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April 16, 2013

Aluminum Blinds

Aluminum Blinds Everything old is new again! That’s certainly the trend with aluminum blinds. They virtually replaced the wood Venetian blind in the late 70’s and 80’s, but fell in popularity over the next two decades.  But new updates in the past few years have made it, as Hunter […]

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Plantation Shutters
April 16, 2013

Plantation Shutters

Sometimes referred to as “furniture for windows”, nothing matches the richness and elegance of interior shutters. Extremely versatile, interior shutters can fit any window and complement any decor from the traditional homes of historic downtown Wilmington to the contemporary lofts of the Brooklyn district. Often referred to […]

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faux wood blinds
April 12, 2013

Wood Blinds

Wood Blinds A classic choice for centuries, wood blinds remain one of the best and most popular window treatments for any home. They have a natural warmth and richness that cannot be duplicated with synthetic products. They also offer versatility for your décor as they can be […]

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silhouette window shadings
April 12, 2013

Hunter Douglas Silhouette® Window Shadings

Hunter Douglas Silhouette® Window Shadings When Hunter Douglas developed its innovative Silhouette® Window Shadings, the company created an entirely new category of window coverings. Silhouette® Window Shadings were born of customers’ desire for a product that combined the versatility of a tilting louvered blind with the softness and tight […]

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April 12, 2013

Faux Wood Blinds

Faux Wood Blinds If you like the look of fine wide slat wooden blinds, but need something practical for less money, consider faux wood (also called ‘alternative wood’) blinds. These horizontal blinds consist of slats made from synthetic materials or polymer compounds to resemble hard woods. The […]

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