| Pleated shades not only transform windows into | | | | Pleated shades are available in an exciting palette of |
| showpieces, but add privacy, perfect light filtering, and | | | | colors. These vary from the palest pastel pink, to soft |
| UV protection. A pleated window shade gives warmth | | | | apricots, and dreamy, powdery blues. Strong, solid |
| and softness, without the bulk and heaviness of | | | | colors, for a firm fashion statement, also make their |
| drapes. With the ever-increasing color and texture | | | | presence known. Some innovative ranges even |
| ranges, no interior design project needs to be without | | | | include pleated shades in adorable prints, to |
| the decorative touch of pleated shades. | | | | complement the theme in a baby nursery, or the decor |
| The sheerest of fabrics are used where the pleated | | | | in a toddler's bedroom. |
| shade is only necessary to provide a splash of | | | | Custom pleated shades are manufactured for all |
| eye-pleasing color. Where a measure of light filtering is | | | | those difficult window shapes and sizes, such as bay |
| needed, a more solid fabric with a smooth or crushed | | | | windows. Pleated shades should be seamless, with |
| appearance can be utilized. In areas where a | | | | even spacing, and be guaranteed not to sag. The |
| darkening effect is necessary, such as in a bedroom, | | | | hardware used must be color coordinated, and of an |
| liners can be added to the pleated shades for | | | | equally high quality, to ensure durability and ease of |
| maximum privacy, and superb light control. | | | | use. |
| Pleated shades were given a completely new face | | | | Pleated shades feature a variety of mechanisms for |
| with the latest cellular shade variations. Provided that | | | | convenient operation. Double cord control gives you |
| these highly functional window coverings are from a | | | | the option of lowering the shade from the top, or |
| reputable manufacturer, the shades promise to be an | | | | raising it from the bottom. This enables you to |
| option that offer durability, stylish simplicity, and low | | | | manipulate privacy and light filtering levels, for total |
| maintenance as a result of anti-static properties. Some | | | | comfort. |
| cellular pleated shades are even washable. | | | | It is always safer to opt for cordless versions of |
| The insulating characteristics of cellular shades are well | | | | pleated shades, if there are children or pets in the |
| known, and help to promote a comfortable | | | | home. Battery-powered, remote controlled pleated |
| atmosphere in your family's living quarters throughout | | | | window shades are another alternative, perfect for |
| the year. Cellular pleated shades are ideal as window | | | | lazy days of couch-lounging. These systems can be |
| coverings where UV protection is a priority. In | | | | fully automated, with a programmed timer triggering the |
| comparison to other window fashions, they are | | | | raising and lowering of the shades at specified |
| extremely efficient ultraviolet blockers. Home | | | | intervals. |
| furnishings are expensive to replace. Quality window | | | | See your home and your treasured furnishings in a |
| shades will limit devastating sun damage, such as | | | | fresh, new light, with the addition of fabric or cellular |
| fading. | | | | pleated shades. |