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Made In The Shade Blinds your Trusted Saskatoon Blinds & Window Coverings Expert tip on Custom Drapery

1. Oct 2014 trusted Saskatoon Window Coverings, Trusted Tips

Made in the Shade Blinds Saskatoon wants to help you get your windows on the Best Dressed list! They offer free in-home consultations, where they bring the showroom to you. Not only is this more convenient for you, it allows you to see a variety of choices for your home, surrounded by your colors and furnishings, in your home’s own natural light. Made In The Shade Saskatoon are your Trusted Saskatoon Blinds and Window Coverings Experts!

Here Heather shares a tip on Custom Drapery:

Why Choose Custom Drapery?

Choosing to go the route of customizing draperies and curtains for your home can sometime be a tough pill to swallow, but only when it comes to the price. So what is the benefit of paying for custom versus buying ready made? It’s all in the details, details, details.

Window dressing is a lot like choosing articles of clothing. If your clothes are not the right fit or made from poor quality material, the finished look won’t be flattering. And like clothing, there are cheap, trendy throwaway options and classic designer draperies that will be worth handing down – or getting altered over time.

The major differences between buying ready-made curtains for under $100 and ordering custom draperies start with size. Prefab curtains are a one-size-fits-all application. Width and length are standardized and will therefore force you to mold your window to the drape rather than the other way around. A window that deserves to have a rod hung well above it’s frame will suffer if that drapery treatment can only be hung from one standard height. Where a treatment could be made to give a window or room height and drama now faces the overall feel of being skimpy.

Lining and fullness also add to the benefit of custom made draperies. The overall quality of a lining and outer fabric in a ready-made drape is often cheap resulting in a flat or lifeless look when hung. Custom drapes will look fuller and thicker simply based on a better lining and higher quality fabrics used. Fullness too plays a part. Custom drapes are going to be a lot fuller because they are constructed using a minimum of two and a half times fullness (across the window), so if your window is 100 inches you fabric is 250 inches or more creating proper full and luxurious looking pleats that drape well. Custom made drapery is especially important for closing drapes or wide window coverage because each width or panel is seamed together creating one solid panel that is “split” wherever desired. The pattern (if there is one) can be matched properly and seams are tucked away to the back of the pleat and panels then appear seamless!

Window dressings are the finishing touches on the space, so choose them carefully and with consideration to the application. We offer consultations with photos to discuss initial project scope and fabric selection. Professional check measures are completed before any work gets underway. Contact us today @ 306-280-0632 to inquire after your drapery needs or to answer any preliminary questions you may have.

Call us at 306-280-0632 for a free in-home consultation and quote – we can work with any budget! From one single window to a whole home or office building, we will work with you to get the window coverings you love!

To schedule an appointment with Heather - the ' Shady -Lady' click here!

Trusted community steps up to help a local Saskatoon woman after her contractor nightmare Part 1

29. Sep 2014 trusted Saskatoon Contractors, Saskatoon Electrician, Saskatoon Flooring, Saskatoon Interior Decorator , Saskatoon Interior Design, Saskatoon Kitchens, Saskatoon Painters Decorating & Design, Saskatoon Plumbing, Saskatoon Real Estate, Saskatoon Renovations, Saskatoon Window Coverings, Trusted Media , Trusted Partner News, Trusted Tips

The Trusted teamwork for the public, we do that by finding great local businesses, verifying they are as good as we have heard, and contracting them to uphold the 5 Trusted Guarantees. These 5 Trusted guarantees are the cornerstone of our business and the businesses we partner with, and if something does go wrong we hold the businesses to their obligations....that's what the Trusted Saskatoon businesses sign up for. That's why we promote them and why we believe they are the best businesses in the cities we serve.

JANICE'S BUILD- the Trusted Rebuild

Last week we heard about Janice, a single Mum in Saskatoon that has not been lucky enough to deal with a ' Trustworthy' business, in fact, she has dealt with the kind of company that we set Trusted Saskatoon up to protect people from.... let's share the first part of the story.

Janice is a lovely woman who has been left in a house that was a home 5 months ago & now is a dangerous unfinished, building site. She is trying to keep on a brave face for her 10-year-old daughter but is sick with worry that the house won't survive the Winter cold that is on its way, and wondering every day how she is going to manage to get back on her feet .......why? All because of an unscrupulous Saskatoon contractor that has been her worst nightmare!

