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Decorating A Bay or Bow Window

Thursday, December 22nd, 2011

Bay windows can create an intriguing focal point in your home, accenting your kitchen or living room space with depth and dimension. Their distinctive architectural design is an ideal opportunity for imaginative and creative decorating. So flex your creative muscles and discover the full charm potential of your bay window.
Curtains, blinds or drapes should accent your bay, drawing it in to the rest of the room through color, texture and pattern. At Metropolitan Window Fashions, our experts know all the most current styles, fabrics and hardware to create a beautiful look in the room – adapted to a bay or bow window.

For curtains and drapes, special bowed rods are designed for bay windows. Long panel curtains can elegantly enhance your bay – but just be sure not to block the natural light of your window. Café-style curtains are another smart option, as they can provide privacy, while still allowing light to stream through.

Shutters, shades and roll-up valances are also terrific options for bay windows, as they can keep your corner cozy and private, while being a quick draw away from opening up the space and light to full effect. Clean-lined and simple, they help avoid clutter in the space.   Visit www.windowfashions.com and contact one of our decorators for a free-no obligation appointment to help you create a beautiful look for your bay or bow windows.

Shop SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY Nov. 26 at Metropolitan Window Fashions

Friday, November 25th, 2011
We’re celebrating SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY on November 26, 2011.  If you have an American Express card,
click this link and you can register to receive a $25. credit on any purchase made at our stores.  https://sync.americanexpress.com/sbs2011
If you DON’T have an Amex Card, we will still offer you $25 off on a $100. purchase and $10. off a $50. purchase. http://fabricland.com/coupons/sbsonedaycoupon.pdf GREAT DEAL! DOUBLE SAVINGS!  SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY AND SAVE!!!

LABOR SALE ON CUSTOM-MADE FURNISHINGS JUNE 15 – JULY 15, 2011

Monday, June 27th, 2011
If you’ve been waiting to re-upholster your old chair or re-decorate with gorgeous custom-made draperies, now is your opportunity to SAVE!!  Metropolitan Window Fashion stores is having a Labor Sale from June 15 – July 15, 2011.  A discount of  20%  will taken off the labor costs to sew draperies, top treatments, comforters, pillows, bed skirts, headboards and reupholstered furniture. To sew a 54″ drapery panel is usually $44, now $35; to upholster a basic dining room chair seat, $84, now $67; 18″ pillow was $86., now $69 and  a rod-pocketed valance, normally $26, now $21. Thousands of fabrics to choose from and free at-home decorating service for measurement, design and fabric ideas. Visit our website  – windowfashions.com and
stop by any of our four stores in the metro area for great savings on CUSTOM HOME FASHIONS!

Product Recall

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

Wednesday Wall Street Journal reported another product recall on shades and blinds products sold at Bed, Bath and Beyond and IKEA. The Consumer Products Safety Commission is recalling these products because they are not child-safe. If you have any questions about the safety of your window treatments, please contact our custom decorating department. We also sell plastic tie-down cleats for shade cords to insure child safety. In addition, our child-safe cordless lift option is now a FREE upgrade through November 15th.

What’s New at Metropolitan Window Fashions 10/22/09

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009

CASH FOR CURTAINS – DRAPERY TRADE-IN SALE!

Save up to $100 per window when you trade-in your old blinds and curtains for new energy efficient window treatments.  According to the U.S. Department of Energy, properly treated windows can save 15% on your energy bill.  Order new draperies or shades and we will take down and remove your old ones – and give you an instant rebate.  This promotion has been extended to November 30th, 2009.  Details on our website.

NEW ARRIVALS:

Just Arrived in our readymade curtain department:

New Bradford Valances – Double Layer valances with a co-coordinating fabrics. Francesca is a small floral with a solid Petticoat. 3 colors Blue, Lilac, Red.

Ticking Stripe is a classic stripe with a solid petticoat in 4 colors, Black,Blue,Green and Red.   Country Rose is a large print floral with a ticking stripe petticoat in 3 colors Blue, Green, Red.

New Paradise Garden Victory Swags – faux silk embroidery with a swirl of flowers in today’s most sought after colors. Fabric by the yard available in stock or to special order.

Great Value on new Taffeta Interlined panels, 84″long with a fleece lining that blocks out 99% of light and saves on heating and cooling bills. 4 colors: Taupe, Burgundy, Ivory, Chocolate. ONLY $24.99 per panel!

SPECIAL EVENTS:

The November and December Calendar of Classes and Special Events is now available in-print and on-line.  Highlights include:

Saturday, October 31st at 10am – Our 25th Annual Halloween Costume Contest – Customers can pick up entry forms in the North Plainfield store or at the event

Saturday November 7th at 1030am – Organizational Camp, presented by California Closets in North Plainfield

Saturday November 14th at 1030am – Naked Window Seminar in North Plainfield

Saturday Decemver 5th at 1030am – Naked Window Seminar in Paramus

ENTREPRENEUR EXPOSE:

We will be exhibiting at Entrepreneur Expose – for and about Business Women – this Saturday October 24th at the Hamilton Park Conference Center in Florham park.  Details at www.entrepreneurexpose.com or call 908-852-4200.