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The Ultimate UPgrade for Your Custom Window Treatments: Top Down, Bottom Up

The Ultimate UPgrade for Your Custom Window Treatments: Top Down, Bottom Up wjfigw4q3

Summer’s sunshine continues even with the arrival of fall–amazing! Have your days been a little brighter with those gorgeous rays streaming in through your windows, or is the blinding glare and intense heat taking a toll on your mood? How about the view? Are you able to enjoy it, or do you have to cover it up to stay comfortable? Especially with autumn’s arrival, you’ll want as much cheery sunshine flowing into your rooms as possible. Custom window treatments give you unmatched versatility and control. Top-down, bottom-up window coverings are an outstanding custom choice. With them, you’ll always have the right amount of light and privacy while maintaining the perfect temperature inside your home. See how top-down, bottom-up custom window treatments can bring the ultimate atmosphere into your home and your life–and be sure to check out the tremendous savings available with our Season of Style.

Ideas for Custom Window Treatments

The Right Light and View

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Believe it or not, it’s possible to enjoy natural light and natural views. With your current window shades, you might find yourself covering up both and turning on inside lights or constantly squinting. Glare is a frustratingly real problem–especially if you have floor-to-ceiling windows. It can be impossible to see the beauty that lives just outside your windows and even the screens of your favorite devices inside your home. Get rid of glare and frustration with custom window treatments. Fit just for your home and style, top-down, bottom-up window coverings give you the flexibility to open a section at the top or bottom and leave the rest of your window covered, or combine the two and cover only a part in the middle. Open them all the way, or close them tight. The positioning possibilities are endless–which makes them perfect for your specific lighting needs. It’s easy to soften or block direct or glaring rays while still letting in natural ambient light–and the landscape–when you want. Upgrade your life with mood-boosting daylighting, easy-to-see screens, and beautiful outdoor views made possible by top-down, bottom-up custom window treatments.

The Right Temperature

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Natural light also influences the temperature inside your home. With cool temperatures fast approaching, you’ll be glad to know that sunlight is a valuable resource for heating your home. Yet, you might have found this summer that 80° and sunny outside can easily mean 110° and scorching inside. So, how do you reap the benefits of sunlight in the winter while tempering its harmful effects in the summer? With custom window treatments, of course! When the summer sun’s out, you can position top-down, bottom-up shades to keep sizzling rays at bay. Then, in the winter, you can let those warming beams in. Plus, cell-within-cell technology creates pockets of air to provide insulation at the window. This blocks the waves of heat and cold that seem to flow through your window panes, which helps to maintain a consistent and comfortable temperature throughout your home. Top-down, bottom-up custom window treatments will provide sweet relief for you, your air conditioner, your furnace, and your wallet.

The Right Amount of Privacy

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Your windows are elegant features in your home. Large expanses of glass can be a stunning centerpiece in any room, but do they leave you feeling a little exposed? Having privacy in your home is important, and, while you might love the view out of your windows, there are times you want to limit the view in. Top-down, bottom-up custom window treatments let you create the perfect amount of privacy for every room and every occasion. So, whether you’re enjoying the skyline or beautiful landscaping around your home–at a dinner party or snuggling up on the couch in your PJs–you can count on feeling comfortable. With custom window treatments, you can relish in the rewards of privacy control!

The Right Time

Now’s the time to enjoy the versatility and control that custom window treatments can offer you. And it’s the best time of the year with our Season of Style event. Top-down, bottom-up window coverings are the ultimate custom option. Tailored to fit the various shapes and sizes of your windows and with colors and textures that complement your decor, they’ll turn your home into the stylish, beautifully lit, energy-efficient, and private haven you’ve always wanted. We’d love to help you upgrade your home and life with custom window treatments.

