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Cords on blinds and other window coverings have made the news recently for their potential danger to kids and pets. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reports at least 17,000 kids under 6 years old went to the emergency room between 1990 and 2015 with...

Custom Blinds underwent a re-branding a couple of years ago, with a new logo, color scheme and website. We have since been expanding that new branding to all of our operations. And the latest part of the business to get the new treatment is our van, and we couldn’t be...

Today’s design trends are perfectly suited for wood-stained plantation shutters. They offer the classic durability and features of all shutters, with the added on-trend warmth that comes from organic finishes that bring the texture and feel of the outdoors inside your...

In our continuing Before and After series, we feature a master bedroom in Vestavia. You’ve heard us talk about the design possibilities in painting existing plantation shutters. This makeover highlights what an impact a few good design choices can have in creating a...

Do you have plantation shutters that are feeling a little tired? Maybe you bought a home with shutters, but you want to paint the room in an updated color palette, and the shutters are stuck in last decade’s too-dark beige or not-quite-right-white? You may be tempted...

While our primary business is the installation of blinds, shades, and plantation shutters, we also stand behind our work and therefore provide repair services as well. Sometimes those repairs are on blinds and shutters that we installed, and sometimes those services...

That might seem like a strange question from a company that sells window treatments, but it is an important one. Window treatments are an investment, and the decisions you make about how and when to make that investment are vital in ensuring that you spend your money...

Who doesn’t love a good Before & After story, complete with loads of pictures? We just completed an installation of painted plantation shutters in a Cahaba Heights den, and we are so happy with the result that we want to share the room with you. The homeowner’s...

Plantation shutters and bay windows are, in the words of Forrest Gump, like “peas and carrots.” They just fit together. To show you a variety of great ideas for using shutters in your bay window, we’ve found gorgeous rooms that feature a wide range of approaches, with...

Six Reasons to Consider Plantation Shutters Apart from their classic good looks, that manage to work beautifully with any type of décor, plantation shutters offer some important features that make them an excellent choice for your windows in any room of the house....

We all know they are ugly. When I had a custom set of metal mini blinds specially ordered in a lovely color of peach to coordinate with my very 80s bedroom as a child, I thought they were the height of sophistication. Now, not so much. There are so many other, better,...

Warm and organic, woven woods shades offer a more textural window treatment than plantation shutters and a sleeker profile than drapery. They make the ideal covering when you need window coverings on both windows and doors in the same room, creating a cohesiveness...

There are two important questions to ask yourself when considering the various options available to you for window coverings: is uniformity a consideration, and what is the primary purpose of your window coverings? Giving some careful thought to these issues will...

In Part Two of our Design Inspiration series covering plantation shutters, we offer up a new way of thinking about a classic window covering. We tend to think immediately of white plantation shutters, and with reason—they are a gorgeous, traditional window treatment...

Plantation Shutters are the perfect window covering for your arched windows. They provide the look and privacy of shutters, with a custom fit to your arch. They work with all types of décor as you can see from the variety and scope of the design used in the rooms...

Today’s design inspiration story focuses on the dramatic effect created with a layered look on your windows. We love the combination of curtains with wood blinds, shutters, or woven wood or honeycomb shades. As you can see in the examples below, you can combine...

Part One: Bathrooms & Sliding Doors Plantation shutters offer a classic look for window coverings that work with every imaginable décor type. Whether you have a traditional, eclectic, cottage, or farmhouse aesthetic, plantation shutters offer the look and privacy...

How You Clean a Blind Depends on the Type of Blind You Have and What You Are Cleaning Off Wood Blinds If it is a wood blind, you should never clean it with a water-based cleaner. The finish on a wood blind is the same as a piece of wood furniture. You can dust it with...