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Window Shades Defined

Window shades are often mistakenly categorized as blinds. “Blinds” and “window blinds” seem to be catch-all terms that most people use to describe any type of window treatment. The text below will...

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Blindsgalore carries a great selection of window treatments from these industry-leading brands: Bali Bali is a brand of Springs Window Fashions which has been providing beautiful, quality window...

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Shades vs. Blinds: What Is The Difference?

As a designer, I get asked this question a lot. “What’s the difference between blinds and shades? Aren’t they the same thing?” Many people do use these words interchangeably and in some regions, people...

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Window Treatment Basics

‘Window treatments’ and ‘window coverings’ are both commonly used terms, so what’s the difference? Both are used somewhat interchangeably to refer to things you’d put on a window, however there is a...

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Different Types of Blinds Explained

Honeycomb Shades These shades are extremely flexible, making them a good choice for windows of nonstandard shapes. The combs give this product their distinctive look but they also trap air, which makes...

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Picking the Right Blinds

With so many options for window coverings, it can be difficult to pick the right one for your home or room. Each type of window treatment has it pluses and minuses. One type of window covering isn’t...

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Reverse Roll (Not Another Piece Of Sushi) And Other Words In The Blindsgalore...

Reverse Roll Philadelphia, California, Inside Out, Upside Down, No Rice and Reverse rolls. No, reverse roll is not another piece of sushi. A reverse roll is in fact a way to describe a roller shade...

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Cornices: Topping Your Windows For Centuries

A window treatment cornice is essentially a horizontal box molding that is either a hard treatment made of carved wood or a soft treatment that is made of fabric. Cornices are a decorative addition to...

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Hello Sunshine, Goodbye Glare – Openness vs. Opacity

Summer is high above us and before the scorching rays of the sun reach your windows in full blast mode, now is the time to make those changes in your window treatments that you swore you would do last...

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Window Accessories We Love!

What is more fun than picking out accessories for your outfit to complete your new frock or revive that drab dress or shirt that has lost its style?  Jangly, jeweled arm-candy bracelets, striped or...

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Motorized Blinds are Magical Window Treatments

Our windows need to be covered. Without blinds or shades, we’d have to deal with too many annoying outside elements which disrupt the comfort of our homes. I know that I’d personally rather not have to...

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How to Get in the Mood to Measure Window Treatments

The thrill of outfitting your home with new window treatments is a lot like diving headfirst into a swimming pool. You know it will be refreshing and ultimately rewarding, but just thinking about the...

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Cellulars Are The Coolest Window Treatments

Cellular window treatments keep popping up on everyone’s windows in so many colors and patterns that easily blend in or accentuate your particular decor. What’s not to love about cellular blinds as...

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Versatile Vertical Blinds

Vertical blinds are a versatile window treatment that have been modernized and upgraded for today’s living as a sleek, practical window idea that are no longer remembered as those long, noisy and...

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Shutters Are An Amazing Window Treatment Idea

Shutters are simply one of the most beautiful and traditional ways to enhance any window by adding the incredible architectural design that has impressed our aesthetic needs for centuries. The ancient...

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Window Treatment Extras

There’s nothing more exciting than designing custom blinds and shades. Okay, maybe one or two things, but it’s definitely up there. Think about it, this is your chance to give your home a complete...

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Valances Top Off Your Windows

Valances are simply the top decoration to windows, made of fabric which glide across the upper part of a window. Most valances are made of a soft fabric that is draped, gathered or folded, covering the...

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Warm Up With Cellular Shades

Swirling winds, brisk days and a sharp light descending into low angles remind us to prepare for the winter chill. Window coverings are one of the best ways to create an energy efficient home, keeping...

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Why You Need New Window Treatments Now

How do I know you need window treatments? Most people overlook the obvious and forget that windows make up a big part of our homes. Many of us just make do with less than functional and stylish window...

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