A sliding glass door is often the largest, brightest opening and one of the hardest to treat well. The best shades need to look good, cover a wide span, move easily, manage glare and heat, and provide privacy without hindering access. For homes in San Francisco, Marin, and the Bay Area, the right choice depends…
When a room has beautiful architecture, expensive finishes, and carefully selected furnishings, the wrong shade system stands out fast. That is why a thoughtful motorized shades comparison matters. The right system should do more than raise and lower on command. It should fit the scale of the windows, the way the room is used, the…
A Hunter Douglas blinds review asks if these window treatments look and perform well long after renovation. For many Bay Area homes, the answer is yes, if the product suits the room, exposure, and lifestyle. Hunter Douglas offers a premium, custom solution with benefits in design, light, insulation, and automation. The trade-off is equally clear….
Hunter Douglas—the leader in the window fashions industry—has a large portfolio of innovative solutions to all kinds of window, lighting, and design challenges. At Blinds & Designs serving San Francisco and Marin County, we love to show our clients the ways these innovations can improve their homes and their lives. Read on to learn about…
Street-facing windows can make a beautiful room feel exposed fast. If you are weighing the best window coverings for privacy, the right answer is rarely just “pick the darkest shade” or “add heavier fabric.” Privacy depends on where the window faces, how much light you want to keep, whether you need daytime or nighttime coverage,…
You might have noticed in other posts that we’re pretty big supporters of layering at the window by adding drapery or side panels to a treatment that’s on the glass. But you might not be aware that there are other ways to mix and match window fashions, and, with the right combination, you can get…
Are you tired of how a room (or your whole house) looks right now? Ready for a change but unsure of where to start? Never fear—at Blinds & Designs serving Marin County and San Francisco, we’ve got a number of thoughts on how to refresh a room, and many of them won’t cost a thing…
A staple in the window treatment industry for decades, roller shades have evolved a great deal since the days of heavy vinyl on a spring-return tube. Today’s roller shades are still quite practical, but they also offer character and flexibility while also being stylish. At Blinds & Designs serving Marin County and greater Bay Area,…
At Blinds & Designs serving Marin County and the greater Bay Area, we know that selecting the right window treatments can be overwhelming—there are just so many options and decisions. Luckily, we have decades of experience in the industry and can offer knowledge-based advice and guidance as you determine which products are right for you….
