Roller Shades

The Shade Store Kids Collection

November 13, 2017 By Lauren Murphy

The Shade Store Kids Collection

Here at The Shade Store, we are excited to announce the launch of our first Kids Collection! Due to the continuous and overwhelming requests from our customers for kid-centric window treatments, we decided to curate a line of our patterns, both existing and new, specifically with kids’ spaces in mind.

For years, we have had materials and fabrics that work great for children’s rooms. We’ve always been sensitive to child safety features like tension devices, cord cleats, magnetic breakaways and cordless controls. Despite this focus, until now, we haven’t had overt kids patterns within our portfolio that work well in nurseries, toddler rooms, playrooms and for any kids at heart.

The Shade Store Kids Collection Boys Room

Roller Shade in Flight Denim.

The Shade Store Kids Collection includes new designs with butterflies, bohemian floral prints, skyscrapers, safari animals, and airplanes. These patterns work well in girls, boys, or gender-neutral rooms. The additional fabrics and materials pulled into the collection are some of our most versatile and most popular. We have included Blackout Roller Shades, Drapery, and Roman Shades, and have put them all into one place to save time and help streamline the search process for busy parents.

You can view the collection here, visit one of our nationwide showrooms, or give us a call at (800) 754-1455 to learn more!

Inside Mount Window Treatments

November 7, 2017 By Lauren Murphy

Relaxed Roman Shades in Linen Blend White. Design by Urbanology.

While shopping for custom window treatments, there are many questions to consider. In addition to selecting your style, material, and color, you’ll need to decide whether your shades will mount inside or outside your window frame. Sometimes, this choice is just a personal design preference, but there are practical benefits to both styles as well.

Outside mount window treatments are great if you want to make your windows look bigger, or to bring a more dramatic feel into your space. Inside mount shades provide a cleaner, more built-in look. Keep reading for more reasons to choose an inside mount!

Window Treatments for Small Spaces

Inside Mount Relaxed Roman Shades Allison Jennison

Relaxed Roman Shade in Linen Natural. Design by Allison Jennison.

Inside mount window treatments are the perfect solution for smaller spaces, as they don’t have to take up any additional room beyond your window. The necessary depth measurement for an inside mounted shade is 3/4” of space. As long as your window meets this requirement, your shade can be installed securely, and will take up minimal space beyond your window.

Aesthetic Choices

If your design style leans toward minimalism, inside mount window treatments are a great choice for you. They look very clean and modern.

Additionally, if you have beautiful woodwork and detailing in your home that you don’t want to cover, inside mount shades are the best choice. Whether your shades are raised or lowered, the frame of your window will never be covered, allowing the architectural elements of your home to take center stage.

Layered Window Treatments

Inside Mount Solar Shades in 7% Metallic Ink

Another great thing about inside mount shades is the opportunity that they present for layering! Layering your window treatments not only looks great, but it allows for flexibility in the amount of light you let in. Try an inside mount Roller Shade with an outside mount Roman Shade, or an inside mount Woven Wood Shade paired with Pinch Pleat Drapery. No matter what combination you choose, your windows are bound to look beautiful!

Our Design Consultants are happy to help if you have any questions about which mount type is the best fit for your windows. Visit one of our showrooms or give us a call at (800) 754-1455.

Sleek Window Valance Ideas

October 16, 2017 By Lauren Murphy

Flat Roman Shade with Valance in Herringbone Mist. Design by Nicolette Brand.

Window valances are a great way to add structure and polish to the top of your windows. At The Shade Store, we offer several varieties of clean and simple valances to complement our Roman, Roller, Solar, and Woven Wood Shades. Here are our favorite window valance ideas and where to use them.

Upholstered Valances

Upholstered valances are 4” tall and handmade to coordinate with the material of your shade, giving the treatment a clean and finished look. The valance adds 1” of width to an outside mount shade.If your windows do not have any trim, an outside mount valance can provide visual weight and interest to an otherwise simple window casing. For squat windows or low ceilings, you can let the valance sit above the top of the window frame to create the illusion of a bigger window.

Valances are also ideal for hiding window treatment mechanisms. If you have wide or multiple windows and have chosen to mount multiple shades on one headrail, a valance covers the locations where the multiple shades meet the rail and makes the multiple shades look cohesive.

Flat Roman Shade with Valance in Linen Ivory. Design by The Emerald Studio.

Metal Valances

For Roller and Solar Shades, metal valances are available in white, silver, and espresso finishes, as well as a fabric insert option. Exposed metal valances look right at home in modern and industrial designs, and can mirror an optional exposed bottom bar.

Standalone Valances

Perhaps you have a small window or a glass door that doesn’t need a full window treatment, but you want its design to tie into the rest of the room’s window shades. Maybe you have a window that does not require any added privacy or light blockage, but it looks bare without any dressing. A standalone valance is the perfect solution for these types of situations. A valance will add a touch of color and softness to your window without a full shade.

