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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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vignette modern roman shades
April 12, 2013

Vignette® Modern Roman Shades

Vignette® Modern Roman Shades Imagine the classic beauty of a Roman shade combined with a technologically advanced modern-day operating system, and you have Vignette® Modern Roman Shades by Hunter Douglas. They are referred to as “The Modern Roman Shade” because they are indeed the product of tradition meeting […]

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Welcome to the Strickland's Home Blog
April 1, 2013

Welcome to Our Window Coverings Blog!

In 1942, James Strickland started Strickland Venetian Blind Works as a manufacturer and dealer of wooden venetian blinds. At the time, Humphrey Bogart was kissing Ingrid Bergman goodbye in movie theaters screening Casablanca, and Bing Crosby had a holiday hit with the tune “White Christmas.” If you […]

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