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Shades Company New York: Skylight Options for Top-Floor Homes

A skylight can make a top-floor apartment feel twice as open. It can also turn a room into a greenhouse by early afternoon. Overhead glass takes the sun at a steeper angle than a wall window, so it needs a different kind of shade. Here's…

Signs You Hired the Right Blinds Company in New York

You've signed off, the order is in, and now you're wondering whether you picked the right people. That doubt is normal. A good provider leaves a trail of small habits through the consultation, the estimate, and the install. Here's what those habits look like, and…

Curtains Store New York: Measuring Tips for Pre-War Windows

Pre-war windows have character, and that character shows up the moment you pull out a tape measure. Openings drift out of square, trim runs deep, and a radiator usually sits right where the curtains want to fall. Small errors here tend to show. Here's how…

Shades Store in New York: Picking Fabric for South-Facing Rooms

A south-facing room looks wonderful at nine in the morning and punishing by two in the afternoon. The fabric you pick decides which version you live with. Weave, color, backing, and layering all matter. Here's how each one works, and how to choose without guessing.…

5 Creative Ways to Use Curtains and Drapes with Blinds in Your Home Decor

A great way to achieve practical and aesthetic interior design goals is to combine different types of window treatments. The Blind Source has helped many happy customers combine drapes and curtains with blinds to maximize privacy and light control, while also creating very tasteful interior…

The Impact of Window Treatments on Home Value and Resale

When it finally comes time to sell your home, you want to do everything you can to maximize the return on your real estate investment. That being said, putting a little money into sprucing things up with new window treatments can go a long way…

How Motorized Shades and Curtains Can Improve Your Home Security and Privacy

Motorized shades, curtains, and smart window coverings revolutionize home security and privacy. With remote control or automated settings, users can effortlessly adjust their window treatments, creating the illusion of an occupied house even when away. This deters potential intruders, enhancing security. Moreover, precise control over…

How to Combine Drapes and Curtains with Other Window Treatments

Window treatments play a pivotal role in home decor and functionality, enhancing the overall ambiance and elevating the living experience. Beyond mere aesthetics, these versatile coverings offer valuable functional benefits Whether it's the elegant drapes exuding sophistication or the minimalistic blinds exuding modernity, window treatments…

How to Make Your Home Child-Friendly with Motorized Blinds

Kids have a way of making challenges out of the most basic and essential household items. Something that you may have never thought twice about before having kids can suddenly become a favorite plaything, and thereby a huge risk, for a creative child. Parents of…

How To Pick The Best Blinds For Noise Reduction

Many of our homes are equipped with blinds or curtains. These home products protect us from harmful sun rays while reducing the amount of sunlight that enters our residence. In addition, blinds also offer a certain aesthetic. While these window treatments offer a wide variety…