Window Treatment Ideas & Tips: Kempler Design

The Agilelift Cordless Roller Shade Mechanism

AgileLift- Cordless Roller Shades Let me be clear as we start; Even though we are discussing AgileLift, there are many different roller shade mechanisms that are cordless. This is one variety that is available from Alta Window Fashions. They have a different cordless method as well, but this one is probably the one that has […]

Overview Of The Hunter Douglas Silhouette Halo With Duolite

The New Product- Silhouette Halo Hunter Douglas has created the Silhouette Shades for decades, but the Halo is a new version that you should check out. We shot this video recently so you can see how the Hunter Douglas Silhouette Halo works. I made the choice to shoot this video based on more than just […]

The Perfect Solution For Rake Top Window Coverings

Rake Top or Angle Top Windows Two different names with the same exact meaning, rake top is kind of the word that is used in the construction world. Angle top is the word that is more generic, but they mean the same thing. Either way, if you have this shaped window, then you may be […]

Safe Window Coverings For Your Children And Pets

Window Coverings Can Be Dangerous Safe window coverings are very important. It is not an over the top number, but a certain amount of children and pets are killed or damaged by window coverings cords every year. If you have a dependent, obviously you want to provide the best level of safety for them. This […]

Ordering A Window Covering Extension Wand

Shade Extension Wands We get lots of calls for extension wands from people around the country. I am writing this post because I want to be clear about some details about these parts. An extension wand is helpful at reaching cordless operable shades when they are quite high. The principles that I am laying out […]

Installing And Taking Down Shades – Hunter Douglas Honeycomb

Do You Need to Take Down Your Duettes? There are a lot of reasons why you may need to be taking down shades. The most common reason is to paint the room without damaging your window coverings. Another reason is for working on the windows. Other reasons might be to replace your window treatments. Now […]

How You And Your Partner Benefit From A Good Designer

Why You May Need a Window Fashions Expert When you are living with another person in your home, you obviously want peace in dealing with them. When you are purchasing things, it is great to be on the same page as they are. I just read about a couple that you may know where he […]

Roller Shades Motor Speed On Sliders- Choose The Right One!!

Motors Have Different Speeds For years, the industry almost NEVER suggested doing horizontal window treatments, like roller shades, for sliders or patio doors. But for some reason, over the past few years, shadings on these openings have become very popular. The most important factor to consider is the speed of the lift system or motor. […]

Window Coverings For Huge Patio Door In A Ryder Home

Do You Have a Giant Slider? The new design of homes often adds a enormous opening to the outside. Let’s call it a huge patio door in this case. I’m currently seeing 15 and 16 foot sliders in a lot of homes. The two builders that I’m seeing this from mostly in the Reno and […]

You Can Order Custom Hardware Colors For Shades

Hardware Colors Don’t Have to be Blah When you order honeycomb shades, in this case we were using the Hunter Douglas Duette version, you are not obligated to go with the standard hardware colors. You have the option of choosing any color that the companies offer. Most window covering dealers never mention this option to […]