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Trapezoid or Triangular Window Coverings

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Trapezoid or Triangular Window Coverings A wall of windows is always a challenge to cover. Unusually shaped windows that are trapezoids or triangles is a triple challenge.  Of course Motorization is the obvious answer. With motorization of a cellular style blind, dramatic windows turn into a theatrical event par none.  The touch of a button reveals the outdoors, or delivers much needed  privacy. The leader in the industry of these singularly shaped blind coverings, offers a unique product, that can be adapted to almost any angled window. In the past windows like this  were nearly impossible to cover beautifully.  Out of Colorado, they are, as is typical of innovators, a small but agile company. These products are unmatchable in the window covering industry . In my experience writing about innovations and their innovators, the best innovations often come out of the smaller centres and smaller companies.  Remember the name Blind Corners and Curves. Small but increasingly MIG

Triangular Window Coverings

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Triangular Window Coverings  Finding a way to cover triangular window coverings can be a real challenge.  One company in the UK offers a really unique way to cover them. Usually the problem is how to make the blind moveable.  Many shades or blinds made for this type of window are static in nature and that frankly spoils the whole reason for having such a window.   Conservatory blinds UK offers a delightful way to truly enjoy these remarkable windows. Windows treatments are always a compromise between light and dark, openness and  privacy. These motorized solutions offer the best of both worlds.     The following links will take you to more information about these remarkable blinds.    http://youtu.be/x_I4vRpWi5o http://www.conservatoryblinds.co.uk/conservatory-blinds-brochure.asp And here is yet another solution to the same dilemma: Absolutely magnificent! http://youtu.be/BydJAl5bWog Another great option for this kind of window treatment - what

Energy saving at the window - winter and summer

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Krumper's Solar Blinds Wondering when things are going to improve in the window covering business? Here is a small company with a big impact. Not too often do we see real change in the industry. Windows are where we sacrifice our heating and cooling dollars. For too long most blinds have been largely decorative and I have been hoping for a blind that addresses energy loss effectively. This small  Canadian company seems to have some of the answers to the ongoing energy problems. Here is the website: and a short video... http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=dPTzsHLD-U8