Best Thermal Insulating Cellular Shades in Canada Cellular shades are considered as the best thermal shades as they provide the insulation from outdoor hazards. Cellular shades are made with some honeycomb structured fabrics. Honeycomb design creates a cell-like structure and forms an air pocket. These air pockets are responsible for the insulation feature. These air pockets permit the cellular shades…
Economical Shading for Renters Rental Window Woes With real estate flying through the roof, that dream home is fast becoming less attractive. With the market in a constant flux, there are four important reasons why a lot of Canadians prefer to rent homes instead of buying them: Renting a home is generally cheaper – Renting a house or apartment…
A Combination of Zebra Sheer Shades and Artisan Drapes Empty nests are tough to handle. My life has been hectic so far; being a professor at the University, managing a home and raising four children hasn’t exactly been a walk in the park, and being an investment banker, Jerry had had to travel almost the third of a year when…
The Complexity of the Variety Available For those of us who pay attention to our homes, and detail, in general, we know that windows ARE the focal points of a room. However much we may try to detract from this fact, creating other visual treats, without a well-accoutred window, all else fall by the wayside! This is, of course, my…
THE “BEST FOR KIDS” CERTIFICATION – NORMAN PRODUCTS CHILD SAFETY AT HOME We would all love to give our best to our kids. They are our responsibility and helping them to adjust to a new environment after nine months of warmth and safety in a mother’s womb is a prime concern. Parents and parents-to-be have so many dreams and plans…
Window Treatments for Energy Efficiency “We can create a more sustainable, cleaner and safer world by making wiser energy choices.” Robert Alan Silverstein I do not believe in complaining about problems but rather, in taking at least a small step towards a solution. We often come across people who blame different nations or their government for any crisis in…
Guiding My Clients to Choose Right Window Treatments for Their Rooms With the broad range of window treatments available on the contemporary market, no wonder customers are confused and perplexed as to what right window dressing for their homes is. Honestly, being a professional decorator for homes, I am myself mystified with the choices laid before me at times.…
Betting on aluminum to adorn your window! Working on a budget? Looking for an elegant window treatment solution? Think aluminum. Aluminum blinds have come a long way to suit the aspiration of homeowners looking out for elegance and functionality. Aluminum is a silver-white, soft non-magnetic metal. It is the most abundant metal in the earth’s crust. It has a low…
Common Sense Window Shading for Sustainable Living Change takes place over a period of time that we don’t realize that some things have come to stay till we actually think about it. With urbanized overcrowding driving people out of cities to relocate to other less populated areas, with hopefully cheaper real estate, city planners, developers and homeowners have slowly but…
Making Sensible Choices for Window Décor Having lived in Toronto most of our married life, going back to Quebec was eagerly anticipated. Reynaud had recently requested a transfer to the RBC in Quebec City, as we’d bought a house close by, in Neuville, a picturesque village where Reynaud’s family live. We wanted our eight-year-old daughter to grow up…