How to make your NEW Home Office amazing!

It’s a strange, new world we are in. Who would have thought 2020 would result in this…a global pandemic. It’s like Mother Nature just sent us all to our bedroom to think about what we’ve done.

If you’re one of the lucky ones, you are now working from the safety of your home. YAY! But you’re navigating uncharted waters. You’ve moved your computer screen 8 gazillion times in one day, avoiding the relentless glare. And it’s STILL not right.

Is this YOU? We can help.

Perhaps, you’ve even muttered to yourself, “How did I NOT know how BLINDING the Sun is?”

Then….as we all begin feeling cut off from the outside world, you decide to move your makeshift desk closer and closer to the window, to see the trees, the birds or a neighbor waving across the way….but MAN! Then you feel it. Ice cold air. “Where is that FREEZING cold draft coming from?!”

Soo…you run, grab your favorite blankie & wrap yourself up like a burrito.

BUT how do burritos type?! They don’t. Well, not successfully.

We want to help you with ALL of this.

Our Energy-Saving Sidetracks will nip those ice cold draft in the bud! Your windows will be snug as a bug!

5 Reasons You Need New Cell Shades for Your Makeshift Home Office

  1. That glare on my computer screen is unbearable.
  2. You didn’t realize how hot/cold it gets when you sit at the window for hours.
  3. The “top-down” feature provides just the right amount of light & privacy.
  4. If I have to see that window all day, it might as well be gorgeous.
  5. They’re on SALE right now! Wait, why isn’t this number one???

You’re home. Staying home, staying safe, but you’re feeling the lonely creep in. You’ve Zoomed, you’ve FaceTimed with family and friends. But it’s just not enough. Check this out, people are learning NEW ways to connect with their community. Check out these neighbors in Leeds, England.

Ok, ok …head back down, get your work done. Our Top-Down/Bottom-Up shades are THE best when it comes to adjusting light and protecting your privacy. With these amazingly adjustable shades, YOU decide how much light you want from the top of the window while keeping the bottom portion covered. Also known as “duofold,” this multi-directional function can be applied our Standard, Smoothy, and Cordless Symphony shades!

Now if you need an activity break, OPEN your Symphony Shades and challenge your neighbors to a dance OFF, just like these guys did!!

Conference calls, OoOoOoPFH, amirite? That’s a whole OTHER new reality that we are all trying to navigate. Our Symphony Shades do offer a bit of sound buffering. But what they REALLY do, is create privacy from the outside world, so you can focus more on what your coworker just said.

Or you could just play ‘Conference Call Bingo’!

Ok, back to work. Not only will our Symphony Shades insulate you from the outside world, they’ll help you focus, they’ll protect your privacy, they’ll make your home office oh so stylish and get this…they’ll help you SAVE energy.

Together, we can make your home office stylish, insulated and private. All you have to bring is the productivity! We’re all in this together. Need to chat? Give us a call.

You’ll be lovin’ life with the top down.

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We all know the pure joy and freedom that is felt, when we ride around in a convertible. The wind blowing our hair, Sun on our shoulders, yet still with the protection of the windshield. It’s kinda the same feeling you’ll achieve with Top Down/Bottom Up shades.

The most versatile way to balance both privacy and light control is a top down/bottom up shade. Or if you’re into the whole brevity thing, TDBU.

This operating system allows you to raise and lower your shades from both the top and bottom.  With this system, you have the power to create the most perfect balance between natural sunlight and privacy. It’s effortless. Wanna show off your dancing shoes and keep your identity safe? Want to see what the weather is like, once you step out of the shower, and NOT scare the bejesus outta your neighbors? Then TDBU shades are for YOU!

These shades mount at the top of the window frame, just like our regular shades, but they come with a middle bar beneath the headrail that allows you to lower the shade from the top of the window, as well as the traditional “bottom up” direction.

TDBU is also known as “duofold,” this multi-directional function can be applied to numerous  cord/fabric options.

STANDARD CORD OPTIONS:

Standard TDBU Double Cell Room-Darkening Shades 

Standard TDBU Double Cell Light-Filtering Shades

Standard TDBU Single Cell Light Filtering Shades

Standard TDBU Single Cell Room Darkening Shades

Double the cords, double the fun! Our most economical shade; it operates up and down with the pull of standard cords.

SMOOTHY(Continuous Cord) OPTIONS:

Smoothy TDBU Double Cell Room Darkening Shades

Smoothy TDBU Double Cell Light-Filtering Shades

Smoothy TDBU Single Cell Light Filtering Shades

Smoothy TDBU Single Cell Room Darkening Shades

Our Smoothy cord lift comes with a heavy duty clutch and thick cord loop, making the operation for large windows smooooooooothe and simple.

CORDLESS OPTIONS:

Cordless TDBU Double Cell Light Filtering Shades

Cordless TDBU Single Cell Room Darkening Shades

Cordless TDBU Single Cell Light Filtering Shades

Cordless TDBU shades offer luxury, simplicity, and efficiency all-in-one.

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TDBU is becoming one of THE MOST popular operations among all window treatments because of its extreme versatility and is an ideal treatment for a wide range of rooms and lighting conditions.

Soooo..order today and you’ll LOVE letting the TOP DOWN!

Sleep is important. DUH.

