Cool Shades

There are tons of blinds, shades and window treatments on the market. There are the energy efficient ones – honeycomb cell shades – the environmentally friendly ones – EcoGreen Roller Shades and bamboo shades – there are the elegant blinds – Roman Shades – and there are the classic blinds – wood blinds. But where are the fun ones? Where are the window treatments that show a little personality?

Here are a few cool blinds that we’ve found:

Cityscape Roller Shades. These roller shades bring popular cityscapes such as the Eiffel Tower, the Golden Gate Bridge, the Empire State Building, Chicago Lights and the Brooklyn Bridge to life. They are perfect for apartments, homes and offices.

Guests and homeowners alike will feel like they have been transported to another world every time they enter the room. The images come in black and white in either light filtering materials or blackout shades. The cityscapes are custom-made to fit your window and images are centered on the blind.

Major League Baseball Roller Shades: baseball fans, these are for you. Major League Baseball roller shades let visitors know what team you’re on. In a variety of logos, fans can choose from New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, St. Louis Cardinals, Los Angeles dodgers, Chicago White Sox teams and more. There are over 30 teams to choose from and a selection of styles for each team.

If your style leans towards the tropical, then consider the Tavarua Exotic Woven Wood Shades. They blend bamboo, grasses and woven wood with edge bindings for a splash of color that can tie into other furniture accents in the room, or that can become a focal point. The Tavarua line also includes bamboo shades, bamboo sliding panels and more.

Shutters, while basic, have some definite personality to them. Unlike traditional wood blinds, shutters open and close and bring a quaint feel to a kitchen or living room or other space.

No matter what type of blind you are looking for, they are out there. From baseball blinds to cityscape roller shades to shutters to bamboo shades, they are tons of cool shades available for every one. To get them in time for the holiday season, head on-line and look for express production and free shipping.

Measuring Roller Shades
Each roller shades comes with a cord lift. The side in which the lift cord is located will have a gap to allow room for the lift. The measurement will be the tip to tip measurement and will take into account the width of the controls.... more

Horizontal Window Blinds Stack Height
When horizontal window blinds are raised or lifted they gather at the top next to the headrail. The height of the gathered slats is called the "stack height" of the venetian blinds. The longer the blinds, the larger the stack height will become.... more

Proper Installation of Window Treatments Depends Upon Proper Measurement
Properly installing window treatments is impossible if the process didn't begin with proper window measurement. Sadly, many novice shoppers fail to recognize the importance of measurements until it's too late. ... more

Mini Blinds - Instructions for Installation of 1" Aluminum Mini Blinds
1/2 inch micro and 1 or 2 inch aluminum mini blinds installation instructions. This page explains basic installation for aluminum blinds which is similar to installing horizontal wood blinds. Here are some simple steps for installing mini blinds.... more

Bamboo Blinds, Woven Wood Shades, Bamboo Shades Installation Instructions
This page covers the basic installation for each of the bamboo shades, often referred to as woven wood blinds, that Blinds Chalet offers (standard, premier, platinum). Part 2 of 2... more

Embassy Wood Blinds - Installing Valance Clips
The Embassy 2" Wood Blinds come with adjustable hidden valance clips. These valance clips are inserted into the back groove of the window blinds valance. They are also able to level the valance on the window blinds. Follow these simple steps to attach the valance clips to the valance of your window blinds.... more

The New Simplicity of Window Coverings Affords Customers Endless Choices
There is a new attitude in the world of window treatments and blinds are quickly becoming the choice for home decorators because they are sleek and simple, and much of the hardware has gone high tech.... more

Energy Efficient Window Treatments - Energy Conservation Tips From Blinds Chalet
Energy efficient window treatments can translate into considerable utility bill savings. Though windows can be an attractive feature in any home, they can also account for 10% to 25% of a family's heating bill.... more

Honeycomb Cellular Shades Are One Of Many Energy Efficient Window Shades
Honeycomb cellular shades can be a great window shade that is both aestheically pleasing and conserves energy during both winter and summer. Window blinds do make a difference. Blind Chalet has created an energy calculator to give customers an idea of the savings your home could receive based on your square footage.... more

New 2 ½” Wooden Venetian Blinds
Platinum 2 1/2” Wood Blinds are now available. These wooden venetian blinds are made of oak wood with hand rubbed oil based stains. They are 40% thicker than traditional blinds and are created with a resistance to warping. The platinum wooden venetian blinds come in fifteen varieties of stains and colors from Mellow Beech to Black Walnut and decorative tapes are available for an added boost of color.... more

Blackout Window Shades See Rise in Popularity During Summer Months.
Blackout Window Shades have become the must-have window blinds for the summer time. These blinds block light and heat, reducing fading from UV rays and glare and eye strain from computer screens. Below are a variety of the types of blackout blinds available on the market and the benefits of each one:... more