Want a More Energy-Efficient Home?
From aesthetics to light and privacy control, window treatments offer differing benefits. You can narrow your window treatment selection based on your goals and how well the treatment will meet those goals. One thing that some types of treatments offer is a high level of insulation at the window, which can increase the energy efficiency […]
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 […]
Don’t Move to Change Your View
Hunter Douglas Silhouette Window Shades are the Solution. Your view is one of the main reasons you choose to live in your home. Don’t let the harsh Texas sunlight keep you from enjoying it. Silhouette Shades help to block damaging rays from the sun and reduce heat gain/loss, throughout the seasons. Silhouette’s Signature S-Vane transforms […]
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, […]
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 […]