Decorating Ideas

"Cordless lift" and "Top-Down/Bottom-Up" features are FREE in Blinds and Shades promotion.

If you live in the Perrysburg Ohio area, be on the look out for our promotional fliers because this is a great opportunity to save big!  You’ll be able to save money on two of the most popular features on window treatments that people love!  Read more...(estimated 56 secs reading time)

Sidelights are the small windows on one or both sides of a door.  You’ll usually see these at the front door of a home where they add a decorative flair to the front entrance.  But in addition to looking great, they’re also functional in that they let “light” (sunlight) shine through the “side” of the door and light up the entry to a home.

But these nifty architectural splendors also pose a security problem because they provide a way for unwanted strangers to easily look into your home!  Think about how easy it would be for a burglar to walk up to your front door, look right in and see the layout of your home!  So, although these little side windows may be attractive, it’s important that they have some type of window covering on them for security and privacy.  Read more...(estimated 4:45 mins reading time)

Here’s a decorating tip that not only looks great but is also practical. And if you’re running out of storage room in your cabinets, this is an inexpensive alternative to getting new cabinets, so it’ll save you money, as well.

Do your kitchen shelves look jumbled and disorganized? Don’t you get tired of retrieving heavy, bulking items from the lower shelves? Well, the days of “kitchen chaos” are over!  Read more...(estimated 2:42 mins reading time)

Many of the newer homes in the Toledo area have French Doors. It seems that these have replaced the functional (but not so attractive) “sliding glass door”. They look great but then when it comes time to decorating, many homeowners are stumped about what to do.  So, one of the most common questions I get asked is, “What can I do with my French Doors?”

Just to clarify what I mean, a French Door is a door that has one or more panes of glass set into the whole length of the door, so it also functions as a window. (You usually find them in pairs, side-by-side.)  Read more...(estimated 2:48 mins reading time)

Last week I found out that we were selected to be part of the Elite Partnership program with “Kathy Ireland Home by Alta®”!  I love Alta® because they have such great window covering products at affordable prices. And their service is fantastic. Now I’ll be able to offer clients special promotions and offers that will save even more than ever before!

Read more about it in this press release that was recently published: Toledo Window Treatment Store

Drapery design on a photo of a client's window.

Finished drapery installed on the client's window.

Custom draperies or curtains for your windows can add an entirely new feel and dimension to a room. But with so many choices in type and color of fabrics, trim and hardware, how do you really know which ones will go best with your room and decor?

How many times have you bought something at a store, brought it home and you didn’t like the way it looked? And with custom window treatments, there is no return policy! So it’s understandable that many homeowners are afraid they’ll make the wrong choice (or choices). But there’s a solution for that!  Read more...(estimated 0 secs reading time)

I have a client in the Toledo area who recently ordered drapery panels for her home.  Here are the specs:

• Pinch-pleated draperies
• Lined
• 1 width per panel
• 139 inches in length
• Four drapery panels in total

The fabric that was used is from a “premier” fabric manufacturer.  The draperies are hand-tailored. And, of course, this includes installation of all four drapery panels.

The total cost to my client was $1,030 (including sales tax).  Read more...(estimated 1:03 mins reading time)