Shutters As Window Treatments....

Do you know that shutters are really the only form of window treatment that actually add monetary value to your home? That's right....shutters actually increase your home's resale value! But more importantly, shutters are a great way to add architectural richness, detail, character and that “wow-factor” to any room in your home. When I walk into a room and see shutters framing a window, I am immediately transformed to the warmth of the seaside cottage or tropical vacation home where shuttered windows are the norm. So if you are thinking about doing something new for your windows, consider shutters, they add warmth, architectural detail and value!

Need Sunglasses To Watch TV?

OK.....so, it's finally the weekend (shew!!!), it's icy cold outside, you're settled in on the couch....pillows, blanket, beverage and snacks at hand, all ready to watch the game on the big plasma screen TV. It's winter, so the sun is low on the horizon.....UGH!! That annoying glare on the TV! It happens at different times during the day and year, glare on the television, glare on the computer monitor, blinding light reflecting off of the lake. I can't tell you how many customers I've made ecstatic (alright, maybe not ecstatic....giddy.....OK, how about visually satisfied ) by installing a simple set of shades or shutters. The Hunter Douglas Collection of Designer Roller Shades provide a diverse range of fabric and design to compliment any room and décor and is an easy fix to glare on the TV or monitor. So....call the gang, drop the shades and hit the couch...you can see clearly now!!!     www.lakedesigncenter.com     The Blind Lady at Blinds And More.............

                                                                                                                    Joni Walden

Ohhh Baby It's Cold Outside!!!

Can you just hear Nat King Cole singing in the back ground? Or is that the wind you hear whistling across your windows? One of the biggest challenges we encounter living at Lake of the Ozarks is the wind and chill whipping off the lake. We have beautiful views of the lake through big windows and sliding glass doors....but the view can come at a chilly cost. If you're feeling that chill this winter the new Silhouette^® window treatments are an awesome way to provide decorative warmth to your home while doubling as a type of insulation...buffering you from the icy cold glass. Silhouettes^® are designed with two sheer fabric layers that filter sunlight, a necessity when living on the water, creating a warmth that enhances any room in your home. They are also comprised of 3 or 4 inch vanes (designer-speak for the part of the blind that you can open and close for your view). Sooo...you ad a visually attractive warmth to your home, filtering sunlight (protecting your floors and furniture), retaining your gorgeous lake view and at the same time provide insulation to your home, reducing your electric bill...oh and of course your carbon footprint. A great way to snuggle up and enjoy the lake in the winter!               The Blind Lady at Blinds And More..........

www.lakedesigncenter.com                                                       Joni Walden