Helpful Articles

November 8, 2017

Choosing Decorator Fabrics for Draperies in the South

Decorator fabrics – the very term seems daunting to some people, especially when they see the price tag on these specialty fabrics. Like any high-quality, made-to-last purchase, custom-made draperies should be thought of as an investment. Here are some of our top tips on how to choose […]

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traditional closet must-haves
October 19, 2017

5 Must-Have Elements for a Traditional Closet

Whether you’re looking to create a custom closet for a traditional home or the quintessential gentleman’s closet, certain elements are must-haves. To evoke the feel of a hunter’s den, an Ivy League men’s club, or a European manor, there are certain rules that must be followed. First, […]

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cordless blinds
October 11, 2017

Cordless Blinds and Other Window Covering Safety Tips

It’s October, again — and in October, we like to take some time to pay attention to a few issues that are of special importance to us here at Strickland’s Blinds, Shades, & Shutters. That’s because October is a double-whammy month for awareness: it’s both National Window […]

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galley style pantry
October 5, 2017

Entertaining with Ease: 5 Major Benefits of a Galley Style Pantry

The Galley Style Pantry allows high style to meet the economics of a smaller budget. Because it is a smaller space, there are many ways to add luxurious style to a galley style pantry without the price point of larger kitchen and pantry projects. You can make […]

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ideal fabrics for curtains
September 27, 2017

The Ideal Fabrics for Curtains: A Definitive Guide

Let us guess the situation: It’s time to get new curtains, and you want them to last a long time. You’re doing your research, maybe deciding between a DIY approach or investing in custom-made curtains. If you’ve gotten far in your research, you already know that DIY […]

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