The softness of drapery adds a special touch to any room, but often doesn’t offer the functionality to control light and privacy that many people want. With Luminette Privacy Sheers from Hunter Douglas, the best features of drapery and shades come together in a single window treatment. Luminette sheers are great for large windows, sliding…
Energy efficiency is good for you, and it’s good for the planet. In the U.S. alone, the Department of Energy (DOE) reports that windows can account for up to 25% of your annual heating and cooling bill and a staggering 40% in older homes. The right energy-efficient window treatment can certainly help lower your utility…
Believe it or not, the holidays are right around the corner. Now is the perfect time to re-decorate your home. Window treatments are a great place to start. As your local Hunter Douglas Window Fashions Gallery serving the San Francisco and Marin County areas, we’re offering $100 rebates, plus additional savings, on our most popular…
Technology changes everything! This is true even in the hands-on world of of interior design and window treatments. At Blinds & Designs, serving the Burlingame and San Francisco areas, we have the latest technology tools in the industry. From computer aided design help to the latest in window treatment motorization, let’s take a look at…
Here in San Francisco and Marin County, Skylights are popular in homes and condos. Not only do they add depth and interest to a room, they let in natural light and create a more open feeling. While some natural light is always needed in a room, too much can lead to energy inefficiency and damage…
More and more, customers throughout the San Francisco area are looking for different options for room-darkening shades. Bedrooms are an obvious application for light-blocking window coverings, and many homeowners and business operators are also installing them to get the most out of high-tech media rooms. At Blinds & Designs, we’re happy to announce a new…
Custom fabric pieces — from flowing drapery to personalized bedding — add a touch of uniqueness and beauty to any room in your home. At Blinds and Designs, we offer an extensive fabric library and professional design expertise. We work with customers throughout the San Francisco and Marin County areas, to create custom drapery, window…
When shopping for new window shades, it’s easy to fixate on the look and style of window coverings. How your window shades will function, especially with regard to privacy and light control, is equally as important to your long-term satisfaction with your window shades. At Blinds & Designs serving the San Francisco and Marin County…
Specialty shaped windows, such triangles, arches, angles, and half-moons, are a popular design element here in the San Francisco and Marin County area. Some people like to keep these windows uncovered to show them off, but sometimes even the most interesting window shapes need a window covering. For example, if your specialty shaped window is…
