Hunter Douglas Integrates PowerView® Automation with Compatible Smart Home Systems to Support Personalized, Home Automation Hunter Douglas, the world’s leading manufacturer of custom window treatments, is expanding the compatibility of its innovative wireless operating system, PowerView® Automation, to create more personalized, convenient living. This intelligent system allows users to control most Hunter Douglas window treatments via remote control, on their mobile device using the PowerView App, and now users can move shades to their desired position with a simple voice command. PowerView Automation, ... Continue Reading

 When I was reupholstering our own couches this past December, my goal was not to let the dog, Riley, or cat, Bailey ruin our new fabulous white couches.  Well, that is when I discovered this Cryptron fabric!  This is the most amazing fabric ever invented!!!!! How do I know it does what it says it does...well... My first weekend away, after getting the couches delivered, I found that the dog sitter wasn't paying attention, and Riley not only had an accident on ... Continue Reading

It happens to everyone, even you and a few others...  Imagine this... You’re lying on your bed in the master bedroom, flipping through the latest issue of Yoga Journal, the mattress height is perfect, the duvet is soft underneath your body, and sunlight is streaming through the picture windows… but all of a sudden, you look up and the walls seem to close in on you. The Rothko print on the wall seems just a little too drab, the furniture just ... Continue Reading

There are lots of window coverings companies to chose from...just look at Yelp.  But, while you are there...checkout our 128 5 star reviews.   Yep.  That's all true. Our reputation in the interior design industry is unparalleled. We work with the most unique, distinctive home decor products on the market, products that our competitors have no access to, because of our connections with the best manufacturers in the business. Unlike our competitors, we never use outsiders for labor or design work. Instead, ... Continue Reading

From the very day you walk through the door of your first house, your first priority is making that house a home. Whether it’s a starter apartment or your third upgrade, creating a inviting space for you and your loved ones is essential. Days spent choosing lamps and night tables, wrestling with paint and rug swatches, picking just the right framed print for the foyer - the entire endeavor can take months, even years. [caption id="attachment_9184" align="alignleft" width="300"] Before[/caption] And when it’s ... Continue Reading

I am in San Miguel Mexico right now with my daughter Bree, just loving life but worrying about my client's houses! (Literally I need to get over it.) So, I was thinking the kids are back at school - whew- and we all get to have a sigh.  Back to school, they go and back to work we go. After all, the holidays are on our heals people. But, now... the pressure is upon us for those relatives that are thinking about joining your parties at ... Continue Reading

All about Vern From Architect to TLC's Trading Spaces, Vern Yip brings accessible design to his audience Inspired by his world travels and background in architecture, Trend collaborates with interior designer and HGTV personality Vern Yip to create an eclectic and inviting collection of fabrics and trimmings. Vern Yip's global aesthetic, paired with his precise and clean lines, has set him apart as a leading trendsetter. The environments he creates are always warm, timeless, and effortlessly livable.   Vern's extraordinary technique, dynamic personality, and ... Continue Reading

by Greenhouse Fabrics written by Melissa Wolck This just in! The Pantone Color Institute has named Ultra Violet 18-3838 the Color of the Year. This is a moment that we wait for all year, setting the tone for the year ahead. Ultra Violet, “communicates originality, ingenuity and visionary thinking…It’s also the most complex of all colors, because it takes two shades that are seemingly diametrically opposed — blue and red — and brings them together to create something new…It’s truly a reflection of what’s needed ... Continue Reading

by Greenhouse Fabrics 2018 written by Julie Talbert Our Greenhouse Fabric Gurus get asked all the time, “What would you suggest as an Eco- friendly fabrics?” This means safe on the environment, recycled or biodegradable. Here is a reference list of our environmentally friendly fabrics. 1. Linen - is a natural fiber made from the flax plant. According to Emergency Pest Control Vaughan website it doesn’t require any pesticides and every part of the plant is used. Linen is organic, biodegradable, recyclable and ... Continue Reading

Giving your space a new look is easier than you may think! Try these decorator-approved tricks. How can you transform a bedroom without investing tons of time—or money? Just ask Bree Hancock. The interior stylist and blogger behind ZDesign at Home is all about simple decor tweaks that make a stylish impact. Her go-to ideas: Experiment with color, pattern, and accessories—plus, have fun with it. “I probably wouldn’t put a pink rug in the living room, but I might in the ... Continue Reading