Q: I really love the look of those thick-slatted wood blinds. My house is an early 1950s ranch and amazingly has original unpainted wood trim around each window, which is also wood. I think the blinds ...

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Blinds and window shades are an often overlooked but important factor in interior design and home improvement. Swapping white roller shades for wooden blinds or Roman shades with an attractive print ...

Wood blinds add an elegant flair to your home’s décor, and these Serena by Lutron Smart Wood Blinds offer sophisticated and inexpensive smart home options to boot. The blinds themselves, however, are ...

Blinds can add value, privacy and beauty to your home, but how do you know which ones are right for you? Use this brief guide of options as a jumping-off point to help make the perfect choice. With so ...

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Designers consider window shades and blinds essential for many reasons. But there are so many options — how do you choose the right ones? By Tim McKeough Most windows need a little help from window ...

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