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Have you ever found yourself seated at the dining room table with a bunch of guests wishing there wasn't so much bright light in the room ruining the mood? Many houses are wired to provide homeowners with the option to switch lights on or off - nothing in between. But if you think softer light would flatter your décor and create a cozy ambiance, you'll need to install a dimmer switch. Before you start looking up the number for a local handyman, read on to discover how easy it is to install dimmer switches yourself!

First, you'll need to decide which rooms are best suited for medium light. This could be the dining room, the breakfast nook in the kitchen or your master bath (just imagine how relaxing it would be to take a bubble bath without bright lights in your face!). The spaces you choose should have cellular shades to block out the natural light when you're using

Artwork is pretty much an essential element of interior design - without creative pieces to act as focal points, a room can fall flat. While wall-mounted paintings or photographs are always good choices, you might be looking for ways to spruce up those standard roller shades for windows that you just bought.

If you're looking for an affordable, easy way to turn your cordless shades into design elements of their own, Martha Stewart has a great idea that uses wallpaper to cover them. Whether you choose to stick with the same paper that's covering the walls or pick out a new pattern, the window will act as a frame to set the design apart.

If you're something of an artist, you might even want to

When you're buying custom window shades, you have the option of hanging them either inside or outside of the window frame. An inside mount offers a tidy look, but outside mounts also have certain benefits that you might be interested in.

For starters, outside mounts are good for windows that aren't quite even. If the top of the window is narrower than the bottom, you might call attention to it by mounting a shade on the inside of the frame, which probably isn't what you're trying to accomplish!

Outside mounts can also help hide older windows that have seen better days. An outside mount can even make the window appear larger, which could impact the way your room looks. For example, if you have a smaller space that's a lot taller than it is wide, you can add visual width with an outside mount that makes the window appear wider.

There are times when there is not enough depth

Are you in love with your new roman shades? Make sure you keep your investment looking fresh with regular maintenance. And don't let the word "maintenance" scare you - with these easy steps your window coverings will last a long time.

Every week, use the brush attachment on your vacuum cleaner to suck up any dust or hair that's attached to the shades. This will help improve the air quality of your home and prevent your shades from becoming excessively dirty.

If you ever encounter a stain on your roman shades, it's best to spot treat the area immediately. Laundry stain removers work well, but only use them if you know the fabric can handle it. If worst comes to worst and you think your shades could use a complete washing, washable fabrics can be placed in the washing machine. Just be sure to detach the pulls and accessories first.

If your roman shades are made from materials

We are happy to announce you can now purchase specific blind parts for your blind/shade repair or replacement!  For instance, if your pet (or kid) climbs on the back of your sofa and decides to make a chew toy out of the cords on your beautiful roman style bamboo shades.  Luckily, you can now replace the string by going directly to our web page and clicking on “blind parts” on the main page.  Easy instructions are also on this site on “how to re-string bamboo shades.”  Hopefully, this may never happen, but it’s reassuring to know you won’t have to live with “chewed” cords.

You’ve taken down your horizontal faux or basswood blinds to paint the room or have windows washed. 

Looking for the perfect product to divide a room or a window treatment that can give privacy to your large windows/patio doors? Well look no further than out Platinum Collection Bamboo Folding Doors.

Our Platinum Collection Bamboo Folding Doors are great in that you can use them in a studio to add privacy to your bedroom area or you can use them to replace a closet door track. There are so many ways they can be used but the main thing is this product offers superior durability and the clean look of a natural bamboo product.

The Platinum Collection Bamboo Folding Doors open/close with strong handles which add a decorative touch to the product. The product offers a few options including privacy liners and a 20% fullness which adds body when the doors are completely closed. They come standard with a 5% fullness factor.

So if you are looking for decorative way to divide a

Great News! Payless Décor is proud to announce an exciting new addition to our Real Wood Horizontal Blind Collection.  Our 2” Elite Wood Blinds are hand-crafted from the finest North American basswood.  Premium finishes add warmth and enhance the character of the wood while providing UV protection against fading or color change. 

These beautiful blinds are custom made to specifications for a perfect fit for each window.  You can even further personalize blinds with design options such as valance styles, decorative cloth tapes, rounded corners, and the “routeless” option (no holes).

Blinds are designed for a lifetime of beauty, function and durability.

Other Distinct Features include:

    * Custom made blind shipped in 4 business days after your order is placed

    * Matching

Curtain Rod Selection

When it comes to decorating the home, most people think of the most obvious; the style of the room, the paint, the furniture, window curtains etc. When it comes to curtain rods or Drapery poles, we sometimes overlook how important of a product they actually are. There are many varieties to choose from depending on the style of your room and the fabric of the curtains that is used. Whatever your personal taste might be, a curtain rod can be that special accessory which finishes off the look of the window. Using the right curtain rod can compliment your decor by adding that special touch to your window treatments.

Curtain rods are literally what hold the entire window treatment together. Our unique rods are available in a range of materials and styles including metal, wood and polymer. The right curtain rod will enable you to

Look at your bland window treatments. Now look at the Payless Décor website. Look back at your bland window treatments. Now check out the Advantage Plus Drapery Panels. :-)

The Advantage Plus Drapery Panels are a great way to spice up your new or existing blinds/shades. They are offered in a huge assortment of colors and patterns to add a decorative touch to your window treatments. You can choose from a variety of panel styles from “grommet” to “pleated” based on individual preference.

In addition, our Advantage Plus Drapery Panels coordinate with our Advantage Plus Roman Shade fabrics. So if you are looking to match patterns/color selections, you can check out both products.

Feel free to check out our Advantage Plus Drapery Panels

Great News! Now you can create a complete look for your space or room with bamboo roman shades and sliding panels that match.  Our Platinum Collection Woven Wood Sliding Panels are made of the same materials as our Platinum I and Platinum II Bamboo Shades. Now you can match the bamboo shades in your window to the your sliding glass door treatment!  Take an adventurous step away from the antiquated look of pvc vertical blinds and drab shades for your decor.

The fact that each shade and sliding panel can be customized to your specific measurements at a very reasonable cost is a major plus. Each bamboo panel track slider comes with a matching bamboo valance to hide the headrail and edge binding to protect the bamboo edges.  You get to choose the free optional edge banding color at NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE too!

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