Are Duette Honeycomb blinds the highest energy efficiency blinds?

Duette Architella honeycomb blinds are products that earn the most stars on their energy efficiency ratings charts. They lower energy costs during the coldest months.  Patented Architella construction forms air pockets for superior insulation between the window and the room, significantly decreasing heat loss in winter and heat gain in summer.

Hunter Douglas is always improving Duette shades.  The extensive list of “firsts” and “bests” begins with energy efficiency and extends to a vast variety of pleat constructions, operating systems, shapes and sizes, design options, fabric collections, colors, child safety and more.

Hunter Douglas honeycomb shades are unsurpassed in beauty, function, selection and benefits.  The best selling fabric – Duette Architella—features a honeycomb within a honeycomb.  Honeycomb vertical blinds insulate for sliding doors. Honeycomb horizontal blinds insulate for standard windows.

For more information contact Todd at Just Right Blinds and Shutters, Wheaton, IL 630.292.3756 or www.justrightblinds.com.  Serving the Chicagoland area including Glen Ellyn, Batavia, Naperville, Geneva, Bartlett, South Elgin, St Charles, Downers Grove, Burr Ridge, Hinsdale, Elmhurst, Chicago, Aurora, West Chicagoand Oak Brook.

Want to make a good first impression? Focus on redesigning your entry hall this season!

This important area can introduce drama and beauty to your guests.

After visitors walk in your front door, the entry hall (or foyer) is the first feeling they get about your home. Make sure it’s a good first impression by focusing on this small, but oh so important, part of your house!

Since the entry hall is a small space you can afford to be extravagant and add drama.   

Consider these ideas:

 Use bold and rich colors or striking black and white.

• Add mirrors to make the room appear larger.
• Explore the idea of shiny, lacquer or faux finish walls.
• Accent with a touch of metallic finishes, including gold, silver, bronze or copper.
• Install a front door that looks distinctive even from the inside.
• Purchase a dramatic light fixture or lamp.

It’s nice to include a table and at least one chair or bench where people can stop to put on their shoes, but too much furniture will collect junk on a daily basis. A coat rack or umbrella rack can add welcome functionality. Also take time to select artwork, rugs and light fixtures. When selecting colors for your foyer, think about coordination with the rooms you can see from your entry hall, probably your living room and maybe your dining room.

If you’re thinking about a remodeling project, you can redesign your front door for more drama, even adding side and top windows to bring in more light. If you don’t have a separate foyer, be clever in your decorating to make this area appear as a separate space, using your flooring, furniture and artwork selection.

For more information contact design consultant Todd at Just Right Blinds and Shutters, Wheaton, IL 630.292.3756 or www.justrightblinds.com.  Serving the Chicagoland area including Glen Ellyn, Batavia, Naperville, Geneva, Bartlett, South Elgin, St Charles, Downers Grove, Burr Ridge, Hinsdale, Elmhurst, Chicago, Aurora, West Chicago and Oak Brook.

Next Generation of Wireless Blind Technology —PowerViewTM Motorization

Just Right Blinds proudly introduces the next generation of wireless blind technology—PowerView Motorization from Hunter Douglas.  It enables intelligent, motorized operation of the most popular window treatments with the simple press of a button, tap of a mobile device or by scheduling times that will activate automatically throughout the day.  

The PowerView system provides easy operation, precise light control, added customization, worldwide access and more from a tablet or smartphone.

Todd Zimmerman is a design consultant for Just Right Blinds & Shutters.

Just Right Blinds & Shutters - For more information contact: Todd Zimmerman, Just Right Blinds, Wheaton, IL Direct: 630.292.3756, tz@JustRightBlinds.com, www.JustRightBlinds.com

Adding a beautiful wreath will round out your decorating style.

Wreaths can last all year long; they're not just for the holidays.

Many of us think of wreaths as decorative elements only for the December holidays or for Thanksgiving, but the fact is that a decorative wreath – depending on its style – can add a beautiful touch to your home all year long.

 Many wreaths are designed for holiday use in their colors and materials, including glimmery gold and silver accents and bright, shiny ornaments. Others incorporate non-holiday elements, such as nuts, seeds, sea shells, pine cones, non-holiday themed greenery and more. Also for non-holiday use, think citrus leaves, flowers and fruit.

Wreaths are not just a visual design element. They can add a scrumptious aroma to your home too! For the holidays consider traditional fir and pine. For all year long, think bay leaves, sage, cinnamon, rosemary and chili peppers

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 And wreaths can be hung just about everywhere, not just on a front door! This includes walls, windows, above fireplaces, even on a mirror in your powder room! Of course, hanging a wreath on the front door during the holidays is the perfect way to get your guests into the holiday spirit before they even come into your house!

 Do you have an unusual space where you want to hang a wreath? Wreaths don’t have to be perfectly round. Sometimes they’re oval, square or rectangular, and that shape can add a unique decorative element to your home

Add a beautiful wreath to your home this season – for now and into the coming year. 

Todd Zimmerman is a design consultant for Just Right Blinds & Shutters.

For more information contact: Todd Zimmerman, Just Right Blinds, Direct: 630.292.3756, tz@JustRightBlinds.com, www.JustRightBlinds.com

Photographic art is just as beautiful as any other form of art.

Tips On How To Display Framed Photos

Display photos can range from super-size portraits of your kids, dogs or a vacation spot to collections of miniature-sized photos of almost any item. With photos, you can
- Tell your family’s story
- Focus on your kids or grandkids
- Pay homage to your pets
- Feature the places you’ve visited
- Highlight specific things you like, such as elephants, dogs, Victorian houses or oak trees.

