Traditions and Trends

Your Guide to Curtains and Window Treatments

Paralyzed by possibilities when it comes to dealing with your windows? This quick primer will give you the know-how to find the right treatments for every spot in your home.

10 Top Window Treatment Trends

When your window treatments — curtains, valances and cornices — have seen better days, it's time to try these window treatment trends to shed some new light on your space.

The Worst Window Treatments for Dogs

Your beautiful shades and drapes should last - so what should you NOT choose when you live with a dog? Here are the worst window treatments for dogs.

Calculating Fabric for Upholstery

This is a super handy illustration and chart on how much fabric needed to reupholster. Thank you Honey and Fitz !

Which Window Shutters Help to Darken the Room?

Getting enough sleep is an important factor in being able to properly function on a day-to-day basis. That’s why it’s important to have the right type of window treatments that will enable you to darken your room for optimal sleeping conditions. There are a number of products on the market that can attain this goal, …

Benefits of Installing Interior Window Shutters

There are many benefits to installing window shutters. Let the second installment of this three-part blog series outline everything interior window shutters have to offer, showing you what the window treatment can do for you.

Can a Flight Attendant Force You to Close the Window Shade?

Do you have the right to enjoy the view while you're flying? A travel expert weighs in on whether an airline can force you to close your window shade.

How to Pick Window Shutter Colors

Window shutters are a great way to change the appearance of your home's exterior without breaking the bank on a large home remodeling project. Selecting the right shutter color may enhance the ...

Who Has the Right to the Window Shade on a Flight?

When you’re on a flight, you lose all sense of physical boundaries. You split armrests with the passengers next to you and what little legroom you have with the passenger reclined in your lap. Naturally, you’ll look for comfort in the little things—like the ability to see out your aisle’s window.

4 Factors to Consider When Choosing Window Shutter Colors

Window shutters are one of the few window treatment products that can improve your home’s appearance, especially with the right combination of material, style and color. Here are the factors to consider when choosing the right window shutter colors. Home Style — The color of the shutter should be appropriate to the home style. Traditional home styles call for classic colors like white or black. Contemporary homes, on the other... Continue Reading

Do Window Shutters Actually Serve A Purpose?

Window shutters have been a staple on many homes for hundreds of years but do they still serve the same purpose after all these years? There is no short answer to this question because it all depends on which kind of shutters you're looking at.

Guy’s Gripe: Dictatorship Or Democracy? Who Controls The Window Shade?

Guy’s got a gripe! When flying who is in control of the window shade? Is it the person in the window seat or should everyone in that row have a say? We’ve got to resolve this issue! Let…

Windows: Repair or Replace?

Windows are an essential part of any home. If you're looking to upgrade, use these guidelines to decide whether it's time to repair or replace your windows.

What is a Smart Window Shade?

Smart window shades are an integral part of the modern smart home. Draper@Home motorized shades are powered by Somfy to integrate into nearly any home control system.

Easy Power Window Repair

A broken power window can be an expensive repair, but if you have basic auto repair tools and have online service manual you can do car window replacement.

Important Things to Know About Auto Glass and Window Repair

Once you have determined that it is time for auto glass repair or replacement , the next step is finding a reputable repair shop that wil...

How to Clean Blinds and Shutters » Royal Window Fashions

Taking care of your blinds and shutters is easy and should be done regularly to improve the life and appearance of your investment. General Care and Cleaning Helpful Hints Dusting:...

How to Install Exterior Shutters

Exterior window shutters help preserve windows from weathering, and they provide privacy, security and protection from bad weather.

How to Create a Shutter Wall

Shutters or Blinds?

You might be taking the time to redo the living room in your home, or perhaps you just moved into a new house, and you want to decorate the master bedroom.