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Treatment Ideas For Kitchens + Baths

Planning on renovating your kitchen or bathroom? Don’t ignore those windows! The perfect window treatment can separate the “great” rooms from the “nice” rooms. You may be wondering. “How much flare can I really add to my kitchen or bathroom?”. The answer is: a lot. Here are a few suggestions to get your creative juices flowing.

Faux Wood Blinds For Your Bathroom
Concerned about putting an expensive treatment in your bathroom, only to have it be ruined after a few weeks of being exposed to your hectic morning routine? Here’s a treatment solution that won’t mind long, hot showers and steamy interiors – Faux Wood Blinds. These blinds are constructed from synthetic woods in order to prevent warping and resist mildew – the perfect bathroom treatment. Faux Wood Blinds are available in 8 beautiful finishes and 17 decorative tapes.

2" Faux Wood Blinds | blanc

Cascade Roman Shades For Your Bathroom
A truly elegant look for your bathroom. Cascade Roman Shades offer a classic roman look with excellent functionality. The hand-stitched pleats and sewn-in aluminum dowels give this shade its unique, free falling appearance. With over 300+ exclusive materials, including collections from top designers, you’re sure to find a look to liven up your bathroom.

Cascade Roman Shades | sheer elegance | winter

XL Pleats For Your Kitchen
If you can’t stand the heat, put pleats in the kitchen! XL Pleats are our most versatile shade and perfect for light control if you’re finding the afternoon sun is cooking your food before you do. Consider the top down/bottom up option for optimal light management. 70+ exclusive energy efficient materials available.

XL Pleat | Firenze | White

Solar Shades For Your Kitchen
Want UV protection for your floors and cabinets but also want to maintain your view? Solar Shades is the answer. Sleek, modern and energy efficient, solar shades look great in your kitchen while providing an array of additional benefits. 60+ eco-friendly materials available.

Solar Shades | 5% | Pearl

Come visit us at one our showrooms, where you can experience our custom-made window treatments first-hand. Not by a showroom? View our entire product catalog online- www.theshadestore.com. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter!

January 24, 2013 | mfleizach comments(3)

Where is that breeze coming from?

Have you ever been sitting comfortably on your couch when, all of a sudden, you get blasted with cold air? Then you hold out your hand and track the breeze to the source only to realize it’s coming from your windows. Well we have three quick insulation solutions that will keep you warm all winter and help keep your energy costs down.

First up are cellular shades. Long regarded as the premier shade for energy efficiency and insulation, cellulars are a great option if you’re looking to keep costs down and comfort up. We offer both a 3/4 single cell and a 3/8 double cell option. If insulation is a top priority, our 3/8″ Double Cellular Shade is the way to go. The double layer of cells traps twice the air and offers maximum energy efficiency. Continuous loop, top down bottom up and cordless options are available. Choose from 25+ Eco-friendly materials.

Cellular Shades | Light-Filtering | Ivory

Next up are drapes. Nothing stops a cold breeze like heavy drapes. Selecting a blackout or privacy lining will ensure minimal heat loss from your home. In addition to our standard all cotton privacy lining, our cotton flannel interlining was made popular in England where it was used to help keep large drafty estates, flats and fine homes warm during the long cold winters. Our drapery is available in 8 unique styles and 300+ exclusive materials.

Grommet Drapery | Silk Sphere | Fall

Lastly, we have our Roman Shades in 6 distinct styles and 300+ unique fabrics. Selecting a heavy fabric and a free lining option (blackout lining or privacy + interlining are best) will provide you and your home with an additional layer of protection from cold winter weather.

Flat Roman | Cotton | Khaki

So there you have it. Three quick window treatment solutions to help you through the cold winter. Stay warm!

January 15, 2013 | mfleizach leave a comment

Colors of Fall

Fall is here and we can’t help but to think about some of our favorite fall colors. Every season has a pallet. With that in mind, we’re spotlighting some of our favorite colors and products, perfect for the fall season.

First up we have our wood blinds. 3 exclusive eco-friendly collections in 50+ distinct finishes. An incredible, natural aesthetic and a great look for autumn. Choose from 15 decorative tapes for a truly custom look.

as shown: 2" bamboo wood | beige

Next up we have our beautiful rosette pattern for our roller shades and vertical systems. Available in colors like “Storm” and “Snow”, this print is right at home in November/December. Affordable and elegant – beautiful in any room of the house.

pattern: rosette

A gorgeous woven texture for roman shades & drapery, our Hemp fabric has slubs and nubs to create a unique texture. Soft to the touch, and available in 7 enchanting earth tones, hemp may be the quintessential Fall fabric.

pattern: hemp

Lastly, we have our woven wood shades. This year, in our continued commitment to green design, we’ve added bamboo, grass, and naturals lines to our collection. A wide array of understated earth tones, woven woods are available in nearly any color you’ll find in your leaf pile.

as shown: woven wood | jinju cafe

Come visit us at one of our showrooms, where you can experience our custom-made window treatments first-hand. Not by a showroom? View our entire product catalog online- www.theshadestore.com. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter!

November 16, 2012 | mfleizach comments(1)

Your New Window Treatment Source Book Has Arrived!

The Shade Store is excited to announce our latest and greatest catalog!

Featuring new photography, hundreds of new materials & colors, and an updated sample library. Customers can thumb through our exclusive fabrics and materials, including our designer collections with such partners as Chilewich, DwellStudio, Maharam and Robert Allen. We hope that once you get all 144 pages in your hands, you will be inspired with great design ideas!

The Shade Store 2012-2013 Catalog

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October 10, 2012 | E.Glick leave a comment

Introducing Our New Wood Blind Finishes

The Shade Store is pleased to announce over 40 new finishes to our three distinct wood blind collections. Wood Blinds are an exceptional natural design option for any stylish interior.

Updated Wood Blind Collections

Available in 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 that suit any style and decor. Add warmth and elegance to your room with ease with the finest environmentally responsible materials available.

New Wood Blind Finish - Tiger Eye

All wood blinds are created to your specifications & ship free in 7 days or less!

October 3, 2012 | E.Glick leave a comment