Tag: window coverings | Apartment Therapy

The New Mini: Contour Blinds by Helena Karelson

Bland, institutional mini-blinds are rarely our go-to window treatment, but Helena Karelson's revamped venetians are anything but boring....

Bamboo Screen from Gaiam

Given the challenges of small-space living, we are always on the lookout for room dividers or screens that can help create privacy or hide a cluttered office space. Since we are equally committed t...

Green Concept: Solar Powered Blind Air Conditioner

We don't have AC, because it just doesn't get hot enough here in the Bay Area to justify it. However, there are places where it's an absolute necessity. But it uses so much energy. That's why we think...

Green Style: Amazing Shaker Design Wall Curtains

Insta-wallpaper for renters? I've loved Shaker peg rails for a long time, especially because they are so multi-purpose. BUT I'd never known that the Shakers also used them during the winter to help ...

Inspiration: Old Windows As Space Dividers

Old salvaged windows have seen many re-uses over the years, but this is a personal favorite. Indoors or out, in a retro loft or a coastal cottage, it adds an element of the unexpected to a space that...

Gift Fair 2009: Ronel Jordaan

We really liked Ronel Jordaan's booth at the New York International Gift Fair. Using natural fibers (mostly 100% merino wool) that are hand-dyed and hand-felted by a group of trained women in South ...

Green Decor: Hand-Painted Bamboo Blinds

While the environmental pros and cons of bamboo continue to be weighed and discussed, we just wanted to point out these hand-painted bamboo blinds we spotted today at Green Your Decor. We think they'r...

High Tech Blinds Increase Building Efficiency

Solar shading is one of the easiest methods of passive cooling. There are several ways to get cool: trees, shades, awnings, basic blinds and shades. SkyShield combines simple solar shading with a bi...

Solar Textiles: Energy-Yielding Curtains

This could be the best solution to the dilemma of window coverings — especially if you live in an apartment with floor-to-ceiling windows. Designers from Kennedy & Violich Architecture of Boston,...

Bubble Wrap "Stained Glass" Windows

Spotted over at ReadyMade, this DIY project arose out of a move. The resident had just moved into a new home and had lots of bubble wrap around from unpacking. One thing they didn't have, though, we...

Insulating Windows with Curtains

It's a very old idea, and it works. Keep warm this winter and save a little energy by hanging heavy curtains over the windows. More than most things in the home, curtains have a direct relation to...

Natural Hemp Roller Blinds at French General

Adorn your windows. We will always regret the departure of French General from our city, New York, to Los Angeles, but at least they are online. We just noticed a really nice new offering from them,...