http://www.excitingwindows.net/blog A journal of tips and ideas about Draperies, Shutters, Blinds and Shades Sun, 03 Jan 2010 00:28:00 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Looking forward to installing the largest porthole or round window shutter we have ever done. At almost four feet in diameter, this is a very large window. I know Kirtz did a great job, so as long as I measured correctly all should go smoothly. I am keeping my fingers ... http://www.excitingwindows.net/blog/blog/2009/10/27/porthole-window-in-ipswich-ma/ I am looking forward to travelling to Visions 09, the International Window Coverings Expo in Atlanta Georgia beginning May 14th. I start the week off on Wednesday with the Exciting Windows! conference, great training and inspiration from talking to other members. Thursday I will be working the booth for the ... http://www.excitingwindows.net/blog/blog/2009/05/09/looking-forward-to-the-international-window-coverings-expo-in-atlanta-this-week/ We recently met a new client in a beautiful brick colonial in Exeter, NH that was struggling with determining how to assure privacy while still having natural light and maintaining the view. Our solution was simple, we suggested plantation shutters with a center rail. The client could keep the louvers on ... http://www.excitingwindows.net/blog/blog/2009/04/24/shutters-in-exeter-nh/ [caption id="attachment_481" align="aligncenter" width="480" caption="York, ME Decorating"][/caption] Many of our clients are very talented when it comes to interior design and decorating. They have spent years collecting beautiful furniture and accesories for their homes. These clients love working with our design teams, because we LISTEN. We never try to tell a ... http://www.excitingwindows.net/blog/blog/2009/04/08/york-me-decorating-and-window-treatments/ [caption id="attachment_477" align="aligncenter" width="640" caption="Portsmouth Decorating"][/caption] We are asked all the time by clients "what part of the room should I begin with?". Our answer really is where ever they would like. If you already have the furniture for a room, then move onto either the flooring/rug or the window treatments. ... http://www.excitingwindows.net/blog/blog/2009/04/07/portsmouth-decorating/ [caption id="attachment_473" align="aligncenter" width="466" caption="Portsmouth Draperies"][/caption] Enliven the look of any room without painting or choosing new furniture. Bring the soft warmth of fabric into the room through custom drapery, curtains or valences. http://www.excitingwindows.net/blog/blog/2009/04/06/portsmouth-draperies/ [caption id="attachment_470" align="aligncenter" width="640" caption="York Draperies"][/caption] Complete the warm feeling of your vacation home in York with the soft folds of custom drapery. Whether using a valance top as we did here, or the very popular designs on decorative drapery rods, you will feel so much more comfortable in any space ... http://www.excitingwindows.net/blog/blog/2009/04/06/york-draperies/ [caption id="attachment_466" align="aligncenter" width="640" caption="York Shutters"][/caption] The most practical window treatment for vacation homes is plantation shutters. There is no guess work for your guests or renters to understand how to operate the treatment. No cords to break, in fact almost impossible to damage. Privacy at the touch of a finger, ... http://www.excitingwindows.net/blog/blog/2009/04/04/york-shutters/ [caption id="attachment_463" align="aligncenter" width="480" caption="York Blinds"][/caption] The classic venetian blind has been updated in many ways over the years, but the greatest change is the new Reveal Modern Precious Metals blind from Hunter Douglas. This innovative product doubles the space between the slats, and therefore improves the view and quantity of ... http://www.excitingwindows.net/blog/blog/2009/04/04/york-blinds/ [caption id="attachment_460" align="aligncenter" width="448" caption="York Shades"][/caption] Whether you are looking for help in finishing your vacation home in York, York Harbor or the Long and Short sands area of York Beach, we can help. We have an great selection of fabrics and designs at very reasonable prices for all types of ... http://www.excitingwindows.net/blog/blog/2009/04/04/york-shades/