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How to Mix and Match Window Treatments

April 16, 2018 By Lauren Murphy

Whether you’re looking for the functionality of added privacy and light control, or you just want to layer in some patterns or pops of color, it’s great to mix and match your window treatments. Here at The Shade Store, we have 12 custom products, and over 1,300 exclusive materials to choose from, so the combinations are endless! Keep reading for our tips on how to mix and match window treatments.

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Roller Shade in Boheme Blossom | Tulip Roman Shade in Silk Dupioni Ivory

LAYERING LIGHT

One of our favorite window treatment combinations is layering a blackout Shade with a light filtering Shade or Drapery panel. Not only does this create a beautiful finished look, but it also allows you to carefully control light and privacy, depending on the time of day or your personal preference. This is a great option for bedrooms and other commonly used living spaces.

Roller Shade in Raffi Onyx | Tailored Pleat Drapery in Herringbone Toast

PLAYING WITH PATTERN

Want to bring some excitement to your windows, but scared of going too bold? Pair a patterned shade with a more subdued solid, and you’ll achieve the perfect balance! We have beautiful Roller Shades for every décor style, including designs by Nate Berkus, Jonathan Adler, and The Novogratz!

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Design by Studio McGee

TWO TEXTURES

If a more neutral look is your go-to, try mixing your textures instead. We carry stunning Woven Wood Shades in four distinct styles and over 90 natural, bamboo, and grass materials. These shades are beautiful and versatile – they look lovely paired with Roller Shades, Solar Shades, or Drapery! Woven Woods are the perfect way to bring in some dimension, while still keeping your window scheme calm and neutral. This allows you to go bold with the rest of the space, too!

Ready to mix and match your window treatments? Our expert design consultants are here to help! Visit one of our 55+ nationwide showrooms, give us a call, or email us at design@theshadestore.com to get started today!

Day Night Shades – Light Filtering and Blackout Window Treatments

February 1, 2018 By Lauren Murphy

Here at The Shade Store, we are so excited to announce the launch of our newest product: The Day Night Cellular Shade. We are introducing this new line in response to the ever-growing desire for streamlined control of both light and privacy.

DAY NIGHT CELLULAR SHADES

These versatile cellular shades provide a unique two in one solution – allowing for the use of both a sheer material for privacy and a blackout material for light control, depending on your changing needs throughout the day. You can switch between a complete light filter, a complete blackout, or a combination of both filters at the same time (as seen below!). For this reason, this product is commonly referred to as a “combination shade”.

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Day / Night Cellular Shade in All White

Day Night shades are great for bedrooms that get great sunlight during the day, while controlling outside light at night. They’re also perfect for bathrooms as they strike the balance between privacy and light control.

Our Day / Night Shade is a new addition to our pre-existing Cellular Shade Collection. As with all of our cellular shade options, the day night shades are a great choice for year-round insulation. They help keep energy costs low in both warm and cold climates. The Day / Night Shade has four day materials and 7 night materials to choose from, so it can be customized just for your home and style! Customize your own day and night shades and order your free swatches today.

As always, we are proud to bring the best to our clients. To learn more about our newest products, visit one of our 55+ nationwide showrooms, give us a call, or email us at design@theshadestore.com!

A Clean and Contemporary California Re-Model

January 22, 2018 By Lauren Murphy

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Claire Cannesson of CC Interior Design took us on a virtual tour of this light and bright Irvine home she re-designed for a family of four. The original space had a dated, dark, and traditional style. With a modern take on European flair, Claire successfully transformed the first floor of this home into an enviable Californian oasis.

“The style of the ‘new’ interiors is definitely contemporary with clean lines, but the earthy materials – limestone, wood, linen – give a warm feel to the space. The color scheme is pretty neutral with black and brass accents for contrast and sparkle – shades, lighting fixtures, hardware… I wanted to create both a chic but easy to live home with a touch of glam and drama,” said Claire.

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“The main purpose of the remodel was to bring in as much light as possible by adding or enlarging windows – two bigger windows in the kitchen, one new window in the dining room – and creating large openings to the backyard – two large Fleetwood doors are now replacing the old French doors, and all the windows have been changed in the family room.”

