Nothing has a bigger impact on your day than the quality - or lack - of sleep. The recent time change quickly reminded us how important sleep can be. Are the bedrooms in your home conducive to a good night of sleep, or do you suffer with light control, noise or temperature issues? Window coverings will affect all of that - creating the ideal environment for a peaceful night of rest. It’s time for you to find out about the options available to you and your family…
Before choosing your perfect bedroom window coverings, you should know that both features - room darkening and blackout - will provide your bedrooms the darkened atmosphere needed for improved sleep. While many window coverings are advertised with these enticing slogans, true room darkening and blackout shades will not leave you disappointed, creating the ideal environment to block out light - even during the day. Most of the time, once our clients start choosing from collections of window coverings that have room darkening and blackout features available, the decision really comes down to other characteristics - including style choices.
Room darkening is a great option for most bedrooms. When you hear “Room Darkening”, it means that most of the light is kept out of the room. While most of the light is blocked for a dark nighttime environment, depending on window location and fabrics chosen, your bedroom may receive dim light during the day. Some good examples of window coverings with room darkening are Solera Soft Shades and the Duette Collection. The beautiful fabrics of either line will highlight your decor while darkening your bedrooms for a good night of sleep. High levels of energy efficiency will ensure consistent, comfortable temperatures, while sound absorption can help provide a peaceful night of rest.
When the term “Blackout Shades” is used, it refers to window coverings that are completely opaque, not letting any light in. This is easily demonstrated with Designer Roller Shades from Hunter Douglas. The low profile design provides a sleek, custom fit to keep light out - using fabrics that block any incoming light. Blackout shades are an ideal choice if your bedroom windows are East or West facing, as you may need the effect of Blackout Shades to control the direct sunlight. The benefit of this extreme light control is that it also keeps that direct sunlight from heating up your bedroom during the day, and it offers exclusive privacy when you want it.
For the highest levels of light control, the innovation of Silhouette Window Shadings now offers an exclusive blackout shade. Yes - you read that right. Silhouettes, commonly known for the beauty and light dimming sheers that provide you with a dynamic view - even in the lowered position, now come with A Deux. Silhouette Window Shadings with A Deux offers the addition of a second shade - a roller shade - on the same shared headrail. This second shade operates independently of the Silhouette, giving you the chance to have the widest range of light control on the market. Perfect for setting an - always ideal - atmosphere in your bedroom.
A better night of sleep is only a phone call away. Our design experts can help you decide which feature, either room darkening or blackout shades, will give you the best night of sleep, based on a variety of factors. The fun part will be selecting the beautiful fabrics and textures to heighten the style of your bedrooms! Contact our team, at Horizon Window Fashions, for a free, in-home consultation.
Our Reno sunshine can be a bit intense at times, but during this season of year, it can also be a welcome sight. It all depends on the location of your windows. Window placement can mean lovely rays of sunshine dancing near your home, or frustrating sun for hours on end. The latter of the two can lead to faded floors and furniture, not to mention the obvious frustration of that glare. We want you to enjoy the sunshine and take advantage of the natural light available to your home. We can help you find just the right window coverings that will let the light work for you ...regardless of window placement!
The beauty of sunrise, the quiet stillness as day begins. You probably know how it feels to be lulled awake by the early morning light. The warmth of the rays add a cozy feeling after a cool night. You probably get more done, as that natural light adds productivity to your early morning. However, by Ten O’Clock in the morning, you might be sweating because of that sunshine. It enters your windows, heating your home to unbearable temperatures. You need window coverings with benefits that allow you to enjoy the beauty of the sunrise and morning light, without adding to the temperature. Soft, filtered light will bring in the natural light, but still provide you with the privacy and UV protection you need. Ease of operation means you can change the direction of the vanes, let light in above the window coverings - instead of below, and make those adjustments regularly according to circumstance.
