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Going Green with Fabrics

Green fabrics are becoming a more and more popular with customer looking to go natural and ecofriendly to combating those nasty allergies.  Performance fabrics from companies like Phifer and Springs, have also gone green, with anti-microbial, anti-fungal attributes woven into the yarn or offered as a coating over the material. Stain-resistant, mildew and mold resistant fabrics are also trending up for bathrooms and kitchens. With the organic and non-toxic dyes on the fabrics, we can all rest easily knowing we are being environmentally conscious to mother earth.

Organic Materials

One of the most popular window treatments requested right now are woven wood products. The natural woven shades are made with organic materials bamboo, matchstick, jute, and braided grass. These natural roman shades let in diffused light, so you can see what's going on outside but they still offer some privacy and UV protection. Woven Woods works in so many different environments and themes, so bring the outside in with these natural products.

What to look for in 2016

Floral is back! Accent chairs, pillows, pictures, rugs, and window treatments are all sporting elaborate floral patterns.  From one tone to multi-tone, the color is back with floral. Speaking of color, dramatic color combinations will take center stage in homes in 2016. Dark walls with the contrast of light furniture, white frames and flatters will make the room pop with a modern and sophisticated look.  Greens, blues, pinks, gold, Silver, and black will make a come back.  With Striking contrasts, bold lines and definition, 2016 should be a fun time for designers to experiment.

Introducing Color Lux Designer Collection From Comfortex

The Color Lux Designer Collection, exclusively from Comfortex Window Fashions, is the most exciting color program in the custom window treatment world. You will no longer compromise on color. So go ahead and coordinate your window shades with paint, pillows, sofa, rugs, wallpaper, or any other home décor item, you now will be able to easily find the right color to express your style.

Color Lux is a custom cellular shade program that allows the consumer to find the exact color through a simple and organized color deck. All you have to do is to use the color deck to find the color that best suites what you are trying to match and Comfortex will match the fabric to the samples. It’s that easy!

Lutron – RadioRa 2

How does total wireless home control sound? How about a system that is not only energy-saving but also gives you the ability to adjust the amount of light, electricity, and temperature in a single room or throughout your whole house? Look no farther; Luton’s RadioRa 2 is all you need. With RadioRa 2 you can add temperature controls to suite your homes needs, integrate Sivoia QS wireless for your shades and drapes, add occupancy and vacancy sensors, and clear connect RF technology to ensure ultra-reliable wireless communication between components. This is just scratching the surface of this technology. RadioRa makes your home a command center with full control of all of you technologies and securities. If you want peace of mind with the ability to control your home when away, RadioRa is a great place to start. Stop by our Northfield location to learn more.

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Going Green with Fabrics

Green fabrics are becoming a more and more popular with customer looking to go natural and ecofriendly to combating those nasty allergies.  Performance fabrics from companies like Phifer and Springs, have also gone green, with anti-microbial, anti-fungal attributes woven into the yarn or offered as a coating over the material. Stain-resistant, mildew and mold resistant fabrics are also trending up for bathrooms and kitchens. With the organic and non-toxic dyes on the fabrics, we can all rest easily knowing we are being environmentally conscious to mother earth.