A Sunny Future for Sunshine Drapery

Diane Oakes, principal designer for Sunshine Drapery, took the lead on designing this room for a client. The magnificent bed is covered in a Waverly-print duvet, with a textured box-pleated dust ruffle, and topped by a damask box-pleated canopy...

Sophia Bennett, Editor in Chief of Window Fashion VISION

Grab a Sneak Peek Into Our Next Issue!

The September/October issue of Window Fashion VISION will include our annual look at color and color trends. Get insight from a variety of experts, including JoAnne Lenart-Weary and Rayman Boozer, an interior designer known as New York’s go-to...

Window Fashion VISION

He Said, She Said: Finding Profit on Both Sides of the Window

He Said: O’D McKewan Are you the typical one-sided designer? By that, I mean a designer who only designs and specifies window treatments for the inside of a home or business? Guess what? There is a great big world of opportunity on the other side of...

Window Fashion VISION

Understanding Performance Fabrics

An industry-wide definition for performance fabrics is still in the making, but what consumers want is textiles that will withstand the hustle and bustle of family life, pets and entertaining. They want fabric that is easy to clean without showing...

Kathryn Dillon, Kathryn Dillon Drapery & Design, LLC

The Business of Sustainability

In October 2018, the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change issued a report saying that nations needed to significantly lower their carbon emissions by 2030 or face dire, irreversible consequences. The warning hit home for...

Sophia Bennett, Editor in Chief of Window Fashion VISION

Category - Business Insight

Business Insight Industry News

Uni-Soleil Celebrates Excellence in OEM/ODM for the Window Blind Industry in Taiwan Since 1991

Through the years we have been committed and dedicated to the design and development of the window blind industry. Since 1991, Uni-Soleil has been devoted to the installations for plastic, alum profile, head/bottom...

July 15, 2018

Business Insight

Business Essentials: Answer Your Phone!

Discover from LuAnn Nigara, co-owner of Window Works and host of “A Well Designed Business™” podcast, how having a live person answer your business phone can easily convert callers into sales! LuAnn...

June 20, 2018

Business Insight Videos

Easily Boost Your Business in the Industry!

Discover from LuAnn Nigara how you can effortlessly grow your business by creating or renewing a listing* in the industry’s only resource directory! LuAnn Nigara is the co-owner of Window Works and hosts the podcast...

May 15, 2018

Business Insight Videos

Cultivate High-End Window Sales

Learn you’re monthly business tip from LuAnn Nigara, co-owner of Window Works and host of “A Well Designed Business™” podcast. LuAnn Nigara is the co-owner of Window Works and hosts the podcast ‘A Well...

April 16, 2018

Business Insight Videos

Marketing Isn’t Just about Social Media

Learn some integral marketing tips from LuAnn Nigara, co-owner of Window Works and host of “A Well Designed Business™” podcast. LuAnn Nigara is the co-owner of Window Works and hosts the podcast ‘A...

January 17, 2018

Business Insight Videos

Knock Out a Profitable Business with Your Spouse!

Learn some integral business tips from LuAnn Nigara, co-owner of Window Works and host of “A Well Designed Business™” podcast, on running a successful business with your spouse. LuAnn Nigara is the co-owner...

December 18, 2017

Business Insight Videos

Master Your Cold Calls

Learn some fantastic tips on the art of cold calling. LuAnn’s advice is sure to turn more of your leads into actual sales! LuAnn Nigara is the co-owner of Window Works and hosts the podcast ‘A Well...

November 13, 2017

Business Insight Videos

Close More Sales With These 2 Quick Tips

Gain some insider tips that are sure to help boost your business!

LuAnn Nigara is the co-owner of Window Works and hosts the podcast ‘A Well Designed Business™’, which can be found on iTunes!

October 16, 2017

Business Insight Inspiration

Run Your Interior Design Firm Like a Franchise?

Our company, Window Works, was originally part of a franchise system. It has occurred to me that while we have been profitable and successful for many reasons, not the least of which are the talents, skills and tenacity...

September 18, 2017

Business Insight

VISION Magazine’s Business Columnist, Gail Doby, on Trade Show Value

The Best of Both Business Worlds My business demands that I attend a lot of trade shows and conferences each year and I enjoy talking with vendors and getting a look at the latest products and trends. I don’t know...

February 12, 2017