Blinds

Today, a readers asks:
I’ve priced out the custom order roman natural shades and I can’t believe how expensive they are. Don’t they make anything cheaper?
Custom order Roman Natural Shades are very popular right now. There are definitely cheaper options but they may not work for your windows. So before you go check […]

Today, a readers asks:
What do you use for blinds if you have a really wide window? My window is 106″ across and I don’t know what I can put on it. I wanted to use wood or faux wood blinds but nothing goes that wide. Please Help!
The way I see it, […]

Today, Harmony asks:
Dear Diva,
I’m on a budget but I’m tired of my mini blinds. Are there any inexpensive options for faux wood blinds?
Harmony,
The best place to find inexpensive 2″ Plantation Style Faux Wood Blinds is your local home improvement warehouse.
The pros carry a wide selection of sizes and can cut them down while you […]

Today, a reader asks:
“Dear Diva, I redoing the window blinds in my living room and I want everything to coordinate. But I’ve got four horizontal windows and one huge slider. What can I do?”
Because you know that you want something that coordinates when you go to check out color swatches only look at […]

Today Alan asks:
“Is there a big difference in price between regular blinds and plantation interior shutters? My Realtor said that plantation shutters add value to your home, but I’m afraid they may be awful expensive in the long run.”
Yes Alan, there is a big difference in price between regular blinds and shutters. […]

Today a reader asks:
“I love the shape of my arched windows but I hate how much heat they
let in during the summer, what are the best window treatments for arch windows?”
Typically you have four options for window treatments for arched windows. Selecting the best one will largely depend on your particular style and budged. […]

Today a reader asks:
“I need some shades on my upstairs bedroom window. I don’t want it to look like a cave but I want my privacy too. Any suggestions?”
There are plenty of styles you could go with, just depends on which one most strikes your fancy! Since I don’t know which style […]

Hate vertical blinds, but need something on your sliding glass door? Here are some other options.

2 on 1 headrail - this feature also you to have one continuous headrail but 2 separately operable blinds. So you could keep the side the door is on up and out of the way, and keep […]

Today, tips for measuring your windows for blinds:
1.) Only use a steel measuring tape. Never use a piece of string, ribbon or a cloth tape - they will not give you an accurate measurement because each of them depend on how tightly you pull them when measuring.
2.) Measure your windows to the […]

Today, Monica asks:
We just moved into a beautiful custom home and we need some window treatments. I want something “cord free” (I have kids and pets) but I want it to still be elegant. The designer I’ve been working with suggested Hunter Douglas silhouette shades or roller shades. Are there any other options to be […]