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Hunter Douglas Vignette Modern Roman Shades

Wednesday, January 28th, 2009

Sleek and sophisticated, Vignette® Modern Roman Shades consistently present a clean, neat appearance. Beautifully designed front and back without exposed lift cords, tapes or grommets, the soft overlapping folds give them their distinctive styling. Combining the classic look of a custom drapery with the ease and convenience of a shade, these shades roll into a fabric-covered headrail for an unobstructed view. Now available with the Top-Down/Bottom-Up lifting system, Vignette shades have never been more versatile.

Features:

  • Excellent Sound Absorbency
  • 95 Material/Color Options
  • Moderate Privacy and Light Control
  • Top Down or Bottom Up
  • Ultraglide Retractable Cord System
  • Soil and Dust Resistant
  • Excellent UV Protection
Major Blinds of Seattle, Bellevue, Redmond and all of Puget Sounds offers a rich variety of Hunter Douglas Blinds, Shades and Shutters. Give us a call for a free in home estimate.

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Your Window Coverings are Designed for Easy Care & Cleaning

Wednesday, January 28th, 2009

All Hunter Douglas window coverings are made for a lifetime of wear-resistant, trouble-free performance.

• Many shade fabrics are specially treated to repel dust and dirt.

• Aluminum horizontal blinds are treated with Dust Shield™, an anti-static paint additive that inhibits dust build-up.

• Detailed cleaning instructions are included with every Hunter Douglas window fashion.

Recommended Cleaning Methods:

Dusting: Popcorn Porn movie download Regular light dusting maintain a like-new appearance of most blinds, shades, shadings, shutters and sheers.

Vacuuming: For a deeper cleaning, vacuum gently with the brush attachement of any vacuum cleaner. Most producst may be vacuumed using a vertical sgtroke with the exception of Luminette Privacy Sheers.

Compressed air or hair dryer (non-heat setting): Use to blow dust off selected window coverings.

Spot Cleaning: Spot-clean shades and blinds with soft cloth or sponge moistened with lukewarm water. Add mild detergent if needed. Blot gently to avoid creasing or damanging the fabric. Rubbing can damage fabrics. Spotcleaning may result in cleaner areas.

Stain-finished wood blinds: Water may damage the surface, so use lemon oil or wood preservative to clean.

Aluminum horizontal blinds: Use an over-the-counter blind cleaner with soft cloth.

Vinyl and aluminum verticalblinds: Reduce build-up of static electricity by applying a very thing film of detergent on all slats and vanes.

Bathtub cleaning/water immersion: This method is used for Alternative Wood Blinds and Shapes, Moder Precious Metals aluminum horizontal blinds and most, but not all honeycomb fabrics.

For additional information on cleaning your custom window treatments, contact Major Blinds. And for all your custom window treatment needs, Major Blinds of Seattle, Redmond, Bellevue and all of Puget Sound is your source for Hunter Douglas and more.

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Hunter Douglas Custom Vertical Blinds

Wednesday, January 28th, 2009

Hunter Douglas elevates vertical blinds to an unprecedented level of style and fashion. Their Premium Collection included two remarkable new programs designed to enhance any decor. Somner Custom Vertical Blinds feature a wide range of vinyl and fabric styles with the colors, textures, patterns and privacy options to suit any lifestyle. Our award-winning Cadence Soft Vertical Blinds combine a unique curved profile with the soft look of fabric. Both Somnar and Cadence vertical blinds feature the Paramount Contoured Headrail System which eliminates light gap and provides a flawless finish from top to bottom. The Choice Collection, Including M3 Textured Vinyl Verticals and Vertical Solutions Blinds, brings together the latest designer looks in vertical fashions at attractive prices. Not matter which collection you select, experience the quality, fashion and functionality of Hunter Douglas custom vertical blinds.

Major Blinds offers custom blind installation in bellevue, redmond, seattle and most of the greater Puget Sound Area. Call us today to schedule a free estimate.

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Hunter Douglas Provenance Woven Woods

Tuesday, January 20th, 2009

The Shadow movie Hunter Douglas Provenance woven woods are a modern classic in a natural setting. Provenance shades combine traditional styling and natural woods with a modern operating system that functions flawlessly. With a wide choice of textures and colors, you can create an ambiance that beautifully reflects your individual lifestyle, from a casual country look and feel to a more formal and reserved presentation.

