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Spring Forward with New Window Treatments

Posted by: cellularwindowshades on: March 9, 2012

Recently, the The Washington Post‘s “Lifestyle” magazine featured an article on what’s trending in window fashion. Brian Patrick Flynn, an interior designer and found of decordemon.com, rightly comments that “Dressing windows is one of the most impactful ways to give any space a designer edge“. Flynn and interior designers Betsy Burnham and Mallory Mathison give [...]

Michael Payne visits Burlington VT Home Show

Posted by: cellularwindowshades on: January 20, 2012

In anticipation of Michael Payne’s visit to the Burlington Home Show, we post this YouTube video from Michael’s home base of LA– wouldn’t you like Michael to help with your design issues? That’s the prize for Home Show visitors on February 25 and 26th: an hour’s consultation with design Michael Payne can be yours! We’ve unearthed [...]

Bedroom Basics, from the Nate Berkus Show

Posted by: cellularwindowshades on: January 10, 2012

Nate Says “You spend most of your time in your bedroom…”  The homeowner — who’s had this bedroom for ten years — calls the bedroom “a cold box”: plain walls, crammed furniture. As it’s not a room visitors see, so this couple has left it to last. What decorating ideas does Nate have which will [...]

Upgrading Window Treatments – Market Ready II

Posted by: cellularwindowshades on: December 23, 2011

In his lastest MARKET READY column in The New York Times, Tim McKeough answers the reader question: Q: — “We have cheap temporary blinds. Is it worth investing in better window coverings before selling?” Jennifer Ferland, a real estate agent, tellingly suggests: “‘[I]t’s funny the little things that can steer buyers away from feeling comfortable [...]

R-Values for Shades

Posted by: cellularwindowshades on: November 11, 2011

With the weather turning colder — even traditionally warm areas of the U.S. have experienced cooler weather lately, thoughts have been turning to windows. How much cooler-air leaks through your windows can be the difference between comfort and turning up the heat. Or, as I was reminded yesterday by a co-worker: turning ON the heat. Here’s [...]

Saving Antiques – through Window Treatments

Posted by: cellularwindowshades on: April 12, 2011

Last week I spoke with a Californian who still gets too much sun, despite having obtained tinting for the windows. We all know the damaging effects of the sun’s rays. In researching for this piece, I unearthed this article dealing with Pittsburgh’s CLAYTON MANSION. Built in 1860, “a gem of Victorian architecture”, the Clayton Mansion houses “priceless antiques, [...]

A House … Is Now a Home

Posted by: cellularwindowshades on: April 6, 2011

Our customer Sonia sent in photos of a room in her new home. A bit of “before and after,” if you will. She writes of feeling “naked” and “exposed”, especially at night. Given the wide expanse of windows (two sets of double-windows plus a double-door slider!), it is no wonder these words spring to her mind. [...]

Versailles — in France, at home

Posted by: cellularwindowshades on: September 21, 2010

Another article included in the recent issue of HOME TEXTILE TODAY unveils the latest stylings for bedding — inspired by the Court of Versailles! You might imagine the rich, luxurious fabrics; the garden-full of colors; the voluptuousness of fluffed duvets and throw pillows. So, you might ask, has this to do with Cellular Window Shades? [...]


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