Custom Window Treatments by Metropolitan Window Fashions

Metropolitan Window Fashions is a third generation family business that has been serving customers of the Metropolitan area for 83 years.  We live and work in this community and support other small local businesses. Although our children are in school, they have all worked part-time with us, making them the fourth generation to join the company. We’ve served customers from areas such as Manhattan, Green Brook, Scotch Plains, Watchung, Glen Rock, Westwood, Woodcliff Lake, Edison, Chatham, Mahwah, Bridgewater, & many more. Call our NYC & New Jersey custom window treatments experts today and ask about our Roman shades and the other great services we offer!

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Bright, Bare Windows to a Glowing Atmosphere

Bright, Bare Windows to a Glowing Atmosphere wjfigw4q3

Covering up your bare windows might seem like a dramatic change. How will you be able to see your beautiful view? Where will the natural light come from? Large windows give you both, and they seem difficult to cover. We understand bare windows seem beneficial to lighting your home, but they’re actually harmful. Did you know there are ways to bring in natural light AND still keep your view? Check out this before and after to see the magical transformation of window coverings!

 

Before: Too Much Sun!

bare windows dining room

When you first glance at this photo, the bare windows make this room look open. Imagine having this spectacular view of the outdoors while dining at this gorgeous table! It certainly looks nice. But, imagine you’re sitting in this room. There would be so much glare! The sunlight entering would be unfiltered, leaving the room uncomfortably bright. The chairs and wood floors are in danger–the harsh UV rays can fade and damage furniture. And, don’t get us started on the temperature! There’s no way to control the temperature with sun pouring into the room. What if you want to sit in this room at night? The outside world has a perfect view into the privacy of your home. How uncomfortable! We can fix all of these issues…

 

After: Comfortable and Complete

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Say “goodbye” to glare, uncomfortable temperatures, harmful UV rays, and “hello” to comfort and privacy! What’s the solution, you ask? Sheer designer roller shades by Hunter Douglas. They’re gorgeous. Classy. Stylish. The list could go on. If you want filtered light, and want to keep the beautiful view that your bare windows give you, look no further. This room is completely transformed. Doesn’t it look more inviting? Our designer roller shades preserve your view while offering the privacy you need. Without the blinding glare, you can enjoy yourself in this room. Roller shades can give your space a complete feel; with different colors to choose from, you can match your decor and create a designer look. You can even add motorization, set your own schedule, and have control at the touch of a button. Do you have bare windows? It’s time to consider roller shades.

Before and After: Don’t Suffer from Bare Windows

We understand that bare windows might seem like the best option. They give you a light source and a great view. Unfortunately, they also cause damage and an uncomfortable environment. The good news is, you can have all the benefits of bare windows without the harm! Do you love the look of roller shades? Are you interested in a different type of window covering? We have samples and displays set up for inspiration in our exclusive Hunter Douglas galleries. Our design team is here to help you decide on the perfect treatments for your bare windows. Come visit us, or you can do it all from the comfort of your home. We offer a free, in-home consultation. Contact our team at Metropolitan Window Fashions to get started.

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Revitalize Your Bathroom: 5 Design Features That Make All the Difference

Revitalize Your Bathroom: 5 Design Features That Make All the Difference wjfigw4q3

You start the day, you end the day–and with added times in between, your bathrooms play a much bigger role in your family’s lives than you realize. It’s time to make the most of your bathrooms. A transformation needs to occur, and to do that, you must know what counts. We have the top five design features that will create the ideal bathroom space for the valuable form and function that you and your family deserve. If you have a bathroom decorating project that you’d love to get started on, our design consultants can come right to you for a free, in-home consultation.

#1 Privacy Control

design featuresYour privacy is one of the most important design features of your bathroom is privacy. While some bathrooms are housed within interior rooms, most have at least one small window to let in natural light. You and your family need to feel the comfort of privacy in the bathroom, and that control should be simplistic enough for even the smallest members of the family to function. The blinds, shades and shutters that you choose for your bathroom can feature simple operating systems–like the gentle push-pull of a wand or the LiteRise system–that offers instant privacy. Privacy should be in your control–make sure the window coverings you choose offer simple function with high levels of privacy.

