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Make Your House a Home: Custom Curtains & Upholstery

Make Your House a Home: Custom Curtains & Upholstery wjfigw4q3

Have you been dreaming of making your house a home? A space highlighted with sophisticated design elements, yet comfortable at the same time? If you’ve been considering it, there’s no better time than right now. Your dreams of having that put-together look is one phone call away. With a free, in-home consultation, one of our expert designers will be your personal stylist for ideas, inspiration and guidance. Custom curtains, upholstery and more–we would love to design the room of your dreams. Looking to breathe new life into your home with contemporary appeal? During the month of October, save money while creating a designer look with Robert Allen fabrics.

Custom Curtains with Robert Allen Fabrics

 

Coordinated Living.

There’s something that happens when custom curtains are added to a space–striking sophistication combined with smooth elegance. Bringing together the entire space, custom curtains coordinate style while adding valuable function and amazing benefits. The fabrics offer color, pattern and texture for a well-defined look. The atmosphere is influenced easily with custom curtains–created to provide just what you need for your home’s unique space. Window dressing is truly an art form. With beautiful fabrics, like the exquisite look of Robert Allen fabrics, you can count on your personal stylist from Metropolitan Window Fashions to deliver your dream space.

 

Statement Pieces.

Well-loved and full of character, furniture earns its place in our homes, and in our hearts. The comfort of a favorite arm chair, the softness of a cherished sofa–these pieces make your house a home. But what about style? Your treasured furniture has been made to last–and it has. But now that it feels like it’s time for a change? Embrace it, and have fun. Your beloved furniture is still full of life. Custom upholstery lets you savor the features you love about your furniture with a refreshment of the style. The contemporary statement you can make with Robert Allen fabrics will give your home and belongings the makeover you’ve been waiting for!

 

Zero Risk.

Chances are, you’ve seen upholstery pieces you love and found inspiration for custom curtains on sites like Houzz and Pinterest. But what about actually making it happen? If you’re like most people, you might not have the confidence or vision to create your dream space. That’s where we come in. Our design experts are here for you, listening to your ideas, considering the function and lifestyle needs of your space and guiding you with the latest style and information. We want to help you turn your design dreams into reality.

During the month of October, we have exclusive savings on custom projects, including 20% off Robert Allen fabrics and 20% off custom labor on upholstery for your next design makeover. Whether you want the flowing look of custom curtains, the sharp appearance of custom upholstery or an entire space designed for the perfect look, our team at Metropolitan Window Fashions is here for you. Contact us for a free, in-home consultation today!

 

 

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Springtime Decorating: Embrace Your Style

Springtime Decorating: Embrace Your Style wjfigw4q3

What’s your favorite part of spring? Is it the gorgeous weather? The fresh air? How about the lovely reminder that the dreary days of winter are coming to an end? Spring feels like a new beginning–a chance to start again. If you’re like us, you love springtime decorating. Let this new season be a fresh start for your home. There are so many ways to rejuvenate your surroundings. That blank canvas will also bring a feeling of renewed energy to your life. And, the best part is, it’s simple! Take a look at some of our ideas for springtime decorating.

Springtime Window Treatments

 

#1 Start Neutral

Your springtime decorating may not usually consist of neutral colors. You probably go for bright hues or pastels. This season, one of the hottest colors is a cross between two of the design world’s favorite neutrals: Beige and Gray. It’s called “greige,” and it’s the perfect color for the start of a new season.  Add a touch of contemporary design while you’re springtime decorating. Have you seen Poised Taupe? Warm, inviting, and easy to match–you will fall in love with the simplicity of this color.

#2 Flower Power

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Spring brings in beautiful colors, which is great for springtime decorating. The flowers, especially, offer a certain beauty to our outdoors. Why not bring it inside? The soft pop of color offered by lilacs, tulips, and daffodils will revitalize your home. Create a centerpiece for your dining room table. Keep a small arrangement on your nightstand. Use silk flowers to craft a colorful wreath for your front door. When it comes to springtime decorating, it’s all about the refreshing hues. This year’s color of the year can bring the brilliant ‘pop’ of color you’re looking for. Take a look at how to use Greenery in your springtime decorating.

