Blog — Window Treatment Tips & Guides, Page 2

Custom Blinds or Ready-Made? Here’s Why Professional Makes a Difference

Not sure whether to buy ready-made blinds or go custom? Learn why professionally made blinds fit better, last longer, and look more polished in your home.

Aug 6, 2026

Energy & Light Control

Best Window Treatments for Privacy and Light in 2024

How to get natural light and privacy at the same time: top-down/bottom-up shades, sheer shadings, light-filtering fabrics and more.

Jul 30, 2026

Energy & Light Control

Light Filtering Shades Vs. Room Darkening Shades

Struggling to figure out which shades will actually work in your home, not just look good in a catalog? With so many styles, fabrics, and features to choose from, the decision can feel overwhelming. Maybe you’re trying to remove a glare in a bright living room while still keeping it ...

Jul 23, 2026

Design & Rooms

How Wooden Shutters Enhance Your Living Space

Have you picked the paint, updated the furniture, and still feel like something’s missing? The right window coverings can influence the overall feel of a room, adding structure, balance, and intention to your space. If you're looking for a solution that brings both style and long-term value, wooden shutters may ...

Jul 16, 2026

Energy & Light Control

How Solar Shades Can Slash Your Summer Cooling Bills

As summer temperatures rise, so do your energy bills. Keeping your home cool during the hottest months can be a costly challenge, especially if your windows allow in a lot of sunlight and heat. Fortunately, there’s a stylish and effective solution that many homeowners overlook: solar shades . What Are ...

Jul 9, 2026

Energy & Light Control

10 Ways to Protect Your Furniture from Fading Due to UV Exposure

Noticing that your vibrant décor isn’t quite as bright as it once was? Sunlight streaming through your windows might make a room feel warm and inviting, but it can quietly take a toll on your furniture. Over time, UV rays can cause fading, discoloration, and material breakdown, leaving your favorite ...

Jul 2, 2026

Service & Care

The Value of Professional Installation for Window Coverings

Have you ever started hanging new blinds and thought, “How hard can this really be?” only to find yourself an hour later, holding a crooked bracket in one hand and a YouTube tutorial in the other? What seems like a quick project can turn into a measuring tape mystery, a ...

Jun 25, 2026

Products & Styles

The Difference Between Hard and Soft Window Treatments

When you're trying to make a space feel more like home, even the windows play a part. Whether you're finishing a room or upgrading tired blinds, the options can feel endless—and the terminology doesn’t always make things clearer. Terms like “hard” and “soft” window treatments sound simple enough, but what ...

Jun 18, 2026

Energy & Light Control

What’s Better for Energy Savings — Cellular Shades or Low-Energy Windows?

Cellular shades or new energy-efficient windows? How honeycomb shades trap air to cut heating and cooling costs, and why they are often the more affordable upgrade.

Jun 11, 2026

Commercial

Beat the Heat: How Commercial Window Treatments Can Reduce Cooling Costs This Summer

How much of your energy bill goes straight out the window when summer hits? As the days get longer and the sun gets stronger, keeping your building cool can feel like an uphill battle—and a pricey one, too. High temperatures make your space uncomfortable, strain your HVAC system, wear down ...

Jun 4, 2026

Smart & Motorized

10 Must-Have Features in Your First Motorized Window Treatment System

Ever wished you could adjust your window coverings without leaving the couch—or better yet, without lifting a finger? Upgrading to a motorized window treatment system isn’t just about convenience (though you’ll definitely enjoy it). It's about creating a smarter, more comfortable space that works for your daily routine, your style, ...

May 28, 2026

Child & Pet Safety

5 Steps to Childproof Your Window Treatments Quickly and Safely

When you're getting a home ready for little ones, it’s the everyday things you least expect—like window treatments—that can cause the biggest worries. Those sleek blinds, stylish shades, or elegant drapes that tie a room together might also pose risks you didn’t think twice about before. As curious hands start ...

May 21, 2026

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Blinds Plus Blog: window treatment tips, trends and guides, page 2

Custom Blinds or Ready-Made? Here’s Why Professional Makes a Difference

Best Window Treatments for Privacy and Light in 2024

Light Filtering Shades Vs. Room Darkening Shades

How Wooden Shutters Enhance Your Living Space

How Solar Shades Can Slash Your Summer Cooling Bills

10 Ways to Protect Your Furniture from Fading Due to UV Exposure

The Value of Professional Installation for Window Coverings

The Difference Between Hard and Soft Window Treatments

What’s Better for Energy Savings — Cellular Shades or Low-Energy Windows?

Beat the Heat: How Commercial Window Treatments Can Reduce Cooling Costs This Summer

10 Must-Have Features in Your First Motorized Window Treatment System

5 Steps to Childproof Your Window Treatments Quickly and Safely

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