The colors of sunset create an atmosphere of utter relaxation. The sun slips into the horizon, and you settle in with the dramatic hue of dusk as the backdrop of your home. It would be nice, of course, if that was the only effect of having West facing windows. The truth is, you probably understand what it is like to come home, after a long day, to a house that has been baking in the sun for six hours. Your furniture, artwork, flooring...all of your belongings are at the mercy of that intense light. Window coverings can offer you solutions so you can enjoy the sunset, while still preserving your privacy. You will be able to step into a comfortable temperature, without running up your energy bills. You can enjoy the ease of adjustment, so your lifestyle dictates the light control, not the light controlling you.
Even though your windows keep your home free of overbearing sunlight, window coverings can offer you amazing benefits to improve the atmosphere in your home. Adjustment and tilt of window coverings will allow you to pull in and enjoy the natural light that normally would be lost. They will provide energy efficiency year round, as the insulation keeps the air in your home at a consistent temperature. They will also allow you to avoid the frustration of occasional glare that comes and goes, depending on time of year and weather. It gives you the control of how much light enters your home and when.
You windows can provide you with beauty and atmosphere. They can also fill your life with frustration and annoyance. It’s time for you to take control - to make the most of the light available to you. We can help. We will guide you during our consultation, with consideration of window placement and how you use the rooms. We want to create the ideal environment for your family. Contact our team, at Horizon Window Fashions, for a free, in-home consultation.
Moving into a new home is a thrilling adventure. If you find yourself filled with the mixed emotions of excitement and anxiety as the whirlwind of moving takes place around you, it’s completely normal. There are steps you can take that will help you through this transition. You cannot be prepared for every scenario, but with careful planning, you will feel much more secure about the coming weeks. Start by using a simple moving checklist to help you get ready. When moving day finally arrives, look forward to unpacking and embarking on this To Do List:
This is your home, and safety needs to come first. Take a close-up photo of your locks before heading out to the hardware store so you know what products to purchase. You have the option of calling a locksmith to install them if you feel like you could use some help. By doing this simple task, you will provide yourself with the peace of mind that you have the only keys when moving into a new home.
Most of the time, houses are expected to be ‘broom clean’ when transferred the new owner. Whether you do it yourself, or hire a professional, having a clean home from the start will allow you to move efficiently, transforming the empty space into a comfortable space for you and your family.
When moving into a new home, you want it to be as ‘move-in ready’ as possible. Check your contract for appliance specifics. You may receive the usual ones, such as the refrigerator or dishwasher, that are normally left behind. However, it may take a couple of weeks to order the ones you need and schedule delivery. Take charge so you aren’t eating takeout each night waiting for your new stove.
A fresh coat of paint will give your new home a clean, simplistic appearance. If you are moving into a new home that has been lived in before, you may want to invest in a heavy duty product, like Kilz, to cover up any accents you don’t like. Neutral colors and subtle tones will provide a streamlined flow throughout your home, while accent walls in individual bedrooms can offer a very personalized feeling.
The last thing you want, during this tumultuous time in your life, is to feel uncomfortable in your own home. Protecting your privacy is important. Temporary shades can be a wonderful asset as you get settled from moving into a new home. Your bathroom. Your bedroom. Your childrens’ bedrooms. All areas of your home where privacy is a must. We would love to help guide you as you select window coverings for your home. Temporary shades will help, but sooner than later, you will need solutions for that annoying glare and that drafty window. We have amazing products for you that will help you turn your new house into a home. Contact our team, at Horizon Window Fashions, for a free, in-home consultation.
December has arrived, and the holiday rush has begun! The hussle and bussle of the season is underway, with planning and shopping in the Reno area. Is your home ready for upcoming holiday gatherings this season? Is a little inspiration in need to set a beautiful scene in your home? Why not bring the colors of the season in, ready to greet your guests for your holiday entertaining? The palette is your playground as you discover the hues that speak of your personality and style with the colors of the season: untypical, vibrant, bold. Highlight your home with bright purples, deep emeralds or rich blues to create the perfect atmosphere for your holiday season. Read on for tips on how to complement your home’s unique decor...
