How To Maximize Natural Light with Window Treatments!
Natural light has the power to transform a space, creating an inviting and uplifting atmosphere. Incorporating window treatments that maximize the amount of natural light in a room is an excellent way to enhance the overall ambiance of your living space. In this blog post, we will explore sheer curtains, light-filtering shades and more that […]
Step-by-Step Guide: How to Install Motorized Blinds and Shades
Motorized blinds and shades are revolutionizing the way we control our window treatments. With the touch of a button or a voice command, you can effortlessly adjust the position of your blinds, enhancing convenience, comfort, and energy efficiency in your home. If you’re considering installing motorized blinds and shades but are unsure about the […]
Save on Your Electricity Bills with Custom Window Treatments
Electricity bills can be an expense for many households, especially during extreme weather conditions. We tend to use air conditioners or heaters to maintain a comfortable indoor temperature but using these appliances can lead to a high electricity bill. We have some ways to reduce your energy consumption and cut down on your electricity […]
Spring Cleaning!
Spring is a great time of year to freshen things up! If you have an awning, terrace, or window treatments, now is the time to dust off the cobwebs. Spring cleaning is a great way to keep your home looking its best while also taking care of some maintenance work that needs to be […]
Top Tips for Dressing Your Windows
Dressing your windows can be an exciting and creative project, but with all the options available today it can also be a daunting one. Today, we have narrowed this down and put together some of our top tips for dressing your windows. Mix & Match Don’t be afraid to mix and match patterns. […]
How to Automate Your Home
Automating your home is here and growing as we move through the months and years. Automation is evolving quickly, from household names like Alexa or Google to automatic lights and cameras. At Sun Shades we have what you need next – Hunter Douglas Powerview blinds. Automatic blinds and shades are here to stay […]
How to Get Your Windows Winter Ready
As temperatures continue to fall and we turn to building snowmen, throwing snowballs, and plowing our driveways, our homes need to be ready for these crazy outdoor conditions – more specifically our windows. Once that cold weather starts to roll in, windows and doors are the reason you lose 25% of our home’s overall […]
Picking the Right Colour Window Treatments
Window blinds are great for controlling privacy, light, and temperature, but they’re also great for giving your home a little more flare. Choosing the right blinds’ colour is an important stage in the buying process. The Essential Colours for Window Treatments Whenever we discuss blind colours, we frequently refer to the shade […]
Solutions for Window Treatments on Tough-to-Reach Windows
Maybe you have windows behind your couch in the living room. Or perhaps you have skylights in your basement or specialty windows in a vaulted ceiling. They will be challenging to mount and operate, so you could be tempted to forgo window coverings completely for them. Your hard-to-reach windows will be impacted by this […]
Should Your Blinds be Turned Up or Down
Throughout the day, we make a lot of decisions. One of these choices, which may not be life-changing but is frequently debated, is whether to raise or lower the window blinds. Let’s clear things up once and for all! There’s no right or wrong way to adjust your blinds; however, depending on your needs, […]
How to Protect Your Home from Sun Damage
When we go outside, we all know that wearing sunscreen is one of the best ways to protect ourselves from the sun’s rays and the damage they may inflict. Do you know how those same sun rays affect your house furnishings? Sunlight has its drawbacks, and coping with UV radiation is difficult because it exists […]
What Window Treatments Work Best in High Humidity / Moisture Rooms?
Window coverings are an important element if you’re building a new home or renovating an old one. One of the biggest errors you can make when picking window coverings for your home is to choose one style of window treatment and put it on every window. Because each space has its own personality and […]
Avoid These 6 Myths With New Window Coverings
Purchasing new window coverings feels like a large task, especially when you’re faced with a plethora of options and no familiarity with the process. Knowing the facts is helpful when looking for the appropriate blinds, shades, or shutters, because you might end up with mismatched or badly installed window coverings, or none at all. It’s […]