Window Treatment Ideas & Tips: Kempler Design

Motorized Skylight Shades

How do you cover a skylight? There are a few choices, but one of the best is a cellular shade. The multiple layers of fabric protect the inner layers from the damaging light from the sun and those same layers also protect the inner cords from sun rot. There are a few ways to control […]

Draperies And Rods In Reno Home

“These draperies are perfect. They finish off the room perfectly.” When drapery window treatments are well chosen, these sentiments are often expressed. Yes, draperies are truly a finishing touch. In this case, the homeowners knew that they wanted a top-treatment, but they were worried about losing ANY of their light or view. Originally, we were […]

Reno Home With Bold Colored Drapes

Good drape design involves more than the obvious. Anyone can pick the right color for a room, but did you consider some of the other things that will happen as a result of your choice? Watch the video to see what happens when a bold color is chosen for the drapes. For this client, they […]

Your Reno Window Coverings Are Doomed

Two states are in final discussions to regulate window covering cords. One of them is California, which tends to trickle over the mountains to our region. The WCMA, Window Coverings Manufacturers Association, is working closely with them to come up with standards that are both safe and practical. As usually happens, when different states are […]

Valance Choices For Your Reno Home

There are many different choices of valances available on the market. The video shows 10 or so different types. Valances can add color, softness, hard lines, texture and many other different looks. You can’t just pick something at random and expect it to compliment your room. Your choices will have a profound affect on how […]

Which Is Better? Wood Or Vinyl Blinds?

Vinyl Blinds vs. Real Wood Blinds- Which is better? Circumstances dictate, but there are more limitations to vinyl blinds than to wood blinds. If you are choosing a white colored blind, then the differences are more subtle. In fact, Kempler Design sells more white vinyl blinds than wood blinds. But, when we help someone […]

Reno Home Switches Drapery Rods- Telescoping Vs. One-Piece

Telescoping drapery rods are not the best choice for homes that are desiring functioning draperies. We always suggest one piece custom rods. Here is why: They look better They work better They are more stable They have more options available The attached video shows an example from the Reno/Tahoe market.<iframe width=”560″ height=”315″ src=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/bh0ko1VyeS4″ frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen></iframe> […]

Shutters- Care And Maintenance

So, you just had shutters installed. How do you take care of them? The attached video shows some tips in specifics like cleaning, opening, closing and adjustments. Shutters are one of the hottest segments of the window treatment market in the Reno, Sparks, and Lake Tahoe areas. The YouTube video was made for a homeowner […]

Sparks Nv Roman Shades

When doing traditional roman shades, you have to be aware of the stack of the material at the top of the window. If you are doing them for an inside mount, then you can expect to lose at least 8 inches of your view. If you use any type of a specialty lift system, then […]

How Your Blinds In Reno Were Made

Whether your blinds are wood, vinyl, composite or aluminum, they had to be made. This quick video shows part of the process. Of all the steps, I found these two the most interesting. This video was shot while on a factory tour of one of my vendors. Thank you to the amazing staff at Century […]