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Claire took what used to be the dining room, and turned it into the home’s main living space. The wall between the dining room and living room was also removed to create a large open space and bring in even more light. The structural bones were otherwise solid, allowing Claire to draw attention to the beautiful architecture. She painted the walls and ceilings white, allowing the dark, exposed beams to become a focal point in the room. By re-furbishing the built-in alcoves, Claire created spaces for the family to showcase personal décor, adding a rustic touch to the room. For furniture and décor, Claire kept everything neutral and light. To add a contemporary contrast, she selected our Roller Shades in Thompson Black.

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The state-of-the-art kitchen is absolutely stunning. Complete with a full breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances, this room is what dreams are made of! Claire used our Light Filtering Roller Shades again in the kitchen, allowing her clients to enjoy the natural light, while also maintaining some privacy.

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Claire converted an open space off of the kitchen into the new dining area. She chose a large, round table to accommodate plenty of seating for the family of four.

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Claire paid close attention to detail in this project, which is shown through the carefully curated small spaces. The home office, powder room, and small nooks were all designed to perfection.

THE BEFORE

ABOUT CLAIRE CANNESSON

Claire was born and raised in Paris, France and grew up in an artistic home with frequent visits to art exhibits and cultural events throughout Europe. Art, culture and design made a serious impression on Claire from a very young age. After graduating from a top French Business School, which led to various marketing and communication positions, she worked for an architecture and landscaping firm in Lyon, France. This experience strengthened her passion for green, efficient, beautiful design and interiors.

Claire moved to Southern California in 2009, where she now resides, and began to pursue design in a formal fashion and started her own studio: CC interior design.

Influenced by European and American culture, by her previous work experiences in marketing and architecture, and by the many places where she has lived – Paris, Lyon, Montreal, Pittsburg, Orange County and Los Angeles – Claire brings many wonderful influences to embrace each new project from concept to completion in a beautifully creative, personalized and elegant manner. Her business acumen and design talent are a remarkable combination for supporting her clients.

Claire earned a MSc in Marketing Management from EDHEC Business School, France and has successfully completed the Interior Design Professional Certificate Program from Saddleback College in Mission Viejo. She is a member of the American Society of Interior Designers.

View more projects from CC Interiors here.

Ready to re-design your home? Get started on the custom window treatment process with one of our expert Design Consultants. Visit one of our 55+ nationwide showrooms, give us a call, or email us at design@theshadestore.com.

_{Photography by Beatta Bosworth.}

Ultra Violet: Pantone Color of the Year 2018

January 10, 2018 By Lauren Murphy

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Pantone recently announced their much-anticipated Color of The Year: PANTONE 18-3838 Ultra Violet. Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute explained, “We are living in a time that requires inventiveness and imagination. It is this kind of creative inspiration that is indigenous to PANTONE 18-3838 Ultra-Violet, a blue-based purple that takes our awareness and potential to a higher level. From exploring new technologies and the greater galaxy, to artistic expression and spiritual reflection, intuitive Ultra Violet lights the way to what is yet to come.”

This color is striking, unexpected, and dramatic. Its now-trending status opens many new and exciting opportunities for interior design. Whether you want to incorporate small violet accents, or you want to paint all of your walls, floors, and ceiling in 18-3838, we invite you to explore the energy this color can generate in your home.

Tailored Pleat Drapery and Flat Roman Shade in Velvet Plush. Design by Barrett Oswald.

Thanks to our wide selection of custom products, The Shade Store has unending ways for you to play with purple. Designer Barrett Oswald used the color as her main focus in the room above. She selected a Flat Roman Shade and Drapery panels in Velvet Plush. The result is rich, glamorous, and inviting. View our favorite purple selects here, or browse our entire collection of fabrics and materials for design inspiration in any color.

Ready to bring ultra violet to your windows? Visit one of our 55+ nationwide showrooms, or email our expert design consultants at design@theshadestore.com.