Provenance Woven Wood Shades bring nature indoors. With carefully selected bamboos, reeds, grasses and jutes, Hunter Douglas combines nature with technology – and the outcome is casual elegance. From Rustic to Tortoise, muted or intense, Provenance makes creating your own island paradise a breeze. Textures abound and options are endless. Welcome to a new, natural world of window coverings – pure and simple.

For all your custom blinds needs in Seattle, Redmond or greater Puget Sound, contact Major Blinds.

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How Do I Dress My Windows II

Tuesday, January 20th, 2009

High Windows:

Many bedrooms and most basement rooms present high window, or a narrow strip of windows. To best dress these panes, think about the other elements in the room. For instance, if you place a piece of furniture under the window, a fitted covering such as shutters, shades or blinds will stay out of the way of the furnishings. For custom blind, shutter or shade installation in bellevue, seattle and most of the greater Puget Sound Area contact Major Blinds.

Casement Windows:

Standard casement windows swing out, and can be treated similarly to a single window. There is one special consideration in a casement’s case, however. The covering you choose should mount on the outside so that it falls over the windows cranking mechanism.

French Doors:

Although an architectural asset, French Doors can be tough to treat. They combine the problems of outfitting in-swinging casement windows with those of covering sliding glass doors. The solutions? For a look that won’t interfere with the architecture, mount blinds or shades on each door.

Palladian or Oddly Shaped Windows:

Shapely windows have long been used to add drama to a home’s design, in traditional architecture as well as in the most up-to-the-minute construction. The trick to treating these special panes is to flow with the curve – or bend with the angle – of the opening. Where privacy and light control are needed, custom fitted shades or blinds will do the trick with altering the window’s shape. For custom blind installation, contact Major Blinds.

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How Do I Dress My Windows?

Wednesday, January 14th, 2009

Single Windows:

If you’re dressing a single window, consider first its size. Does the window look small compared to the size of your furnishings or the room itself? Give it fullness with tiebacks or flowing curtains. If its scale matcher other elements, treat it simply with a shade or a top treatent. For the drama of height, mount the rod higher than the top of the window.

Matched Series:

A series of windows not only offers a room an eye-grabbing focal point, it invites light and beauty of the outdoors inside. Even more, this type of window offers you a hot of decorating options. Multiple windows, however, do demand that you make a decorating decision. Do you treat each window as a separate unity or unify the series into a single design element. To reach a conclusion, think about your room’s style. In a clean-lined contemporary setting, the geometic look of a bank of windows can be an asset. To get the full architectural impact, try a top treatment only. A valance or cornice adds a punch of interest and color to the blank expanses of glass, without masking the window’s design. Need more privacy, light control or energy efficiency? Shades and blinds mounted inside each window’s molding perform those tasks, and still offer a tailored look.

Corner Windows:

Mirror-image dressings allow you to treat corner windows separately, but achieve the effect of a single design. Be sure that blinds or shades draw to the outside, and blinds raise and lowers without clashing.

Bay Windows:

Like its cousin the corner window, a bay window demands separate but equal treatment. Like its other cousins in a matched series, there are many ways to treat bays, depending on the look you’re after. To keep things clean, stick with shades or blinds.

Sliding Doors:

Sliding glass doors present a unique decorating situation. Because they are doors, a covering must allow them to open and close freely. Yet, as windows, they still require a dressing that wenhances their apprearance and provides privacy and light control. Finally, because glass is a poor insulator, you should also choose a treatment with energy savings in mind. Blinds of all kinds, fabric shades and sliding panels are options to consider.

If you are looking for help with your windows treatments in Seattle or all of Puget Sound, contact Major Blinds.

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Hunter Douglas Woodmates – Alternative Wood Blinds

Wednesday, January 14th, 2009

Stop yourself from being blinded by the light all the time with Hunter Douglas Commercial’s Woodmates® Blinds! Made in America from engineered polymers, the Woodmates® Blinds are a tougher and more resistant alternative to wooden blinds. So if you have an area where natural timbers are not suitable because of high humidity then make the the smarter choice of Woodmates® Blinds. The sophisticated Venetian appearance of Woodmates® Blinds both look and feel like wood so much that Hunter Douglas will have you saying ‘I can’t believe it’s not timber!’

If you are looking for Hunter Douglas Blinds and you live in Seattle or the greater Puget Sound area, contact Major Blinds for all your window treatment needs.

