Have you considered light automation in your home? This trend is getting more popular every day as many people enjoy the benefits of automated lighting systems. Benefits of Light Automation Any light in your home can be automated, and automating lights such as outside patio lights and inside safety lights can reduce the risk of…
By Susan Brook, Senior Designer “I have tried to express an idea that the cafe is a place where one can ruin oneself, go mad or commit a crime.” Who said this about what? Vincent van Gogh, regarding the artistic intent of his “Night Cafe” painting. What colors did he use and what lighting effects?…
The holidays are a perfect time to bring new and fresh interior decorating ideas into your home. Here are some quick ideas to bring the holidays home this season: Theme. The key to making your holiday decorations charming and stylish is to make a plan and create a theme ahead of time. Think about your…
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.
Versatile Style of Roman Shades There’s something about the classic style of Roman shade window treatments that brings a flair of style and timeless grace to any room. Decorators are beaming over the Design Studio Roman Shades from Hunter Douglas. With over 300 fabric designs and colors, woven with the finest blend of cottons, linens,…
Looking for a stylish way to use a renewable natural resource as a window treatment? Bamboo woven woods window shades are as stylish as they are environmentally friendly. Available in a variety of textures and styles, natural woven wood shades from Hunter Douglas offer a traditional beauty that can only come from real wood.
Finding the Perfect Room Divider Room dividers can serve many different purposes in a home or office. Most often, they are used for privacy, such as to define a dressing area in a master bedroom or separate a meeting area from an office. Sometimes, room dividers serve as a decorating element, such as an elegant…
The recent recall of more than 50 million roman shades and roll-up blinds has once again brought the topic of window treatment safety into the public’s eye. According the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, more than 200 infants and young children have died due to accidental strangulation in window covering cords since 1990.
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…
Note: Our PowerRise is now the Hunter Douglas PowerView® Motorization technology. Visit our motorization page for more updated details. When looking to motorize your window treatments either commercially or in your home, there are multiple options from which to choose: battery-operated motorization and hardwired motorization. At Ross Howard Designs, when people come to our Dallas…
Updated for 2023 – New Federal Tax Credit on Duette® Cellular Shades from Hunter Douglas. Find out more! These days, homeowners are looking for creative ways to stretch their hard-earned dollar. At Ross Howard Designs, we always offer the highest quality window treatments at affordable prices. And now, thanks to the American Recovery and Reinvestment…
Outdoor solar screens can help keep you cool during the summer, whether you’re enjoying fresh air outside or staying inside. Protection on Your Patio or Deck During the summer months here in Dallas, being in the shade is sometimes the only way to stay comfortable outside. Exterior shade systems can turn a patio into an…