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At Window Treatment Showplace we pride ourselves on guaranteeing your satisfaction. Sometimes it seems very easy to go to the big box stores for your window treatments. Maybe you are already going there for something else, or you feel like the price will be less expensive. But the fact is, when it comes to window shutters, draperies, or shades, this is our focus. This is what we do! The price is irrelevant if you do not get what you want or if all of your options are not presented and discussed. However, our prices are very competitive and the services we provide are above and beyond. Our interior designers will come to your home, and show you concepts and ideas that will work with your style and tastes. Our creative designers, experienced seamstresses, and highly skilled installers work together to ensure that your every expectation is met. Better yet, we guarantee your satisfaction and take care of your every need.

With prompt, courteous attention throughout the process, we design your window treatments to meet your needs and we work with your existing interior designs. When you call us, not only will you reach us, you will speak to your own personal account manager who has all of the specific knowledge regarding your work order.

Big box stores that sell plywood, appliances and plumbing supplies are not solely focused on you and your window decor. Our mission is to help you reflect your personality and style with the most fashionable, affordable window treatments in the area. We offer a huge selection of options from high-end plantation shutters to affordable mini blinds. Like the box stores, we have products that come directly from the manufacturer with all the same rebates, so why go there when you can get buying satisfaction and the best customer service from us. However, unlike the box stores, we also have numerous products that can be custom made in our state-of-the-art work room, which means far more options for you. With Window Treatment Showplace, you will never doubt that you are receiving the best quality for the best price, with your personal style and your home in mind. We challenge you: visit them, and visit us, let your interactions decide.

There are so many uses for fabrics when decorating your home. Fabric can be used in so many different ways to create a warm and inviting atmosphere because it is so versatile and varied. Materials come in so many different textures, colors and patterns that you will most certainly find a fabric to meet your decorating needs and style.

Window Treatment Showplace has beautiful fabrics; silks, upholstery fabric and trim from industry leading suppliers such as; Robert Allen, Kasmir, JF Fabrics, Kravet, Kast and more. We have an extensive sample collection from which you can choose. These fabrics can be used for wall coverings, slip covers, table runners, curtains and wall hangings.

And our interior designers and seamstresses can help you create what your heart desires. A room with textiles is warm and inviting and fabric can be used to harmonize furniture that was not all bought at once or that you have moved to different rooms.

Perhaps you have a matching living room set, but you have chosen to add the recliner from the tv room; maybe you want to put the chaise in your bedroom now to create a reading corner for your down time. Different upholstery fabrics can help you fit these odd pieces into their new setting. And starting from scratch is even easier. You can pick a theme, color or style and find cloth to match. There is so much choice when you use fabrics to customize your home.

Call Window Treatment Showplace at 866-792-3151 and let us help you create your perfect sanctuary with designer fabrics.

You have many beautiful windows in your home and you want to decorate them all without detracting from the window, the view, and without blocking the light. A window valance can provide just the right look. You can change the entire atmosphere of a room by using curtain panels and valances to add a bit of glamour. There are many types of valences available which can be used as stand-alone decorations or combined with curtains or shutters to create a unique and stylish look. High quality sewn valances are a very classy and stylish.

Traditional formal valences are made of rich tapestries that often have thick fringing while modern designs are more informal and are lighter, made from a fabric like cotton or linen. Add a valance to your window and you create an elegant look.

Valance placement is as important to the look of your window as the style of the valence. Depending on how you choose to have the valence hung, you can even create a different looking window. If you want to lengthen your windows you can have the valance hung so that the bottom just covers the top of the window, thus creating the illusion of a longer window. To shorten long windows, or to accentuate the décor in a room with two story windows, the valance can be placed lower down and made longer to hide some of the glass. You can even add valences to sliding doors and patio doors. By hanging a curtain panel on a regular door and adding a valence, you have changed the entire look of that wall.

