The passing of each new decade seems to bring entirely new and different trends to the world of windows, and as 2019 has now changed to 2020, you’re likely to notice the changing state of window treatments once again. What trends are popular now in 2020? What are the best window treatment trends this year [...]
Specialty Window Treatments
Every year, Gallery of Shades meets with hundreds of clients to develop custom window treatments. Scottsdale is home to quite a bit of our work, but you may be wondering why people would go with custom window coverings over the off-the-shelf choice. In Scottsdale, window treatments really matter. The bright throughout the year can damage [...]
There’s quite a bit of research around the power of light. A healthy dose of natural light can help increase vitamins B and D in your body. It’s been known to improve circulation, boost your immune system, and even increase your endorphins to help you feel better from day-to-day. Getting enough light during the day [...]
Uniquely shaped windows are an architectural feature in your home you may absolutely love until you try to find the right window covering ideas to fit. Privacy and light control are key with any window shape, but it doesn’t come easy when you have arches, angles, circles, skylights, bay windows, and more. Where do you [...]
Story after story has been told about the dangers of cords on window treatments. In 2010, three-year-old Daniel Sutton died in his home when he got tangled in the cord of a window covering. His parents later sued Hunter Douglas, claiming the company showed a level of reckless disregard because its window coverings weren’t safe [...]
Bay windows are beautiful features that let extra light in and add to the sitting space in a room. They’re great places to relax, and they’re one of those few features that makes a room feel more refined and informal at the same time. It can be difficult to find just the right look in [...]
Window fashions are always changing. They keep up with modern aesthetic choices and trending colors, but that’s not all that influence them. Technology influences craft. At the same time, modern, everyday stresses influence what people reach out for in design. For instance, natural colors are popular because people don’t get as much time in nature [...]
It’s unfortunate, but often window treatments of any type are an afterthought to the room. Many people will update almost every part of a room, but ignore the window treatments. New custom window treatments, though, can do so much for a space. They can give it the perfect pop it needs, and offer you benefits [...]
Do you have frayed edges on your cellular shades, solar shades, roman shades, or roller shades? If you do, that could mean it’s time for an update. It could also mean that your shades might be too wide for your window. Are you seeing signs of yellowing on your window shades? That, too, means it’s [...]
You are starting to think about the spring season, and you want to remodel your window treatments. Do you know all there is to know about window treatments? Do you know how many options are available to you? Before you start your search in earnest, make sure you are on the same page as the [...]