When trying to coordinate a wall color with your window shades, you might be tempted to revert to a safe choice: off-white, beige or ivory. While safe choices can be soothing, they also can be a little dull, especially if you're eager to showcase your new shades in the best light possible. You can take some color pointers from some of the country's foremost paint experts: the colorful people at...

Everyone loves to have choices. However, when it comes to picking the right window shades for your kitchen, too many options can become bewildering for those new to home decorating. To help you sort through the options and choose the most ideal solution for your household, consider these following tips: Let the Light In. Unless you're a bachelor who loves dining out, the kitchen is the...

Many people struggle with finding their personal style. Whether you’re starting out in a new home, or updating the one you have, defining your home decorating style will help you choose colors, designs, and accents that reflect who you are. Decorating your home should always be fun, so here are three ways to set your creative decorating gears in motion. They’ll help you quickly pinpoint your...

Imagine you've just redesigned a room in your home. You’ve found the perfect paint color, flooring, lighting and furniture to create a space you adore. Now, you need one final touch to pull the room together: fabulous window treatments! For a discerning homeowner, motorized drapery tracks make a sleek, modern companion to a beautiful room. What are drapery tracks? Drapery tracks are motorized...

Blackout shades can be a great addition to your home, adding privacy and helping to block out unwanted light. In some cases, though, you may want to be able to enjoy the beautiful Las Vegas sunlight. That's when you should consider the Select Duo Shade. It combines the best of both worlds – sunlight and a view of the outside world when you want it and darkness and privacy when you need it. The...

AIA's recent meeting included the tour of Wayne Newton's home. It was unbelievable! Here are some photos we took.

Polar Shades has become the go-to authority for all things covering windows and doorways, whether it is awnings, shades or retractable screens. French door shades have become a standard for new homes with these ornate doors. Filtering harsh sunlight saves on the fading and other deterioration of carpets and furnishings, plus makes your temperature control less expensive to maintain. Effective...

Want Efficient Lighting Without Excessive Glare? Consider Fabric Roller Shades Whether it’s the glare from the living room windows shining on the screen, or your current shades let in light to the wrong places, you have likely suffered from the inadequacy of the typical shades found in homes. For the homeowner looking to get rid of difficult and flimsy stock blinds, consider switching to fabric...

Choosing the right roller shades for a space in your home should not be particularly difficult. Still, it does take some time and effort. Here are some of the most important things to consider when looking at manual roller shades: Size - This consideration is more about technique than choice. It is essential to determine the proper measurements, so your roller blinds will look good and operate as...