4 Cozy Window Covering Options for Your Bedroom

August 18, 2018

4 Cozy Window Covering Options for Your Bedroom

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Coziness is really just another way of saying get the conditions right for you to feel safe and sound enough to fall asleep. There are many ways you can improve your sleep habits. At the end of the day though, a cozy bedroom is what pulls you to snuggle under the covers for a good night’s sleep.

Window coverings play a crucial role in making the bedroom cozy. While some gravitate towards curtains, you may want to try something different with these 4 other cozy options:

Blackout Blinds

For a lot of people, the non-negotiable sleeping condition is shutting out as much light as possible that distracts them from their beauty sleep.

This is something that blackout blinds excel at. They’re the ideal window treatments if you’re someone who likes to sleep in total darkness with zero light pollution in the room. And for good measure, install side channels as well to eliminate light leakage around the edges!

Magic-Lite

Coziness can also be achieved through look and feel. Take a look at the Magic-Lite blinds, for example. They’re inspired by the look of shutters that brings with them that rustic, farmhouse appeal. What’s cozier than feeling like you’ve stepped away from the busy city life into a calm and pastoral setting?

Ninet

When you think cozy, softness immediately comes to mind and Ninet shades are softness personified. The shades are completely wrapped between two smooth, translucent fabrics that diffuses all light that passes through into a soft glow. Imagine walking into the bedroom to be greeted by the ethereal sight of the Ninet shades painting the walls with moonlight. That’s a dreamlike scene that’ll beckon you to the world of sleep.

Print-On Blinds

Another nice way to get you into a sleepy mood is using print-on blinds. With the ability to print whatever you want on these blinds, you can customize the last thing you see before you drift off to sleep. Your dreams can be inspired by the play of light from Impressionist paintings like Monet or bizarre juxtapositions from Surrealist paintings like Dali.

Rest well and sweet dreams, everyone.

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July 28, 2018

How Print-On Blinds Can Be the Centrepiece of Your Interior Design

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Although window blinds commonly play an accent role for interior designers, there’s really nothing stopping you from switching things up by making them the focus of the room. Print-on blinds are your best friend if you’re ready to push the design envelope.

Furniture matcher

If you have a furniture piece that you absolutely adore in a room, you can match its pattern or colour with print-on blinds. That way, both the furniture and the blinds point the spotlight at one another as the room’s centrepiece.

Symbolic motif

Does your family have a coat of arms? Or is there a particular symbol or motif that has a special meaning to you? Putting it up on your print-on blinds not only highlights it, but it also helps remind you of the meaning every night when you pull down the blinds. After all, the best time to reinforce something in your memory is just before bed.

Personal motto

You can do the same thing with a personal motto that resonates with you. Sometimes, a quote or motto that perfectly captures your beliefs is a strong guidepost to how you want to live your life. You can go even further by choosing a font style that reflects the tone of the message as well.

Art gallery

What if you can turn your house into a secret art gallery that appears as soon as the blinds are pulled down? Now you can display your favourite painting masterpieces with print-on blinds! For a more contemporary touch, curate abstract art with bold colours.

One cute, minimalist idea is to print on an icon that represents the room function or fits the room theme. Think cupcake for the kitchen blinds or a soap bubble for the bathroom blinds!

Photo exhibition

Instead of letting your favourite photos sit in your computer hard drive, why not put them up in all their glory on your window blinds? Your family photos can get a place up there along with memorable travel or vacation photos.

A great design choice would be using landscape or cityscape photos so that you get a fantastic view even when the blinds are closed.

Home business branding

Do you run a business from your office at home? You can make it look even more official by printing your logo on the office blinds. It can be tough to focus when you’re working from home and seeing your business logo up on display would be a huge motivation boost. You can also take inspiration from how commercial offices reinforce branding with their window blinds.

Now, go and be the interior design maverick you’ve always wanted to be!

