Second Floor Window Ideas

Ever notice how the homes are getting bigger but the yards are getting so much smaller? Now most of us don't really mind the reduced effort a small yard requires, however if you can see into your neighbors backyard you might sometimes wish you were not so intimate. We all love the backyard bar-b-que and enjoying the pool on a warm day and when facing our friends we naturally tell them there like family and we mean it. Reality is we don't always want to see even our family in their boxers skimming the pool or relaxing in the lounger. Have no fear....options are available for just such a situation. Cellular shades and woven wood window treatments are available with a top down feature. This wonderful option allows the shade to be lowered from the top. Now you can enjoy filling your upper room with light without the occassionly view of Bob walking thru the living room to grab some pants from the laundry. Top down can be combined with bottom up to give the standard operation as well. This is a great option for the upstairs bedrooms. Your own privacy could count on it.

Have a great day! and remember, Love your neighbor as yourself.

Window Treatment Privacy

This really wonderful woman Deborah from Florida, asked about the privacy issue with blinds. I began to explain that blinds can be tilted in an up position and down position. I'm thinking who does not know this? But, the reality is that we do need to keep in mind that depending on where the blind is located....top floor, ground floor...There is a great deal of difference. it is so easy to just close them and not give thought to who can see in. Again, in reality anyone wishing to see in will stand next to the blind look up and or down to gain visual into your living space. Routeless blinds will reduce this effect to some extent by eliminating the holes in each slat and therefore eliminating the ability to view through the hole (though it be a very small hole). Cloth tape will provide the same elimination, though not as popular as it once was. Cellular shades will eliminate all vision except for shadows and even that can be overcome with the purchase of the blackout cellular shade. Lastly, the woven wood. Choosen often for it's light filtering abilities and yet it too can be purchased with a blackout liner for privacy.

So...thank you soo much Deborah in Florida for your thoughts on privacy that we could share these important issues with our customers.

Hope this has been helpful. Golf, tennis even mowing the yard..what ever you do have a GREAT WEEKEND.