#3 Environment Control

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Take a look at your windows. Are they bare? If so, your priority for springtime decorating should be to take control of your environment. Windows are a source of light, but they also can bring in too much light–meaning, your furniture is at risk of damage from the UV rays, your rooms may be filled with an uncomfortable glare (or heat as summer approaches), and you have little to no privacy. Don’t suffer through these issues. Instead, find the right window treatments. You’ll gain control over your space’s ambiance and comfort while adding designer style.

#4 De-Clutter Your Rooms

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Springtime decorating means spring cleaning! It may not sound like fun, but you will feel amazing afterwards. What rooms in your home do you use the most? Start there. Take a weekend to go through your belongings, and ask yourself, “Have I used this recently? Do I absolutely need this?” If the answer is no, it’s probably safe to get rid of! Minimalist design is the “in” thing right now, so while you’re cleaning out your space, you’ll also be adding immense style.

#5 Incorporate What You Love with Springtime Decorating

You aren’t going to truly love your springtime decorating until you start incorporating the designs that you love. There are always new trends that you may or may not be drawn to. You don’t always have to keep up with the latest designs. Instead, consider the looks that you keep going back to. What are your Pinterest boards full of? What pages do you have marked in your design magazine? Use these ideas in your springtime decorating! Are you ready to get started? We’re here to help you along the way. Contact our team at Metropolitan Window Fashions for designer advice and ideas.

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Choosing Custom Window Treatments – Let’s Get Started!

Choosing Custom Window Treatments – Let’s Get Started! wjfigw4q3

Choosing custom draperies for your home is an exciting project and as any decorator will tell you, your window treatments really make a room. Often times, this is the last design element added to a room, but the one with the most impact. Custom draperies mean that a homeowner’s choices are limitless when it comes to styles, fabrics, colors and embellishments. This is where a professional decorator is needed, and we here at Metropolitan Window Fashions offer our design service with experienced decorating professionals than will make this process not only educational, but fun and enjoyable! If you are looking for custom draperies, here is some advice to help you understand the process and give you some insight on design options that you need to ponder when choosing custom draperies.

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  • Style of a Room – This is probably one the first questions one of our design professionals will ask, what is your style? Traditional rooms, may require more ornate styles and fabrics as well as plenty of embellishments. Types of styles for your window treatments could also include top treatment options such as swags with trims. Traditional patterns and fabrics would also be considered including damasks, silks and jacquards. A more transitional or modern style would keep the styles of fabrics and styles simpler and cleaner, and less pattern . Linens and textures work well in spaces that have a minimalistic style.
  • Colors and Patterns – Color and pattern can be a challenge when choosing custom draperies, but this is where a professional can definitely help! A room tends to look more interesting when there are 3 patterns in a room. Usually, the largest patterns are on the larger pieces, which can include the rugs and a sofa. Your window treatments, if you are looking to include a pattern, maybe a medium sized pattern or even a smaller pattern that coordinates. When you are mixing patterns, it’s always best to stay in the same color scheme. Colors are fun to incorporate in a room, but choosing a particular color will have different effects. You can contrast your colors by choosing something that is dramatically different than your wall, or you can keep a monochromatic color scheme, but keeping within the tones of the wall, which makes for a softer transition.
  • Types of Fabrics – We discussed particular fabrics that would work well with traditional, transitional or modern rooms, but let’s delve a little further. Fabrics are made up of many different types of fiber that affects the way it drapes and durability. Cottons and Cotton blends are great for drapes, they are soft and provide a great “hand” . Silks can also drape well, but faux silks drape better and are more durable. Homeowner’s need to be aware that a silk cannot be steamed, and that wrinkles and slubs are the natural and part of the beauty of the fabrics. If a more pressed look is for you, we would recommend a faux silk which is a poly blend, it drapes beautifully, does not have a wrinkle and is more durable than silk. Linens do not drape well and cannot be steamed. They are a stiffer fabric and will wrinkle easily. Think of a linen jacket. However, there are faux linens, that are a blend of linen and cotton, or polyesters that drape beautifully and give you that linen look. These faux linens come in a variety of colors and styles, including embroidered styles. Our decorators are using more of these types of fabrics and they are definitely on trend.

