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Latest Window Treatment Trends Excerpt: There are always new trends in window treatments, particularly with the shift towards eco-friendly and energy-efficient products. Here are some of the latest trends for dressing up your new windows: - Organic materials such as bamboo and matchstick, exposed wood grain in blinds, natural woven shades are becoming increasingly popular for homeowners looking to create a natural/earthy look that is eco-friendly. - When it comes to colors, blue is fast becoming the new “red” in the window industry and is available in a wide range of hues like teal, aquamarine and soft green. Orange and gold are still popular, particularly for formal window treatments, while brown remains one of the dominant colors. Source: http://www.thehousedesigners.com/articles/window-treatment-trends.asp -------------------------------------------------------------- Excerpt: Top 10 Window Treatment Trends When your window treatments -- curtains, valances and cornices -- have seen better days, it's time to try these window treatment ideas from the latest design trends. Source: http://www.hgtv.com/decorating/10-top-window-treatment-trends/pictures/index.html -------------------------------------------------------------- Excerpt: Epsilon Analysis of Spending by New Movers Finds Relocation an Essential Economic Stimulus There is still one recession-proof category of retail consumers: new movers. According to a research report published today by Epsilon , the industry's leading marketing services firm, the average new resident spends $7,300 on everything from window treatments to take-out meals in the three months following a move. The new report, entitled Target: New Movers (TM), tracks move frequency and merchandise buying patterns among 38 million Americans to gain a deeper understanding of which categories of retailers have the most to gain by targeting new movers and the level of economic impact an increase in moving activity might have on the retail category… -- Hottest Retail Categories for New Movers: On average, during the year of their move, new mover households spend 52% more than non-movers on home decor and furnishings. In the year following the move, they continued to spend 16% more on this category than non-movers. Source: http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_pwwi/is_200902/ai_n31318767/?tag=content;col1 -------------------------------------------------------------- Excerpt: Ellery Eclipse Drives Blackout Curtain Category …“We went to an independent, national testing lab” to help focus the standards several years ago, Goldman said. By the updated measures, Eclipse window treatments reduce outside noise by up to 40% over ordinary curtains and cut home heating and cooling expense by up to 25%. Goldman's background in consumer products has colored his direction of Ellery since his 2000 takeover and reshaping of the 1924-founded supplier. He believes that Eclipse has been successful because “it addresses a consumer need, and tells the consumer how, in an organized manner.” Source: http://www.allbusiness.com/environment-natural-resources/pollution/11738648-1.html -------------------------------------------------------------- Excerpt: SmarterShade: A New Eco-Friendly Window Treatment You Can Afford SmarterShade is an aftermarket accessory which can be attached to any window (home, office, vehicle, etc.) to help regulate the amount of light and heat which is allowed through its glass. The tint levels are controlled by the flip of a remote control. Instead of using the traditional window treatments of curtains or blinds, SmarterShade is an aftermarket accessory which can transform a window from clear to dark (and all the many shades of darkness in between) using what is considered a proprietary light technology. The control of switching the tint levels on the windows is done via battery. They are also currently working on a model which will be able to harness the energy from the sun to run the controls, but their first production models will not include this feature. SmarterShade is a one-of-a-kind product with a unique solution to the problem of both light and heat control. Their solution is affordable, easy to install, and easy to manufacture. It snaps in place within any existing windows track or frame, so there is no need for the complete replacement of the window as a few other similar options in consideration today. Source: http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/smartershade-windows.html |
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