A west-facing window can be one of a home’s best features at 10 a.m. and its most frustrating at 4 p.m. The view is beautiful, but the glare on a laptop, heat on upholstery, and fading on a favorite rug are not. So, what are solar shades? They are precision-made window shades designed to filter…
A kitchen window above a busy sink needs different treatment than a sunlit living room overlooking the Bay. The decision between wood blinds and faux wood should start with the room, architecture, and your lifestyle, not just a color sample. Both offer clean lines, adjustable privacy, and timeless appeal, but their materials behave differently over…
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….
At Blinds & Designs serving Marin County, many of our clients prefer a tilt-functioning treatment such as blinds or shutters. Both offer a variety of benefits, and they’re available to complement a number of décor styles. Both types of products come in several materials, including genuine wood, faux wood, and hybrid. Lately, we’ve been getting…
Frequently, customers forget or overlook windows in their imaginations of interior design, yet windows serve as a large focal point in many rooms. Even if your home already has built-in blinds, you might consider creating a brand-new look with some curtains or drapes. At Blinds & Designs serving Marin County, San Francisco CA areas, we…
A window is frequently the main focal point of a room, so if it’s outdated or not on par with the aesthetic, it can really throw off the look and feel of the space. At Blinds & Designs serving Marin County, we can offer a few ideas for updating your window to be more on…
In interior design, you can find lots of different styles, from classic to contemporary to modern and more. And at Blinds & Designs serving Marin County and the greater Bay Area in San Francisco, we have window treatments that can complement them all, even if your aesthetic is minimalist. Not sure what that is? Read…
Lots of customers who work with us at Blinds & Designs serving Marin County feel that genuine wood is superior to faux wood. And we understand their position—after all, it’s real and authentic and looks fantastic. That said, we’re here to tell you that genuine wood’s faux cousin actually has a lot of attributes that…
At Blinds & Designs serving Marin County, many of our customers leave kitchen window treatments for last because they aren’t sure what will work best in that room. After all, the kitchen serves many roles—not the least of which are cooking and entertaining. It’s important to get the look just right! Luckily we have a…
