Another trend that is growing increasingly popular is a combination of elements that include modern style with other decorating styles. For example combining Traditional or Rustic feels to form a hybrid Rustic-Modern design. Some people shy away from the modern design because they think it is too simple, harsh or cold. Truth be told, when modern design is well planned it can promote a sense of serenity and simplicity to your home.

as shown: roller + solar shades | 5% | pearl

Modern style has its roots in European mod design.  It is a distinct look with a clean, streamlined and architecture style. It’s characterized by refined surfaces, robust geometric shapes and asymmetry.

as shown: cornice | silk dupioni | pewter & pinch pleat drapery | sheer elegance | smoke

This style is a very popular design option as it maximizes space and texture is kept to a minimum.  Many people mix this style with other styles to get the best of both worlds.

as shown: string panel systems | strings | fuschia

Bold geometric forms along with polished finishes and asymmetrical balance. Texture is kept to a minimum. Many people mix this style with other styles to get the best of both worlds. It creates a more open impression for any room.

Visit our photo gallery for more examples of Modern Style window treatments.  Click to contact one of our design experts for assistance or shop online at www.theshadestore.com.

New York based designer Sandy Chilewich is founder and creative director of Chilewich | Sultan LLC, a company managed with her partner and husband Joe Sultan. For the last three decades and with two distinct businesses, Chilewich has reinterpreted underutilized and overlooked manufacturing practices. During the last 12 years Chilewich has designed innovated textiles for numerous applications. Best known for her placemats and floormats, her materials can now be seen on iPhone cases, bags and other products marked by ingenuity and elegance.

In a quest for other suitable fabrics to incorporate into one of her initial designs, the RayBowl, she stumbled upon woven vinyl and fell in love with what she believed was a completely underutilized textile. It didn’t work for the bowls. However, where others saw just one material among many, Chilewich saw an opportunity for a new business. “The durability of this extruded yarn, the intrinsic sheen of the material, its tremendous design versatility, and the fact that it is washable inspired me then and continues to inspire me today,” says Chilewich.

The Shade Store is doing a Material Spotlight on Chilewich through May 24^th.  All Chilewich window treatments are now 15% off. All orders ship free in 10 days or less!

Wood blinds are available in 1” and 2” wood slats from a range of top quality basswoods, hardwoods, & faux woods.  Our exclusive Wood Blind window treatments consist of some of the most interesting laminates & finishes.

Add warmth and elegance to your room with ease.  Save 15% + receive Free Shipping when ordering the finest environmentally responsible materials available.  All orders ship in 5 days or less!

Here are the Spring shows that The Shade Store is a part of:

As Seen On:

This Old House- “ This Old House: The Barrington Project” airs on 3/29/12.  The show heads to Rhode Island to cover the renovation of a house in need of a big makeover.  The Shade Store played a part in the renovation by providing Solar Shades & Cellular Shades throughout the entire home.  (episode TOH 3126)

Katie Brown Workshop- “How to Blend the Old with the New when Remodeling”.  The final episode in the three-part home makeover features a walk-through of the living spaces in Katie’s home in Connecticut. Before-and-after photos document the progress.  In her home, Katie shares creative tips while chatting with experts about everything from flooring to draperies.  Managing partner Zach Gibbs is interviewed as a part of the episode.  Currently airing, check local listings. (syndicated show – episode 609).

P. Allen Smith- P. Allen Smith’s Garden Home “Elegance Indoors” airs in April (PBS show – episode 1108).  This show contains a segment with Allen Smith interviewing one of our managing partners, Zach Gibbs in the art studio.  Topics discussed included window design and window treatments.  The Shade Store will also be on an upcoming Summer episode of P. Allen Smith Gardens. “Entertaining” airs week of 7/2/12 (syndicated show – episode 1216).