Your Walls Will Delight!Adding a splash of color with an accent wall, or changing the overall wall color in a room can help you set a beautiful scene in your home. Often known as the easiest way to makeover a space, painting with the colors of the season will delight you and your guests this year. For a striking look, choose bold colors, while the softer hues are better when altering the entire room. Consider that window coverings can play a big role as part of the wall, so a sophisticated choice, like the Designer Screen Roman Shades seen here, will help you set a beautiful scene in your home!
Accents for Personal Style.Part of the excitement of decorating your home is finding accent pieces that will help your personality shine through. Nothing says complementary styling like a well-chosen accent piece, such as table decor, rugs, blankets or pillows. Accent pieces are a great way to incorporate the colors of the season into a room, with metallics being a very popular selection, perfect for a holiday scene. Other considerations are patterns and textures that can heighten the level of style. With just the right balance, these designer trends will have your space looking fabulous. Window coverings can provide just the right backdrop for your space to showcase the beauty of your accent pieces, like the Applause Honeycomb Shades shown here!
Art Will Inspire.Creating a style statement for a room can happen easily with a dramatic piece of art, featuring the bold look of the colors of the season. Be sure to place large pieces facing the entrance of the room, easily visible and welcoming as your guests enter. For smaller pieces, keep in mind that art is best showcased in odd numbers. Rearranging your favorite pieces is a great way to ‘mix it up’, moving art from one room to another to allow a fresh look. Window coverings can be an important investment when considering UV protection for your artwork. The beauty of stylish window coverings also add their own dimension and sophistication, similar to the contemporary appeal of the Modern Precious Metals Aluminum Blinds seen here.
Design an Atmosphere for Entertaining.Your upcoming holiday gatherings will be ideal with the beauty of the colors of the season for both decor and function. Fresh flowers, candles and linens can all add their own bursts of color, as they help you make a style statement for holiday entertaining. By adding a new light fixture, you add levels of light adjustment and atmosphere. Another way to create ambiance is by outfitting your home with window coverings that allow you adjustment and light control along a spectrum for a beautiful scene. Premier shadings, like Pirouette Window Shadings, let in soft, filtered light for a dramatic glow.
The beautiful view right outside your windows should not be forgotten! Your view can provide the perfect backdrop to holiday celebrations and memory making. With the right window coverings, the colors of the season will incorporate the true season in the colors of your landscape. The amazing benefits of maximum view-through and top/down, bottom/up operation can offer you and your guests a comfortable atmosphere while enjoying your next holiday gathering. We can help. Our team, at Horizon Window Fashions, would love to help you set a beautiful scene in your Reno area home. Contact us for a free, in-home consultation.
The curiosity, the wonder, the mischief...being a parent has its days of endless love and nerve-wracking worry. From the very beginning, it seems as though children go out of their way to put themselves in immediate danger. Your children can have access to wonderful toys with bold colors and vibrating mechanisms, but as soon as they start to crawl, they head right for the electrical outlets. Forget about Sophie the Giraffe - their new favorite teething toy is the cord from a nearby table lamp. Our team, at Horizon Window Fashions, would like to help. Your top priority is keeping your children safe. That is our priority, too. Child safe window coverings are one way that you can bring more peace of mind to your home. It’s important for you, as parents, to know what is available so you can make the best decisions for your family’s safety.
You have enough to worry about. Whether you have babies and toddlers exploring the world around them, or children who have turned your home into their own personal jungle gym, they get into everything. Over the past decade, the window coverings industry has added safety to their list of priorities, and with that, innovations in child-safe window coverings have improved the lives of so many families. Cords can be dangerous, and many window coverings have gone cordless to completely remove the hassles and dangers faced by families. Even when cords are present, you have options for operating systems that stay out of harm’s reach, making your window coverings easy to access without worry. Taking some time to learn about innovations for child-safe window coverings will help you decide which operating system will work best for your family.
