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Bay Window Treatments: Ideas That Fit Every Angle
How to dress a bay window: separate shades for each window, shutters, drapery on a bent rod and motorization, plus tips for corners and window seats.
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Dining Room Window Treatment Ideas
Dining room window treatment ideas that balance daylight, evening privacy and style: woven shades, sheer shadings, drapery, shutters and more.
Roman Shades vs. Roller Shades: How to Choose
Roman shades bring soft folds and texture; roller shades bring a clean, simple line. How they compare on look, light control, cost factors and upkeep.
What Affects the Cost of Custom Window Treatments?
The factors that shape the cost of custom shades, blinds, shutters and drapery: size, product, fabric, operating system, motorization and installation.
Window Treatments for a New Construction Home
Building a new home? When to plan window treatments, what to tell your builder about motorization and blocking, and how to plan time before move-in.
Window Treatments for Basements, Garages and Guest Rooms
Small basement windows, garages, laundry rooms and guest rooms still deserve a finished look. Smart, practical options for secondary spaces.
Choosing a Window Treatment Company in Bloomington-Normal
What to look for when you hire a window treatment company in Bloomington-Normal: showroom, measuring, installation, warranty service and reviews.
Choosing a Window Treatment Company in Champaign-Urbana
Hiring someone for custom shades, blinds or shutters in Champaign-Urbana? The questions to ask about showrooms, measuring, installation and service.
Choosing a Window Treatment Company in Orland Park
What to look for in a window treatment company in Orland Park and the southwest suburbs, from showroom visits to installation and service.
Custom vs. Big-Box Store Blinds: What's the Difference?
Store-bought, off-the-shelf blinds or custom window treatments? An honest look at fit, quality, choice, installation and service.
Living Room Window Treatment Ideas
Living room window treatment ideas for every style: soft shadings, shutters, woven shades, drapery and motorization, with tips on light and privacy.
Media Room and TV Room Window Treatments
Glare on the TV and light leaks ruin movie night. How to choose blackout shades, drapery and motorization for a media room or family TV room.
Nursery Window Treatments: Safe, Dark and Sweet
How to choose nursery window treatments that darken the room for naps, keep cords out of reach and grow with your child.
Sticks & Stones: Window Treatments for a Log Cabin Airbnb
How Heritance® shutters and Duette® shades finished Sticks & Stones, a log cabin rental near Bloomington-Normal, plus tips for rentals.
Sunroom Window Treatments: Keep the View, Lose the Heat
Sunrooms get too hot, too bright and too cold. How to choose shades that keep the view while controlling heat, glare and fading.
Getting Your Windows Ready for an Illinois Winter
Drafty windows make rooms feel cold. How window treatments help keep Illinois homes warmer and more comfortable all winter long.
Window Treatments for Arched and Specialty Windows
Arches, angles, circles and transoms add character but can be hard to cover. How to handle specialty-shaped windows, and when to leave them bare.
How to Clean and Care for Blinds and Shades
Simple, gentle ways to keep shades, blinds and shutters looking their best for years, plus what to avoid and when to call for help.
Home Office Window Treatments to Cut Screen Glare
Glare on your monitor and harsh afternoon sun make working from home harder. How to choose window treatments that keep daylight and lose the glare.
Inside Mount vs. Outside Mount Shades: How to Choose
Should your shades sit inside the window frame or on the wall around it? How inside and outside mounts compare for looks, light and fit.
The Best Window Treatments for Sliding Glass Doors
Sliding doors need coverings that move out of the way, stand up to daily traffic and still look good. Here are the options we recommend most, and how to choose.
Cellular Shades and Energy Efficiency: A Guide for Midwest Homes
Honeycomb shades trap air at the window to help rooms feel warmer in winter and cooler in summer. Here's how they work and which style to choose.
Shutters vs. Blinds: Which Is Right for Your Home?
Shutters and blinds both use adjustable louvers, but they look, feel and last differently. Here's how to choose for each room.
What to Expect at Your Free In-Home Window Treatment Consultation
A step-by-step look at our free in-home design consultation, from the first call to installation day, so you know exactly what happens and how to prepare.
How to Protect Floors and Furniture from Sun Fading
Sunlight fades hardwood, rugs, upholstery and art. How the right window treatments let you enjoy daylight while protecting your home.
How to Layer Drapery and Shades
Pairing drapery with a shade adds softness, color and better light control. How designers layer window treatments, and which combinations work best.
Top-Down/Bottom-Up Shades: Light and Privacy
Top-Down/Bottom-Up shades lower from the top to let light in while keeping privacy below. How they work, where they shine and which shades offer them.
Window Treatments for Kitchens and Bathrooms
Humidity, splashes and privacy make kitchens and bathrooms tricky. The shades, blinds and shutters that hold up best, and how to choose.
Window Treatments for Tall Windows and Two-Story Rooms
Big windows bring big light, heat and glare. How to cover tall windows, two-story great rooms and walls of glass so they look great and are easy to use.
Cordless Window Treatments for Homes with Kids & Pets
Dangling cords are a hazard for young children and a toy for pets. How to choose cordless and motorized window treatments that keep your home safer.
Motorized Shades: A Beginner's Guide to PowerView®
What motorized shades do, how they're powered and controlled, and which rooms benefit most. A plain-English guide to PowerView® Automation.
Light-Filtering vs. Room-Darkening vs. Blackout Shades
Sheer, light-filtering, room-darkening, blackout: what each fabric does in a real room, and which one to choose for every space in your home.
Bedroom Window Treatments for Better Sleep
Early sunrises, streetlights and drafty glass can cost you sleep. How to choose bedroom shades that darken the room and still look beautiful.
Opening 2026: Our New Champaign, IL Showroom
We’re stepping into 2026 with exciting news — we officially have the keys to our new Champaign, IL showroom! This marks our third showroom, and we can’t wait to begin…
Best Sellers 2025 – Custom Window Coverings
Our top five best sellers of 2025 — the styles clients can’t stop choosing for their homes. From elevated textures to perfectly tailored fits, these treatments bring custom-made beauty to every space…
Why MagnaTrack Motorized Outdoor Screens
There are many outdoor motorized retractable screens on the market… but only ONE brand that looks and functions like a screen… but has the resilience of a brick wall: MagnaTrack. MagnaTrack’s…
Transforming spaces through color & texture
Custom window treatments have the incredible ability to completely redefine the ambiance of any room. The interplay between texture and color is like a symphony for the senses, creating a visual…
Blinds for French or Sliding Doors: Vertical Blinds
When it comes to window treatments, doors can often present a unique set of challenges. Finding the perfect balance between functionality, aesthetics, and versatility is crucial to enhance your…
Hunter Douglas Designer Roller Shade in linen fabric
The Hunter Douglas Designer Roller shade ✨ A classic look that’s making it way back to the top of our list. A sleek and cohesive look that adds the perfect amount softness and texture to any space.…
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