How These Motorized Roman Shades Elevate Laundry Room Zen

Four custom wood-framed windows with an intricate triple stair-step framing in the client’s laundry room stretch ten feet high and sit out of reach due to an expansive corner countertop. A cord wasn’t even an option for this design. Instead, the...

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THE NEW JERSEY CHAPTER OF ASID’S STUDENT & EMERGING PROFESSIONALS WEEK PROVIDED EDUCATION, INSPIRATION AND A FORUM FOR COLLABORATION

MARLTON, N.J., March 26, 2024 – The New Jersey Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID NJ), orchestrated a diverse and enriching program during its Student & Emerging Professionals Week, February 21 to 24. “It fostered...

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WCAA Announces the 2024 Jill Robson Memorial Scholarships

WCAA is excited to announce the 2024 Jill Robson Memorial Scholarships. These awards honor the memory of Jill Robson and promote education in the Window Coverings Industry for those already in the industry and those new to window coverings! This...

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#disCOVER: Southern Belle Blooms With New Room

Just outside of Louisville, KY, sits Prospect, a charming little community on the Ohio River. When clients approached Draped in Style’s Lisa Thoma and Julie Ensor about decorating their daughter’s bedroom, they decided to pink out loud. ...

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The Advantage of Selling Eco-Friendly Options of Motorized Window Coverings

We all know that selling motorization is the easy option for those that want the ease and convenience of using a remote, a mobile device or voice control, but I believe that many designers and window fashion professionals are missing out on the...

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Outdoor Living Spaces: Good for Your Body and Mind

Creating practical and stylish outdoor living spaces has become one of the hottest trends in home renovation. Just tune in to HGTV or pick up a consumer magazine and you’re sure to see a profile of a homeowner extending...

May 25, 2023

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Measuring Progress: A Guide to Your Second-Quarter Performance

May 19, 2023

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Is Outdoor Installation for You?

As the weather gets warmer, people have a tendency to enjoy the outdoors more. Adding to this is the fact that during the pandemic eating outdoors was the only way restaurants could serve their patrons. Almost three...

May 9, 2023

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Selling Transformation: Where Thinking Meets a Healthy Dose of the 3 Cs 

May 4, 2023

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The Rise of #GlobalShadingDay

May 2, 2023

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MATTER: A New Window of Opportunity

By Jop Vos Who Are the Brains Behind It? Matter was created by the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA). This 400-plus member group of tech companies includes all the big names such as Google, Apple, Samsung and...

April 28, 2023

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IWCE Exhibit Hall Sells Out in 2023

The International Window Coverings Expo, held April 19-21 in Charlotte, NC, produced beyond expectations in the quality of the event and the number of exhibitors and attendees.

April 27, 2023

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Window Covering Manufacturers Association Files Lawsuit Challenging New Consumer Product Safety Commission Rule on Custom Window Coverings

Washington, November 30, 2022 – The Window Covering Manufacturers Association (WCMA) filed a lawsuit today challenging the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) rule, A Safety Standard for Operating Cords on...

December 1, 2022

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Is Your Logo Design in Need of a Refresh? 5 Key Questions

Logo updates are serious business. If you’ve had the same logo for years—or possibly even decades—then we’re talking about a truly valuable business asset. Steeped in daily use and potentially sprinkled all over signs...

November 10, 2022

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Installer’s Etiquette and the Right Attitude – PART 1

Everything that I am going to say here should be common sense and not necessary to be discussed but, unfortunately, I feel that I have to make a list. You will be amazed by the horror stories of the so...

September 15, 2021

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The Colors the COVID-19 Pandemic Brought

By Charmaine Wynter After a year spent indoors, people in our society are emerging ready to embrace life to its fullest. With this new appreciation for the sights, sounds and textures that people associate with human...

August 27, 2021

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Understanding Performance Fabrics

By Kathryn DillonAn 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...

November 20, 2020

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How to Build Consumer Demand Beyond Your Direct Buyers

As a business owner, you need to know what the best marketing strategies for your business are. Is it using Sureshot.io to automate cold outreach? Is it doing work in the local community? Is it creating engaging posts...

August 24, 2020

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Window Fashion VISION Recognizes Young Leaders Through 20 Under 40 Awards

Window Fashion VISION is thrilled to recognize some of the industry’s brightest up-and-coming stars through the new Window Fashion VISION 20 Under 40 Awards. Participants will be honored at a virtual...

July 28, 2020

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Remembering Beth Hodges

By Linda PrincipeBeth Hodges—drapery fabricator, educator, speaker, trainer, installer, former Window Fashion VISION columnist and window coverings industry icon—passed away on April 26. Beth was born in Augusta on...

May 13, 2020