#2 The Right Kind of Light

design featuresGetting ready for the day, there’s no question–you want to have an adequate amount of light. But once the abundance of light has entered the bathroom, what’s the atmosphere like? Do you struggle with the harshness of direct light bouncing off mirrors and other reflective surfaces? Is the glare making it hard for your bathroom to seem pleasant? The right amount and type of light is one of the most important design features of your bathroom. When choosing the ideal light fixtures, as the bathroom tends to be a smaller space, opt for those that have frosted glass to diffuse some of the light. Two separate sources of light are another option, allowing you to choose the amount of artificial light. For light control of entering natural light, top down window shades allow natural light to come in and disperse throughout the room without filling the space with an unlimited amount of sunshine. There are also window shades in light-filtering materials that can pull in the natural light, while still allowing as much privacy as you need.

#3 Comfortable Temperature

design featuresThere’s nothing quite as chilling as trying to get yourself ready in the morning–or taking kids out of the tub at night–in a chilly bathroom. One of the most important design features of your bathroom is temperature control. Be in control of the temperature in your bathroom by preventing those uncomfortable drafts. Duette honeycomb shades offer the insulation you need to keep the temperature of your bathroom comfortable throughout the year. Preventing drafts is an important function of Duette’s energy efficient features, while the cellular construction of these window shades prevents the cool surface of the window to lower the inside temperature of your bathroom.

#4 Low Profile Design

design featuresEven in the most spacious bathrooms, real estate is limited. Counter space is often used for items you need to get yourself ready, and there’s no space for extras. Keeping the design features and decor of your bathroom on the low-profile side will ensure that the entire room is as functional as possible. That means when choosing side tables and shelving, keep in mind how much space you have to use, and be frugal with that space. Window coverings should honor the idea of limited space, as well, while still providing the essential functions of light control, privacy, energy efficiency and UV protection. Sometimes your windows are in a position that can make the function complicated. The intuitive technology of PowerView motorized shades offers you touch of a button control for convenience and ease.

#5 Specialty Materials

design featuresBathrooms are known areas of humidity and moisture. As you choose design features for your bathroom, keep in my the materials you are using must be created to withstand the elements. The moisture and heat of the bathroom can sometimes affect materials differently than other rooms within your home. Hunter Douglas has taken measures to ensure you always have window coverings that meet your needs. Depending on the style of your bathroom, plantation shutters may be the perfect choice for you–our Palm Beach Polysatin shutters will be the perfect choice, created for areas of high heat and humidity. If the look of window shades is more your style, our Applause shades have fabrics designed to prevent mildew. Our design consultants can help you select window coverings to make sure your bathroom looks amazing for years to come.

Are you ready for a bathroom transformation? These 5 design features are a sure way to make the most of your bathroom for valuable function and unending benefits. Our design consultants would love to help you style your bathroom with decor and window coverings that add upscale form, function and fashion to your bathroom space. Contact our team, at Metropolitan Window Fashions, for a free, in-home consultation.

Help Your Home Keep Its Resolutions In the New Year

Help Your Home Keep Its Resolutions In the New Year wjfigw4q3

We’re entering mid-January–you know what that means. All of those ‘things’ you took a stand for about two weeks ago? How are they going? We all know that making resolutions in the New Year is this mandatory cultural norm that many people adhere to every year, but those same resolutions are well-known to not last very long. Much of it has to do with your surroundings. If your walls could talk, what would they say? If your home could make resolutions, what would they be? We have some tips on how to help your home keep its New Year’s resolutions–and they may sound familiar, helping you keep your resolutions, as well.

