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Nov./Dec. '09: On a Roll Extra
More ways to revive a room with wallcoverings.
Nov./Dec. '09: What Windows Can Wear Extra
Check out more innovative ideas from Material ConneXion's vast library.
Nov./Dec. '09: Visionary: David Hicks Extra
More ideas and inspiration from a Life of Design.
Nov./Dec. '09: Are You Sabotaging Yourself?
Five ways to increase your earnings without increasing your work.
Nov./Dec. '09: The Five Jane's of Business
Which one are you?
Nov./Dec. Fabricator Focus: Comfortex Window Fashions
Innovation is imperative.
Nov./Dec. '09: Branding and Your Blog
Tips for brainstorming and brand-building.
Nov./Dec. '09: Bridging the Generational Gap
Five ways to reach the younger consumer.
Nov./Dec. '09: Form and Function
Five great window treatment combos.
Nov./Dec. '09: Fabrication Focus
Creating a pleated top bead embellished valance.
Nov./Dec. '09: The Best Ideas of 2009
Readers share their great ideas from this past year.
Sept./Oct. '09: Refreshing a Classic Color Combo Extra
More ideas for the ever-popular blue-brown pairing.
Sept./Oct. '09: Why I Love Windows
One stop shopping with Hummingbird Shutters.
Sept./Oct. '09: Designer's Palette
Tools of the trade: Horizontal and vertical blinds.
Sept./Oct. '09: Color: Straight From Runway to Window
WFCP members take on the catwalk.
Sept./Oct. '09: Your Career in Full Color
Explore the niche of interior color consulting.
Sept./Oct. '09: Color: Straight from Runway to Window Extra
More WFCP members take on the catwalk.
July '09: Market Report
Vision takes an in-depth look at shutters.
July/Aug. '09: NeoCon
Top 2009 Textiles
July/Aug. 09 NeoCon (Spanish language version)
Inicio 2009 Textiles
July/Aug. '09: Why I Love Windows Extra
More designs from this issue's featured designer.
July/Aug. '09: Why I Love Windows
Telling a Family's Story, Room by Room
July/Aug. '09: How to Take Better Window Treatment Photos
Improve Your Prospects By Improving Your Photos
July/Aug. '09: What We're Loving Now
Vision contributors share what they're loving now.
July/Aug. '09: Listen & Confirm
Selling to Women Presentation Reveals Surprising Insights at WFCP Get-Together
July/Aug. '09: How To Talk About Money With Clients
It''s Easier Than You Think and Better That You Do
May/June '09: Maison&Objet
ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: More exclusive trends and favorite finds from Maison&Objet.
May/June '09: Award-Winning Products
Good design makes for good business.
May/June '09: Abide by the Rules of Engagement
ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: Winning the war, one customer at a time.
June '09: Market Report
Vision takes an in-depth look at wallcoverings.
May '09: Market Report
ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: Vision takes an in-depth look at Roman Shades.
May/June '09: Why I Love Windows
ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: Designer and retailer unite.
May/June '09: Navigating the New Consumer Landscape
ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: A look at the Vision09 vignettes.
May/June '09: Revolutionary Projects, Revolutionary People
Congratulations to this year's WOW Industry Award Winners.
May/June '09: Jeffrey Bilhuber
ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: Jeffrey Bilhuber shares more on his design style, creative process and views on window fashion.
May/June '09: What Makes Women Buy
ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: Kelly McCormick shares the secrets to successfully sell to women.
April '09: Market Report
ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: Vision takes an in-depth look at green window fashion products.
April '09: Innovations in Light Management
ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: Companies share their latest window fashion light management products.
April '09: Pocket CEU
ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: Bed hangings for beautiful, functional bedrooms.
Feb./March '09: Innovations in Light Management
ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: Companies share their latest window fashion light management products.
Feb./March '09: Pocket CEU
ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: Bed hangings for beautiful, functional bedrooms.
March '09: Market Report
ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: Vision takes an in-depth look at fabrics for the window.
Feb. '09: Market Report
ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: Vision takes an in-depth look at home automation products for window fashion professionals.
Feb./March '09: Extreme Windows
ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: Karen Barnes goes on the set of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.
Feb./March '09: Installation and Light
ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: Three ways installation can alter light.
Feb./March '09: Layering and Light
Hard and soft combine to create the ultimate window fashions.
Feb./March '09: Linings and Light
Lining solutions for light control.
Jan. '09: Spring to Action in 2009
14 ways designers and dealers can thrive this year.
Jan. '09: What the Pros Know
Solutions for dilemma windows.
Jan. '09: Bright Ideas
Hear what those in the business of window fashion are doing to prosper this year.
Jan. '09: Top Social Networking Sites
Join us on Facebook! WF Vision has a fan page. Come connect.
Jan. '09: Need a Boost?
Websites and blogs to spark your imagination.
Jan. '09: Market Report
Vision takes an in-depth look at window fashion products. This month's feature: Industry Software.
Dec. '08: Measuring Up
Proven ways to measure a window.
Dec. '08: Why I Love Windows
Rissi Cherie's world of windows.
Dec. '08: December Market Report
Vision takes an in-depth look at window fashion products. This month's feature: Woven Woods.
Dec. '08: Web Wise
Top 10 web tips for interior designers.
Dec. '08: After the Awards
Design Competition winners share their stories of success.
Dec. '08: IMM Cologne
Take a sneak peek into the '09 trends.
Dec. '08: New Year's Resolutions
Window fashion pros share their new year's resolutions.
Nov. '08: November Market Report
Vision takes an in-depth look at window fashion products. This month''s feature: Decorative Hardware.
Nov. '08: Artisan Vision
The Beauty of High-End Window Fashion
Nov. '08: Park Avenue Style
Designer John Buscarello renovates a Manhattan apartment and shares the design details of the window fashions within.
