Solar Shades: Finding the Right Balance of Light and UV Protection
Window treatments do far more than simply frame a view. They help regulate natural light, improve insulation, enhance privacy, and serve as an important design element within your home. Because of this, selecting the right window treatment deserves thoughtful consideration. Curtains remain one of the most popular options thanks to their ease of use and […]
Potential Federal Tax Credit for Energy-saving Shades
We have great news! Certain energy-efficient home improvements are again eligible for a federal tax credit. Which means that, if you were thinking of getting some new window treatments, now could be the best time. Talk to a trained consultant at Ross Howard Designs serving the greater Dallas area. We’ll be happy to show you […]
The Best of Two Worlds, Hunter Douglas Duolite™ Shades
At Ross Howard Designs serving the greater Dallas area, many of our customers want to find a window treatment that serves multiple purposes. During the day, for example, they might want lots of natural light to flow through the window, but at night they want complete darkness. We understand this dilemma and can help you […]
Don’t Treat Your Window Like a Door – How to Select Window Treatments for French Doors and More
A common interior design mistake is to give in to the notion that everything in your room, or your home, must match. When considering the design of your window treatments, think of the function each must serve. Function and Style A door serves a much different purpose than a window, which means it may need […]
Solera Soft Shades
Always an innovator in window treatments, Hunter Douglas has introduced a beautiful new option for window shades. At Ross Howard Designs, we keep up on interior design and window covering trends so we can bring you the latest and greatest products and innovation in the industry. As a locally owned window treatment company, we have […]
Why Choose Ross Howard for Your Custom Window Treatments?
Selecting new window coverings can feel like a daunting task. With a wide variety of styles, operating systems, and options available, there are a lot of decisions to make. At Ross Howard Designs, we’ve been helping people select new window coverings since 1981. From simple shutters to commercial solutions, we help guide our clients toward […]
Trielle: Latest Innovation in Honeycomb Shades
First there was Duette®, the original single, double and triple honeycomb shade. Next came Duette® Architella®, a revolutionary shade with honeycomb-within-a honeycomb construction. The latest innovation in honeycomb shades is the Duette Architella Trielle honeycomb shade with six layers of fabric, five insulating air pockets and the largest 1.5” pleat size. With its revolutionary design, […]
Improve Energy Efficiency with Your Window Treatments
With the high heat and humidity we have during Dallas summers, everyone is looking for ways to improve energy efficiency and get the most from their air conditioning systems. According to the Department of Energy, air escaping through your windows can account for up to 25% of your annual cooling bill, and this can go […]
Client Project: Duette Vertiglide, Split Draw, Manual, Semi-Opaque
This client used the Duette Vertiglide in his home. He was looking for an energy efficient product, while getting a vertical look to keep his beautiful view free from obstructions. He liked that you could pull it off to the side and stack tightly away from his window coverings. This shade also provided the consumer […]
Get a Tax Rebate for Energy-Efficient Window Treatments in 2012 & 2013
There’s some good news for homeowners from Uncle Sam! Federal tax credits for energy efficient home improvements are back. Even better, the credits are retroactive and can be applied to improvements already made in 2012, as well as those that will be done in 2013. At Ross Howard Designs, we offer a wide range of […]