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Window Treatments for the Linea in San Francisco
The Linea is a beautiful new condominium project in San Francisco. Born from the imagination of world-renowned architect Bernardo Fort-Brescia. The Linea features walls of glass that allows its residents to take in and experience the city’s surrounding neighborhoods like no other. The Linea’s interior is described as having “The perfect blend of comfort, class…
Decorate with the 2014 Color of the Year
Have you heard of Radiant Orchid? If you haven’t yet, you definitely will! This striking combination of purple and pink is the 2014 Pantone Color of the Year. For interior design, this saturated hue of purple is best used as an accent color against neutrals such as a frosty white or a silvery grey. Here…
Modified MechoShade in Portola Valley
Take a look at this ultra custom installation of a MechoShade for a beautiful estate in Portola Valley. Manual shades are typically not made over 120″ long, but it had to be done here as there was only a 3″ pocket in the frame. Shades this wide are typically are motorized and need about a…
Why Mecho Shades?
We have all been in the situation where we’re trying to get work done and are annoyed by the glare on our computer screen. Or, we’re trying to relax on a weekend and can’t watch a TV show because of the sun reflecting off of it. Or, on a cold winter day, you may come…
Automation Systems for Energy Efficiency
An important step in improving the energy efficiency of your home is to install window shades with high energy efficiency ratings, like our Duette Architella honeycomb shades. Yet even with the best shades on the market, optimal energy efficiency requires the shades to be opened and closed at the right times. That’s where the Hunter…
Home Automation with Control4 Technology
Smart homes are here, and they’re easier to create than you might think. With innovative technology from Control4, adding automating your lighting, music, video, climate control, and security all from the touch of your smartphones, tablets, PC or TV has never been easier. The Control4 home automation solutions integrate the electronic systems you already use…