We all know what the formal dining experience is like: Graceful furniture adorned with placemats or a tablecloth, complete and exquisite table settings and, probably because of the environment, absolutely no slouching allowed. There will always be a time and place for the formal dining experience in most homes, but with today’s busy lifestyles, there’s arguably more time for the casual dining...

Did you know shapes have a massive impact on the way your home feels? Rooms with sharp and straight lined furnishings can have quite a different atmosphere than a room filled with more organic shapes like ink-blob mirrors, asymmetrical pillows, and other objects with uneven edges. The following is a quick look at the different types of shapes you can use in designing your room and what type of...

The previews are finally over, the bowl of buttered popcorn is nestled in your lap and the opening credits of your favorite cinematic masterpiece are about to roll when...a strong glint of sunshine from a nearby window hits you right in the eye. It's time to do more than hit the “pause” button. It's time to make an appointment with the window experts at Polar Shades and order sleek and stylish...

You don't need another reminder. You know it's already December. You know you're way behind on your holiday decorating. And you know if you started right this second and worked for 24 hours straight, you'd still be behind. But you're thinking in terms of your usual holiday decorating routine. With a late start, it's time to make some trade-offs. Namely, it's time to scale back. But this doesn't...

If you’re like most consumers, you carefully check out a company’s products and services with the people who ought to know best: previous customers. They’re called testimonials, and you can usually find them listed on a company website. Once considered frivolous website “add-ons,” testimonials have become vital to the lifeblood of most businesses while providing potential customers with helpful...

Perhaps you're considering purchasing solar shades, which filter natural light, for your home or perhaps the idea hadn't crossed your mind until right now. Regardless, you might be wondering if people will be able to see into your home at night when the shades are down. Solar fabrics are meant to provide protection from the sun, control glare, and reduce solar heat gain. While you can purchase...

Everyone gets bored with their home from time-to-time. Yet most of us don't know where to start. Thankfully, switching up your decor doesn't have to be an exhaustive process. The first thing to be done is to take a good look around your interior and rectify the following common design mistakes that can make an interior feel dull and cramped: Never underestimate the effect of good vs. bad...

It's not always pretty when the shades come down--especially when they wind up in a crumbled heap on the floor or prove entirely ineffective. Sadly, this is an all-too-common phenomenon when homeowners take the do-it-yourself-approach to installing window shades. That's the bad news. The good news is you can learn from their mistakes and misfortune. Here's a look at some of the most common DIY...

It's not just the holiday shopping that can kill your budget during the winter. A high energy bill can make anyone a Grinch. If you're sick of paying more money to the electric company than you do on a gift for grandma, use these tips to keep your house warm over the winter. Coordinate Your Shades Consider high quality window shades for your home. With motorized shades you can control their...