Good, Better…Best- “Saving the Sunroom” airs on April 25^th.  The Shade Store was proud to join DIY Network’s new program Good, Better…Best hosted by Jeff Devlin during a home renovation in Pennsylvania. The show follows a home makeover which included a sunroom in need of a major renovation. The Shade Store installed Solar Shades for all the windows in the room.   (episode DGBB-106H)

Stay tuned! More to come!

The Shade Store’s collection of Wood Blinds suit both modern and traditional decor.  Our built-in lifting mechanism allows you to lower and raise your blinds with ease. Simply tilt the slats with our wand or cord control to manage light intake and privacy.

Wood blinds are available in 1-Inch & 2-Inch slats from a range of top quality basswoods and laminates.  Other options of wood blind include a more affordable Faux Wood Blind and the exclusive Elite Wood Blind collection, which consists of some of the most interesting finishes in the world.

Save 15% on all Wood Blinds through April 24th.  All orders ship free in 5 days or less.

As Shown: 2" Elite Wood Blind | Exotic Wood- Zebrano

The Shade Store proudly hand-crafts all products in our own U.S. workrooms. Each shade is hung and tested prior to shipping for the highest quality control possible. We believe in using only the most eco-friendly materials available.  Modern technologies have enabled us to deliver affordable prices and fast turnaround times, while still upholding an old-world care and professionalism that goes into each and every product we produce.

Our custom window treatments can be a key element to your home’s decor.  The window covering options available range from Draperies & Roman Shades made from an extensive collection of exclusive fabrics, to energy efficient  Solar & Cellular Shades.   Our products appeal to everyone, from Modern designs like Roller, XL-Pleat Shades & Vertical Systems to more natural Woven Wood Shades & Wood Blinds.  Select from our beautiful custom window treatments and choose the right product for your budget and style.

Just like the other LIN in New York,  our LINens should not be out of the spotlight.  You should not underestimate how this material will add beauty and style to your custom window treatments.  The Shade Store carries 18 different colors of LINen Roman Shades and Drapery.  You will be excited when you add the look of LINen and amazed how this fabric will make even the harshest of critics a fan of your decor.

Visit www.theshadestore.com or one of our showrooms to order some samples.  If you wish to know more about LINens or any other fabrics & styles, please contact our window treatment experts by phone (800-754-1455), email (design@theshadestore.com) or online chat.

Click to Order Samples of Linen Fabric

Along with different colors and patterns, our Solar Shades come in a selection of openness levels – 3% is the densest and 10% is the sheerest. This translates into the percentage of light that is allowed to pass through. A lower openness level increases UV blockage, but the outside view will not be as clear. The higher openness level creates a better view, but decreases UV blockage. As an example, Solar Shades with 5% openness level diffuse light glare & harmful UV rays by are blocked by 95% while providing for a soft screened view.

Customers can save 10% on all Solar Shades from The Shade Store through February 29th.  All orders ship free in 7 days or less.

as shown: solar shades | 5% | pearl |

The Arbor Day Foundation and The Shade Store are working together on the Shades of Green Program to further our positive environmental impact.  A tree will be planted in one of our national forests for every order that’s placed.  We’ve committed to helping the foundation plant 25,000 trees this year.

as shown: Aventura Roman Shade | Sheer Elegance | Silver

as shown: Solar Shades | 7% Metallic | Peat

as shown: 3/8" Cellular Shade | Light Filtering | Lace

Our Energy Efficient products are featured throughout February.  As always, all orders ship free in 10 days or less.

Using Solar Shades allows the homeowner to maintain their bright view out of the room while still cutting down on the intense heat and glare that comes into the sunroom during the day.  Choose from our selection of eco-friendly GreenGuard Certified fabrics in various opacities based on the level of sun protection, heat reduction, and privacy you desire.

The new episode of Good, Better…Best began airing on April 25th on the DIY Network. For more information on the show and upcoming schedule of Good, Better…Best visit diynetwork.com.

We have some behind the scenes images from our installation process:

Before Photo

After Photo