We heard her story last week through a friend of Sara's, the Trusted founder, and we were extremely moved by her plight, and wanted to do what we could to help...it's a great thing we know an amazing group of local Saskatoon businesses, who are invested in their community and who truly set the standard for integrity in the Saskatoon Business community!

We sent out an email at 9 pm that night, we had some responses back within the hour and by the end of the week, we have already had so many wonderful Trusted Saskatoon directory partners offer Janice their help...and Trusted Regina partners!

Perfection Plumbing - All the plumbing
kitchen backsplash, shower tiles, labour
A NEW CUSTOM KITCHEN
Age Of Electric - ALL the electrics
Sunview Windows & Doors - $250 towards the rebuild
Kari Calder- Century 21 - $300 in Home Depot Gift Certs
Hairstyle Inn's - $300 Gift Certificate to HSI
Made In The Shade Gift Certificate for MIS
Trusted Regina Partners a NEW Roof and heated roof system!
Fresh Living - shopping help and design
Kitchen & Bath Classics - Bathroom vanity unit
PLus all Painting services

Thank you also to Aaron Loraas- from Loraas disposal for donating bins and garbage fees for the project, Winroc and Rona for materials and Heating roofing systems in Colorado for the roof!!

Sara went to surprise Janice tonight, who knew nothing of this until then..it was extremely emotional, Janice was completely gobsmacked when Sara knocked on her door and told her why she was there. Once the first round of tears dried, and she realized Sara was above board, she showed her around the house and Sara couldn't believe the state this contractor has left her in. We shared the news about the wonderful Trusted Saskatoon companies that had already stepped up to help her, and she was happy to allow us to document this journey by blog and video, so she could prevent other people from having the same thing happen to them....so this is Part 1 of THE HOUSE THAT TRUSTED SASKATOON REBUILT!

So whats next?

A well-recognized business leader and expert in the construction industry is going to cast his professional eye over Janice's bombsite of a home, and he will then be able to assess just what needs to be done, and from there we can start planning the rebuild, and what we need in regards help & materials from these amazing Trusted Saskatoon companies.

We will leave you with Sara's comments as the last words of Part 1

" Saskatoon has been amazing to me and my family, and I believe it's important to step up to help people in the community you live in. Janice's situation is not uncommon unfortunately, a thing like this happen every day to families and individuals in this city and this province, that's why I was motivated to start Trusted. I am just glad I am in a position, along with the Trusted partners to help her with this hand up back on her feet again.

To start the ball rolling I will donate $1000 in TrustedSaskatoon.com Gift Certificates for Janice to put towards this rebuild. She can use them at any of the partner businesses on the www.trustedsaskatoon.com directory. I am not going to publicly name the contractor or his business...that is not my place, but after what I saw & heard today I believe strongly that the company should have their A rating on the Better Business Bureau of Saskatchewan lowered to an F, and the insurance companies should take them off their preferred list of contractors"

Made In The Shade Blinds Trusted Saskatoon Blinds & Window Coverings tip on Shutters

3. Sep 2014 trusted Saskatoon Window Coverings, Trusted Tips

Made in the Shade Blinds Saskatoon wants to help you get your Saskatoon windows on the Best Dressed list! They offer free in-home consultations, where they bring the showroom to you. Not only is this more convenient for you, it allows you to see a variety of choices for your home, surrounded by your colors and furnishings, in your home’s own natural light. Made In The Shade Saskatoon are your Trusted Saskatoon Blinds and Window Coverings Experts!

The Owner of Made In The Shade Heather's tip on Shutters – A beautiful choice for window coverings:

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again…we LOVE shutters as an option for window coverings!

At our initial consultation, our client let us know that she was interested in adding shutters to the main living areas of her home. We decided upon beautiful Norman Shutters with a 3 1/2″ louver in a standard configuration with a divider rail for light control. During the installation, the client decided to add cafe shutters to her corner windows. We think the combination of the two styles works perfectly in her home!

