When working with a window treatment specialty store, you always have the option to borrow samples and try them out in your home for a few days. Here are five reasons why it is helpful to try samples before deciding on the right choice for your windows:
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Take a look at your window treatments. Are the slats bent? Is the fabric fraying? It may be time to update your window treatments. Most blinds have a lifespan of 7 or 8 years. After that, window treatments can start to show wear and tear. Here are
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There are many things to consider when it’s time to give your windows a new sense of style. Will you hang draperies, opt for roller shades, or choose Roman shades? Before you immerse yourself in fabrics and patterns, consider adding modern plantation shutters to your home. Most
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Why should I consider roller shades? No room would be complete without the right design elements, especially roller shades. They add character to windows and pull a room together effortlessly, if they’re the right design and style. Interior designers, decorators, and social media influencers all agree –
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It’s always a good idea to incorporate natural elements in your home, whether a touch of greenery, wicker, or bamboo. If, however, you’re ready for something more, consider woven shades. Currently one of the biggest trends in window treatments, woven shades boast a natural appeal that’s both
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The tiny house movement has revitalized the idea of minimalist living, and with it, the challenge of covering small windows. Many are jumping on this trend, downsizing to spaces that may be smaller than even one room in their old homes. Some people are moving to tiny
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At Strickland’s Home, we’re happy to offer custom treatments for windows of all sizes, and arch shutters are one of our favorite ways to dial up the design of your space. If you’re considering arched windows (or you just moved into a home with them), you might
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If you take a look at Instagram or shelter magazines, one thing is clear: Today’s parents are taking window treatment design for children’s rooms to an entirely new level. For a sophisticated and stylish child’s room, leave behind the typical Disney-print shades and big-box retailer curtains, and
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Rotary phones with cords and typewriters are virtually objects from the past. And now, so are corded blinds. If this comes as a surprise, know that every month, corded window blinds take the life of one child. Furthermore, these blinds were the cause of 16,827 ER visits
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For years, vertical blinds were considered a ‘vanilla’ window treatment — a go-to pick for office spaces and sliding doors, but not as exciting as their horizontal counterparts. Today, they’re making a comeback, revealing just how much they can contribute to your home’s aesthetic thanks to quality
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