We have really been having some fun lately working with some new clients who are building the most beautiful Craftsman style home in the North Beach area of Hampton, NH. The main floor of this home has soaring cathedral ceilings and an amazing amount of over sized windows. The window trim is all straight grain fir, in traditional craftsman styling. the ocean front windows will have natural weave grass cloth shades to accent the woods within the room, and to maximize the view. The West facing windows have a less desirable view and needed a treatment that could hide the view and block the heat of the westerly sun. Our solution is to match the grain and color of the existing trim with plantation shutters made form the same wood. The clients had no idea that this was possible and are absolutely thrilled. I am looking forward to the installation so that I can share some photos with you.

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Horizontal blinds are available in several types. Horizontal blinds have horizontal slates that fall parallel to each other. Horizontal blinds can be made of various materials such as wood, vinyl, faux wood, plantation shutters, roman blinds, and honeycomb shades. Horizontal blinds look elegant and add aesthetic value to a room. Horizontal blinds are generally durable and have a good value for the money you spend on it. Horizontal blinds are manufactured in various materials. You must have knowledge about various blinds and compare them before you decide to buy. You will discover that every horizontal blind has its own disadvantages and advantages. A faux wood horizontal blind is made up of PVC but it looks like real wood. Faux wood blinds are less expensive and they can be installed at windows in your kitchen, children’s room, and bathrooms. These blinds are easy to clean and are extremely durable.

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Plantation Shutters continue to be one of the most popular choices of window coverings for the Portsmouth, New Castle and Rye areas, because of their beauty and versatility. Finely crafted shutters are like furniture for the windows. They are an architectural addition to the home as crown moldings or hardwood floors are.

If you are considering such a project, be sure to examine the materials closely before making a decision. Is the quality of the shutter in keeping with the quality and value of your home? Will the shutters be installed by experienced professionals? Will the design of the shutters be pleasing from both the interior and the exterior of the home?

These are very important questions to answer before making the investment in plantation shutters. Take a look at this article to learn more.

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With the increasing popularity of arch windows, most of the major window fashions manufacturers now offer an array of blinds, shades and shutters made to fit custom arched window, completely round window or sunburst windows.

Look at arch window coverings from a top brand such as Hunter Douglas or Solace Shades to find a wide range of cellular and pleated shades in both light filtering and blackout materials and colors galore. Motorized operation is a great option if you have a very tall sunburst window.

Premium wood shutters are the most versatile option for spoecialty shaped windows. The louvers allow you to retain your view, control the suns rays and glare and provide great privacy and darkness when needed. Look at Kirtz shutters or excitingwindows.net.

Many times people will leave an arched top window bare; since it is high up above the room’s main window, privacy may not be a problem. And since they have relatively little glass area, direct sunlight is only a problem with south or east facing windows for the most part.

The decision to leave arch windows naked and natural or to cover them is inevitably related to the orientation of the windows, how much privacy is needed in the room and whether the theme and design elements of the room better fit bare or treated arch windows.

But for convenience and practicality, installing some type of window treatment on your arched top windows still makes sense. Shades will protect home furnishings and décor from fading and keep your home cooler on those hot days!

If you are not sure how to handle these difficult windows, call the experts at Exciting Windows!

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