 

#1 Home Resolution: Make Me All I Can Be.

keep resolutions in the new year with organization Has your home reached its full potential? Probably not, and that’s ok. Part of making resolutions more successful is realizing that success isn’t measured by perfection, but by progress. In Marie Kondo’s bestseller, The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up, she teaches us that tidying is not just about decluttering, but it’s a transforming process of surrounding yourself with what ‘sparks joy’. Help your home keep its resolutions in the New Year–and probably one of your own–by following Kondo’s advice. Take away things that are causing grief, frustration and guilt. Surround yourself with beauty, memories, style and joy. Don’t feel overwhelmed by organization–take it a little at a time. Start with your sock drawer, and go from there. Give yourself kudos for tackling small projects, and before long, your home will be more organized than when you started, and you’ll feel better, too. It’s important to realize that you are designing your own life, not someone else’s. Thinking of sprucing up the atmosphere in your home to help you save money, control the light and enhance privacy this year? We have some amazing promotions for you! 

#2 Home Resolution: Make the Most of My Assets!

keep resolutions in the new year in your kitchenIt can be easy to notice everything that’s wrong with something–a home, a wardrobe, a body. The problem is that if you focus on the negative, you’ll forget to take notice of the positives. There is good there. To help keep your home’s resolutions in the New Year, one thing you’ll have to do is learn how to turn a negative into a positive. That terrible glare in the living room that chases you away each morning until the sun goes down? You can find solutions for that–but you first should notice how incredible it is to have natural light entering your home in the first place. Turning negatives into positives is a state of mind, and you may have to work on it, but it will affect your life in ways you’ve never imagined. Learn to love what you have, notice what you’ve been missing, and find ways to make it better. Doesn’t that sound like how you wish you could live your life year-round?

#3 Home Resolution: Make Small Changes Over Time.

keep resolutions in the new year in small waysOne resolution that everyone seems to focus on this time of year is physical appearance, and your home is no different. Transforming a space, much like making changes to your own body, takes time, and you have to stick with it. In order for your home to keep its New Year’s resolutions this year, it’s time to stop making New Year’s resolutions. Wait…What? That’s right. If you want to make changes to your home and yourself, you have to stop trying to make those changes once a year, and instead, revisit small goals for yourself on a regular basis. Want to be more organized? Schedule time once a month to organize a collection of items in your home, or do it room by room. Want to be more physically fit? Set a small goal for yourself to go to the gym more times next week than you did this week. Have you decided that you want to redecorate, but since ‘redecorating’ is so incredibly vague and overwhelming, you’ve already given up? Realize that there are ways to make the changes that you want without taking on too much at once. When it comes to helping your home keep its New Year’s resolutions, we can help! At Metropolitan Window Fashions, we handle the tough stuff for you–from window coverings and custom drapes, to paint and custom upholstery, we have exciting options for you choose from. We make decorating fun, and we’ll take our time to make sure you are enjoying the process and creating the home you’ve always wanted. So whether you want to start one room at a time, or you would like to start with custom bedding, pillows or accents–and go from there–we would love to help you.

Change is hard, and that’s why you need to give yourself the time, energy and credit you deserve. Start small, and keep coming back after short periods of time to reevaluate your progress. Your home will thank you for helping keep its resolutions in the New Year, and you’ll be happier. Want help with a project in your home for style, light control or energy efficiency? We’d love to come to you for a free shop-at-home experience. Contact our team, at Metropolitan Window Fashions, today!

It’s a Before and After Transformation You’ve Got to See!

It’s a Before and After Transformation You’ve Got to See! wjfigw4q3

A transformation–is your home in desperate need of one? Do you live your life under the control of your windows? If so, you aren’t alone, but you need to know that solutions are out there that will change your home and your lifestyle! Are you ready for a transformation that recreates your living space–that contours to your lifestyle? Light control is where it’s at. The way the light interacts with your home has a huge effect on your living space and your life. Take a look at the dramatic changes made to this living room with window shades and see if your home could benefit from the “after” effects of this “before and after” transformation.