Hunter Douglas is the value leader in 2″ alternative wood blinds, WoodMates® blinds come standard with a 3″ valance and is a sensible choice for rooms exposed to high heat and humidity. Guaranteed not to fade, yellow, warp or bow. Available in six popular natural wood tones, five shaded whites and two textured white finishes.

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Hunter Douglas Skyline Gliding Window Panels

Wednesday, January 14th, 2009

From contemporary to traditional, Hunter Douglas Skyline™ Gliding Window Panels set a new standard in modern window fashions providing a sophisticated look to match today’s urban design influence.

Hunter Douglas Skyline Gliding Window Panels European-inspired design provides a dramatic, sleek and seamless look, allowing you to express your style through color, texture and light. No matter the size of your space or window Hunter Douglas Skyline Gliding Window Panels are the solution. Let your room glow with warmth, texture and quiet sophistication while maximizing your view. The array of fashion-forward colors and styles gives Hunter Douglas Skyline Gliding Window Panels their modern, sleek, yet inviting personality. For lifestyles ranging from contemporary settings to traditional suburban lifestyles, let the style reflect your attitude. Let the light reflect your mood. Separate large spaces, add dramatic detail to a small area or simply create your own architectural element within a room. As a room divider, the fashion-forward fabric selection of colors, patterns and styles of Hunter Douglas Skyline Gliding Window Panels will inspire the architect within you. Urban is a feeling, a style and an attitude. By creating a mixture of traditional and non-traditional elements through textures, patterns and modern and eclectic styles you create a clean, simple environment reflective of you, no matter where you live. Accentuate the architectural aspects of even the grandest spaces with unmatched functionality and panache, innovative design and attention to detail. Hunter Douglas Skyline Gliding Window Panels provides smooth operation even in the largest applications. The sophisticated combination of sleek, modern European styling gives you decorating options for open floor plans and rooms with different door and window openings. Hunter Douglas Skyline Gliding Window Panels provide a coordinated distinct and seamless look.

Unique to the market and unlike traditional systems that offer varying panel sizes, Hunter Douglas Skyline Gliding Window Panels are designed to provide uniformity within a room with minimal stack-back providing maximum view. Available exclusively with two panel widths, 11½” and 17″, panel sizes are established based on the size of your window, taking the guesswork out of planning, to create a stunning and consistent aesthetic in your room.

The fabrics in the Hunter Douglas Skyline™ Gliding Window Panels collection enable you to create the level of light you desire while providing the amount of privacy you need. Each fabric, from sheer to opaque, helps to create a mood reflective of your lifestyle.

Hunter Douglas Skyline Gliding Window Panels fabric collection includes:

Sheer: Rich light bathes your room providing a view to the outside with minimal privacy. Styles include: Sola, Arbor Lane, Sussex Linen, Sheer Linen, Astoria and Lena Clair.

Screen: The light within your room is determined by the openness of the fabric. Styles include: Canyon Bay, Point South, Del Sol, Parker Hill, Hampton Breeze, Diamond Head and Cape Sound.

Semi-Opaque: Soft shadows and diffused light soften your room providing moderate privacy. Styles include: Maddox, Langley, Aubrey, Bryan, Lena, Palma, Kiera, Ellis, Chatham, Grove Street and Central Park.

Opaque: A warm, lush and cozy atmosphere provides the ultimate in privacy and room darkening. Styles include: East Village, Valhalla Drive and Strand.

Hunter Douglas Skyline Gliding Window Panels features a wide range of fashion forward fabrics, offered in five distinctive categories, a patented, innovative hardware system and custom colored hardware designed to coordinate with each fabric in the collection.

-Five style categories: screens, sheers, semi-opaque, opaque, and naturals and woven grass, each offering varying levels of privacy and light control

-187 SKUs in fashion-forward patterns and colors

-Two panel widths – 11½” and 17″ – provide uniformity within a room

-Patented dual channel, single track system for sleek, contoured styling with minimal stack-back
-Panels attach diagonally to the front and back channels allowing a single track to be used for any window width while maintaining a constant track depth
-Interlocking bottom weight systemfor stability; also eliminates tangling when panels are traversed

-Unique fabric hanging system provides a tailored finish

-Screen category offers patterns and colors to coordinate with Hunter Douglas Screen Shades

-Custom-colored hardware in eight designer finishes coordinates with fabric in the collection

-Cord control is standard and can be changed in the field

-Choose left, right or split stack orientation

-Left or right panel orientation controls light direction

-Sleek, contoured valance

-Ceiling mount as a room divider system

-Lifetime Limited Warranty

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Hunter Douglas – Mini Blinds

