Archive for the Shades Category

Here at Strickland’s Home, our day-to-day business may not involve runways or cover models, but we are connected to fashion of the highest order. Consider this: Stylish window shades are like that one accessory that makes an outfit memorable. (Think Sinatra’s fedora, Audrey Hepburn’s cigarette pants, or

The Rockettes, the Chipettes, the Raiderettes. Search through the different decades and you’ll find ‘Ettes that are loved by all. And guess what? The world of window treatments is no exception. In our business, the ‘Ettes are a family of unique proprietary window treatments created by Hunter

Were you one of those kids who loved to color outside the lines? Then you may be interested in the homeowner equivalent: using window treatments to combine indoor and outdoor living spaces. The ever popular trend of indoor outdoor window treatments offers a creative way to look at your

What did Shakespeare say? A rose by any other name would smell as sweet. We know The Bard was writing about a certain star-crossed lover but we actually think the quote is apt for one of our most popular products: solar shades. Many people don’t realize that

We at Strickland’s Home have noticed that skylights sometimes have a “can’t live with ‘em, can’t live without them” effect on Wilmington, NC homeowners and beyond. We understand why. The wonderful thing about skylights is that they can bring a lot of natural light into a space. The