Inside mount window treatments

“That looks easy,” said every homeowner ever. “I don’t need to hire someone to do that.” Hmm, maybe you do and maybe you don’t. If you decide to tackle the project yourself, be careful to avoid these common mistakes: Mistake #1: Not knowing your different window treatment options & lookalikes Roman shades are recognizable by their … Continue reading "Top 5 Mistakes Homeowners Make When DIY’ing Roman Shades"

(I bet some/most of you are surprised I knew that term! Interesting, isn't it, that a word that once meant something sub-standard, now is all the rage.) While last year's attempt at winterizing my living room windows was a success, it was a marginal success. I had sewn flannel-lined shades that did, indeed, block most of the cold that vibrated into the room, but they were awkward to fold up and tended to block a lot of the already puny wintery light. After mulling it around off and on, I…

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Hey All. Yes, I took a couple weeks break. Homeschooling ended last week, and it was pretty draining. As are so many things recently. We have some much anticipated *unscheduled* family time coming up, and I’m looking forward to it! How are you all doing? A couple of updates! It’s hard to believe that … Reasons to Choose Inside vs. Outside Mount Window Shades Read More »

Window treatments can be customized to meet your needs, but did you know the depth of your windows may impact your options? Choosing the right mounting position of blinds or shades is often overlooked too early in the decision-making process.

Coming at you today with a big meaty DIY post…an inside mount flat Roman shade! I love making custom window treatments for my home. Not only are they beautiful, they function just as well as …

When you visit a showroom or call The Shade Store, our Design Consultants are ready and waiting to provide expert design advice and help you choose the perfect window treatments for your home. Please welcome back our guest blogger Liz Irwin, a design consultant in our Garden City, NY showroom. “What are people picking nowadays?”...Read More »

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If you’re new to buying window treatments, one decision you’ll need to make before measuring or placing your order is inside mount vs outside mount. Read on to find out what these mount styles are and when to use them.