It’s Out of Control.

before and after living room no window shadesIs this your home? Do you feel as if you could be the “before” of a “before and after” photograph? Do you live without a barrier between yourself and the outside world, besides the glass of your windows? Like we’ve said: You’re not alone. So many of our clients have been in this situation, and it typically boils down to one–or all–of these three reasons: You don’t know which window coverings to choose, you don’t have time to shop for solutions, and you just haven’t gotten around to checking it off of your to-do list. We get it. Life is busy. Here’s the problem. If you live for an extended amount of time without window coverings, you start to let the light control you, instead of the other way around. You start to live your life in certain parts of your home based on the time of day. Your lifestyle is at the mercy of the outside world–and so are your valuables. You can’t escape the direct sunlight, the glare or the prying eyes–without window coverings, your privacy and comfort is non-existent. It’s time for you to take charge, and we can help. You need to be our next before and after transformation!

Too Busy? We’ve Got a Solution.

Window coverings are an investment. You know that you want to find the perfect choice for your home, and in doing so, you want to make sure you’re selecting solutions that will meet your needs and your home’s unique design. Taking time out of your busy schedule to research solutions, discover the latest designs and then spend days shopping–well, it’s just not an option. We know that. That’s why we come to you. We bring design options, sample books and loads of advice to help you decide what to choose. We work around your schedule and you can shop-at-home with one of our design consultants. Remember those three reasons for not having the home of your dreams? They are all taken care of with one phone call.

Be the “After”.

before and after living room window shadesNobody wants to remain the “before” of a “before and after” transformation once you see what can be done. It’s exciting. It’s refreshing. It’s relieving. You get the home of your dreams, and you get to take charge of your life. What’s better than that? We love the results of this living room–it’s a beautiful space made even better with window shades that fit the design and function of this home. The breathtaking view is still there, even with window shades. Silhouette window shadings are one choice in a variety of window coverings that give you the option to enjoy maximum view-through while also cutting the glare and providing valuable UV protection for your furnishings–all at the same time. The natural light should be welcomed in, based on your preferences. Your comfort is important, and that means privacy and light control should be at the top of your list of needs. With many options for adjustment and operation, you’re sure to find exactly what you’re looking for. And that’s what we’re here for. We can guide you–based on your individual wants and needs–to make the best choices for your home. It’s a before and after transformation you’ll be happy to be a part of!

At Metropolitan Window Fashions, we want you to achieve the home of your dreams. That means taking charge, finally getting past the excuses and living your life the way it should be. We want to help you. The first step is to make a free appointment to conquer your fears and move past your obstacles! We will come to you with solutions and choices to make your home all it can be. Ready to be our next before and after transformation? Contact our team today to get started!

Window Shades That Match Your Personality

Window Shades That Match Your Personality wjfigw4q3

Your home should speak volumes of your personality. The style, the unique design–if you want to make your house a home, look no further than the inspiration that comes from within. We’re here to help with common personality traits and a selection of carefully chosen window shades that determine the atmosphere of your home. From the color scheme to the beautiful accents, you home should surround you with design elements that match your unique self. Adding ambiance, style and incredible function, window shades coordinate your home and your lifestyle. And the timing couldn’t be more perfect. For only a few more days, you can take advantage of our Season of Style savings–the best sale of the year on window shades that will match your personality and your budget!

 

The Ultimate Organizer

duette window shades for your personalityClean lines. Orderly. Systematic. You crave the uniformity that comes when everything is as it should be. You can only relax when meticulous design meets coordinated function. A bit of a perfectionist, you’d love your home to feature the ideal atmosphere around the clock. Duette Honeycomb window shades will fit the precise nature of your personality with crisp pleats and straightforward organization. As if created for you alone, PowerView motorized window shades help you set the perfect scene. The PowerView App lets you schedule, plan and save favorites so you can go about your life as if you had your very own atmosphere-setting personal assistant. You’re welcome.

 

The Style Expert

silhouette window shades for your personalityAlways in on the latest trend, with an eye for design that leads to long-lasting style, your friends envy how easy it is for you to style yourself with impeccable class. Your home features beautiful styling with each detail hand-selected. What about window shades? Your home’s atmosphere should fit your personality: on point and stylish, with an air of subtle sophistication. The sheer fabrics of Silhouette window shades will give your home the ambiant glow you’ve always wanted, while also protecting the valuable accents you hold dear. Perfect for any circumstance, Silhouette window shades feature adjustable vanes for levels of lighting. Exclusive and highly sought-after, Silhouette A Deux adds a blackout shade to the same shared headrail, yet provides independent function. That means you’ll enjoy soft, filtered light when you want, and then easily convert the space to darkness for movie night or blissful sleep. Cutting-edge design with graceful elegance. That sounds just like you.