Looking for Experts of Custom Window Treatments?

Custom window treatments are an investment and it’s best to use a professional in this decision making process. 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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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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Bathroom Window Treatments: Privacy, Style & So Much More

Bathroom Window Treatments: Privacy, Style & So Much More wjfigw4q3

Now that the New Year has arrived, are you wondering which project should be your first focus? You may not realize it, but your bathroom is vital to daily success and long term happiness. Creating the ideal environment in there commands your attention. Your bathroom needs to offer the right amount of natural light while providing privacy and comfort.  Additionally, the perfect bathroom window treatments should accommodate your daily schedule. Maybe you start your day with a hot shower. Do you use your bathroom to shave, put on your makeup, iron your clothes? Getting yourself ready for a big day or an important evening simply must be done in the right atmosphere. Have you ever locked yourself in there to practice a speech in front of the mirror? Or escape from your family–to take a bubble bath–armed with  your favorite playlist and a glass of wine? It really is a multi-functional space. Let us help guide you to the best bathroom window treatments!

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Light and Privacy: The Perfect Balance

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The last thing you want to worry about while you’re relaxing in a hot bath or getting ready in the morning is lack of privacy. It’s your bathroom; you need to feel secure. The right bathroom window treatments will block the outside world and make you comfortable. Another important element to a great bathroom atmosphere is making sure you have natural light. You don’t want to get ready in a cave! Light is important for starting your day. Rather than having sunshine pour through the window, your atmosphere should offer a glowing light. Not only will the best window treatments balance your light and privacy, it’ll keep your bathroom a comfortable temperature. Beautiful lighting, the perfect amount of privacy, a great temperature…doesn’t that sound like the ideal place to get ready?

A Designer Look: Get Ready in Style

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On top of making your environment great, the right bathroom window treatments will add style to your room. Are you interested in the latest design trends? Do you have Pinterest boards full of ideas for your home makeover? Don’t forget about your bathroom! Like we said, you spend a lot of time here, so why not make it just as beautiful as everywhere else in your home? We have many options for custom window treatments, featuring gorgeous Hunter Douglas products. You deserve to get ready in style, and we’re ready to help you design your dream bathroom!

Controlled and Convenient

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Do you have a set schedule for your morning routine? Perhaps you’re out of bed by 6:30, in the shower by 6:50, dressed and ready to go shortly after that. If this sounds like you, you’ll love the convenience that motorized blinds bring. You can create a schedule with your favorite settings and watch as your bathroom window treatments automatically adjust. If you aren’t quite as organized, motorization can add a whole lot of convenience and comfort to your morning. Maybe the sun streams through your windows too much. You want the blinds lowered so that you can savor a few more minutes of darkness before leaving your home. Motorized bathroom window treatments can be adjusted at the touch of a button. Do you own a smartphone? Just download the app and adjust your blinds from bed! Complete control over your morning environment in the most convenient way to date.

Bathroom Window Treatments: Start Your Morning Right

Bathrooms are an important part of getting ready for the day, preparing for an important event, or for relaxation. You deserve a comfortable environment, and the best bathroom window treatments will give you just that. Are you ready to redesign your bathroom? No matter what you’re looking for, we’re here to offer our advice and to answer your questions. Do you want to see window treatment options in the comfort of your home? We offer a free, in-home consultation. Contact our team today at Metropolitan Window Fashions, or visit one of our exclusive Hunter Douglas galleries to get started on your project.

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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Today’s Most Popular Color? Go Purple.

Today’s Most Popular Color? Go Purple. wjfigw4q3

Are you looking for the next big thing in home design? Want to add accents into your space that continue an upscale feel? Purple is today’s most popular color. Why? It’s chic. It’s calming. It’s one of the most versatile colors, and it will finish your space like no other. If you feel like you want to add color, but you’re a bit afraid of it being too much, go purple. If you want to warm up your home with rich color, go purple. How about cooling your home down with sophistication and a peaceful air? Purple is it. Today’s most popular color has such a range of shades, with background influence from blues, reds and grays, you’ll find the perfect hue to complete your home design. From bold sweeping contrasts to the perfect touches of accents, it’s time to go purple!

