Whether you are decorating a new home or just changing up your style a bit, you can start with your items in each room and then add your window treatments or you can do it in the reverse order. Minimalist designs are easy to create in every room of your home by sticking to the…
First time home owners in the newly developed Kahoma Village came to us from a referral of another client. With two young children and blazing hot morning sun they need window treatments that would be safe and energy efficient in keeping home cool. They only had temporary shades so Chris was able to walk them…
Client was referred to us by a local architecture firm. House is situated on the slopes of Haleakala with beautiful views of the valley and West Maui Mountains. Because of this client wanted minimal obstruction but also wanted to have insulation from the afternoon sun. They also didn’t want anything taking away from the custom…
Discover the Best Window Shades and Blinds Ideas for 2021 The two most popular window treatments on the island are window shades and blinds. Each has its own great benefits and each has different appearances that are determined by the manner in which they are manufactured. You can find shades or blinds that fit your…
Choosing Between Blinds vs Shades When you are choosing new window treatments for your home or office, you have many different types and styles from which to choose. Blinds and shades are very popular styles for many reasons. So how do you know which is best for your situation? Comparing both of them will help…
Motorized Window Blinds for the Modern Home Automation in both homes and businesses are definitely on the rise. Anyone who has seen all of the great benefits of an automated home will certainly love it and want to incorporate it in their daily lives.Â
Considerations in Choosing Draperies and Styles When you decide that you want some beautiful drapery panels to adorn your windows, you’ve made the decision to have window treatments with the most possible options. Matching the fabric, headers and pleats to your decor may be a bit daunting, but with the correct information, you can decorate…
Be Prepared With Hurricane Shutters There are many different types of hurricane window shutters on the market. When you live on an island, it’s a big concern when inclement weather is heading your way. You want to make sure your windows on your home or rental home are protected as well as your family inside…
Inviting French Doors French doors are a great architectural feature on homes that are generally used as the front entrance or a back entrance to a home, but they are also occasionally used on the master bedroom to lead to a private porch outdoors. Wherever your French doors are located, they beg to be covered…
Custom Indoor Plantation Shutters Are A Work of Art Custom Indoor plantation shutters are a very beautiful window treatment that works great in any window or any room no matter the size or shape. Custom indoor shutters can be made of several different types of materials to suit all of your needs.
Best Office Window Coverings Choices Choosing the best office window coverings is much different than choosing window treatments for your home. When you make choices for your home, it’s most often an extension of your style and decor that you bring into each and every room of your home. However, in an office setting it’s…
Choosing Kitchen Window Treatments When you are searching for new kitchen window treatments, keep in mind the task that you are trying to achieve. Do you want blackout types or just light filtering or highly decorative? You can choose to mix and match window treatments when you choose to have custom window coverings. Considerations in…
The Do’s and Don’ts of Dressing Bathroom Windows Most any type of window coverings can be put in a bathroom window. Which items work best depends on your style, the window size and orientation and if your bathroom is small or large as well as where the window or windows lie. A Guide to Bathroom…
You’ve most likely heard of motorized window treatments by now. This concept has been around for quite a few years now and it’s a great addition to your smart home or business. You can add custom motorization to just about any window covering that you choose. Should I Get Motorized Window Coverings? Motorized window coverings…
Plantation Shutters: Where Beauty and Impressiveness Meet Custom indoor plantation shutters are both impressive and beautiful in any space whether it is your home, office or retail space. They are super versatile in the styles, colors and are wonderfully functional in many manners that work great on the island. Know the 7 Reasons Why Custom…
Modern architecture in homes has had many great changes over the years. In the past, most kitchen spaces were small and most likely had a small window over the kitchen sink. The newer types of homes most often have a lovely open floor plan in which the kitchen doesn’t always have a small window, but…
Roller Shades are Unique Roller shades are one of the oldest concepts in window treatments, yet they can be designed to suit any purpose in any room because the fabric you choose is what makes them unique. When you choose roller shades for your window treatments, you have a huge selection of fabrics, colors, designs…
After you decide that you want drapery panels instead of other types of window treatments, you can choose your colors, patterns, and fabrics. At this point, you are ready to choose a pleat style to compliment your style in the room.  The Many Types of Drapery Pleats  The choices in custom-made draperies are…
Which Window Coverings Can You Mix and Match? In the past, window coverings were thought to need to be exactly the same in every window of every home. This is not the rule anymore. You can mix and match any window treatments you want to get the functionality, style, personality and light control that you…
Indoor plantation shutters are a beautiful and timeless window treatment for any home or office. You have choices in the composition materials plus colors and you can also choose a louver size to complement your room and windows.
You can find many benefits from using all-natural products for your window coverings. To say the least, they are beautiful and have great functionality too, as well as being durable and long-lasting.
It can be confusing when you are choosing the best shutters for your application in your home or business. There are three main choices of wood, vinyl and composite surfaces. Understanding the composition of each, their similarities and differences can help you to make an informed decision that you will love.
Your window treatments should be stylish and functional all in one product while blending in with your decor style. Window treatments keep items from fading in the sun, give you privacy, security and insulation as well as light control and decorative styling— all in one product.
Special Shaped Windows and Coverings Specialty shaped windows give your home or office a lot of great appeal because they are not just the regular rectangle in your home or building. Since special shaped windows are an architectural feature, many people don’t realize that you can have custom-made window treatments in many styles to cover…
Arched Window Treatment Solutions Arched windows can be quite a daunting task to dress–especially if there is an arch over the top center of three rectangular windows. It appears like a separate arch at the top and three rectangular large windows at the bottom. However, there are a few tricks that designers use to make…
When you purchase custom draperies for any space, you can create any type of mood with the textiles that you wish to convey. From fantasy to casual to warm and inviting, you have all the options at your disposal. Custom draperies have many different options from which to choose. You can decide on the drapery…
Common Decorating Mistakes to Avoid If you ask a group of interior designers about the decorating mistakes, they’ve seen over the years, you will hear some similar stories from each one of them. Decorating is personal and formed by your own personal style, however some practices are mostly all the time mistakes. Several different items…
When you order custom draperies, you know they will fit your windows or cubicles perfectly. You can choose the fabric from a sheer panel to a heavy fabric for the ultimate in insulation. You also choose the pattern and colors of the fabric as well as the heading type that best suits your style. Pleats…
You take many steps towards an energy efficient home. You may start with ensuring that lights are turned off as you exit a room or shutting off the water while you brush your teeth. You use cold water rinse on your laundry and only run the washer and dishwasher when the load is full. You…
Upgrade to Motorized Blinds to Reap the Benefits Traditional window blinds are a great choice for window treatments to block light and protect your privacy. They are sleek, easy to maintain and durable. Wouldn’t you like more benefits from motorized window blinds though? Motorized blinds have added functions that make them a valuable addition to…
Honeycomb shades offer many benefits as a window treatment for any window in your home or office. The unique design of this type of window shade offers privacy, insulation and light control.
