Comments for Kempler Design Blog http://blog.kemplerdesign.com Window coverings and interior design Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:01:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Comment on New Spring Offerings from Hunter Douglas by Paul http://blog.kemplerdesign.com/?p=268&cpage=1#comment-284 Paul Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:01:00 +0000 http://blog.kemplerdesign.com/?p=268#comment-284 Bjorn, it is true that the majority of shutters in my region of the United States are either painted wood or a white vinyl, but this is strictly up to the individual. I know from my perspective, I am most blown away with stained wood as far as providing that truly custom look. A good finish on a stain is the most dramatic look for the windows. Since we deal in so much UV light and heat here in the high desert, many people choose to have a light color on their windows to reflect as much sunlight as possible. Good design is the key to make sure that all considerations are thought out. Bjorn, it is true that the majority of shutters in my region of the United States are either painted wood or a white vinyl, but this is strictly up to the individual. I know from my perspective, I am most blown away with stained wood as far as providing that truly custom look. A good finish on a stain is the most dramatic look for the windows. Since we deal in so much UV light and heat here in the high desert, many people choose to have a light color on their windows to reflect as much sunlight as possible. Good design is the key to make sure that all considerations are thought out.

]]> Comment on New Spring Offerings from Hunter Douglas by Bjorn Button http://blog.kemplerdesign.com/?p=268&cpage=1#comment-270 Bjorn Button Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:45:09 +0000 http://blog.kemplerdesign.com/?p=268#comment-270 I see that painted shutters tend to be the preference for indoor wood shutters. When is it appropriate to use stain on your <a href="http://www.grahams.ca" rel="nofollow">shutters</a>? I like the idea of having shutters that will never crack or peal in the summer heat. I see that painted shutters tend to be the preference for indoor wood shutters. When is it appropriate to use stain on your shutters? I like the idea of having shutters that will never crack or peal in the summer heat.

]]> Comment on How can I lift my heavy shades more easily? by Henry Garcia http://blog.kemplerdesign.com/?p=254&cpage=1#comment-265 Henry Garcia Mon, 02 Apr 2012 20:50:29 +0000 http://blog.kemplerdesign.com/?p=254#comment-265 quite true... technology has served humanity in countless ways ! =) quite true… technology has served humanity in countless ways ! =)

]]> Comment on Options for lifting your blinds or shades. by Henry Garcia http://blog.kemplerdesign.com/?p=262&cpage=1#comment-264 Henry Garcia Mon, 02 Apr 2012 20:47:30 +0000 http://blog.kemplerdesign.com/?p=262#comment-264 this is something really exclusive... great post.. thanks alot for sharing your knowledge ! =) this is something really exclusive… great post.. thanks alot for sharing your knowledge ! =)

]]> Comment on Roman Shades as a Valance by Blinds UK http://blog.kemplerdesign.com/?p=251&cpage=1#comment-259 Blinds UK Thu, 22 Mar 2012 10:21:45 +0000 http://blog.kemplerdesign.com/?p=251#comment-259 Awesome post with video.... Awesome post with video….

]]> Comment on Finishing Touches to Valance and Drapery Treatment by Steven K. Dale http://blog.kemplerdesign.com/?p=241&cpage=1#comment-253 Steven K. Dale Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:39:13 +0000 http://blog.kemplerdesign.com/?p=241#comment-253 Nice clean blog, good info, Looks like your using the social media thing to your advantage. Nice clean blog, good info, Looks like your using the social media thing to your advantage.

]]> Comment on Hunter Douglas announces updates to its shutter lines by Paul http://blog.kemplerdesign.com/?p=86&cpage=1#comment-226 Paul Mon, 19 Dec 2011 06:20:05 +0000 http://blog.kemplerdesign.com/?p=86#comment-226 I apologize for not replying more quickly, but I didn't see your post. Do you still need assistance? I have helped other people to solve the same problem. Let me know what I can do to assist you. You may call me directly at 775 857 3100. Thank you. I apologize for not replying more quickly, but I didn’t see your post. Do you still need assistance? I have helped other people to solve the same problem. Let me know what I can do to assist you. You may call me directly at 775 857 3100. Thank you.

]]> Comment on Shades or Blinds for Reno? Part 2 by Austin Shades http://blog.kemplerdesign.com/?p=214&cpage=1#comment-208 Austin Shades Tue, 01 Nov 2011 19:28:35 +0000 http://blog.kemplerdesign.com/?p=214#comment-208 Great article about the pluses and minuses of shades vs. blinds. Here in Austin, TX we have a similar climate to Las Vegas, and (now that energy costs have risen) more people are interested in reducing their air conditioning bills. As you say, shades provide the best insulation potential; but we still find a lot of people who want the look of a natural wood blind or plantation shutter. It's not uncommon to provide a mix of shades and blinds -- with blinds used on view windows and shades applied on northern windows where insulation is paramount. Great article about the pluses and minuses of shades vs. blinds. Here in Austin, TX we have a similar climate to Las Vegas, and (now that energy costs have risen) more people are interested in reducing their air conditioning bills.

As you say, shades provide the best insulation potential; but we still find a lot of people who want the look of a natural wood blind or plantation shutter. It’s not uncommon to provide a mix of shades and blinds — with blinds used on view windows and shades applied on northern windows where insulation is paramount.

]]> Comment on Shades or Blinds for Reno? by Blinds or Shades for Reno and Tahoe? Part 2 | Kempler Design Blog http://blog.kemplerdesign.com/?p=207&cpage=1#comment-194 Blinds or Shades for Reno and Tahoe? Part 2 | Kempler Design Blog Mon, 15 Aug 2011 16:49:10 +0000 http://blog.kemplerdesign.com/?p=207#comment-194 [...] is part two of a discussion about the function of shades and blinds, specifically in the Reno and Lake Tahoe areas. Last time, we specifically talked about INSULATION [...] [...] is part two of a discussion about the function of shades and blinds, specifically in the Reno and Lake Tahoe areas. Last time, we specifically talked about INSULATION [...]

]]> Comment on Narrowing Down Your Choices by Bret Simmons http://blog.kemplerdesign.com/?p=197&cpage=1#comment-192 Bret Simmons Wed, 13 Jul 2011 23:49:52 +0000 http://blog.kemplerdesign.com/?p=197#comment-192 Love your blog posts, Paul. I'm going to show your blog to my new branding class at UNR tonight. Keep it up! Bret Love your blog posts, Paul. I’m going to show your blog to my new branding class at UNR tonight. Keep it up! Bret

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