 

The Perfect Mix of Industrial Softness

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The sharp look of industrial elements in home design offers modern appeal. But what to do about softening up the space and making it feel like home? Purple is one of the most popular color accents this year. It combines the art of design with unique style. Adding purple accents allows you to soften the mood of the space, as well as the elements. Think meditation and balance, and you have the perfect vision of what purple can do for you home. Contrast is such a huge part of design these days, and adding the softness of purple to industrial design is ideal.

 

The Ideal Pairing of Colors

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Purple has the ability to transcend design rules and just go with everything. It commands the room without feeling overwhelming, but it does add a rich, luxurious feel to the space. No matter your personal style, purple can pair with your home design and add just the right pop of color. This is what makes it today’s most popular color. It takes the fabulous look you already have going on, and it revs it up. It sets the tone and makes the announcement, “Now this space is finished.” And it does it so well.

 

The Contemporary Foundation

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These days, when someone is looking to add a one-of-a-kind vibe to their home, they look to color. As today’s most popular color, shades of purple have stepped in to replace the foundational colors. Instead of white, tan and gray all over the home, we are seeing purple take its place with charming enthusiasm. Especially when integrated with gray undertones, purple can make the room stand out without being noticed. The color adds balance and cool peacefulness. Other bold colors can be introduced to the design, and purple maintains the foundation of the space.

 

The Most Popular Color is Here!

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At Metropolitan Window Fashions, we love to stay on the cutting edge of design trends. That’s why we bring you the versatility of today’s most popular color trends. Are you wanting to start a project? Finish a project? Looking for inspiration? We’ve got it. Come to one of our exclusive Hunter Douglas galleries and find the perfect ways to bring purple into your home. From fabric accents and upholstery, to designer window treatments and functional solutions, your home will be looking its best. Want us to come to you? Contact our team today for a free, in-home consultation!

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Save On Your Energy Bills with 3 Considerations

Save On Your Energy Bills with 3 Considerations wjfigw4q3

Are you enjoying your summer? The sunshine and blue skies we’ve been having are what we look forward to all winter long, but the heat sure is on this year. Whew! With temperatures climbing into the 90s and intense sunshine on top of that, it’s probably taking a toll on your home and your energy bills. Are you, your air conditioner, and your wallet ready for some sweet relief? Window coverings can turn your home from sweltering  to comfortable–like a summertime oasis. Here are three things to consider as you choose window coverings to help you save on your energy bills this summer–and all year long.

Save with Features for Location

save on your energy bills NYCThe direction your windows face makes all the difference when it comes to how sunshine interacts with your home. North and south facing windows won’t get the intense direct rays that east and west facing windows do. Choosing window coverings that offer the right features for the location of your windows can really help you to save on your energy bills. For east and west facing windows, insulation at the window is key, and you’ll often want ways to reduce glare and draw in light with north and south facing windows. Top down bottom up operation is great for that. Oftentimes you need completely different features for the window shades in your living room as compared to those in your bedroom. That’s why Hunter Douglas offers fabrics, materials, and textures that work well with many window covering styles. You get all the beauty and all the benefits! By carefully selecting the features of your window shades, you can keep the summer sun’s heat from plaguing your home–and your energy bills–while still enjoying the benefits of natural light, privacy, and view-through.

Save with Automation

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If you want to experience serious energy savings, then we have two words for you: PowerView motorization. With motorized shades, you set the scenes along with the schedule, and it takes care of the rest. PowerView adjusts your window shades automatically throughout the day, so your home’s atmosphere is always ideal. As the sun moves, so do your shades. In fact, you can even program PowerView to adjust your window coverings based on your ever-changing local sunrise and sunset times. With an automatic schedule, intense sun doesn’t get a chance to heat up your home regardless of whether you’re there or not. And when you are away, you can control your shades at the touch of a button with the PowerView App from your favorite device! Convenience, comfort, and consistency…PowerView is a sure way to save on your energy bills and upgrade your lifestyle.