Motorized Blinds Professional Blinds

July 28, 2018

Here’s Why Motorized Blinds Are Game-Changers at Home and in the Office

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The option to motorize blinds has been a game-changer for both home and office interior designs. Here’s why:

Risk elimination

The safety hazard of window covering cords has been a longstanding issue. It’s what prompted Health Canada to propose changes last year to the Corded Window Covering Products Regulations. Motorized blinds eliminate that safety hazard risk altogether.

Without any dangling cords, you won’t have to worry about kids or pets accidentally strangling on them during play. Window covering cords can cause accidents at the office as well since they can get caught on staff rushing by. Motorizing window blinds is the best way to prevent that from happening.

Automated energy savings

As many personal finance experts recommend, one of the best ways to save money is to automate the process. The same principle applies to using window treatments to save energy.

Some blinds are specifically designed to either reduce heat gain, bolster insulation, or increase light control – all of which contribute to energy savings. However, you wouldn’t be able to maximize their potential if you’re relying on your own memory to open and close them at the right time.

With motorized blinds, you can set it and forget it. Whether you choose motorized systems based on programmable times, solar sensors, or temperature sensors, you can be confident that you’re getting the most energy savings at home and in the office.

Time efficiency

Besides money, time is also precious. When you’re about to start a presentation meant to convince investors to place their trust in your company, you don’t want to drain their anticipation by manually closing the blinds one by one. When you get a rare moment to relax in your personal home theatre, you don’t want to spend part of it going around the room closing blinds.

How much is your time worth to you? And what about your investors’ and clients’ time? The answers to those questions would be enough to highlight this major benefit of motorized blinds.

Operational ease

As technology advances, we strive to do bigger things with less work. Improved engineering and industrial processes allowed us to have larger windows to let in more natural light. So window coverings have to catch up.

The problem is that the larger and taller windows are, the heavier the window treatments. That means more effort required on our part to operate them. Motorized blinds, however, shoulder all that effort for us.

Convinced yet? Go ahead – motorize it!

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July 28, 2018

8 Types of Exterior Shutters You Can Combine with Your Window Treatments

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Exterior shutters work wonders in tandem with window treatments to bring a certain charm to houses. To make it work, start by getting to know these eight popular types of exterior shutters:

Bermuda/Bahama

Hinged at the top, Bermuda/Bahama shutters can be pushed out from the bottom and propped up with a rod. The slats, called louvers, are angled so that when the shutter is open, the window will be shaded from the sun while still maintaining privacy from direct line of sight.

The quick open-and-close operation of the shutters is practical for storm protection in tropical climates.

Board and Batten

Board and batten shutters are typically built as a joined row of vertical boards braced with a horizontal board near the top and another one near the bottom. The unassuming plainness of these shutters have a rustic, countryside look that feel right at home with farmhouse styles.

Cut-Out

These are solid shutters that feature a cut-out shape. It’s a simple and cute way to showcase your personality. You can cut out shapes that have a personal meaning to you or use a shape that represents the area you live in.

Plantation

Plantation shutters are like harder, framed versions of roller blinds. The louvers are adjustable at overlapping angles that let in sunlight and fresh air while keeping your privacy intact. These are great in hot areas where you’re always trying to strike the balance between keeping the heat out and catching the occasional breeze.

Raised Panel

Similar to traditional cabinet door styles, the centre panel of these shutters appear to pop out because its edges contour into the outer frame. Raised panel shutters will bring a touch of ornate luxury to your house.

Shaker

Shaker-style shutters are the inverse of raised panel shutters. Instead of popping out in a fancy contour, the centre panel is just recessed. It’s well suited to the straightforward, no-nonsense Shaker mentality.

Scandinavian

Scandinavian shutters are best described as highly embellished board and batten shutters. Swirls of intricately carved motifs and shapes cover the shutters. As a finishing touch, they are painted with vibrant colours to make them stand out even more.

Combination

Love two different shutter styles and can’t decide which to go with? Why not combine them together? Typically, the combinations are done with one style on top and a different one on the bottom. Play around with which combinations complement the exterior of your house the best.

With the right exterior shutters and window treatments, you can dramatically maximize the curb appeal of your home.

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