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In general, stationary panels are meant to “frame” a window opening, just as you would frame a piece of art. If you’ve ever wondered how wide each panel should be, a good rule of thumb is to use one to one and a half widths of fabric (a standard width being 54″) for each panel. For very wide window openings, say over 90″, 2 widths of fabric would be appropriate. A width of fabric will gather to about 14-17″ for a standard pinch pleat panel. When in doubt, more fabric is better than less.

Sliding doors can present a particularly difficult problem, especially in a room where you already have wood blinds on all the windows. Wood blinds over sliding glass doors are extremely difficult to raise because of the weight of the wood over the expanse of the door. A better solution is to look at woven woods in the same wood tones as the wood blinds in the room. Both products are wood-based, organic, and the resulting look is very cohesive and beautiful. HunterDouglas’ Provenance or Horizons B&W woven woods are excellent options to to resolve this dilemma.

Horizons B&W has an extensive selection of woven woods for use at the window. A beautiful, textural statement can be made with a variety of grasses, reeds, bamboos and jutes woven into intricate patterns that will not only please the eye, but the pocketbook as well. Since wovens are organic, you can feel good about using these beautiful renewable fibers in your home.

Do you have french doors that you’d like to cover, but worry that the door handles will interfere with their operation? RAK Ltd., makers of X-10-dor door handle extenders offers the solution. Door handle extenders can be made to match almost any door hardware and will extend the handle away from the door, so shades can easily drop behind them. The extenders come in a wide variety of finishes and do not affect the operation of the door handle or locking system. It’s the perfect way to solve the french door shading dilemma.

Ever wonder what becomes of used draperies and window coverings? Keep them out of the landfill by recycling them with Exciting Windows by Ventanas. We will give you an immediate rebate of $10/foot when you buy new window coverings for your home. Your used items will be donated to charity. Now that’s something we can all feel green about.

HunterDouglas just announced that several of their energy efficient products will now qualify for up to $1500 in Federal Tax Credits. The new LiteRise Trim Kit, when purchased in combination with Duette Honeycomb shades, provides superior insulation at the window, and will not only result in huge energy savings, but will also translate into substantial dollars off when you file with the IRS next spring.

Now through November 16th, HunterDouglas is offering Free LiteRise cordless lifting system on every Duette Honeycomb shade and Vignette Tiered Modern Roman Shade. This free upgrade is in addition to the Holiday Rebate promotion that runs through the end of December. Consumers can receive up to $600 in rebates on select HunterDouglas products until December 31st.

Summer is over, and winter is just around the corner. If you want the most insulating window covering product on the market, look no further than HunterDouglas Duette Architella cellular shades. The Architella’s “cell within a cell” boasts the highest R-value (measure of heat gain and heat loss) of any product on the market today. If energy savings is your priority, Duette Architella is the product for you. Don’t miss out on the consumer rebates of $25/shade, which begin on September 24th.

Do you have an “old school” traverse rod? You know the one It’s white, aluminum, cheap-looking, and probably falling off the wall. Kirsch, Orion, Finial Company, and many others have beautiful, functional traverse rods that will not only operate effortlessly, but will bring a classic, elegant look to your existing draperies, for not a lot of money. Why settle for “ugly white”, when you can have a beautiful wood or iron rod that draws those draperies with class?

Horizons B&W has introduced a new Twin Shade: a roller shade behind a woven wood shade. The woven wood shade can be operated independently of the roller shade when limited privacy is needed. The beauty of the woven wood is enhanced when sunlight filters through the fabric. The roller shade underneath can be fabricated in either a semi-opaque or blackout material, depending on the client’s needs. The amazing headrail system puts both shades on a 2 1/2 - 3″ headrail, so projection is minimal. Truly an amazing product that is the best of both worlds.