Silhouette window shadings have been the forerunner in light diffusion for over 25 years. Silhouette shadings, with their specially crafted fabrics, diffuse harsh incoming light and give your home an ambient soft glow. The Silhouette Duolite® shadings have soft, adjustable S-shaped vanes and cordless, tapeless sheer...
Specialty windows are stationary windows that do not operate and are available in a variety of shapes and sizes to help maximize your view and add light to your home. Used alone or in combination with other windows, they add curb appeal and enhance the...
Your furniture, décor, and window treatments contribute to the ambiance of your home. When you have gaudy furniture, heavy curtains, and dark walls, your room may feel too crowded and dark. But you don’t have to feel trapped in your space. These simple tips will...
Measuring For Blinds and Shades Made Easy Now that you’ve decided on the style of your new window treatments, it’s time to grab your steel measuring tape and get to work. Because all windows are different sizes and shapes, it’s important to measure as precisely as possible...
Summer is in full swing — and while we love the sunshine, it can sometimes be hard to stay cool on those hot and humid summer days. Are you struggling to beat the heat? Here are a few tips to help you keep your cool, even on...
Sliding glass doors are a beautiful way to let natural light into your home. But although gorgeous, many homeowners want to have more control over the light coming into their home. Fortunately, with the right set of blinds, you can gain light control, add privacy, and spruce...
Did you know that Hunter Douglas PowerView products can be hardwired? Yes, that means that you’ll never have to change a battery again! Here at Long Island Window Treatments, we have perfected a system to hardwire Hunter Douglas products so that you can save money, improve the longevity...
Window treatments are for more than just decoration. They’re also a great way to improve the overall energy efficiency of your home. For homeowners, this means lower energy costs and more money in your wallet! Summer Benefits: In the summer months, the sun can beat down...
It’s that time of year…time to deck the halls, hang the holiday lights, and unpack the wreaths…But wait. Did you feel that? A chilly breeze coming from the northwest corner window of your house? It feels like…A draft! Don’t deal with this issue while the...
The kitchen has always been a “hard working” room, yet it hasn’t always been the center of the home. In fact, historically the kitchen was the least decorated and was hidden in the back of the house, or on the bottom floor. It was not...