Window Treatment Ideas & Tips: Kempler Design

Should My Window Coverings All Be The Same? (Curb Appeal)

While on a consultation a couple of days ago the above question was raised. What was decided on that job is not important, but the thought process behind it, is. Do this little self-test: Look around your home. Determine how long you’ve lived in it. Did you buy the house new? Did you buy an […]

Reno Home With Angle Top Window- Cathedral- Shutters

Many people call Kempler Design for specialty windows like the one seen above. Even if they are a DIYer (do it yourselfer), this type of window usually calls for a specialist. This particular window posed many challenges. Challenges: Angle Top Cathedral Top – two angles come together at any point that is not at the […]

Skylight Shades In Reno Home

Temperature regulation. As this posting is written, it is about 100 degrees here in Reno, Nevada. Invariably the phone will ring today with this question, “What can I do to keep the temperature down in my room? I have these skylight windows, and the sun blazes in!” Whether summer or winter, temperature can be controlled […]

Averte- Another Choice To Cover A Patio Slider

Many people assume that they have to put vertical blinds over their patio doors, but the truth is that there are many options. The video below shows one of these options, the Averte folding drapery-like window covering. This product is available in a large assortment of natural woven materials. The company that offers the Averte […]

Roller Screen Shades Replace 1&Quot; Wood Blinds In Reno Home

So much of what window fashions professionals are doing these days involves retrofit or remodel work. Today’s video will show how updating blinds or shades is not only visually pleasing, but also functionally superior to what is being replaced. By far, the most popular product that has been installed over the past few years has […]

Aluminum Shutters- An Option Worth Considering

Recently I was doing some research for a client who has a oceanfront home. They are very concerned about the durability of products in the salt air. The product that I am recommending to them is the painted Alumatek aluminum shutter. Aluminum shutters are a new option for our company, but based on what we’ve […]

Blackout Drapes With Wood Cornice In Reno…Why?

When you look at a room with window treatments, you probably don’t think of the design that went into them. Most people like the way they look or the way they work, but there is a lot of thought that goes into a useful design. Let’s take this south Reno home as an example. When […]

Window Shades Help Prevent Sun Damage At Montreaux Home In Reno, Nv

The sun’s rays cause all kinds of damage. In this Montreaux home, we did all the window treatments a few years ago. The homeowners determined that they would NOT put window treatments or window film on the windows in the photo above. I suggested that they put something on them, but all I can do […]

Hunter Douglas 2&Quot; Metal Blinds With Magnaview

This is essentially a review of the MagnaView tilt system from Hunter Douglas. As an overview, if you want a very designer look for a reasonable price, this is a good choice. The concept is essentially taking a 1″ blind or a 2″ blind and turning it into a 2″ or 4″ blind. How does […]

Custom Swag And Cascade In Reno, Nevada.

Illusion. So much of what is done in top treatments or valances is about creating illusions. Sometimes it is about creating height above the window, sometimes it’s about creating shapes where there are none and sometimes it’s the illusion of creating a feeling. The feeling that we created with this top treatment was that of […]