If the average night’s sleep is 8 hours, a person sleeps for 1/3rd of their life.
And let’s say, you live to be 75 yrs old, you’ll be cozy in bed, snoooozing for 25 years.
9,125 days.
An average of 25-33 yrs of our lives in bed. WOW!
SOOooo, making yourself and your bedroom as comfortable as possible is super duper important.
After your bed, your bedroom window treatments are the most important choice you’ll make.
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Symphony  Blackout Shades have superior light-blocking fabric that we acquire from Comfortex.
Our Blackout Shades were specifically designed to help you enjoy the most restful night’s sleep.
I don’t know about you, but I am SO light sensitive. Sleep masks don’t work. Putting a pillow over my head, makes me feel like I’m suffocating; not sooo calming of a sleep environment.4GDY
And think about, sleep deprivation is used as torture. GAH!
Research has proven that sleeping in a dark, quiet room can help manage not only sleep, but also mood and energy. The results of a good night’s sleep include feeling more refreshed and alert.
To encourage a solid night’s sleep, other tips include: 
  • Reduce light(blue light) exposure in the evening Blue light, which electronic devices like ipads, smartphones and computers emit in HUGE amounts, is the worst for sleepy time. Say goodnight to your devices an hour before you hit the hay. I know, I know, but it’s a great habit to start. Your brain will thank us. Reducing light in the evening will have a major impact on your circadian rhythm. When you are exposed to massive amounts of light in the evening, that light is tricking your brain into thinking it is still daytime. EEK! It will actually reduce your natural hormone response of melatonin, which helps you relax, mellow out, chill, and get deep sleep.
  • Don’t drink or eat caffeine later in the day  We ALL love it. Some of us can admit to being addicted to that dark, rich seductress, coffee. giphyA single dose will enhance energy, focus, mood, and energy. Here comes the bummer news, when enjoyed later in the day, coffee, that dark addictive lord, (and other caffeinated products) stimulates your nervous system and stops your body from naturally relaxing at night. In one study, consuming caffeine up to 6 hours before bed,  significantly made people toss and turn! Your quality of sleep WILL plummet.
  • Create a solid sleep pattern you can stick to:
    We’ve already talked about your bod’s circadian rhythm functions . Well let’s get them on a schedule, people! Try aligning it with sunrise and sunset. (I know it sounds insane, but keep reading)
    Just be consistent with your sleep and waking times. Try it for just a week. Go to bed every night at ___pm. Set the alarm at the same time every morning ___am. This will get you cruising on a super highway of sound sleeping. Ya know, it’s been studied that after several weeks on a schedule, you may not even need an alarm. YIPPPIE!!!!!!
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  •  Optimize your bedroom vibe:
    When I say vibe, I’m referring to the bedroom environment. Not too warm, not too cool. External lights, outside(or inside) noise factors, and furniture arrangement. Many MANY studies point out that external noise such as traffic, can cause poor sleep and long-term health issues. BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP NOOOO!  A study on the bedroom environment of women, around 50% of volunteers, noticed improved sleep quality when noise and light was reduced. Seems obvious to us. Quiet, peaceful = sleepy time! Let’s get your bedroom environment cozy. Minimize external noise, light and artificial lights from devices like alarm clocks. Make sure your bedroom is a quiet, relaxing, clean, and enjoyable place where you want to be. That’s SUPER important.

Symphony Blackout Shades, with our exclusive sidetrack/energy saving system, blocks light from entering along the edges of blinds. The tops of our shades are sealed in by a fuzzy seal to block even MORE exterior light at the top of the shade. The sidetrack system is attached magnetically and is easy to pop off for cleaning the window treatments. Easy peasy, lemon squeezy!CELL-305-SlumberShadeHand-NoFuzz

Ok so your quality of sleep will improve being in a nice, daaarrrrk bedroom. The energy saving/light blocking sidetracks are also energy efficient! WOOO HOOOOOOOOO! The tracks block air leaks as well as light. These window treatments have an R Value of almost 7.0 when installed over double-pane vinyl windows!
  • Standard Pull Cord
  • Standard Top Down Bottom Up
  • Smoothy Continuous Cord
  • Smoothy Top Down/Bottom up
Our blackout fabric comes in a variety of colors, and always with the neutral white facing the street. They are best suited for day sleepers, 3rd shifters,  baby rooms and home theater rooms, as well as office environments where presentations are made. Annnnd anyone that enjoys a GREAT afternoon nap. *wink*
Ok so, let’s get you sleeping! I WANNA HERE YOU SNOOOOOOOORE! https://symphonyshades.com/

Stack Heights – How Thick Will Your Shade Be?

Cordless Double Cell Light Filtering Stack Height
The stack height is how thick the entire shade is when it’s fully compressed.

Stack Height: The distance from the bottom of the bottom rail to the top of the headrail of a window treatment that is fully raised up to the top of the window.

Knowing Stack Height Helps to:

  1. Determine where you should hang your shade above doors or window frames.
  2. Envision how much space at the top of the window will be blocked by the shade.
  3. Decide which type of shade to get in the first place!

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Beautiful Views In New Mexico!

New Mexico sure is a beautiful place! The varying temperatures and environmental changes really require some help from cellular shades, as the hot sun beams in during the summer,  and to provide insulation in the winter. One of our wonderful customers shared these pictures with us, and shows how handsome and clean shades can look! They can be dressed up with curtains, or left simple, the way this customer has left them.

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Our Customers Share Their Shades!

Our customers come from all over the world! Their shades provide them with insulation, ambiance, and protection from the sun. We love seeing the variety of uses, and to see how different all the rooms look! Whether your home, office, or business is little or large, our shades can help you out! Please visit us today and learn more about how we can help!

How To Remove Mini Blinds

Sorry buddy, your special fortress has gotta go.
Sorry buddy, your special fortress has gotta go.

It has been an eyesore to you for years, but now it’s finally time to take down those mini blinds that have been cluttering your home’s interior space. Before you take these blinds down and replace with a new set of cellular shades, you want to make sure you don’t damage your window frame or walls. For this project, you’re going to need a few tools and an open afternoon.
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