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Looking for a sophisticated, more modern look for your windows? Look no further! Banded Shades will completely transform your home into a comfortable and chic sanctuary. The wide range of operational options set this shade apart from the rest. Many of our reliable vendors have created their version of this tremendous window fashion. Phenomenal color and fabric choices guarantee you will find something that you love!  These crisp white shades tie together a light, bright, serene and clean aura in this entryway Banded shades can be raised and lowered as with any traditional shade type. As a plus, the vanes on a banded shade can be opened for view through, closed for complete privacy, or anywhere in between. While most products will only allow you to open and close the vanes when the shade is in the fully lowered position, banded shades provide much more flexibility. The most revolutionary thing about this shade is that vanes can be opened while the shade is in any vertical position on your window. Banded shade vane options shown here — closed position on the left, opened position on the right Since everything we offer is completely custom made to fit your desires and window specifications, there are many options available to make the banded shades in your home unique. As a consumer you get to choose the color, band size/shape, operating system, fabric texture, and top treatment! Geometric band styles are available instead of the linear pattern to appeal to those who want a look that’s even more modern. These shades can be operated through a continuous loop cord, or even motorized for complete ease of use through a remote, or even an app on one of your [...]

Design at a Distance Tips Design at a Distance Tip #1 Start with Color  Your home is your sanctuary, the place where you rejuvenate from the stress of the day, snuggle up with family and live your life. Creating your special space doesn’t need to be difficult, start by choosing a color. Think about your favorite items, a sweater, a sofa, rug or bedspread, they probably include your favorite colors. Use that as your starting point. Make sure to create a color flow from room to room. Your local paint store can help develop a color palette, once you choose a starting color. Once your color is determined you can begin designing your perfect space.  Design at a Distance Tip #2 Create Balance Choose your focal point, the visual reference, the dominate element in the room. Design and create balance around this piece, whether a sofa, fireplace, or large painting. Be sure to distribute the remaining elements in the room evenly. You can choose a symmetrical approach to your room creating a more formal look. Simply create a mirror image of the room. The first photograph uses the fireplace as the focal point creating balance with matching sofas, tables, lamps, and mirrors. Asymmetrical uses the same principals of balance but incorporates unlike elements. The second photograph also uses the fireplace as the focal point. This room creates balance using a sofa paired with two chairs, the palm tree and the orange vases flank the fireplace. The painting above the fireplace is balanced with the floral arrangement and the square artwork on the mantel. Determine your focal point and start creating balance in your room.