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Why You Should Buy Roman Blinds

August 27, 2013November 22, 2013 Blind Advantage

If you’re looking for something a little different for your window coverings, either to stand out from the crowd a little, or because contemporary heavy or ornate drapes are just not your style.. consider roman blinds. Roman blinds are an attractive option that take you away from the usual mentality of buying either drapes or roller style plastic blinds.

A roman blind or shade is a piece of fabric that will fold up into neat horizontal panels when pulled up. When the blind is down you can have it appear flat or have that teardrop look. You can choose a flat style, batten back, batten front or the ever popular hobbled style.

About the shade styles:

Batten Front: Batten Front Roman Shades have small tunnel sewn into the shades at regularly spaced intervals. The tunnels of the Batten Front roman shades are placed on the side that faces the room. A very dimensional, clean style that works well in almost all environments and with all décor styles in mind.
Batten Back: Batten Back Roman Shades are made with inverted tunnels that are on the back side(which face the window). This look creates a tailored look when the shade is operated. The shade has more definition when the shade is raised.
Hobbled: The Hobbled Roman Shade is a timeless style that is appreciated by most people and used quite often in all different décor styles from transitional to traditional. The fabric cascades from the top of the shade to the bottom. The way that the fabric flows adds a lot of style to any room, guaranteed!
Flat: The Flat Roman Shade style is a great choice when you are looking to showcase a beautiful fabric or a larger print. The flat style is a popular choice for those looking for an uninterrupted look which will be clean and simple.

The backing on a roman shade will determine what colour is shown to the street and how much light and privacy is allowed into the room. A room darkening liner will not allow light to transfer through the fabric and will dramatically decrease the amount of ambient light in the room when the blinds are down. A fabric that is accompanied with black out lining can be great for bedrooms, but a lighter option may be better in a living or dining room to make it feel more open, even with the blinds down. To achieve a softer look and to let some light in, a semi-opaque liner will be perfect for an area that requires privacy but not complete darkness. Or you could chose to have an unlined roman shade with just a sheer fabric. That will create a soft look and will simply dress the window.

A continuous loop system can be used to make lifting your roman shade a breeze! Purchasing custom roman blinds at Blind Advantage in Burlington can be easily made to the exact dimensions of your window for the best fit and installation.

Our absolute favourite roman shades are manufactured by Hunter Douglas! We really love the way the craftsmanship that goes into each of the Hunter Douglas Design Studio™ Roman shades . The Hunter Douglas roman shades feature over 300 beautiful best-selling colour and fabric combinations, they offer decorative tapes and trims, and a great selection of shade and valance styles. Sewn with state-of-the-art equipment for consistency. Plus, enjoy the piece of mind when purchasing these shades because they are backed by a Lifetime Guarantee that only Hunter Douglas can offer.

Contact us today by visiting our showroom located in Burlington to purchase quality roman blinds, or any other window covering for your home!

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The World of Blinds & The Art of Window Dressing

August 26, 2013November 22, 2013 Blind Advantage

Custom window coverings have come so far in the last 10 years. With all the high quality brands that we carry such as Hunter Douglas, Levolor, Shade-o-matic and more the options are endless. The basic roller shade is no more! Roller shades are now available with fun tapes, tassels and even Swarovski crystal elements. Can you imagine a beautiful white roller shade with Swarovski chain trim running across the bottom of the shade? Then top it all off with a unique star fish or baroque shaped Swarovski crystal dangling and sparkling as a pulley at the bottom of the shade.

Do you have unique style? Indulge in the exquisite textures and metallic finishes available with the Hunter Douglas Alustra collection. Alustra offers unique, distinctive details and custom combinations. This truly is a signature collection for those who seek out the best in design.

Not just an ordinary vertical blind anymore. With all the new options such as the Luminette Privacy Sheer from Hunter Douglas, the standard vertical has been elevated to a whole new level. The Luminette has the function and practicality of the original vertical but has soft vanes set between translucent sheers; bestow the privacy of soft draperies.

Make sure that you have no worry about your children or pets getting tangled up, or that you whether or not you will get that clean seamless look that the cordless blinds and shades can offer. Literally with the ease of a finger; raise and lower your blinds and shades without having any cords or chains hanging down.

Look at the Silhouette or Pirouette by Hunter Douglas to enjoy your view while still getting UV protection, light control & privacy. Open and close the vanes to allow you to have two different looks. Raise the shades completely into a sleek head rail and leave your windows totally open.

With all the products from blinds, shades and shutters enjoy the art of dressing your windows while still reaping the benefits of UV protection, energy savings and design.

Blind Advantage is the place to come with our large selection of decorative styles. You can expect innovative designs, both in terms of style and functionality. Visit our showroom or call today for your consultation.

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Heat and Light Control with Pirouette Blinds

January 14, 2013July 22, 2013 Blind Advantage

Many windows that could benefit from pirouette blinds. — Photo credit to: http://www.flickr.com/photos/creative_stock/

Pirouette blinds are a style of blind we currently offer from Hunter Douglas. The particular characteristics of these window coverings lend them to being able to control light in very useful ways. This control allows you to have the best environment possible inside your home right when you want it.

The vanes on these blinds are soft and horizontal. They are mounted to a single sheer sheet of fabric, this lends to an appearance of the vanes floating on the window without all the vertical structure of most blinds. You can control the light you allow in by adjusting how far up the vanes are tilted while still allowing privacy due to the fabric they are mounted to.

To maximize the amount of light allowed in you simply pull the shades all the way up using Hunter Douglas’ UltraGlide head rail. To get the softest and sleekest look, even the head rail can be covered in the same fabric as the blind is made of. It will appear to be a floating piece of fabric on your window that is capable of all kinds of light allowance options. Quite a step up from the curtains your mother use to sew by hand and hang on a rod!

To summarize; you have the option of either closing the vanes completely for maximum privacy, opening the vanes to various degrees to allow differing amounts of light in while maintaining privacy, to completely opening the window for an unobstructed view. They really are a ‘do everything’ option from Hunter Douglas Canada!

To get your set of Pirouette blinds you can contact us today or come into the store!

How to Choose Window Blinds for Each Room in Your House

January 7, 2013August 13, 2013 Blind Advantage

A blindingly close blind! — Photo credit to: http://www.flickr.com/photos/daniel_i_scully/

As you know, each room in your house has different functions. How the room functions dictates the blind you should choose for it. I’ll go room by room offering advice on which blind is right for each room so you can choose the best one for your home!

Entertaining/Media Room

The most commonly used coverings are those that have the ability to blackout all light. This allows for maximum enjoyment of digital projectors and televisions as it eliminates all ambient lighting when needed. Who doesn’t like having that immersed feeling that you get in the theatre? You can have that in your home with blackout blinds. For a truly unique experience, try a set of blinds that are motorized to add that last level of cool to your media room.

Kitchen

Kitchen windows by a sink need to be easy to clean as these can be splashy and dirty areas in a home. Aluminum or faux wood blinds are a good choice as they are smooth for ease of cleaning and can be painted any colour to match the decor.

Bathroom

It all comes down to window placement and privacy concerns here. A window in a shower or anywhere that could receive direct water pressure should be made of vinyl. The good quality window coverings we sell should not ever have any issues with general ambient moisture. To get the maximum amount of privacy you should purchase something with no route holes or gaps.

Living Room/Lounge

These rooms typically require some privacy with a desire to still allow in light during the day. A sheer fabric over a more opaque window covering can work here. The sheer fabric can also add a touch of elegance to a room by covering a more utilitarian and less attractive window covering.