Category: Window Treatments

Blackout Curtains and Other Effective Ways to Block Out the Sun

Blackout curtains will prevent sun from waking you up.

Some people may like waking up to the sun in the morning, but if the sun’s rays are so bright they’re practically poking you in the eyes, it can be more of a rude awakening. For those who need to block out the sun’s strongest rays, or for those who just like to sleep in,… Read more »

Three Key Ways to Make Your Home More Hygge

Incorporate hygge in your home!

You may have seen this Swedish word “hygge” floating around in magazines, websites, or articles. Pronounced “hooga”, it encompasses a feeling of warmth, coziness, and togetherness. Remember that time your favorite cousins gathered around the fireplace sipping hot drinks and laughing together while a storm blazed outside? Or when you and your best friends huddled… Read more »

4 Easy Tips to Update Your Window Decor

roman blinds window decor

Windows are much more than just a simple pane of glass in a frame. They should be able to serve several functions, such as allowing more light into your home, regulating the temperature in your room, and making a space more aesthetically pleasing. A good window treatment can make a house look effortlessly brighter, more… Read more »

The 4 Most Stylish Window Coverings for Spring

stylish window coverings

We all love it when natural light shines in through wide windows. But no one likes the feeling of being woken up too early by unfiltered light in the mornings. Nor does anyone like the feeling of letting your neighbors see inside of your home. That’s why window treatments, like curtains or shades, exist. According… Read more »

Brighten the Dark Days of Fall with Light Filtering Curtains

young woman opening light filtering curtains in a bedroom

For the past few months, we have had the luxury the summer sun flowing freely into our homes. But as autumn draws closer, the days get shorter, cooler, and darker. For some, having less light around will affect our mood for the worse. If you’re hoping to combat the moody days of fall and winter… Read more »

Trending: What’s Hot in Draperies for 2017?

Blue Drapery

Is your house feeling a little outdated and in need of a facelift, but you don’t want to spend a ton on performing a complete remodel? Why not update your draperies? It’s surprising how much of a difference swapping out your window treatments can have on the style of your room, and here at Howard’s… Read more »

Stay Warm this Winter With New Window Treatments

During the winter months, we do what we can to keep our homes warm. However, despite our best efforts, sometimes the heat escapes, leaving certain rooms colder than others. To help combat the winter chill, think about adding new window treatments such as blinds, shutters and fabric drapes to help keep heat in and winter… Read more »

Window Treatments Can Improve Energy Efficiency

Fall and winter will soon be upon us, and that means people all across the country will be flipping on their furnaces and doing what they can to keep their homes warm. Most will also be doing what they can to make sure the heat doesn’t escape their homes either. One way to make sure… Read more »

Top Trends in Window Treatments

When you’re renovating a home or just want to add in some updated design and décor options, window treatments should be on your list. You may be surprised at how different a room will feel once you’ve added a new window treatment! Plus, if you work with the professionals at Howard’s Upholstery, window treatments can… Read more »