 

The Carefree Optimist

pirouette window shades for your personalityLife is about enjoyment, and that extends to your home. You want to surround yourself with happiness and positivity. You love rays of sunshine, the breathtaking landscape of the outdoors, and the peace and calm found in early morning. The window shades that will increase the harmony and joy in your home and life are Pirouette window shadings. Flowing fabrics add incredible style while the adjustable sheer backing not only softens the sunshine, but provides dynamic view-through to your beautiful landscape. Mood-enhancing natural light is welcomed in without the frustration of glare. Adding PowerView motorization or room-darkening will allow you to customize your home to meet your lifestyle needs. No worries, just happiness. Doesn’t that sound amazing?

 

The Novice

solera window shades for your personalityYou dream of having a home that exudes style, charm, beautiful design, but you just aren’t sure where to start. You might be afraid of choosing elements that won’t coordinate for a successful finish. Maybe you’re so busy with your life that you never seem to have time to even begin shopping and selecting pieces for the perfect look. No matter what obstacles are coming between you and your dream space, we can help. Our desing consultants come to your home for a free, in-home consultation. We’ll listen to your ideas and your lifetyle needs while also sharing fabric samples and inspirational photos that will help you have a fun and exciting design experience. We can help you see the big picture so you’ll be happy with the results. And there’s no better time than now to choose window shades for your budget–like the stylish Solera window shades seen here, or one of the other selections in our Season of Style sale. But these offers are only available for a limited time. It’s time for you to style your home to fit your personality with the atmosphere, comfort and function that meets your lifestyle needs. Contact our team, at Metropolitan Window Fashions, for a free, in-home consultation.

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What Are the Best Shades for Windows That Face East? West?

What Are the Best Shades for Windows That Face East? West? wjfigw4q3

Your home is full of its own unique characteristics–the little idiosyncrasies may be what you love most. But what if some of the attributes of your home are wreaking havoc in your life?  Your windows play a big part in your comfort level at home. The direction your windows face set the atmosphere in every room. If you don’t have the right window shades, you’re probably a victim of drafts, heat, and intense sun…but, you don’t have to be! Understanding the location of your windows and what they need will create comfort and convenience in your home and your life. Here’s what to consider when choosing the best shades for windows that face east, west, north or south.

East

Best Shades for Windows that face any directionYou love starting the morning with beautiful light flowing into your home. As it illuminates your day, you radiate energy and productivity. Plus, there’s nothing like the feeling of those warm rays shining in to take the chill off after a long, winter night. Then, ten o’clock rolls around, and you’re dying! While you might enjoy some time in the sauna at the spa, it’s not what you want in your living room or office! Perspiring, frustrated, and drained, you search for a place to escape. When you’re considering the best shades for windows that face east, you want energy-efficient shades that filter the sun’s rays. This way you can enjoy the beauty and benefits of natural light, but eliminate blinding glare and intense heat. Also, PowerView motorization is a feature that you won’t want to refuse. With its latest innovation, the PowerView App uses GPS data to determine sunrise times in your area so you can schedule your shades to move automatically based on when the sun will rise. Everyday, you can wake up and go about your morning in the perfect atmosphere without having to do anything!

