A great window shade for this type of opening is a Cellular Shade, also known as a Honeycomb Shade. This versatile window covering can usually fit any odd shaped window, including octagons or circles, and in many cases, still remain operable. There are hundreds of color and pattern options, as well as control options, such as cordless, top-down/bottom-up, and motorized shades.

Also, honeycomb shades are one of the most insulating window treatments you can buy and as such, they help to keep your utility bills lower. You can even order them in blackout materials for rooms like bedrooms or media rooms!

It’s always nice when we can help cover those windows our client’s didn’t think were possible!

*Name changed at homeowner’s request

I immediately came up with a great solution that could incorporate our beautiful draperies, while solving Ms. Flaherty’s uneven window issue. By installing the draperies evenly over each of the windows in the room, I was able to hide the fact that the windows were not installed exactly uniform and give the appearance that they were actually perfect.

Although I love almost all window coverings, my passion is with Draperies and soft fashions. They can serve so many different purposes. Draperies or Curtains can add the finishing touch to a room that already has blinds or plantation shutters by adding warmth, softness, or a splash of color. By utilizing heavier fabrics, draperies add a layer of insulation around windows, helping to lower the cost of utility bills. Drapes can also simply filter light into a room or can be used to completely darken a room, such as a bedroom or Theater Room. They can even be motorized so that they glide quietly and effortlessly with the mere press of a button.

Because we have thousands of colors & patterns to choose from, including decorative hardware, accent cording, tassels, tiebacks and more, Ms. Flaherty was able to choose the perfect fabric to match her individual home décor style.

 I love being able to help my clients overcome their challenges by providing them with window coverings solutions that make them feel right at home, and Ms. Flaherty was no exception. I look forward to helping her with her future home decorating needs.

RaDonna Torgeson Call 910-790-3630

Budget Blinds Design Consultant in Wilmington, NC

While he loves the view he receives from his beautiful A-Frame home, sitting on the marsh in lovely Hampstead, NC, Mr. Jordan was in need of more heat and sun protection on his back deck.

Mr. Jordan decided he wanted to add a retractable awning. This would not only help with the sun issues he was having on his porch, but at the same time, would help to add additional energy efficiency to the windows lining the back of his home. The awning will help him to save in utility bills, by preventing the sun from entering in the summer and allowing it to enter in the winter.

With a retractable awning, he is able to control of the amount of shade or sunlight he desires by simply extending or retracting the awning to the point he prefers, allowing as much or as little sun exposure as he wishes.  Also, by choosing to have a retractable awning installed, he is able to protect his interior items from the sun’s harmful UV rays, such as his furniture, carpet, or rugs.  

What I enjoyed most about this project is, because we carry multiple name brands, including Sunsetter, Sunesta, Sunbrella, and Futureguard, we have access to almost every color and pattern imaginable; therefore, Mr. Jordan was able to find an awning color that perfectly matched the wood toned color of his house.

I enjoyed being able to help Mr. Jordan make the most of his outdoor living space and look forward to taking part in future projects together.

Andreas Stavrou

Since you only get one chance to make a first impression, Ms. Stillwell decided to change the entryway since that area tends to set the tone or mood for the rest of the home.  Rather than an ordinary door, she decided to modify it into an extraordinary entryway, with decorative, handcrafted ODL Doorglass.

Doorglass is a practical modification in that allows you to utilize your current door.  By insulating the glass between two panels of tempered safety glass, the entryway remains air and water tight. And, because the doorglass comes in such a diverse line of patterns and styles, such as clear, textured, colored, or beveled, Ms. Stillwell was able to find the glass that was a perfect match to her individual home décor style.  By choosing the pattern that was right for her, she was also able to control how much privacy and light the door allowed.

Another change Ms. Stillwell requested was the addition of operable, exterior shutters.  Just as window coverings complement and provide a finished look to the interior of the home, exterior shutters provide her windows a finished look from the outside.

Her changes made a beautiful difference and we look forward to helping Ms. Stillwell with future projects to come.

Left: Displaying the new, beautiful, exterior shutters and decorative doorglass

Middle: Entryway before the addition of doorglass

Right: Entryway after the addtion of doorglass – What a beautiful difference!

Mr. Edwards has tilt-in windows and wanted to maintain this feature, but also wanted Plantation Shutters for this particular room without losing his beautiful, lakeside view.  His biggest challenge was that his windows, as is the case in many homes, were extremely out of square.  This was due to the sunroom, at one time, had previously been an outdoor porch and many times, the framing of such porches is greatly out of square.

In order to meet his needs, Mr. Edwards chose a 3 ½” louvered Plantation Shutter with a hidden tilt rod throughout the room.  The wider the louver, the fewer there are, therefore, by choosing this larger sized louver, the view was much less obstructed. In addition, by choosing to have the tilt rod hidden, meaning it is placed on the back and over to the side of the panel rather than centered on the front, this also made the view more enjoyable. 

Although the windows were not squared, our knowledgeable Consultants and skilled Installers were able to turn what may have seemed impossible to possible by installing the shutters with the proper framing. This helped make the out of square windows appear to be square and normal looking. In doing so, Mr. Edwards was able to obtain the look he desired, while still preserving his tilt-in feature.

I thoroughly enjoyed working with Royce Edwards and in helping him make his Sunroom a sanctuary in which he can relax for years to come.

The product Mr. Smith* chose was Solar Shades, also sometimes referred to as Outdoor Shades, Porch Shades or Roller Shades. With many new companies specializing in this product, there are now a variety of fabrics, colors, and textures available. Since these shades must withstand the elements, the material should be made with Fiberglass, PVC or a combination of the two. This will help ensure its stability when faced with intense sun. Mr. Smith’s* main issue was glare, which hindered him from sitting on the porch during certain times of the day; however, he now has the ability to sit without much glare, but still be able to see through the material so his view isn’t hindered.

I enjoyed working with friends like the Smiths* and being able to assist them in enhancing their beautiful home.

Window Covering Consultant * Name has been changed.

Sheer Roller Shades in Raised Position

Sheer Roller Shades Partially Lowered

Sheer Roller Shades Completely Lowered