Category Archives: window treatments

Drapery Fabric for Multi-Purpose Use

Neutral Ornamentals is a new collection of fabrics by Robert Allen, perfect for window treatments and bedding with a sophisticated neutral color palette. This collection has a wide variety of constructions and qualities in polyester blends, presenting opportunities for layering of … Continue reading

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Graber’s New Energy-Saving Exterior Solar Shades

These great new shades, lower air conditioning costs by reducing solar heat before it enters the home, and the fabrics are GreenGuard certified and FR rated. Graber’s new Solar Shades also provide privacy and the components are configured for outdoor … Continue reading

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New Lift System Controls Window Shades

Graber’s Smart Pull Lift System is a new and innovative way to raise and lower shades. It only takes a simple tug or two! PLUS the cord always stays the same length (3/4 of shade length); it can even be … Continue reading

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Drapery Connection is a member of Exciting Windows!

Drapery Connection is a member of Exciting Windows!, a national network of highly trained professionals who specialize in the design and installation of custom-made draperies, curtains, top treatments, blinds, shades and shutters. Let Drapery Connection come to your home for … Continue reading

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Drapery Connection Offers Free Decorating Trunk Shows to Groups

Carl Movrich, owner of Drapery Connection, located at 26 W Chicago Ave, Hinsdale, is pleased to announce that he is available to present a free one-hour decorating Trunk Show Seminar for women’s clubs, Charity groups, newcomers meetings or community associations. … Continue reading

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Benefits of Window Shade Motorization

 Convenience – Simply press a button on the remote or wireless wall switch to operate individual shades or groups of shades. Accessibility – Motorized window coverings are perfect for hard -to-reach window locations where manual operation is difficult. Appearance – … Continue reading

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Luminette Privacy Sheers and Modern Draperies

The Luminette brand offers two dramatic ways to cover wide express – sheers and draperies. Luminette Privacy Sheers provide the widest range of light control possible, with a sheer face fabric to let light in and integrated soft fabric vanes … Continue reading

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See The Difference with Hunter Douglas

See the difference with Hunter Douglas Provenance Woven Wood Shades. * Each fabric pattern is carefully woven with multiple yarns for superior stength and durability. * 100 percent polyester fife-ply yarns minimize, breaking and fading. * Unique fabric construciton and … Continue reading

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Chicago motorized windows

Your home can easily accommodate motorized window systems from Hunter Douglas enabling window coverings to be operated with a remote control, a touch panel or even by light senors. They can also be programmed to raise and lower the window … Continue reading

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Introduction to Window Treatment Brands

There are several major companies that manufacture custom window treatments. In alphabetical order they are: Bali, Comfortex, Graber, Hunter Douglas, Kirsch and Levolor. Most people are fairly unaware of the brand names in this industry. It is nothing like automobiles … Continue reading

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Perfect Window Coverings for the Bathroom

Many people have trouble deciding on the perfect window treatment for their bathroom. When considering blinds, you don’t want real wood because the moisture will warp and can ruin them. Vertical blinds, while not an obvious choice, can be a … Continue reading

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Can Blinds Between Glass Be Repaired?

I wrote and article about French Doors with Built In Blinds awhile ago and numerous people have asked how to repair these type of window treatments if they get damaged. The answer is not one most people want to hear. … Continue reading

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