Drapery Styles: The Guide to Different Drapery Types

January 8, 2018 By Lauren Murphy

Ripple Fold Drapery in Wool Blend Snow and Wool Blend Fleece

With so many options available, choosing a custom drapery or curtain style for your home can seem a bit overwhelming. When it comes to weighing the importance of functionality or aesthetics, there are many decisions to consider. Here at The Shade Store, we have eight distinct drapery styles to select from, each with its own design and list of benefits. Luckily, we are here to help with our complete guide to understanding different types of drapery and how to choose a drapery style. Keep reading to find out exactly which drapery panel style is perfect for you!

Ripple Fold Drapery

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Ripple Fold Drapery is one of our best-selling curtain styles. It is sleek and modern, but also very functional and easy to operate. This drapery design is a great selection if you plan on opening and closing your drapes every day, as it glides effortlessly along a track. It is a particularly popular choice for sliding glass doors because of its ease of movement along the track. We are also seeing a layering trend with Ripple Fold Drapery, where sheer materials are paired together or with a heavier drape, as shown in the image above. This technique adds depth and dimension to your room, improving the visual appeal of the space.

Tailored Pleat Drapery

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Tailored Pleat Drapery is another best-selling drapery design here at The Shade Store. It is fuller, and has an understated elegance. Known for its waterfall pleat design, the pleats are held stiff with a buckram stiffener, allowing this type of drapery to remain very functional and easy-to-operate. Similar to the Ripple Fold style, our Tailored Pleat Drapery is available in many different colors, patterns and materials. If you are looking for a lighter material, linen tailored pleat drapery may be a good solution for you. Alternatively, if you need something more substantial to help block a drafty window, our wool material selections are worth consideration.

Pinch Pleat Drapery

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Our Pinch Pleat Drapery is classically beautiful. The pleats pinch 4” from the top of the drapes, creating a simple but stunning shape. Similar to our Tailored Pleat, this drapery style is held stiff with buckram fabric, making it easy-to-operate and functional. A great example of our pinch pleat drapery can be found in our photo gallery. As shown in the gallery, while the pinch pleat drapery style is more traditional, it is easily made contemporary with a bold pattern choice.

Inverted Pleat Drapery

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Inverted Pleat Drapery is a unique curtain design in that while neatly pleated, it still gives off a casual, relaxed vibe. This drapery style is better suited for decoration; it is not ideal for frequent use. Because the inverted pleat drapery style is not recommended for frequent opening and closing, we suggest placing it with a roller shade if you need to control light.

Goblet Drapery

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Goblet Drapery has a very sophisticated shape, with large goblet pleats along the top of the panels. Similar to the inverted pleat drapery style, the goblet drape style is best for a decorative purpose, and is not ideal for frequent use. Goblet Drapery has a large stack, which means that when open, more fabric will cover your windows.

Grommet Drapery

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Grommet Drapery, as its name suggests, is hung from a rod via grommet rings. In addition to the many material and color selections at your fingertips, our grommets come in five designer finishes, including chrome, satin nickel, polished brass, antique brass, and black. Often, a grommet color is matched to the drapery rod and hardware. This drapery style can have a dramatic appearance, thanks to its deep folds. It is primarily a decorative curtain style, and not ideal for frequent use. It is important to note that the fabric of the grommet drapery measures one inch above the actual rod, due to the grommet inlay within the fabric.

Rod Pocket Drapery

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Our Rod Pocket style is a very classic, casual, and traditional choice. The fullness of this drapery design is created by the gathered fabric near the rod pocket. This style of drapery works best as stationary panels, as they are not best for everyday use. The pocket for the drapery rod is able to accommodate up to a two inch diameter pole. In contrast to the goblet and inverted pleat drapery styles, the rod pocket style has a medium stack.

Cubicle Drapery

Our Cubicle Drapery is a great option if you’re looking something a little more budget-friendly. This style is incredibly versatile and functional, making it perfect for everyday use. Small grommets attach to hook carriers, allowing the cubicle curtain to glide easily along its track. The cubicle drapery style has our most minimal stack.

Want to see how each of the drapery styles look installed? View our inspirational drapery style photo gallery here!

Know exactly which drapery panel style you want or still have some questions? Either way, our expert design consultants are here to help. Visit one of our 55+ nationwide window treatment showrooms, give us a call, or email us at design@theshadestore.com to get started today!

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