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Typically,year after year the options and styles for window treatments in homes, offices, and businesses remain fairly constant. But recent political unrest, coupled with an increase in crime, and what some say is a “getting soft on crime” stance in most major cities, the trends for window coverings arecurrently changing. The three old standbys for […] Read More

Hardwood shutters are a beautiful and timeless addition to any home. They add elegance, warmth, and texture to windows, while also providing privacy and light control. However, like any other feature in your home, hardwood shutters require regular maintenance and care to keep them looking their very best. Here are some tips about how to […] Read More

Plantation shutters are some of the most versatile and preferred window coverings homeowners choose to use in Southern Nevada. That’s because they come with many different framing styles and their construction can be modified to accommodate thinner or wider slat widths, customized mounting equipment and hardware, and hidden or easy access adjustment rods. Additionally shutters […] Read More

Plantation shutters are universally appealing and used in upgraded homes and high-end offices. They are superior in looks, style, elegance, and adjustment for incoming light and heat. It is no wonder most upscale homes in southern Nevada prefer installing them. A huge benefit to plantation shutters is the wide selection and variety of modifications individual […] Read More

Interior and exterior plantation shutters are basically the same product. The obvious difference is where they are mounted, inside or outside of the home.   Exterior plantation shutters are found and used mainly in moderate tropical climates where winds and storms are minimal. You will not find them used in southern Nevada.   Exterior shutters […] Read More

Our recent cold snap is a brisk reminder about how critical window coverings and plantation shutters are for keeping your home warm and cozy. These “holes” in our insulated walls are pathways for frigid open air trying to pry its way in and for internal heat seeking escape into the great outdoors.  Doors and windows […] Read More

When it comes to layering window treatments in your home or upscale office, you want style to meet art and create a seamless palate that flows and ties every room together. Whether you’re updating an existing home or creating new surroundings, here’s some priceless tips to help you correctly layer interior window treatments. Like a […] Read More

Plantation shutters are a window treatment that has been around for centuries.  While the use of shutters dates back in time well before the Greeks and Romans, plantation shutters are usually estimated to have been invented around 800 BC.  Though their popularity has waxed and waned over the years, they are currently enjoying a huge […] Read More

When we think about window treatments, their light and noise blocking features likely are what initially come to mind. Many people may not even consider noise-blocking capabilities. Noises outside your home pose a major problem by interrupting peace, enjoyment, or a good night’s sleep. Plantation shutters absorb sound to create a sturdy sound barrier around your house […] Read More