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Why You Need To Consider Signature Murano™ Horizontal Blinds

Thursday, 6 November 2008 06:01 by Suzi

A current trend in interior design is to filter natural light and wash rooms in the glow created through fabrics. If this is a look you want for your home, then you need to consider Budget Blinds exclusive product, Signature Murano™ soft horizontal blinds.

Signature Murano™ horizontal blinds have all the light-filtering properties of fabric with the ease-of-use of traditional blinds. This window treatment works well for busy homes. Its innovative design, fabric louver supported by thin, flexible rods, resists warping. Its easy-care polyester fabric is treated with a top coat that repels dust and dirt, but can be spot cleaned.

The real beauty of Signature Murano™ soft horizontal blinds is their ability to work well in virtually any décor and any room. The product is available in four luxurious weaves and dozens of colors so there’s bound to be something to match your décor. Signature Murano™ can be used in traditional windows, bay windows or corner windows. Further, you can customize it with a host of options like: routless louvers for added privacy, tilt control options, motorization, cloth tapes or wood cornices. 

For a truly stunning look, frame your Signature Murano™ soft horizontal blinds with drapery panels and a valance in a coordinating fabric from Signature Fabric Treatments™ by Budget Blinds®.

If you’re looking for a unique product that makes your home stand out from the sea of sameness, Signature Murano™ Soft Horizontal Blinds may be just what your home needs.

Features & Benefits

Flexible Louvers
Signature Murano™ window treatments don't get bent out of shape like other blinds do when you sneak a peek outside.

Easy-Care, Treated Polyester Fabric
Signature Murano™  blinds shun dust and dirt, but if it does get dirty, can be spot clean with a little soap and water

Four Weaves; Dozens of Colors
Signature Murano™ is available in so many colors and textures, one is sure to work with your décor. You get to choose the level of privacy and light-filtering. Darker shades are better at blocking light.

Routless Option
Routless option eliminates rout holes in louver, enhancing privacy and improving light blocking. Improved light blocking means less light pollution, which could improve sleep quality.

Tilt Control Options
Eliminate cords and enhance safety for young children and pets. Motorize your Signature Murano™ for the ultimate in convenience.

Cloth Tapes
Add a cloth tape to incorporate your décor colors throughout the room.

Fabric Wrapped or Grand and Imperial Wood Cornices are Available
Cornices finish the look of your Signature Murano™ horizontal blinds and conceal operating mechanisms. Opt for the wood Grand or Imperial Cornices to add an extra touch of luxury to your Signature Murano™ blinds.

Custom Fit
There are Signature Murano™  styles that fit bay windows and corner windows, which can be difficult to cover.

Find out more about Signature Murano™ Fabric Blinds here
See more examples of horizontal blinds here

Staging Your Home For A Sale

Thursday, 28 August 2008 04:36 by Suzi

Real estate professionals encourage homeowners to depersonalize the house, so potential buyers can envision themselves in the space. While you’re clearing clutter, cleaning and freshening paint consider your window treatments.

Changing Window Treatments Give Your House an Edge on the Market

 “Freshening the window treatments can go a long way in making your house stand out from the rest of the houses in the inventory,” said Tracy Christman, Director of Budget Blinds’ Vendor Alliance. More and more real estate professionals hire professional staging companies to spruce up a home to increase its appeal to potential buyers.

Some real estate professionals will include the cost of staging the home in their services; however, others may look to the buyer to make upgrades. Ask your real estate professional during your initial meeting about staging arrangements. “A really nice faux wood blind shows really well and works with virtually everyone’s décor,” she continued.

Here are some other tips to help your home standout on the market:

  • If your draperies are dingy or your blinds are banged up, replace them with faux wood blinds. They don’t have to be expensive to impress potential buyers.
  • While the orange and pink flowered roller shade was perfect for your daughter’s room, it may not be the look a prospective buyer’s teenage son has in mind. Depersonalizing rooms puts the home’s best foot forward. Choose white, off-white or a neutral wood tone.
  • If you’re window treatments are stuck in the 90s, it’s time to invest in new ones. Plus, if you have the perfect family starter home, window treatments purchased after 2001 have additional safety features like breakaway tassels and cord stops that enhance safety for children and pets.
  • If you have a great view, call attention to it by bundling window treatments. Bundling is the practice of combining two classic window treatments on one window. For example, layer a sheer drapery panel over a roller shade or window shading to soften the angles and add drama. Draperies can be used to lengthen short windows or camouflage harsh angles.
  • Improve photo shoots by using window treatments to control natural light in the room.
  • Add blackout treatment to media room for wow factor.

It doesn’t take a lot to make your home standout. One or two simple upgrades can give your home the edge over the competition in the market.