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