Save with Energy-Efficiency

save on your energy bills NYCIf your air conditioner is running non-stop on hot days, or if you’re sacrificing your comfort to cut costs, it’s time for a better solution. Obviously if you’re looking to save on your energy bills, you want to increase the energy-efficiency of your home. But, how? Window shades are one of the best ways to do that. Bare windows magnify the sun and heat–which means it can be hotter inside your home than out! Energy-efficient window coverings have the ability to insulate your home, so they help maintain a consistent temperature. That means your air conditioner doesn’t need to work as hard, and that translates into both comfort and savings for you! Duette shades are the industry leader when it comes to energy-efficiency. Their cell-within-cell structure provides pockets of air that protect your home from the elements just outside your windows. It’s no wonder why they’ve earned the highest ranking.

Start to Save On Your Energy Bills…

Don’t spend another gorgeous summer day dreading the effects of the sun on your home and wallet. It’s time to save on your energy bills with window coverings that are just right for your unique spaces. On top of increasing energy-efficiency, they’ll also add style, sophistication, and the benefits of light control and privacy. So, contact us today, at Metropolitan Window Fashions, for a free, in-home consultation.

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Transform the Atmosphere of Your Home With Sheer Window Treatments

Transform the Atmosphere of Your Home With Sheer Window Treatments wjfigw4q3

When you envision the perfect setting in your home, what do you see? Gentle rays of sunlight that add a soft glow to your living room? The ideal mix of natural light and concealed privacy in your bathroom? The ability to change your bedroom from pleasant light to room darkening in an instant? If those scenarios sound like a dream come true, you’re not alone. And with the help of our design consultants from Metropolitan Window Fashions, you can experience the transforming atmosphere that comes from window treatments featured in our collection of sheer shadings. These sheer shades are the answer to every question you can have in window treatments, atmosphere and solutions! Sound too good to be true? Take a look at what these window treatments can do for you!

The Best of Both Worlds

window treatments luminette sheer shadesYou love the light that comes through your windows, but too much of a good thing is simply too much. With sheer shadings, like our collection of Luminette Privacy Sheers, you’ll receive as much natural light as you want. Without glare. Yes, that’s right. The sheer shadings of our window treatments diffuse the glare for an extremely pleasant glow–while you sit back and take in the view. Your view is spectacular. You deserve to have both view and protection. With sheer window treatments, experience not only diffused glare, but also UV protection and energy efficiency.

Sheer Shadings = Room Darkening

window treatments room darkening sheersThat’s not a typo. Did you know that you can achieve room-darkening with sheer shadings? It sounds like an oxymoron, but it’s true. These sheer window treatments all offer upgrades that you can add when you want the experience of controlled darkness. From the rotating vanes of Luminettes, to the blackout shade that’s added to Silhouettes and Nantuckets, you can have the ultimate atmosphere transformation. Each operating system comes with its own features, and our design consultants can fill you in on the room darkening solution that will work best in your home. From sheer beauty, to intense darkness, we’ve got you covered!

It’s Instant Control

window treatments light filtering sheersWith sheer shadings, most of our clients enjoy them in the lowered position at all times–adjusted so the view is clear, while the natural light is diffused. However, there are times and circumstances where this position is not ideal. Changing the entire atmosphere of the room is not something you want to bother yourself with on a regular basis. PowerView motorization takes the hassle out of atmosphere transformation. Motorized window shades adjust open, closed and anywhere in between with the touch of a button. Even hard-to-reach window treatments are a snap to adjust. Use the PowerView Pebble remote, or even your favorite device, and the control is in the palm of your hand. And with the latest innovations, your home can transform on a schedule you set without ever having to think about it again. Compatible with home integration systems like The Nest and Logitech’s Harmony, your lifestyle will be complete.

Dreaming of the perfect atmosphere right at your fingertips? The window treatments we offer in our sheer shadings collection will amaze you. You get the benefits of glowing natural light, while enjoying all the perks that window coverings have to offer. We’d love to help you transform the look and function of your home and lifestyle. Contact our team, for a free, shop-at-home consultation today!

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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.