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May 5, 2010

Enjoy Modern Convenience with Motorized Draperies

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The Lutron drapery track systems allows users to set their design in motion at the touch of a button.

Lutron Drapery track systems are a great addition to any living space. Utilize drapery track systems over French doors or large windows for an elegant covering. Enjoy views and access the outdoors when the drapes are open. Limit UV exposure to protect furnishings and reduce solar heat gain for comfort when the drapes are closed.

Call DC Window Automation  at 630-323-7716 to answer all your motorized window treatment concerns.

March 18, 2010

English Decorator Styled Rods

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The Buckingham decorative drapery hardware collection evokes the rich heritage of old world England in today’s most discerning homes by following in the tradition of fine . Each piece is intricately detailed and hand finished and is as distinctive as it is beautiful to transform any window into a vision of grandeur.

New styles blend with updated finishes to create a feeling steeped in grand tradition. The introduction of twenty-five new finial, end cap, ring, holdback, scarf holder and sconce designs and five new hand applied, multiple step finishes, including Brandywine, Mocha, Copper Penny, Aged Platinum, and Old World White, bring an updated look to one of Kirsch most popular collection.

See this pattern along with many more decorative rods at DC Window Automation. Call for a free in home appointment at 630-325-7716.

March 2, 2010

Automated Drapery Systems

The BTX line of Imperial drapery hardware is available in a variety of luxurious styles designed to complement the most demanding interiors. The genuine wooden fascia can be finished in any of 12 standard finishes and combined with any of the eight finial selections to give each rod a unique, custom look.

With automation by the BTX Classic motor system, the Imperial becomes the upper-end solution for beautiful window treatments. The quiet motor is hardly heard and never seen, hidden behind the drapery stack; however the motor can be ordered in a choice of white or gray. Imperial represents the confluence of modern technology and old world craftsmanship. Custom control options for the Imperial system include switch and hand-sender controls in IR or RF, contact-closure, automated and network controls, group controls and many other custom control options.

DC Window Automation is your window specialist for all motorized window treatment products. Call 630-325-7716 to learn more.

February 25, 2010

How to Measure for Draperies

Begin at the top; position your curtain rod. To measure for curtain length, decide where you want your curtain to start-at window height, above or below and where it will fall-valance length, window sill, window apron,floor, longer than floor….and then measure from the top of the rod down. Scarves should be longer than the width of the window plus twice the length you want the scarf to swag. Add length if you are going to wrap the scarf around the rod or pole. If you are using clips rings, measure from the bottom of the hooks. For drapery panel width, measure the length of the curtain rod and multiply it by 1 -1/2 to 2 times.

Call DC Window Automation to arrange a free in home appointment for a professional option to your window treatment needs. Call 630-325-7716.

February 23, 2010

Chicago Window Treatment Trends

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Windows are the epitome of the pairing of function and beauty. They are the transition between the outdoors and indoors, ushering light and air inside. They are a means of extending our views beyond the parameters of our walls. To spin a well-known phrase, they are our eyes to the world outside, mirrors of the soul within.

Now, more than ever, well-dressed windows are a focal point, even to the extent that they are making a central style statement. When furnishing our homes today, we recognize the impact that our windows and their views make, thoughtfully framing them as we would frame a picture. We have grown weary of hard and stark treatments, so we are moving away from using blinds and shades alone, and are using draperies and curtains more extensively to soften the window scape.

Today, window treatment approaches are as varied as are home furnishing styles, ranging from full layered treatments to simple valance or panel treatments, from light and sheer to weightly and opulent. Lifestyles and home furnishing tastes tend to determine window treatment choices, and in some cases, havge lead to the creation of new window treatment trends.

Visit www.dcwindowautomation.com to learn how you can motorize your window treatments.

February 19, 2010

Ripplefold Drapery System

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Soft, ripple-like folds flows smoothly from one end of the track to the other. The effect is gently tailored-suitable for either commercial or residential installations. Master carriers that but together, and carries that swivel eliminate “flat” drapery areas.

Folds are identically beautiful from inside the room or outside the building-an architectural advantage. Headings, suspended under the track, cannot tip or sag. They are always perfectly positioned and spaced.

The Advantages are minimum track exposure low maintenance, and easy economical fabrication. The desire style of track system is mounted on wall, ceiling or in recess. Using this fabrication guide for specifications, tape is stitched to flat, hemmed panels of fabric. Panels snap to carriers, creating a graceful, uniform flow of ripple-like folds.

Ripple-like folds stack back to very end of track-actually take less space than conventionally pleated draperies. More glass is exposed, more light can come in.

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December 16, 2008

Using Curtains To Decorate Windows

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Windows are usually forgotten when it comes do interior decorating, but they trully are an essential decorating element. It’s simple enough to comprehend why – after all, aside from looking outside or letting in sunlight, what other importance do windows have, contrasted to how a large wall or fireplace might look? You can’t escape the fact that your windows are an important part of your interior decor. To really make your decorating theme fabulous, think about a few of the window decorating tips below.

Installing curtains and drapes in coordinated fashion, concerning style and color, will definitely improve the design of the theme you have chosen at the start. One way to continue the theme throughout the entire room is to add some wood blinds instead of curtains and drapes to a cabin, lodge or any wood decorating style theme. The blinds can help give you privacy and also let light filter in adding to the ambiance of the room design.

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December 15, 2008

Decorate Windows With Custom Drapes

Window coverings are an important area of interior decorating, something that you probably already know. Draperies are making certain statement about the taste we have and style we like, and that is what makes them an important feature in interior decorations.

If a some improvement is what you want to do, then you should start from window coverings for sure. Custom window treatments are the most desirable kind, made exclusively for you. It’s possible to pick those that will match all the furniture you have in the room, or you can simply choose a window covering that will be the main point of the decoration.

Maybe your taste in clothing is reflected by that color and design. Our imagination is the only things that is limiting us when we talk about the design and window coverings. Since there are hundreds of choices you can make, deciding for one will be the most difficult part.

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December 14, 2008

Can Curtains Improve Your Windows?

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One of the most essential elements in interior decoration that people usually forget is window. It’s simple enough to understand why – after all, besides from looking outside or giving in the light, what other importance do windows have, contrasted to how a large wall or fireplace might look? The truth is that decorating your windows is a vital part of your overall decor. Just think about a few decorating tips for windows bellow if you are serious about the decorating theme.

Installing curtains and drapes in coordinated fashion, concerning style and color, will definitely improve the design of the theme you have chosen at the start. Wood style decorating theme in a cabin or lodge can have a wood blinds and shades instead of the usual drapes and curtains that would break the decorating theme. Great thing to do if you want to get some privacy, filter the light and get the right atmosphere is to use window blinds.

In case you have windows that are made out of wood, forget about drapes and consider sanding them down, using a new layer of paint or completely change the color of windows. Besides curtains and drapes, a simple new coat of paint will rejuvenate your windows. If you want to create a practical and stylish look for your home windows, you can install those little clasps or safey locks on your frame.

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December 13, 2008

Bedroom Window Treatments

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How you dress your windows is an important piece of your overall design and a lot of thought should go into the style and fabric used for your bedroom window treatments.

How do you know which window treatment is right in your bedroom?

There are 3 basic types of window treatments that can be used alone or in combination. Here’s some tips on these basic types and what style of room you might choose them for.

Curtains and Drapes

Curtains and drapes are a style of window treatment that most of us can recognize but there’s many variations on this old standby. If your bedroom design is simple, you might choose just plain sheers as these will go well with many themes including a romantic theme, a modern theme and anything in between.

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