Windows are not all created equally. There are many different shapes and sizes of windows. Specialty windows are often used to enhance your view, add light to your home or to create unique features to your home for curb appeal and character. Finding the right window treatments for these unique windows can be a challenge. [...]
One of the hottest trends in window treatments is grass window shades. Grass blinds and shades are made from natural materials, which can make a formal living arrangement look easygoing, cozy, and welcoming while adding dimension to a home. If you’re thinking about adding new custom window coverings to your home, you might want to [...]
In Arizona, summer temperatures come early and stay for many months. Air conditioning is a necessity but running it nonstop for months on end can give you a sky-high utility bill. Thankfully, not only do blinds, curtains, and other window treatments look good, they can also help keep your house cooler and help to keep [...]
Face it, it’s time for a change! If you’ve been stuck inside your home for too long, you’re bound to start noticing the little things that have been around for ages. You’re probably ready to get rid of a couple things- those rugs that are looking a little too beaten, the half-dozen mugs with chipped [...]
It may be the last thing you think about cleaning, but that doesn’t make it any less important. Understanding how to clean window blinds, shades, and shutters means a chance to completely deep clean your house, but they’re not all cleaned in the same manner. Understanding how to clean each type can help you protect [...]
Every year, Gallery of Shades meets with hundreds of clients to develop custom window treatments. Scottsdale is home to quite a bit of our work, but you may be wondering why people would go with custom window coverings over the off-the-shelf choice. In Scottsdale, window treatments really matter. The bright throughout the year can damage [...]
What better way to choose Scottsdale window treatments than to have the display showroom brought directly to your home? It’s a chance see for yourself, right in your own home, which colors, material types, and designs will enrich your home’s aesthetic appeal and functionality the best. An in-home design consultation can help point out various [...]