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plantation shutters indoor
February 17, 2015

Faux Plantation Shutters: Cadillac Style at a Volvo Price

In the past, we’ve sung the praises of plantation shutters. Classic, stately, and beautiful, no one can deny that they’re the Cadillac of window treatments. Sometimes, however, a Cadillac is a bit out of one’s price range; we need a more budget-friendly vehicle for getting around town, […]

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Honeycomb Shades at Strickland's Home
January 19, 2015

The Buzz on Honeycomb Shades

What’s the buzz around honeycomb shades? It’s safe to say that our society is a bit obsessed with the humble honeybee. And why not? After all, our dinner depends on their ability to pollinate our crops. Besides this very practical application, honeybees strike a deep emotional cord […]

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tall window coverings
December 15, 2014

A Tall Order? Not With These Ideas for Tall Window Coverings!

In a world where “lots of natural light” is real estate gold, tall windows are valuable assets. Who doesn’t love a sun-drenched wood floor, a cat sleeping in a ray of sunshine, or a room with a view of a lush backyard? For this reason and so […]

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sliding panel blinds
December 8, 2014

For a Chic Alternative to Vertical Blinds, Try Sliding Panels

In Wilmington, NC and the surrounding coastal communities, most homes contain at least one sliding door, usually leading to an outdoor patio or the backyard.  The default window covering for these doors tends to be vertical blinds; they’re easy to find, inexpensive, and utilitarian. If, however, you’re […]

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Strickland's Home window treatment ideas
November 17, 2014

Window Treatment Ideas with Character

While there’s nothing we love more than finding real-life window coverings solutions for our customers, sometimes our imaginations get the best of us. In those moments, we start to envision the sort of challenges certain characters might face and before you know it, we’re whipping up window […]

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