Video - Fabulous Fabric Shades!

5 Factors to Consider when Buying Fabric Shades



Fabric shades are one treatment where you won't have to sacrifice beauty for functionality. They can be simple, sleek and contemporary or they can also be voluminous and luxuriously stylish. Below I've listed 5 factors to consider when selecting fabric shades for your home -

1. The Stack - Do you have ample space above your window for the shade to stack up when open? With fabric shades, they create their own valance so they are perfect for mounting above the window. And unlike some other treatments, fabric shades look great mounted above the window. This also helps make your window look bigger!

2. The Texture - One of my favorite places for a fabric shade is... a kitchen or a bathroom. Kitchens and bathrooms typically have a lot of hard surfaces in the room - tile floors, wood cabinets, granite counter tops, mirrors, sinks, etc. Adding softness with a fabric shade is the perfect solution for a 'hard' room and is desperately needed.

3. Room Size - If your room is smaller, choose a style that's simple with clean lines. A large billowy shade with lots of luxurious fabric could take a small room over with all the wrong proportions.

4. Upgrade Your Style - A fabric shade looks fabulous all on its own or layered together with draperies for a more sophisticated look.

5. More Bang for Your Buck - A fabric shade will last for many, many years with minimal care. There are two mechanisms that operate the shade. A cord and a pulley. No custom mounting brackets, batteries or complicated mechanisms to break, or wear out.

Regardless of the style you choose, fabric shades look great in any room, no matter the fabric or the budget!

HOT TIP: Our special this month is on luxurious silk fabrics, which would be GORGEOUS made into fabric shades! Lift up your home and lifestyle, add fabric shades not blinds. You'll be so glad you did! Ask me for more information. I'm happy to share!

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Secret Sale on Natural Woven Shades!

I wanted to let you in on a Secret Sale! I just found out today, one of my favorite suppliers is having a HUGE Overstock Sale on popular Natural Woven Shades, 30% off! I've only announced it to my VIP list so far, because it's first come first served. When they run out, it's over!

If you've been thinking about Natural Woven shades, this may be the perfect time to take advantage of these exquisite grasses, reeds and woven shades. Take a look, I think you'll agree, they're just beautiful!

Call me at 949.494.3345 or send an email right away if you'd like to see these or are considering Natural Woven Shades. Hurry before they sell out!

Got Guests? Help Them Feel At Home - Create A Guest Bedroom They'll Never Want to Leave!

It's the holidays. For most that means a flurry of parties, entertaining, food, family and friends. If you've got guests coming, take a look at this video for ideas on helping your guests feel at home and comfortable while staying with you.

Keep Your Cool When the Weather Gets Hot!

Often I'm asked by clients if they can have privacy at night, sun control during the day and maximize their view all in one product. Sound impossible? Actually the answer is. . . it's possible! Honeycomb shades are one of the best products on the market for all of those reasons and more. We use them often and continue to get raving client reviews.

• Maximize Your View - Of all the window treatment products on the market today, they have the smallest stacking space in the industry.
• Privacy - Great for bedrooms, offices, skylights, yet still allows the natural light to come in.
• Room Darkening - Great for bedrooms and media rooms.
• Clean Lines - No fuss or fluff, modern styling.
• Can Go Incognito - Hardly noticeable when pulled up. Great for view windows when you want to draw your attention to the view, and not the window treatment.
• Cordless - No strings hanging down.
• Motorized - Great option. Reasonable. Not as expensive as you might think. Improved technology.
  
• Outstanding Insulating Properties - Energy efficient. Keeps you cool in the heat of the summer.
• Rich True Colors that Resist Fading - Great color selections.
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For more information or to schedule an in-home appointment to talk about saving money on your energy bills with honeycomb shades, call 949.494.3345.

© 2008 Barbara Deckmeyer