Pleated Shades
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Pleated
Arch Shades
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Pleated
Skylight Shades
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Pleated Shades |
Pleated Shades:
Pleated Shades offer the best of both worlds because they combine the fashion
appeal of stylish colors, patterns, and textures with the functional benefits of
a dependable, easy to operate window shade.
These are
available in custom sizes from 12 to 96 high and 13 to 144 wide.
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Cordless Pleated Shades |
Cordless Pleated Shades: The
cordless operation allows you to raise, lower, and easily position these shades
with a gentle push up or pull down of the handle. This eliminates dangerous,
dangling lift cords making it safer for homes with small children or pets.
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Pleated Arch Shades |
Pleated Arch Shades: Pleated
Arch Shades offer the perfect solution for unique window and door shapes since
it can be custom made to fit these shapes.
Pleated Skylight Shades:
Pleated Skylight Shades are ideal for windows that function as a skylight. It
offers privacy and light control in high locations. For these types of windows,
a skylight pole is available to facilitate opening and closing of the shades.
Pleated Shades Options
The following options are available
for Pleated Shades:
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Loop
Control: This continuous-loop lift mechanism enables you to easily and
evenly raise, lower, and position even the largest shades while eliminating
dangling cords. Aside from eliminating the danger that dangling cords pose
to children and animals, this feature provides an uncluttered look.
Roller Shades
Roller Shades are an excellent choice
for adding color, texture, and flair to any room.
The great thing is that you
can customize your Roller Shades by choosing from a variety of different colors,
textures, floral designs, striped patterns, and opacities from sheer to complete
light blockout.
This enables you to create the best assortment of trendy
fabrics and screens for your home.
Roller Shades are easy to operate,
and with a simple pull of the cord, you can position the shade at the perfect
height.
Roller Shades are available in the
following:
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Roller
Shades
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Flat
Fold Roller Shades
Roller Shades: Some Roller
Shades are manufactured with steel rollers, which offer precise, reliable
operation. They are many high fashion colors and patterns to choose from and
you can even order roller shades that are made from earth friendly, PVC free
materials that are also 100% recyclable.
You can customize your Roller Shades
with a choice of hem styles, hemline trims, and shade pulls. They are available
in custom sizes from 12 to 120 high and 12 to 127 wide.
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Flat Fold Roller Shades |
Flat Fold Roller Shades: Flat
Fold Roller Shades lie flat when fully lowered and stack in softly tailored
folds when raised. You may customize these lovely shades by choosing from among
different decorative hemline trims.
Roller Shades Options
The following options are available
for Roller Shades:
Lift System: Loop Control has
a loop mechanism that allows for smooth operation.
The Cassette System offers the easy
operation of Loop Control, plus a headrail covering the roller and mechanism.
This creates a neatly finished and tailored look.
Motorization is an effortless way to
raise and lower shades. You can choose from a single-channel remote or wall
switch to operate one shade or a 5-Channel to operate up to 4 shades.
Top Down/Bottom Up: You can
lower shades from the top, allowing natural light in with complete privacy or
raise them from the bottom for a traditional approach.
Room Darkening Fabric: Room
darkening fabric is ideal in rooms where you prefer total light blocking.
Accent Rod: You can opt for a
decorative metal accent rod at the bottom of the hemline for tabbed and
scalloped hem styles. You can choose from different accent rod finishes and
finial styles.
Decorative Detail: Give your
roller shades extra flair by including a decorative edge. You can choose from
the following decorative edges: petite ribbon loop trim, twisted loop trim,
wood bead, or shell trim.
Hem: You can choose from
different hem styles for that distinct look. The following hem styles are
available: Diana hem, wave hem, scallop hem, tabbed hem, and a straight hem.
Shade Pulls: A nice touch of
elegance and sophistication for a Roller Shade is to attach a shade pull. Shade
pulls come in different styles and finishes, such as, a ring style or one that
features a tassel.
Sheer Elegance
This is a great solution for large
windows and sliding doors since it combines the beauty of sheer window shades
with the light control of vertical blinds.
You can choose from different
patterns, such as, leaf patterns, striped patterns, or from neutral tones that
will coordinate beautifully with any color scheme in your room decor.
Sheer Elegance elegantly softens and
diffuses light. It allows you to control light by simply rotating the vanes and
eliminating the need to draw the panels open. For total light control and
privacy, you may wish to add the room darkening option. Another excellent
option is the valance upgrade, which conceals the headrail by incorporating a
matching fabric insert.
Sheer Elegance Shades Options
The following options are available
for Sheer Elegance Shades:
Room Darkening: This option
is perfect for total light control and privacy.
Valance: A valance conceals
the headrail and incorporates a matching fabric insert giving the shade a
uniform and sleek appearance.
Solar Shades
Solar Shades give you the opportunity
to enjoy the view, with less glare while providing important UV protection.
These window shades make a clean, contemporary statement because of its sleek
lines and sophisticated materials.
You can choose from different
semi-sheer fabrics that function to preserve your view even when lowered. The
fabric used in Solar Shades provides excellent UV protection that save your
furnishings from fading, and also minimize glare on TV and computer screens. In
rooms that get excessive sun exposure, you will notice how these shades reduce
heat transfer from the outdoors, which further add to your comfort while
reducing your AC bills.
Solar Shades are available in the
following:
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Solar
Roller Shades
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Solar
Roman Shades
Solar Roller Shades: Solar
Roller Shades are fabulous looking, contemporary roller shades.
The major benefit of solar roller shades is that they offer solar
protection along with glare reduction.
You can find these shades with loop
control that allows you to easily raise and lower your shades while eliminating
dangerous, dangling lift cords.
For the best view, you can choose a semi-sheer
fabric or a semi-sheer metallic fabric for that high tech effect.
Solar Roman Shades: Solar
Roman Shades give your home the classic look of fine fabric flat fold Roman
shades, but with the added bonus of solar protection and glare reduction.
You
can choose from semi-sheer or semi-sheer metallic fabrics.
Solar Shades Options
The following options are available
for Solar Shades:
Fascia Valance: A Fascia
Valance is a cassette style system that completely conceals the hardware. You
can choose the fabric for the Fascia Valance to match your shade material or
aluminum to match the bottom rail.
Top Down/Bottom
Up: You can lower shades from the top, allowing
natural light in with complete privacy, raise them from the bottom, or combine
both operations for the perfect mix of natural light and desired level of
privacy.
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