In the world of custom window treatments, there are many great ideas to treat arched windows.  One fashionable idea is to frame the sides of the window with custom stationary side panels on decorative hardware. 

A simple solution to improve drafty rooms is to layer high R-rated fabrics and materials over or under existing window coverings. If you already have beautiful custom window fashions in place, how about new, vaned cellular blinds for a layer of heat transfer-stopping beauty. These blinds come in myriad light-controlling densities and color options certain to accent your windows while working hard to save you energy dollars. Other innovative shades and blinds and shutters also offer a vast improvement in heat-retention around your windows, and provide an added layer of beauty as well. Ask me about the incredibly gorgeous, high thermal quality fabrics and linings now available in creating custom draperies for your home. You simply won’t believe that such beautiful materials can also save you money, even in the short term.

We’re thrilled to announce that Sandra and Seth of Encinitas, CA are the winners of the Michael Payne $10,000 Exciting Windows! Makeover Sweepstakes for 2009! Along with working with an Exciting Windows! team of Scott Hay, Rose Mendosa and Dian Garbarini to design their beautiful window treatments, they’ll also receive a FREE design consultation with HGTV’s own Michael Payne, celebrity interior designer AND Exciting Windows! customer!  Watch for future blogs to follow the progress as we design, order and install their dream come true.

Late summer is right outside your windows. That light out there can not only brighten your rooms literally, but also can improve the look and feel of your beautiful rooms. What better way to brighten you views than with new light filtering and light controlling window treatments that let as much or as little of the outdoors come inside your home as you choose!  Sheer draperies can filter sunlight, and add a warm glow to your home.  Shutters, shadings and wood blinds can all help bring light control and privacy – and by adding beautiful fabrics in drapery panels, top treatments and custom valances, you can have high function and high fashion.

Besides all of the practical reasons for freshening your home with new window fashions, what more reason need there be than that you can brighten your lifestyle by improving your views! There is just nothing that compares to the look, fit and feel of window fashions custom-tailored only for you, created from ideas we’ll put together right in the convenience of your home, where they’ll ultimately be seen and enjoyed.  Custom draperies, valances and top treatments, roman shades, shutters and more…the possibilities are endless at Exciting Windows!.