Nov. '08: The Focal Point
Sally Morse discusses how to elevate the window in design by examining the focal point—the window itself.
Nov. '08: Workroom Wisdom
Margie Nance, owner of CHF Academy, shares her top three tips for designing window fashions.
Nov. '08: English Technique
Susan Schurz, owner of a professional custom drapery workroom, explains how to replicate the beauty of the English technique.
Oct. '08: Living In Color
Designing With the Colors of Feng Shui
Oct. '08: Construction Zone
Add Pizzazz and Profit With Tassels and Trims
Oct. '08: Mail
Thoughts on a Revolution
Oct. '08: Photo Tips
Do Your Pictures Do Your Designs Justice?
Oct. '08: To Market, To Market
Industry Events Are Essential for Designers
Oct. '08: Romans Rule
Advice from the Experts
Oct. '08: Window Cord Safety
Guidelines for Kids' Rooms
Sept. '08: Window Film Myths
Window Film Experts Debunk Five Popular Myths
Sept. '08: Construction Zone
Six Proven Ways to Get the Best From Your Workroom
Sept. '08: Mail
Readers Write
Sept. '08: Joan Steffend
Decorating Cents Star Talks About Career Changes and HGTV War Stories
Sept. '08: Photo Tips
Do Your Pictures Do Your Designs Justice?
Aug. '08: Colorways
Four Hot Color Trends for Fabrics and Interiors
Aug. '08: Trendspot
Color Survey: 700 Readers Share Their Top Colors
Aug. '08: Palette of Products
Colorful Ways to Coordinate Your Designs
July '08: Living in Color
GOLD: The Color of Kings
July '08: New York Design Week
Designers and Events Converge
July '08: Shutters and Cellulars
Gaining Ground in Green Design
July '08: Hue Hints
This month, window shade experts give their tips on shade color and design
July '08: Rooting for Color
One response to our recent survey question, "Where do you find your color inspiration?" yielded some surprising results.
July '08: Seen at Neocon
A sneak peak at designs that were on display at NeoCon 2008.
July '08: Style Focus
Tab Top Panels
July '08: Wallpaper Ideas
Every designer knows you don''t throw away extra wallcovering. You save it to use in future repairs and a variety of projects.
July '08: Top 5 Pre-Qualifying Design Questions
Here are five great pre-qualifying design questions to follow up with after initial client contact.
July '08: Headboard Weekend
More information on Northfield’s “Headboard Weekend” workroom owners who banded together to donate to the Northfield Foundation
July '08: New Niches
For designers interested in exploring new markets, consider these niches
July '08: Trendy Textiles
Even more trend-worthy products discovered by GMI Trend Specialist Deb Barrett.
July '08: New York Design Week
Even more designs featured during New York Design Week
July '08: Color Forecasting
No Crystal Ball ... Just Time, Energy and Research
July '08: Colormix '09
Sherwin-Williams Mixes It Up for 2009
June '08: Wallcoverings
Todays wallpapers convey richness, depth, and confidence.
June '08: Blue Mountain Wallcoverings
Behind-the-Scenes
June '08: High-Tech Design Comes Home
Why every designer should make motorization an option for their clients
May '08: Roman Shades
The Basics
May '08: WF Professional Spotlight
Spotlight on The Shade Store, this years WOW! Most Innovative Firm Award winner
May '08: Best of The Best
A look at a few of the companies and people who demonstrate what it takes to keep afloat in today's market.
April '08: A Recap
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
April '08: Editor's Note
Earth-Friendly Shades of Green
April '08: Green Speak
Sustainability, Off-Gassing, Carbon Footprint Defined
April '08: Sustainable Window Fashions
Lush fabrics and high-performance window treatments combine for fabulous eco-friendly decor.
April '08: Green Vision
Three special venues showcase environmentally friendly interiors.
April '08: WF Professional Spotlight
Shining on a several eco-savvy industry players.
March '08: Creative Coordination
Combining hard treatments and coordinated fabrics to design the complete window creation.
March '08: Maison et Objet
Enjoy the array of international fabric, wallpaper, and trimmings discovered by Susan Schultz at the Editeurs section of January
March '08: Editor’s Picks: Green Metal
By Colleen Duffy
March '08: Green & Simple
Kim Gordon, director of TODLgreen, highlights the Green Pavilion by TODL at IWCE.
March '08: WF Professional Spotlight
Trading Stories with Edward Walker
March '08: Fabulous Fabrics
All That Glitters and Blooms
Feb. '08: Innovative Inspiration
New and Featured Products at IWCE Atlanta
Feb. '08: Interior Innovations
Feb. '08: Home Automation
Dec. '07: State of the Industry: Taking the Temperature of 2007
by Susan Schultz
Dec. '07: Considering or Combating Ready Mades
by Deb Barrett
Dec. '07: Artisian Series: Wallcoverings
by Susan Schultz
Dec. '07: Woven Woods
Fashion-Forward & Eco-Savvy Design
Nov. '07: Editor's Note
Take Action
Nov. '07: Grace Notes
Good Reasons to Up-sell Window Fashions
Nov. '07: From Residential to Contract
Expanding Your Repertoire
Nov. '07: Matt Lorenz
Top Design in Chicago
Nov. '07: TrendSpot
Maison & Objet
Oct. '07: Trend Spot: SimpliCity Exposed
SUSAN SCHULTZ
Oct. '07: The French Connection
SHANNON KEOUGH
Oct. '07: Trimming Tips for Workrooms and Designers
JUDY SOCCIO
Oct. '07: Living in Color: Yellow
BRUCE KNOTT, CMG

       
 
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