Shoppers Guide to Purchasing Window Shades

Online retailers and well known manufacturers offer full color photographs of window shades in a number of colors and styles. Find important information about product specifications, sizes, how to measure windows and the kind of hardware needed to install any type of window shade. Determine your needs and budget then order from merchants who guarantee their products and service.

Update and transform interior decor. Do it yourself with detailed instructions about how to install window coverings or find professional installers to complete the job. Take time to shop - window shades are a significant financial investment that have an impact on the overall look of any room.

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Properties of window shades:[^]

• versatile and easy to care for - just dust or vacuum with a brush attachment
• insulate against sound, heat and cold
• light filtering to soften or diffuse sunlight
• buy light blocking and room darkening blackout linings for total darkness
• heat reflecting thermal liners for energy savings
• conform to CPSC safety standards

Operating options: [^]

• top down/bottom up - raised and lower from the bottom or the top
• motorized - battery operated or electric motors with remote or switch controls
• cordless - safe for children
• left or right pull
• standard or easy lift systems
• continuous loop or retractable cords

Materials: [^]

• opaque and semi opaque / sheer and semi-sheer
• textured weaves - linen or silk like
• rayon and polyester blends
• woven mesh, vinyl, shimmering metallic finish
• solid neutrals - white, black, beige, taupe and gray
• pastel - pink, purple, yellow, orange and blue
• dark brown, navy, green
• prints and patterns - paisley, tapestry, stripes, florals

Styles: [^]

• casual, streamlined look
• contemporary
• rustic, southwestern

Hardware and mounting: [^]

• color coordinated
• hang from a single headrail or multiple headrails for wide windows
• inside or outside mount

Cellular shades: [^]

• energy efficient single, double or triple cell designs
• the more cells, the greater the insulating properties
• keeps the house cooler in summer and warmer in winter
• notable sound reduction

Pleated shades: [^]

• easy to install and convenient to operate
• good value
• sag resistant accordion pleats

Roller shades: [^]

• popular choice that combines functionality and style
• valance, decorative hem and trim are optional
• durable metal roller
• concealed chain driven clutch to start and stop easily and precisely
• spring or beaded chain roller
• affordable, well made, easy to operate
• straightforward installation

Roman shades: [^]

• pulley and gravity feed cord lock system with safety tassels
• teardrop: hobbled shades that hang in rows of looped fabric
• flat fold: hang smooth with tailored tucks
• look and feel like drapes - can be matched to cushions, tablecloths and throw pillows
• classic design that works well with other types of window treatments

Solar shades: [^]

• filters up to 96% of ultra violet rays
• natural light enters but will not damage furniture or floor coverings
• heat and glare are reduced
• covers the window without blocking out the sun for daytime privacy
• made from Phifer sheerweave PVC coated fiberglass yarn

Natural bamboo: [^]

• constructed from wood, reeds, rattan, straw and sisal
• matchstick roman or roll up style
• decorative tape or standard edges
• custom made, handcrafted

Fabric shadings: [^]

• horizontal and vertical
• the softness of draperies with convenience of blinds

Discount shades:

• find great prices on discontinued, overstock and clearance items
• some retailers offer free shipping

Use around the house: [^]

• practical for kids bedrooms and playrooms, bathrooms and the laundry area
• add class to the living or dining room with decorator fabrics
• update a home office, master bedroom or sunroom

Mount versatile shades:

• on a bow or bay window, French and sliding glass doors and kitchen skylights
• on unusually shaped windows: arches, angles, trapezoids and circles

Popular brand names with reliable products: [^]

• discounted deals at American Blinds and Wallpaper
• quality Hunter Douglas shades:
  • Trio Convertible, Applause and Duette Honeycomb shades with EasyRise, LiteRise, Skyrise and Vertiglide systems
  • Provenance woven woods, Silouette shadings
  • Jubilance Roman and Brilliance pleated window shades
  • Remembrance roller window shades
• Levolor, Bali, Graber
• M&B, Kirsch, Prestige
• Barrington, Comfortex
• Nanik, Aveno, LouverDrape, Oxford House

Have window shades delivered to any of the following states:
Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming

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