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Choose the Perfect Window Covering with the Online iMagine Design Center Tool

Choosing the perfect window treatment can be tricky. The window covering industry has exploded with hundreds of options for blinds, shutters, shades, and sheers – this gives designers and homeowners a tremendous variety of window treatments to choose from, but can make the selection process a little overwhelming.

At Ross Howard Designs in Dallas, we can help you choose the right window treatment for any window in your home from the comfort of your own computer. Our interactive iMagine Design Center from Hunter Douglas is a revolutionary online interior decorating tool that allows you to see how a variety of window fashion styles will work in any room in your house. It’s simple! First, take horizontal landscape-orientation pictures of the rooms you’re looking to redecorate with new window treatments. Include as much of the room as you can in lighting that accurately shows your interior design theme and color scheme.

Once you have your photos, launch the iMagine Design Center visiting our Hunter Douglas Gallery website and selecting the iMagine Design Center link at the top right-hand side of the page. Click on the Upload Photo tab and follow the prompts to upload your photos – you can upload multiple photos that show your room and windows from different angles, and you can always come back upload more later.

Use the View Products and View Rooms sections of the tool to select different window treatment options for your room. Don’t want to bother with taking your own photos? No problem! The View Rooms tab in the iMagine Design Center allows you to create a room similar to your own by selecting wall coverings, flooring, furniture and more that match your own styles.

If you’re in the early stages of a home re-design project, the online iMagine Design Center lets you simply browse window covering types such as window blinds, shutters, sheers, and shades. You can compare styles, colors, and textures as well as get a feel for the varying light-filtering effects of a range of Hunter Douglas Window Fashions.

When you’ve narrowed your window covering choices down using online iMagine Design Center, stop by our expansive Ross Howard Designs, showroom in Dallas to see our window fashions in true form. Our Hunter Douglas Gallery includes over 75 samples of a variety of window fashions,with functional displays that will help you choose the right add-on options for your window treatments, such as full-service motorization. We’re looking forward to serving you!

Why Ross Howard?

Ross Howard Designs has been the Dallas area’s leader in interior design, home fashions, and custom window treatments for homes and businesses since 1981. Stop by our gallery for a full demonstration of our Hunter Douglas Window Fashions, and we’ll help you find the option that’s right for you. The professional designers at Ross Howard are committed to bringing you the latest styles, current trends, and innovative technologies. For more expert information on window treatments and interior design, or for a free, in-store consultation, call us today – 972-490-0088. When you stop by our showroom make sure you ask us for a free window covering design book!

From Window Treatments to Upholstery to the Latest Trends – Avoid These Major Interior Design Mistakes

To turn your home into your dream home takes a lot of work and just the right touch of creative flair. If you’re considering a makeover for your entire home, or even for just a single room, avoid the following common interior design mistakes.

Purchasing Before Planning

As with any project, home design requires up-front planning. Too many people pick out their favorite pieces first, then try to force-fit them into a plan. The best room design strategy is to consider the space you have available first, then take your time determining the best use of that space.

Poorly Fit Window Treatments

Nothing pulls a room together like the perfect window treatment. And nothing can tear a look apart easier than window coverings that aren’t installed properly. Whether you’re looking for custom drapery, shutters, or shades, explore all your options for custom window treatments to ensure your selection is an effective element in your overall room design. Measuring and installing of window treatments is not as easy at it looks – leave those tasks to the experts!

Skimping on Upholstery

Almost everyone is operating on a budget, and you’ll likely have to prioritize your interior design elements and make appropriate adjustments as you develop your room design plan. One element of your design that should be at the top of your budget is upholstery. Go for longevity here – inexpensive upholstery won’t stand the test of time, and you’ll spend much more in the long run. Your money is best spent on a high-quality piece in a versatile fabric can easily be updated with custom-made pillows and other accessories.

Decorating With the Trend of the Day

It’s easy to get caught up in the latest interior design trends and fads, and this can be the downfall of many do-it-yourselfers. If there’s a trend you really like, you can usually find a way to implement it into your room design without it leading your entire plan. This way, you’ll save money and still keep up with the design trends you like. You’ll save money but not be left behind the decorating curve.

Going it Alone — Not Always a Cost-effective Approach

You many think that working with a professional interior designer is too expensive, but that’s not always the case. If you find a partner who truly wants to see you accomplish the vision of your design, they can help you avoid costly mistakes and add their experience to your plan – saving you money along the way. Most designers offer free consultations, so it’s always worth it to spend some time talking with experts about your project. You can choose how to work with professional interior designers, depending on your needs and budget.

Why Ross Howard?

Ross Howard Design has been the Dallas area’s leader in interior design, home fashions, and custom window treatment for homes and businesses since 1981. The professional designers at Ross Howard are committed to bringing you the latest styles, current trends, and innovative technologies. For more expert information on interior design, or for a free consultation, give us a call today – 972-490-0088. If you decide to stop by our showroom make sure you ask us for a free design book!

Ross Howard Designs showroom hours: Monday-Friday: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm, Saturday: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm, Sunday: closed.