At Window Treatment Showplace, we offer design specialists, beautiful fabrics, and a state-of-the-art workroom where we custom make your valences with only you and your home in mind. Your satisfaction is our number one goal. Visit us today and see what makes us different from the big box stores.

Many of us have tricky doors in our homes; Dutch doors leading onto the deck, or rows of French doors separating interior rooms. Deciding on window treatments for these challenging doors can be quite a task. Here are a few ideas from the designers at Window Treatment Showplace.

Inter-mingle dark bamboo blinds and draw draperies. The blinds allow you to control the light on each individual window, while the draperies can be pulled across for total privacy at night. The advantage to using blinds is that they are attached right to the doors and do not interfere with opening and closing.

White drapes provide light. Match a cornice with the rooms molding and the drapery rods can sit behind it. This creates a clean, crisp look. When the drapes are drawn, the white drawn fabric looks as cheerful as the daytime view. You can also use hooks above the doors to loop long, tall sheers gracefully and let them pool slightly on the floor.
Roman shades are a great choice for windows on doors because they are simple and neat whether they are closed or drawn open. Pulled up to the top, roman shades square up the top of French doors. When lowered to any length, they created a multi-paned look which is eye appealing. For windows and doors that need to open and close, start the window treatments up at the ceiling line. Fabric shades can pull up out of the way of the door and window.

For more ideas on how to decorate the challenging doors in your home, call us at 866-729-3151 or visit us today.

Some people see decorating a new home as a challenge. Think about it as starting with a blank slate, which is easier than having to redecorate or remodel. See your new home as a way to start your home decor experience. There is a lot that will go into your home, starting with your personal touch. Firstly of course, is painting each room. Look at the size, the amount of molding, the cut of the ceiling, and the amount of sun in each room. These qualities will help you determine the brightness of your color choice, amounts of colors to use in the room, or perhaps you would like to do some faux painting in the kitchen, rather than tiles or brick.

Take stock of your furniture you are bringing with you. You want your home to reflect your personality, and not just be a space to house essential furnishings. Does the furniture express what you want your home to say? Is it cozy and homey, or modern and sleek? Of course you will have a budget, but you can still get the basics from your furniture without it costing an arm and a leg. Upholstery and toss pillows make a great face lift on an otherwise fantastic chair.

Once the furniture is addressed, choosing the home decor accessories is not so hard. These basic accessories that every homeowner needs such as blinds, shades, lamps, curtains, etc. are the finishing touch on any room ensemble. Window treatments are the accessories that you need to complete a new home's style; however these accessories do not have to cost too much, and do not need to be as challenging as one thinks. If you are concerned about how to go about this, spend a day browsing home magazines and then go to a shop where you know you will get assistance and guidance. New home decorating consultations are a great help to those who are color-challenged or just plain out of ideas!

In many cases, window treatments for bay windows can be overwhelming. You do not want to overtake the window or the room. A lot depends on the window itself, the room, and your personal style. Here are a few of our ideas.

To keep the look neat, crisp, and clean, simply use a roman or roll-up shade on each window. When rolled up, a shade with a lively pattern creates a valance that can nicely tie together your upholstery and the room.

If it is privacy you are after, a bay window area can be shuttered with either floor length shutters or smaller cut-to-fit window shutters. This is a more tailored look than you would achieve with draperies. Wood shutters are flexible, they let in the light and the view, completely blocking both or allowing for both, and they have a certain country charm. Of course, shutters are not restricted to country decorating. When you use them along with drapes and swags made of elegant fabrics you get charm with sophistication. Note, too, that by bracketing the window with long drapes, the width of the bay can be enhanced.

For flexibility, dress a bay window niche or seat with two layers of fabric. Sheers that pull across will cut the glare and increase privacy, while patterned velvet or silk panels will add color and style to any room.

A wall-and-rod treatment gathers the curtain along the rods, and the curtains themselves can be used to cover the walls. Where you have a great view and the windows are in good shape, this is a fabulous idea. However, when you have a pretty yard or view, a colorful fabric valance may be the only treatment you need.

