The Top 10 U.S. Cities with the Best Views
Best City Views in the U.S. For Instagrammers, it can be all about the hashtag. Some of these tags are so widely used that they’ve taken on new meaning. Plus, the location of posts with these hashtags give insights into how regions and cities differ visually. With this in mind, we grew curious about what the data would tell us [...]
Thinking Beyond Blackout Shades in the Bedroom
According to the National Sleep Foundation, adults ages 18+ need 7-9 hours of uninterrupted sleep every night, although this number fluctuates from person to person. However, many Americans fall well-short of this benchmark, which is why the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has labeled sleep [...]
New Year, New Look: Quick & Easy Interior Design Tips
With the new year underway, we find ourselves right on the cusp of the New Year’s resolution bubble. If you haven’t chosen a 2018 resolution, there is still time. But this year, instead of pledging to get back in shape, why not pledge to do knock one of those lingering home improvement plans off of your to-do list? A home [...]
The Science Behind Energy Efficiency and Honeycomb Shades
The Science Behind Heat Flow Heat always travels from warm areas to cool areas along the path of least resistance – in this case that means your windows. Using R-Value as a guide, we can determine where heat is most likely escaping from your home. R-Value is a measure of a material’s resistance to heat flow, or said [...]
Even More Interior Design Trends for 2018
2018 is sure to be an exciting year filled with many new interior design trends. We explored a few of these in part one of this two-part series: bold colors and high contrast, using geometric patterns from top to bottom, and the incorporation of natural materials in your interior. Of course, this is just the tip of the iceberg, [...]
What’s Trending in Interior Design for 2018
With 2017 firmly in the rearview mirror, it’s time to look forward with eager anticipation as we wait to see what 2018 brings. But for interior designers, waiting isn’t always easy. So, we’ve scoured the Internet and found some of our favorite interior design trend predictions for 2018. Bold Colors & High Contrast “As much [...]
Stay Warm this Winter: Energy Efficiency Tips
Last year, primary energy consumption in the United States rose slightly, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), which projects that world energy consumption will grow by 28% by 2040. As energy demands increase, it’s important that homeowners find new ways to lessen the financial burden that growing energy demands [...]
Vinyl Shutters: A Stylish Alternative to Real Wood
“On their own, windows are really just holes in the walls,” says Leslie Plummer Clagett, This Old House. And choosing the perfect window treatments to cover that hole can be a daunting task. With so many options, many homeowners shy away from even beginning the process. As they say, starting is often the hardest part of any [...]
Top 3 FAQs: Cord Consolidators, Vane Savers, and Wood Blinds
Window treatments are actually a bit more complex than most people realize. Because of this, we often hear some of the same frequently asked questions (FAQs). So, we decided to take the time to answer a few of these in our blog, and explain how easily each of these FAQs can be resolved. That little plastic piece is called [...]
Best Blinds and Shades for Small Spaces
Small spaces can be a real design challenge. “The wrong color can feel claustrophobic, too much furniture can feel chaotic, and the wrong patterns just feel too busy,” says Wendy Cassidy, Freshome. So, how do you incorporate everything you want in a small room without it starting to feel tight and cramped? Is magic the answer? [...]