Our products are backed by the best warrantees in the industry, and these shutters are no exception – they are beautifully crafted, designed to last, and have a limited lifetime warranty that includes fading! Interestingly enough, due to the built-in nature of shutters, they are also the only window covering product that actually adds real value to your property.

Our goal at Made in the Shade Blinds Saskatoon is to always exceed our customer’s expectations – and with these gorgeous shutters, we can and do! Visit us at www.madeintheshadeblindssaskatoon.com or give Heather a call at 306-280-0632 and expect the best for less!

To schedule an appointment with Heather - the ' Shady -Lady' click here!

Made In The Shade Blinds Trusted Saskatoon Blinds & Window Coverings tip on Top Down, Bottom Up

30. Aug 2014 trusted Saskatoon Window Coverings, Trusted Tips

Made in the Shade Blinds Saskatoon wants to help you get your windows on the Best Dressed list! They offer free in-home consultations, where they bring the showroom to you. Not only is this more convenient for you, it allows you to see a variety of choices for your home, surrounded by your colors and furnishings, in your home’s own natural light. Made In The Shade Saskatoon are your Trusted Saskatoon Blinds and Window Coverings Experts!

Here Heather shares a tip on Top Down, Bottom Up Shades:

Top Down, Bottom Up Shades – the best of both worlds!

Everyone has different needs when it comes to their window coverings – some of us want more privacy, some want more light control and some want to enhance their decor and create a real “wow factor”. Whatever you are looking for, top-down, bottom-up shades are a wonderful option.

Think of it; the view from the tops of my windows offer the tree tops, the beautiful blue sky and glorious natural light. The view from the bottom of my windows show the parked cars on the street, the roadway, and currently, all of the snow packed and frozen on my lawn! The view is always better when you are looking up…

Now let’s think of the privacy offered by your window coverings. With a traditional bottom up lift, as soon as you raise the shades for some of that glorious light….everyone can see in to your home. With the top-down option, you are free to let the light shine in while keeping your spaces completely private.

Made in the Shade Blinds Saskatoon offers free in-home consultations so that you can see a wide variety of the best window covering products in your own natural light and your own decor. Let’s get together and discuss the possibilities!

Call us at 306-280-0632 for a free in-home consultation and quote – we can work with any budget! From one single window to a whole home or office building, we will work with you to get the window coverings you love!

To schedule an appointment with Heather - the ' Shady -Lady' click here!

Made In The Shade a Trusted Saskatoon Window Coverings - In Home Design Consultations

14. Aug 2014 trusted Saskatoon Interior Decorator , Saskatoon Interior Design, Saskatoon Window Coverings, Trusted Tips

Trusted Saskatoon window covering experts!

Here they share a tip on In Home Design Consultations:

Do you ever sit in your home and daydream about all of the interior decorating changes that you’d love to make, but you don’t know where to start? If you’re like me, you might have a million pages torn out of magazines that show off styles that you like, but have no idea how to incorporate into your unique space.

That perfect design combination of color, fabric, and texture is a challenge, and there’s a reason why designers are artists too. It takes practice, experience, trial-and-error, and a fearless attitude to bring your home from just being functional, to also being beautiful. This is where we come in.

We believe that Windows, Walls & Floors are the foundation of every great space. These three elements set the tone for all other design considerations, and when well-thought-out can serve as a base to help you express your style. Our job at Made In The ShFashions is to help you pull these elements together so that your home can express your style and meet the needs of your family’s lifestyle.

An in-home consultation is a great way for you to show us your space and explain your vision. We come armed with samples, swatches, and creativity to help you to achieve the space you've always wished for.

Why choose an in-home consultation?

Most of us are visual learners: It’s easier for you to explain your ideas when we’re in the space with you, and it’s easier for our designers to understand what you mean about that unique wall or distinctive nook when we can see it first-hand.
Colors change based on the environment: Seeing the samples and swatches in your home and in the light that is normal for your space ensures that the colors you choose turn out exactly like you want.
Your living room doesn’t travel well: It’s a lot easier for us to bring the showroom to you, than for you to bring your living room to us.
Sometimes it’s easier to make decisions in the comfort of your own home, without too many choices to create confusion. You can visualize your future space, much more easily when you’re sitting in your present space.

Take a moment to request an In-Home Consultation and let us do the rest for you. You won’t be disappointed.