Use big bay windows to create a room within a room. A bevy of curtain panels and swags can create a nice space. This looks great in a large room, as the overabundance of fabric could overwhelm a regular room.

Come on in to our state-of-the-art showroom or contact us today for more ideas. We are always happy to help you create your own personal sanctuary or a beautiful space for entertaining.

Why should you shop local? Shopping locally promotes our communities small businesses and helps keep dollars in our local economy. It is true that locally owned businesses keep more of their revenue in the local economy than chain stores. Of course, supporting the small businesses in your area supports local jobs and keeps business in the community.

On November 27th, American Express is holding their first ever Small Business Saturday. This is a day to honor small businesses. Card members will receive a $25 statement credit when they register and spend $25 or more at small businesses that accept American Express. Window Treatment Showplace is just that kind of store. We are a locally owned and operated small business that accepts American Express cards and we would love to see you get a credit for supporting us. We also have many other specials to take advantage of while you are here. We are a business that employs our neighbors and reinvests our money close to home.

Come on in for stocking stuffers such as finials, shades for the kids rooms, bedding, and decorative pillows. Or make larger purchase for you and your family for the holidays, such as valances, blinds, or sheers. We can also help with reupholstering the sofa or chair for the family holiday party. Whatever your home redecorating needs are, we can help.

Businesses like Window Treatment Showplace that are run by entrepreneurs are the heartbeat of our communities and local economies. Our country thrives off of the innovation of entrepreneurs. As a nation, small businesses fuel our economic prosperity.

For more information on American Express’ small business Saturday, please visit http://smallbusinesssaturday.com/

When you are tired of your window treatments -- curtains, valances and cornices – or they have seen better days, try some new window treatment ideas with the latest in design trends.

One trend that is always in style is using window treatments that allow a lot of natural light into the space. One suggestion is to use panels of sheer fabric, not just white or cream, to add warmth to the room while also allowing light through. Window Treatment Showplace makes fabulous sheers in all colors. They are also using linen blends with more contemporary patterns.

Another popular choice, along with bamboo, is showing wood grain in blinds and natural woven shades. Wood is making a comeback in decorative hardware, and bamboo, birch, and maple are the materials of choice for the newest finials and pulls. One of the most popular window treatments is natural woven shades in bamboo and matchstick. Woven shades come in different colors of wood, and some include grassy woven accents. These types of blinds let in diffused light, so you can see outside, but you do not just have an open window, giving you more privacy. These woven wood blinds work in many different rooms and styles.

Whether you are starting from scratch or need to replace old Window treatments, often this part of home decorating turns into a design challenge. However, if you neglect your windows you will be left with nakedness in the décor of your room. You can get ideas from magazines to help you start you on your way and consult the design experts at Window Treatment Showplace.

When looking for fabric for window treatments or upholstery, be sure you look at fabrics that will be both durable and convey the style of your room. There are many types of fabrics you can use from soft silks to tapestry fabric, and all can offer the widest range of colors, patterns and textures for every design style.  Fabric window treatments can take your décor to the next level and complete the look of any room. Whether you are looking for simple sheers or extravagant embroidered silks and brocade fabrics, with expansive fabric choices you will have what you need to treat your windows with the perfect balance of style, texture and color. Often times, expert consultation to assist you in coordinating the colors of your room can really help you decide between simple and ornate, neutral or bold.

When choosing your fabric, be sure that the sales staff who assists you considers what you are using the fabric for. Many people believe that silk is fragile and delicate, not useful in upholstering furniture. But silk is one of the most desired fabrics in home furnishings. Despite its softness, it is one of the most durable fabrics and it is associated with luxury and style. Able to be perfectly dyed, it is also naturally moisture absorbent which makes it cool in summer and warm in winter. When considering fabrics remember that sometimes, all  your home needs for the finishing touch is a few colored accents to add flare to a room and bring out your personality.