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The Different Styles Of Roman Shades

August 25th, 2010 No comments

There are all kinds of Roman Shades. They come in all types of fabrics and colors. Some fabrics include satin, woven wood and linen. The popularity of these shades hasn’t diminished for a long time. They are elegant and perfectly suit a rich, luxurious environment. Because of the way they are constructed, these blinds are also energy efficient and help keep out 99% of UV rays. Here are a few favorites:

1. Light Filtering Roman Shades. These shades are usually made with polyester. They are some of the more basic roman shades available. As the name indicates, their primary purpose is to filter light. They are also soil and dust resistant, which makes them great for kids rooms or playrooms. Because they let light in, they don’t have to be raised and lowered. There are plenty of color options to choose from. Another benefit is they come in a cordless style making them safe for kids and pets.

2. Blackout Roman Shades. These are a lovely compliment to a home theater room. Instead of using bland, boring shades, these roman shades will bring a little style to the room while at the same time keeping out light. The bright colors available are a great contrast for rooms that are usually kept in the dark.

3. Woven Wood Roman Shades. Woven wood roman shades bring the feel of the south pacific to any home. These cheap roman shades cost less than most real wood woven shades. The polyester construction ensures there won’t be any warping or fading, yet to the eye, they appear fragile and delicate. These blinds soften the light that enters a room and are easy to raise and lower. Woven wood shades are also available in a cordless version.

4. Textured Linen Roman Shades. Linen is a fabric associated with summer. It’s breezy and soft. These help open up French doors or large windows. They also work to bring a design element to smaller windows.

5. Satin Roman Shades. These window treatments are classic elegance. They aren’t a shiny satin, more of a brushed satin. They heaviness of the fabric makes them a good match for bedrooms or larger rooms that can take a heavy fabrics.

Most Roman Shades are available in cordless versions, but you may have to ask for them. If you have kids or pets, make sure you get a cordless version. At any given time, some company is usually offering discounts on roman shades, so be sure to look around before you purchase any.

As new materials are developed, you can be sure the best of them will be incorporated into Roman Shades. These blinds never go out of style. They look great and increase the resale values of a home. They insulate and block UV rays. There’s no reason not to buy some Roman Shades today.

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American Blinds are Obviously Made in the USA

February 1st, 2010 No comments

Major purchases in every industry come with a unique set of priorities for every consumer. Consumers looking to buy window coverings often treat the buy as a major purchase. And they give it the careful consideration of any major purchase.

Potential window coverings buyers have expectations and to close a sale successfully the product needs to meet the expectations fully. Some consumers come to the table with their top requirement being for American blinds; meaning made in the USA.

American blinds are, of course, available. There are a wide variety of American made products of many styles. A wide variety of manufacturers offer American blinds and/or window coverings in many different styles. Looking into each manufacturer will provide consumers with the information they need regarding point of origin on the products of interest.

If time is an issue contacting each manufacturer may seem a little too wasteful. In this instance consumers can instead opt to get in touch with a reputable distributor to discuss point of origin on the products of interest even if they are offered by a variety of manufacturers. Point of origin info is available on any products being sold by a distributor, retailer or wholesaler.

Finding American blinds is just the first step. Consumers have to have further priorities. Once a list of American blinds have been identified consumers should continue on with further priorities to ensure that the product meets their other priorities. For instance some materials are more eco-friendly than others. Some products provide more energy savings than others. Some products are stronger. The most important thing is to make sure that the American blinds of choice compare favorably to other products in the industry.

Consumers looking to buy American blinds shouldn’t be nervous that they won’t find very many options. The options are out there. And there are American blinds that hold up against the best competition in the industry. The window coverings industry has very high standards. Make sure the American blinds chosen in the end meet the standards and long term satisfaction will be a given.

Chris Stanley is a window treatments expert at Blinds Chalet. Blinds Chalet has over 25 years of experience in the window coverings industry and strives to educate consumers about purchasing and installing window blinds before they buy. Focusing on high quality, company tested and approved window treatments at affordable prices, Blinds Chalet is a resource for all things window blinds related.