LiteRiseAn operating system designed for child safe window coverings, the LiteRise system is cordless. With a gentle push up on the bottom rail, your shades raise to the chosen height - and stay in place. Simply pull down on your shades for the desired level of light control. Perfect for your child’s bedroom, this operation makes window coverings easy to use and worry-free.
PowerRiseChild safe window coverings with the ultimate in light control options, the PowerRise lift system automates the opening, closing and adjustment of your window coverings. No muss, no fuss means no danger for your family. Simply touch a button on your remote, wall mount or favorite device to activate your window coverings for the perfect amount of light every time.
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UltraGlideThere are circumstances that make cords an unavoidable option - window placement and obstacles of furniture happen to be two of those. The UltraGlide lift system offers the child-safe window coverings option of a retractable cord that stays out of reach of small hands. This short cord activates your shades with slight pulls before retracting back into a safe position.
EasyRise For those times when you need to activate your child safe window coverings from the side, the EasyRise lift system allows you to access a continuous cord loop that can be bolted tight against the window frame for increased safety. Rotate this cord system by pulling one way or another to easily access light control for your home.
Your child’s safety is your top priority, and it should be. It is a priority for us, too. Child safe window coverings are an excellent way to reduce the dangers in your home, and with the latest innovations, your children will be able to play freely without the risks and hassles of cords. We also know that all of that exploration can be tough on your window coverings. We can help you choose window coverings that will stand the test of time, or the test of childhood, with products that offer you and your family durability and easy clean options. Our team, at Horizon Window Fashions, would love to show you window coverings to provide your family with the amazing benefits and safety features you deserve. Contact us for a free, in-home consultation.
Hunter Douglas LiteRise or UltraGlide? In this age of rapid technological advancement, your home can be more functional than ever. Our Reno window coverings can be programmed to align with your lifestyle. Hunter Douglas offers operating systems that require an effortless operation to adjust both privacy and light control options.
Individual window treatments may require different operating systems based on how they are used – even if they function in the same shared space. With the Hunter Douglas LiteRise or UltraGlide Lift Systems, you have complete control over your window coverings. Based on each specific window function and needs, you can determine which operating system will suit your lifestyle and home. The best part about it is that you can have both, and with the innovative design features, the window treatments will coordinate nicely, regardless of the lifting system.
Featuring one retractable cord. the Hunter Douglas UltraGlide lift system provides you with the ease of function to raise and lower your window treatments. Gently tug on the cord to set the window treatment in the exact position you desire for privacy and light control. The retractable cord is valuable for windows in high traffic areas where access might have obstacles.
Hunter Douglas Reno continually provides beautiful versatility with product combination, to offer clients the opportunity to coordinate with other window treatments in a shared space. Preserving the complementary design, while customizing the lift system for the function of the window treatment is such a tailored experience. Let's take a look at how you might mix and match for the perfect combination.
The LiteRise System perfectly fits for the function and use of your Vignette Modern Roman Shades featured throughout your open concept kitchen. However, the roman shade covering the window above your sink would best function with the UltraGlide System, allowing you to reach the cord to position the shade without hassle. Your Vignette Modern Roman Shades provide a beautiful look, with coordinating fabric valances, but more importantly, the shades will have customized functions just for your home.
The LiteRise System provides effortless control of both the light and privacy within your bedroom, but your master bath window is not as convenient to reach. Existing behind the tub, the window treatment would more easily function with the UltraGlide lift system's retractable cord, allowing you the enjoyment of light control and privacy options. Your family room may require both the LiteRise and UltraGlide lift systems due to the placement of furniture, taking into account your windows' location. Considering your window treatments' use and function will help you decide which window treatments should utilize which operating system.
The benefit of using both lift systems is the complementary design features for the coordination of fabrics to offer your home a finished look. We understand the importance of function for your window treatments. Customization is the key, allowing you to enjoy your beautiful view, while quickly adjusting your window treatments to the perfect setting.
Find out how the Hunter Douglas LiteRise and UltraGlide lift systems can offer you a custom experience for your unique lifestyle. Contact us to get started on your window treatment customization!