It’s typical to display photographs in a collection, as small as two photos to as large as you can fit across your wall or display shelves. Photos can be all the same size and orientation, or can vary in size and shape.

Arrange collections in consistent horizontal vertical columns or horizontal rows, or go wild with a random arrangement. You can even angle photos up a stairwell. Equally pleasing are photos arranged on a shelf or mantel, often mixed with other pieces such as mirrors, vases and plants.

Picture your home with a beautiful photography display. It’s a dramatic decorating concept that personalizes your living space beautifully.

JUST RIGHT BLINDS – St Charles - Will be Showing Hunter Douglas Blinds and Shutters at St Charles Home Show

$100 CONSUMER REBATES REBATES ON HUNTER DOUGLAS ENERGY EFFICIENT BLINDS AND WINDOW TREATMENTS

    

        

 Just Right Blinds & Shutters a dealer for Hunter Douglas Window Fashions will be showing new Blinds, Draperies and Window Treatments, September 26 and 27 2015 from 10 AM to 5 PM at Pheasant Run Resort, St Charles IL.

The unique honeycomb-like blind configuration “traps” air between layers, insulating against heat gain in summer and heat loss in the winter.  The shades have a duotone design, with a neutral white on the outside for a consistent view from the exterior and superior light reflection, and a choice of colors and textures on the inside.  As with all Hunter Douglas products, Duette shades are backed by a lifetime limited warranty. 

Attendees experience home style tips and trends, fresh ideas, expert advice and creative solutions for all homeowner projects. 

Show hours are Saturday, September 26 and, Sunday, Sunday September 27, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.  Free parking! Discount coupons are available at www.kennedyproductions.com.

Just Right Blinds & Shutters - We repair and clean blinds too!  For more information contact: Todd Zimmerman, Just Right Blinds, Direct: 630.292.3756, tz@JustRightBlinds.com. www.justrightblinds.com

As always, Free Installation and Free Estimates.

A Refreshed Collection of Luminette Privacy Sheers, Light Control and View Through are the Main Focus from Hunter Douglas

Luminette Privacy Sheers have emerged with a fresh energy.  Remarkable new fabrics and color introductions range from contemporary to classic:

·                     All new solar screens

·                     All new Terra fabric with appeal of organic

·                     The Voyant fabric enhanced view through

Sheers diffuse and disperse the sun’s rays into soft natural light throughout the room, which can reduce electricity usage during daylight hours.  And Luminette sheers protect furnishings from UV damage while maintaining view-through.

“Just Right Blinds & Shutters helps reduce energy costs in both summer and winter with Hunter Douglas Luminette design,” says Todd Zimmerman.  Choose from the largest selection of fabrics and colors.

Todd Zimmerman is a design consultant for Just Right Blinds & Shutters.

Just Right Blinds & Shutters - We repair blinds too!  For more information contact: Todd Zimmerman, Just Right Blinds, Direct: 630.292.3756, tz@JustRightBlinds.com, www.JustRightBlinds.com

COLOR TRENDS 2015

Just Right Blinds & Shutters Shares Trends to Consider When Choosing Window Treatment Colors for your Home.

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The word is out, many trend and color organizations including Hunter Douglas have announced their colors of the year for 2015. While they may not all agree, the majority of them are announcing some shade of blue. But even if the choice is a red or green, the overall trend we see is a warming of the colors. Colors that are steady, reliable, down to earth, easy to live with and that will give a home warmth. 

Calming Design

A design trend that calms the senses will continue to evolve in 2015. Being constantly connected to technology, email, phone, and text, we find ourselves over stimulated. We want to take a step back, live our lives at a slower pace. Interiors and objects that inspire tranquility and calmness are becoming more important. Atmospheric colors of blues, grays and greens will provide a sense of peace and comfort to your home. 

Featured Hunter Douglas product: Solera

Natural Design

With over 80% of the US population living in urban areas, the need to reconnect with nature is stronger than ever. Bringing in natural materials, textures and colors is one way to incorporate the feeling of the outdoors into a living space. The use of organic materials like wood, grasses, bamboo and reeds have subtle imperfections that create a natural inherent beauty. Choosing earth tones of gold, browns and oranges will make a home feel warm and welcome. 

Featured Hunter Douglas product: Provenance

Metal Finishes

Metallic finishes that provide elegance are making a return. Silvery metallic finishes are the most used and specified for the kitchen and bath, but for 2015 metallics expand in their color range and are used throughout the home interior. Even though they can be found in cool tones of chrome, nickel and stainless steel, the most trending are warm hues of gold, brass, bronze and copper. The color and finish influences what décor style metallic finishes compliment the most. Burnished, aged, matte and patina finishes work well in traditional, rustic and country settings, where high gloss, brushed and subtle sheen finishes are seen in modern and contemporary styling. Whether used as an accent or a bold statement, metals will add a sense of luxury and intrigue to the home. 

Featured Hunter Douglas product: Precious Metals

Just Right Blinds & Shutters in Wheaton, Illinois, is a Hunter Douglas Showcase Priority Dealer. Contact owner and design consultant Todd Zimmerman at 630.292.3756.

Just Right Blinds & Shutters serves the west and far west suburbs of Chicago, including Wheaton, Warrenville, Carol Stream, Winfield, West Chicago, Bartlett, Glen Ellyn, Lombard, Villa Park, Elmhurst, Hinsdale, Burr Ridge, Naperville, Aurora, Lisle, Woodridge, Bloomingdale, Itasca, Downers Grove, Darien, Geneva, Batavia, St. Charles, Wayne, Sugar Grove, Elburn, South Elgin and other communities.