West

Best Shades for Windows that face any directionAs the day draws to a close, you look forward to a quiet evening at home or a lively night of entertaining. Your floor-to-ceiling windows show off the stunning sight of sunset colors and landscape–the perfect backdrop for whatever you have planned. While the view is grand, the atmosphere is probably not. In the winter, you deal with cold drafts as storms flow in from the west, and, in the summer, unyielding sun has been heating up the place since noon. Not only that, but harsh glare might make you want to watch TV on your phone, hide in your closet or pass out sunglasses at the door when your party guests arrive. The best shades for windows that face west knock out all of these problems. They should offer energy-efficiency to maintain a comfortable temperature in your home–no matter the weather outside. Shades with directional vanes and filtered sheers will maximize your view and minimize that horrible glare. For large-scale windows, selecting top-down bottom-up operation makes balancing light and view preferences simple, and so does PowerView motorization. On top of automatically adjusting your shades according to the ever-changing sunset time in your area, PowerView features the Pebble remote and PowerView App for operating hard to reach windows easily.

North and South

Best Shades for Windows that face any directionRooms with north- and south-facing windows might be the ones you run to in your quest to elude the discomforts of spaces with east- and west-facing windows. While free of the issues associated with direct sunlight, these windows are not immune to problems. They can make you feel like you’re living in a cave and are often tormented by wind and weather. When selecting the best shades for windows that face north and south, look for shades with vanes that can be easily adjusted to pull in natural light. This will give you the best possible daylighting and bring you out of the cave. Ensure that they have insulating properties, too. You’ll be thankful for that layer of protection against the cold and heat that comes in from just outside your windows. Your gratitude will only increase if you choose PowerView motorization. If you travel often or spend a lot of time away from home, you’ll love being able to operate your shades from anywhere in the world with the PowerView App. The ability to schedule your shades to create the optimal atmosphere in your unique spaces automatically throughout the day is just icing on the cake.

Make the most of your windows–whatever direction they face. Control light, manage temperature, and add convenience to transform and enhance your home as well as your life. With so many great options from Hunter Douglas, finding the best shades for windows that face east, west, north, or south can be tricky. That’s why we’re here! We’d love to guide you through our selection of shades and help you find the ones that are right for your home’s unique window locations and needs. So, contact our team at Metropolitan Window Fashions for a free, in-home consultation.

Too Busy? PowerView Motorized Shades Will Be Your Personal Assistant.

Too Busy? PowerView Motorized Shades Will Be Your Personal Assistant. wjfigw4q3

Has the busyness of life got you feeling crazed? From work schedules to extra-curricular activities, it doesn’t stop. When life gets out of control, you need a way to reel everything back in. You need help. And PowerView motorized shades will be the answer you’ve been searching for. I know what you’re thinking: The more technology we bring into our lives, it should get easier, but it almost seems like life is moving too fast. That’s because you haven’t experienced first-hand the ‘intuitive” technology that automation can offer. The benefits of PowerView motorized shades will transform your life and your home with…well, as cliché as it sounds…the touch of a button. Imagine with us for just a moment…

 

Your Schedule…Handled.

powerview motorized shadesSchedules, schedules, schedules. We have overbooked our lives in every aspect. It’s time that you got a little help handling the time crunch. PowerView motorized shades can be scheduled for you – no more worrying that your spouse forgot to close the shades so the dog doesn’t go crazy with morning traffic. No longer will you have to jump back out of the car on a hectic morning so your home isn’t filled with direct (and often damaging) sunlight all day long. The PowerView App has the capability to schedule openings, closings and tilt adjustments based on time of day, specific rooms, even individual windows–from anywhere in the world on your favorite device. The control you need without a single thought. In a word: Perfection.

 

The Ideal Atmosphere…Always.

powerview motorized shadesBecause you are the mastermind behind your family’s success, you deserve the ease of lifestyle control that PowerView motorized shades have to offer. Have you ever looked around, even for three seconds, and thought, “Life is good.” With automated shades, those moments will come more naturally and more often. The atmosphere will always be serene, the temperature will always be comfortable, and the lighting will always be just right with the touch of a button. Doesn’t that sound amazing? And it doesn’t matter the room or circumstance. With the Scene Selector on the PowerView App, in mere seconds, you can communicate quickly and easily to select favorite scenes based on your family’s need in that moment. The perfect atmosphere will even make the sound of your children arguing almost seem tolerable.