Visit one of our nationwide showrooms to see our shades and valances in person, request a free catalog, or give our expert Design Consultants a call at (800) 754-1455.

Arched Window Treatments: How to Use Window Shades on Arched Frames

October 10, 2017 By Lauren Murphy

Window Treatments for Arched Windows Fashionable Hostess

Pinch Pleat Drapery in Scatter Dot Ivory. Design by Amanda Gluck of Fashionable Hostess.

Arched windows add style and architectural interest to any space, but their unique shape can make it difficult to choose window treatments that look even and balanced. With our 70+ years of expertise, we have found several drapery and shade options that help your arched windows look their best. Whether you need full light blockage for a bedroom or you want to emphasize the arch in a living room, we have a window treatment solution for you.

Drapes Hung Above the Arch

Hanging drapes above arched windows addresses many potential drawbacks of other treatments. When hung high and pulled back, drapery can still allow the arched window trim to show and be appreciated. When closed, the drapes cover all of the windows and can help darken a bedroom or home office. Additionally, drapes mounted as high as possible elongate the walls and make ceilings appear taller.

If there is enough room on the wall above the windows, the drapery hardware can be mounted on the wall several inches above the arch. For a dramatic statement and for very tall windows, ceiling mounted drapes are an excellent choice. Both locations create a clean and streamlined look.

Drapes Hung Below the Arch

In multiple window situations where the arch rises above other rectangular windows, the drapery rod or track can be placed just below the arch and at the top of the other windows. This setup keeps the arch visible at all times, including when the drapes are closed. It preserves natural light while adding privacy to the lower portion of the windows.

Shades for Arched Windows

If other pieces of your furniture and décor have straight lines that you’d like to echo on the windows, sleek Roller Shades are a favorite for arched windows. In a light filtering material mounted above the top of the arch, the shade will allow the arched shape of the window to shine through when the shade is drawn. When raised, the shade closes into an inconspicuous roll, letting the windows remain the center of attention.

If you’d like to see what any of these window treatments for arched windows would look like in your home, take advantage of our free Photo Rendering Service. Send us a photo of your window and our designers will render the treatment of your choice in the proper location. We are always happy to answer any questions you may have by phone, email, or in one of our nationwide showrooms.

Jonathan Adler for The Shade Store: Our Newest Designer Collection

September 18, 2017 By Lauren Murphy

We are so excited to announce the launch of our newest Designer Roller Shade Collection with Jonathan Adler! These mod, geometric patterns were designed by Jonathan Adler exclusively for The Shade Store. We were able to talk with Jonathan about his design process and the inspiration behind this new collection.

DESIGN INSPIRATION Q&A WITH JONATHAN ADLER

What is the inspiration behind this collection?
I used some of my favorite patterns and colors. They’re bold but usable, and everything in the collection is chic and graphique.

Why did you choose these patterns and color palettes?
I want everything I make to add Modern American Glamour to your home, and these patterns are modern, American, and, I hope, glamorous.

What do you like about Roller Shades as a product category?
They’re sleek, chic, and simple.

What was your creative/design process in developing this roller shade collection?
This collection is all about color and pattern, so it was endless rounds of tweaks to ensure the scale of each pattern was perfect and the colors were the exact ones I was imagining in my head (and my home).

How would you style this collection in a room?
I see the collection in everything from a modern glass box in the Hollywood Hills to an Upper East Side pied-a-terre that needs a pop of pattern. Used alone the look is clean and modern, layered with drapery it’s a luxe look.

You’ve worked with The Shade Store in the past on design projects, what do you like about working with The Shade Store as a designer?
They’re the shade experts – it’s in their name and everything.

What advice would you have for someone who was sourcing custom window treatments from The Shade Store?
Don’t be afraid of color and pattern. Life’s too short to look back and see an endless haze of beige.

ABOUT JONATHAN ADLER

Jonathan’s mission: to bring Modern American Glamour to your life. How? By creating a foundation of timelessly chic furniture and accessorizing with abandon. It all started with pottery. Jonathan first gave the wheel a spin at summer camp when he was 12 years old. Twenty-two years later, he opened his first store in SoHo. Figuring “why stop at pots,” he partnered with his Peruvian pals on throw pillows, and then started imagining the sofas those pillows could sit on. Soon enough he was in the home décor biz—working with artisans of all kinds to craft everything from swanky side tables to divine dinnerware to custom upholstery. In less than 20 years he’s opened nearly 30 stores. His favorite motto, “If your heirs won’t fight over it, we won’t make it,” reflects his continued commitment to impeccable craftsmanship and irreverent luxury.

Order your free swatches of the new collection here.

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