Tuesday, January 13th, 2009

Mini blinds are a popular way of covering windows. Apart from the fact that mini blinds beautify your house and come in a assortment of styles, they also provide better window coverage. Hunter Douglas mini blinds are considered the superior range of the mini blinds market today. Mini blinds offer a sleek look that fits the more zen look that is popular right now.Mini blinds are like most blinds – they have slats or louvers. They are good for people who are looking for more privacy and demand their window coverings to look good at the same time. Mini blinds by Hunter Douglas are a more practical means of regulating sunlight and glare than many other types of window blinds and shades. Aluminum blinds in particular are far more durable if they use a high gauge aluminum slat which lowers the chances that they will become warped or dented.

Hunter Douglas mini blinds are special in a number of ways. First of all the Hunter Douglas mini blinds come in a assortment of styles and materials, they also have a assortment of different fittings to suit individual needs. Many of the more sophisticated blinds have electronic controls for easy opening and closing. The Macro 2″ has a feature which eradicates cord holes from the blind and blocks 50% more sunlight than other blinds giving more privacy and light control. Hunter Douglas use their own exclusive alloy in these blinds which gives them much greater durability and a special treatment also reduces the dust build-up on the blind. Some of their mini blinds are made from faux wood; these work just as well as wooden blinds at regulating light and privacy but because they are made from a substance called polymer they are sturdier and more moisture resistant. Most Hunter Douglas mini blinds have a sleek modern look that blends well with most decors.

Like most mini blinds Hunter Douglas blinds are not entirely air tight and this means that they do not provide the same levels of insulation as some other window coverings – it should be noted that this is a weakness of all mini blinds. Mini blinds work best on door windows where there is not much space between the door handle and the window. However, some Hunter Douglas mini blinds are made in such a way that they will increase insulation levels in a room and this makes them much more energy efficient than many others.

Hunter Douglas mini blinds are not the economical mini blinds on the market. However, they are made to save you money in the long term. Hunter Douglas products come with a lifetime limited warranty which is a huge plus. If you pay $250 on average for a blind and the warranty lasts for 5 years then the cost of the blind is compensated by this warranty.

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How to Clean Your Blinds

Tuesday, January 13th, 2009

Dust and grime on your blinds? Well, then it’s time to clean them! Certain types of blinds need special care when cleaning them. Here, we go through steps on how to properly clean your blinds without ruining them.

Cleaning Aluminum Blinds

Aluminum blinds are probably the easiest to clean since they are pretty durable. Almost any soft cloth, dust cloth , or chemically treated dust cloths can get the job done. It is advisable to vacuum the blinds first before wiping it with cloths. Make sure you attach the brush head to the vacuum hose. Vacuum gently. Make sure you cover the entire slats, tilt the slats to vacuum the other side. You should vacuum the slats horizontally for horizontal blinds and vertically for vertical blinds.

Once you are done vacuuming, you can use any household cleaning liquid along with a damp cloth to clean the slats. Use either cold or warm water when cleaning the blinds. Never use hot water. Make sure you place some rag cloths under the blinds to avoid making a mess.

For a more thorough cleaning, you can take the window blinds down, fill your bathtub with warm water and mix it with some liquid washing detergent, then dip the window blinds into the tub (Remember, use warm water, not hot water). Use a sponge or soft cloth to gently wipe the slats. When you are done, wipe the window blinds with a dry cloth or sponge. Hang it to dry.

For quick cleaning, just use a soft cloth or a feather duster to clear the dusts. One popular way to quickly clean your blinds is to use a soft cotton sock and a bottle of all-purpose-cleaning spray. Wear the sock on your hand and gently wipe the slats while using the spray. To clean the cord, any stain remover should do the trick.

Cleaning Wooden Blinds

Because wooden blinds are made from real wood, special attention is needed when cleaning it. Do NOT clean your wooden blinds with water. Water may cause the wooden blind to curve or warp. You can clean your wooden blinds by wiping them with a soft cloth or dusting it with a duster. You can also vacuum it, but make sure you use the brush attachment. You may also use non-wax furniture polish and a soft cloth to clean the wooden blinds. For occasional deep cleaning, use a wood cleaner such as oil soap. Again, do not use soap and water on wooden blinds. If you are hesitant to clean your wooden blind yourself in fear of ruining it, you can get a professional window blind cleaner to clean it for you

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