Window Treatment Ideas & Tips: Kempler Design

Cordless Top Down Bottom Up Roman Shades In Reno

Top Down Bottom Up Roman Shades are the perfect combination of function and style. Whereas cellular shades have come a long way, It is hard to match the beauty and stylishness of real fabrics. In this blog post, we are looking at the Hunter Douglas Vignette Shades done in a grasscloth fabric. It is synthetic, […]

Angle Top Windows In Lake Tahoe With Custom Draperies

If you have angle top windows, you know how hard it can be to find window treatments or window coverings for them. This client in Lake Tahoe, near Reno Nevada, had a real issue with morning light pouring in through the angle top windows. They had already installed Hunter Douglas Pirouette Shades on their lower […]

Window Treatments For Wide Windows- Draperies

It can be hard to find window treatments for wide windows. Some of the home builders are now putting in super wide windows to access the back yard. One of these builders is Ryder Homes. We’ve been doing a lot of these patio doors with draperies. You can’t just put up a set of ready […]

The Effect Of Sunlight Through Cellular Shades

Cellular shades or Honeycomb shades are a very popular window treatment in the Reno or Lake Tahoe area. When choosing the right shade, you need to take into consideration various things. For example with Hunter Douglas Duette shades, you need to think about these: Style of Fabric- This includes textures and weaves Size of Pleat- […]

Are Draperies In Style Right Now In Reno Nv?

Custom Draperies are a great way to get a finished and custom look in your Reno home. You’ve seen custom drapes before but I wanted to address a major question that we get. It is, “Are draperies in style right now?” The simple answer is YES. Custom Drapery is a fantastic way to get a […]

Caughlin Ranch Draperies- Reno Nv

Caughlin Ranch is one of the areas in Reno NV that was developed back in the late 80s and 90s. It is currently still under development, but we are doing a lot of renovations there now. This blog and video talks about how we can update our homes, whether they be in Caughlin Ranch or […]

Lambrequin: An Unusual Window Treatment In Reno

What is a lambrequin? It’s not a lamby toy. It’s not an accessory for your Lamborghini. It’s not a romance novel for your barnyard animal. It’s a window treatment! At least, it used to be. They aren’t done much anymore, but they have a long history in the world of window coverings. In the attached […]

Blackout Curtains For Reno Nv Home Add Style

Curtains add style to a room that needs a touch of class. This Reno home had cellular, or honeycomb shades on this window. They needed two separate things for the window: Room Darkening and a Bump in Style. This custom curtain was able to provide both things. There were a number of things to consider […]

How Long Do Motorized Window Coverings Last?

Motorized window coverings have been a part of current trends for a couple of decades. Currently, Kempler Design does motorized window coverings for more than half of the jobs we do. But one of the most common questions we receive has to do with their durability. This is a legitimate concern because the warranty on […]

Hunter Douglas Silhouette Powerview With Duolite- Montage Reno

The Hunter Douglas Silhouette shades have been on the market for quite a while, but some changes make them more useful. In particular, I really like the DuoLite feature that was introduced recently. The Hunter Douglas Silhouette fabric looks best when the light can filter gently through the material. It shows off the beauty of […]