Window Treatment Ideas & Tips: Kempler Design

Dual Roller Shades- Providing Full Window Shading Solutions

Sometimes a roller shade isn’t the right solution, but sometimes TWO of them is! In the video clip above, you will notice all the options you can have when you layer different roller shades. Completely Open Sheer Shade Blackout Shade Translucent Shade People like options. When you layer your roller shades, you get the cleanness […]

Skyline Panel Track System By Hunter Douglas For A Reno, Nv Patio Door

The Hunter Douglas Skyline Panel Track System is a unique entry into the patio door market. Does “unique” = better? Not necessarily. Like all window coverings, it is critical to choose the right solution for your application. While the Skyline system does offer a very nice package, including choices of fabrics, extremely clean hardware, efficient […]

Natural Woven Roman Shades Replace Dated Drapery Treatment

One of the most interesting changes in modern shadings is the advent of child safety systems. As you watch the video, notice the cordless mechanism. No longer are there any cords to pull on to raise and lower the shades. You will also notice how much cleaner this product is visually. It seems like design […]

Do My Shutters Have To Be White?

What colors are available for interior custom shutters? If your answer is white, white or white, you may be surprised to know that you can paint or stain shutters in any color. Why would you choose a different color? Design!!! When you are designing the perfect interior, you shouldn’t be limited to the common choices, […]

Save Money On Window Coverings- Fall/Winter 2013

We have special promotions through Hunter Douglas running through December 17th, 2013. If you are thinking of buying new high quality window coverings, like blinds, shades, shutters or draperies, this might be the right time to do so. We are offering rebates of a minimum of $100 on select products. One thing that I can […]

How Color Affects You

I’m surrounded by color in my personal and business life. I try to help people make the right choice when it comes to color in their homes. Let’s face it, most people think of their window coverings as WHITE. Take a look at your blinds or shades in your home. White, right? Oh, and by […]

Window Coverings For Bathroom Windows With Frosted Glass

We had fun with this one. I typically am pretty serious and hopefully informative when I do video blogs, but I felt inspiration when doing this one. The technical information is still good to know and I hope you enjoy learning a little something, but more than that, I hope you are slightly entertained. Personally, […]

Hunter Douglas Parts For Repair In Reno Or Lake Tahoe

If you are looking for parts for your blinds or shades, or any other type of window covering, it can be frustrating. Simply said, it’s in your best interest to contact the company that you purchased said products from. But if you are reading this, you probably don’t have that option. The company you ordered […]

Hunter Douglas Pirouette Shades For Vacation Home In Lake Tahoe

Shutters vs. Pirouettes: Most people are familiar with shutters. They are a great choice for many windows, but sometimes we have to consider different options. One of the reasons that people choose NOT to install shutters is when they have an amazing view. Even though shutters have hinges, they aren’t designed to hang into the […]

Motorized Drapery And Roman Shade In Reno Home

One of the trends you might notice on this blog is the prevalence of motorized window treatments. I tend to do lots of motorized window coverings here in Reno and Lake Tahoe, but it’s not just me. This segment of the window coverings industry is growing exponentially. Most types of window coverings can be motorized. […]