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All About Summer Whites – The Window Treatment Version

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Looking for a set of summer whites? There are many types & colors of window treatments available at The Shade Store.  Decorators and homeowners alike use window treatments to match and complement the interior décor of their homes.  White window treatments offer versatility and go well with many types of decorating schemes.

Drapery by The Shade Store - Summer Whites

as shown: tailored pleat drapery | embroidered silk | halo

The room’s design and ultimately the primary purpose for the window treatment should always be at hand.  White window treatments can brighten a room, giving it a more inviting and happy feeling.  Some shades and drapery can be created in a sheer white material, allowing more external light to enter a room.

Roman Shade from The Shade Store, Summer Whites

as shown: relaxed roman shade | sheer elegance | white

White shades and drapes offer various levels of privacy depending on style and fabric.  If privacy is the main goal, white window treatments can be lined to ensure privacy.  Blackout lining is another option, if the removal of all external light is preferred.

Roller Shades from The Shade Store - Summer Whites

as shown: roller shades | bamboo | chalk

White blinds, shades & drapery are versatile window treatments that can be used alone or in conjunction with other window accessories.  Combining summer white shades or curtains with a decorative valance or other layered curtains can result in an attractive finished design.

Cellular Shades from The Shade Store - Summer Whites

as shown: 3/8″ cellular shade | light filtering | lace

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.  And don’t forget to follow us on Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter!

Featured // Dans La Rue Magazine

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Ooh La La! We were so excited to see the anniversary issue of Rue Magazine go live. We had been anxiously awaiting all the great new bits of inspiration from their team.

rue magazine anniversary issue cover

rue anniversary issue cover, click to view the full issue

A huge thank you to Crystal Gentilello over at Rue Magazine. We are honored and excited to be featured in the fabulous story on the renovation of her San Francisco home. Our Roman Shades and Tailored Pleat Drapery made for a wonderfully styled look for her space.

The Shade Store in Rue Magazine

Our Relaxed Roman Shades + Tailored Pleat Drapery in Crystal’s bedroom

Detail Roman Shade Drapery, for Rue Magazine

detail of bedroom treatments / image by Adrian Gregorutti

drapery in living room, for Rue Magazine

Our Tailored Pleat Drapery in the living room / image by Adrian Gregorutti

drapery in dining room, for rue magazine

Our Tailored Pleat Drapery in the dining room / image by Adrian Gregorutti

If you haven’t checked out the new issue yet, it is a must. It’s packed with inspired stories and interviews with today’s biggest interior designers, like Sabrina Soto, Target style expert for the home and HGTV designer. Other favorites of ours include the featured studio tour of the Chronicle Books publishing house, and the news of the ladies of Rue teaming up with Gilt City! There’s no stopping this team of trend-spotters!

So, don’t take our word for it, go see it for yourself! And check out more of our own press and reviews here.

Featured in Real Simple: Wrap Your Head Around Drapery

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There is a great in-depth piece by Real Simple in their May issue that couldn’t have come at a better time, dear Reader!

There are so many ways to create your look with the use of drapery. Real Simple editors reached out to our very own Ian Gibbs to tell you everything you need to know about drapery. Starting from over-all functionality, fabric and color, length and width, to headings and hems, hardware and tie backs, and of course ending with measuring and installation.

tailored pleat drapery // image via the shade store - real simple

tailored pleat drapery // image via the shade store

Ian also suggests considering a mix of color, texture and patterns to complete your springtime windows. If glare or reflection is a problem in your space from bright sunlight or lake or ocean views [poor you! ;)], you can opt for sheers to obscure the light. Window treatments that span from higher above the window casing all the way to the floor will elongate your walls, and make a smaller room appear larger.

Ian loves to talk about layering solutions, too. Layering decorative window treatments over lighter fabrics will help insulation from both the cold and heat. But you can still keep your sunny views! Check out our portfolio of drapery here.

tailored pleat drapery in real simple

tailored pleat drapery/ image via the shade store

Our drapery sale continues until May 12th, you have another week left to shop our eight styles of drapery! Head on over!

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