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The Best Rooms for Roller Shades

When it comes to blinds and shades, you have many options in all different shapes and sizes. From elegantly refined luxury sheers to textured woven woods, there’s a shade for virtually every room of the home. Among some of the most popular options out there are roller shades, which can complement many spaces of the home perfectly. This is why they’re so popular with many Southwest Florida homeowners. Not only are they available in a multitude of colors and styles, they’re also ultra-affordable, and not to mention beautiful. When it comes to roller shades, some rooms in the home can benefit from these particular shades more so than others. Here are the best rooms for roller shades.

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Make a Statement with These Unique Window Treatments

Designing a home, whether you're utilizing the expertise of a professional or you're tackling it yourself, takes time, attention to detail and being up-to-date on the latest trends. If you read our last blog about the hot window treatment trends for 2021, you'll notice that more often, window treatments are put into the spotlight, acting as modern-day décor for any space. Gone are the days of your window treatments just blending in. When you're searching for ways to add some uniqueness to a room, you may want to consider doing this with your windows. So get ready to express yourself...it's time to make a statement with these unique window treatments.

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5 Hottest Window Treatment Trends for 2018

It’s a brand-new year, which means that there are tons of hot looks out in the design industry, and window treatments are no exception! This year proves to be a year full of modern design elements, fun looks and sophistication. That’s why we’ve compiled our list of the 5 hottest window treatment trends of 2018 for you, so that making your decision can be just a little easier. Here they are, straight from the design pros…

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Building a Home? Pay Attention to Window Treatments

The other day I was talking to Bill Earls, a top real estate professional in Naples, and he said I should be extremely busy at Naples Shutter with all the new building going on.  I told Bill that we are busier but, with all the new building going on, builders are limiting the options for new clients and installing 2” faux wood blinds on the windows instead of plantation shutters.  Bill said if people would step back and upgrade to plantation shutters over blinds they would benefit from the beauty of the shutters every day and recoup the upgrade cost when they sell their home in the future.

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Top 5 Window Treatments for Sliding Glass Doors

“I just don’t know what to do with my sliding glass doors!”  Many clients visit our showroom at Naples Shutter with a clear idea of what they want on their windows – shutters, blinds, shades, draperies, etc. – but the comment we hear over and over again is, “What do I do with my sliding glass doors?”  That’s why we created this handy list of the most popular and functional ways to treat sliding glass doors.  While some people choose to leave them uncovered, most clients prefer to add some kind of window treatment to these large openings so they gain privacy, light control, and heat management.  Take a look…

1:  Sliding Plantation Shutters

Okay, okay, yes we are a plantation shutter factory so we may seem biased, but plantation shutters do make a wonderful addition to sliding glass doors in many cases.  Plantation shutters are not just limited to windows.  They are the perfect complement to doors of all kinds, including sliding glass doors.  If you have shutters on your windows, create a continuous look by extending them to your doors as well.  They offer tremendous architectural appeal, light control, heat control, and a clear view outside. 

  • Carry the look of shutters throughout your home

  • Control sunlight by opening/closing louvers or sliding shutter panels open/closed

  • Reduce heat from the sun’s glare

  • Panels slide open horizontally to give you easy access to the outdoors

  • Architectural appeal—visible both outside and inside

  • Shutters can be completely open, completely closed, or partially open/closed for custom light and privacy management

  • Add a bottom track for extra stability

  • Available in unlimited paint or stain colors to match your home’s trim color

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