 

Style, Comfort, Control…It’s Yours.

powerview motorized shadesWith PowerView motorized shades, you’ll have a lot less to worry about. Now you know that your schedule is taken care of, the atmosphere will always be great, and the style is amazing. PowerView offers an upgrade for your lifestyle, but also for the designer styling of your home. The PowerView Pebble Remote, or surface remote, is just one more way that PowerView motorized shades are the answer to helping you create the life of your dreams without hassle. With a range of on-trend colors, you can choose the sleek, contemporary look that goes best with your decor. And you never have to hide an ugly remote again. Designed as intentional decor, this valuable piece of equipment allows you fingertip control of adjustments and scenes. It’s just one more way that you can add convenience and style to your life.

Lifestyle control–isn’t that exactly what you need? The benefits of PowerView go on and on, and with your busy life, you deserve to feel like someone else is taking care of things for once. Are you ready to find out how PowerView motorized shades can transform your life? At Metropolitan Window Fashions, we love to be able to offer you the latest trends and technology, in addition to beautiful window coverings for your home.  If you’d love to upgrade your home with the atmosphere, temperature, privacy and energy efficiency you need, contact our team for a free, in-home consultation.

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Transform Your Home and Life with Before and After Window Coverings

Transform Your Home and Life with Before and After Window Coverings wjfigw4q3

You’ll rarely hear anyone complain about a sunny day throughout the New York or New Jersey areas. We relish every glorious beam–especially as Autumn arrives, heading us into the doldrums of winter. Sunlight gives us energy and improves our mood. It’s nature’s antidepressant. However, when not controlled in your home, natural light can really get you down. The chic, elegant space you carefully designed quickly turns into a sauna with blinding glare and damaged decor. The good news is that it doesn’t have to! Keep your home stylish and your spirits high with the right window coverings. Are you thinking about making a change? Our Season of Savings promotion offers some of Hunter Douglas’ most popular window shades with amazing savings for you! Here’s a glimpse at how before and after window coverings can radically improve the look and feel of your home.

A Familiar Scene

 

before and after window coveringsLarge-scale windows, similar to these, are likely a centerpiece of your home. There’s nothing finer than sitting down with a cup of coffee and taking in your beautiful landscape from your favorite chair…except when the sun’s out and you can’t see it at all! Harsh glare is just one problem, though. UV rays are streaming in along with that sunlight. Over time, they damage and discolor your prized furnishings, flooring, and art. Another negative effect that you can’t see, but you can certainly feel, is the temperature. Excessive natural lighting from your floor-to-ceiling windows can overheat the interior of your home. So, rather than relaxing, all you can think about is escaping. If this “before” scene is one you can relate to, it’s time to experience the “after” of before and after window coverings.

Transformed

 

before and after window coveringsJust look at the difference! It’s almost unbelievable, but believe us, this can be a reality in your home. With the simple addition of Duette shades, the sun’s glare is no longer in full force. Soft, ambient lighting fills the room thanks to the top-down bottom-up feature of these shades. This makes it possible to appreciate the smart interior design. Colors stand out and will remain vibrant because the shades, while adding their own element of beauty, also block harmful UV rays. While it looks great, you can bet the room feels great too. With the highest standards of energy-efficiency, Duette shades are perfect for helping to maintain a comfortable, consistent temperature throughout the year. Plus, the automation of PowerView motorization makes taking in the view effortless when the time is right. Once the sun isn’t so strong, one touch of a button, or one tap on your favorite device, will move your shades to reveal the breathtaking panorama that lives just outside your windows.

Now’s the Time

 

Amazed at the contrast of before and after window coverings? Want to balance the benefits of natural light and privacy in your own home? Now’s the time! Adding an air of designer style, protection, and comfort, the right window shades will make all the difference in your home and in your life. Don’t wait to experience the change. And right now, you have an opportunity for amazing savings on Hunter Douglas’ most popular window shades with our Season of Savings! Contact our team at Metropolitan Window Fashions for a free, in-home consultation today.