Made in the Shade

While we're on the subject of window treatments, I thought it would be fun to take a look at my favorite type. They are referred to a few different ways from bamboo blinds to matchstick shades but the result is always the same: chic and simple. The best part is that they work in a wide variety of rooms and look just as great alone as they do framed by beautiful drapes.  Actually, if you plan to use them in a bedroom, it helps to also hang drapes with a black out lining since the shades usually don't completely shut out the light.  I know this because the sunshine filters through mine and wakes me up in the morning. Enjoy!

Markham Roberts via Domino

Markham Roberts in House Beautiful

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Ashley Putnam in April/May 2012 issue of Lonny.

Amanda Nisbet in House Beautiful.

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Lisa Sherry in Sept/Oct 2011 issue of Lonny.

Ashley Whittaker Design

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Ashley Whittaker via House Beautiful 

Peter Dunham

Ashley Whittaker Design 

Ashley Whittaker via Domino 

Celerie Kemble in House Beautiful 

Ashley Goforth Design 

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Steven Gambrel via Domino

Ashley Whittaker

Katie Rosenfield Design 

Jennifer Dyer in March/April 2011 issue of Lonny.

Ashley Putman in April/May 2010 issue of Lonny.

Celerie Kemble in Oct/Nov 2010 issue of Lonny.

Ellie Somerville in June/July 2010 issue of Lonny.

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Samantha Pynn via House Beautiful 

Steven Gambrel 

Leslie Klotz via House Beautiful 

Leslie Klotz via House Beautiful 

Markham Roberts via House Beautiful 

Top image: Robert Leleux in Nov/Dec 2011 issue of Lonny. 

Sponsor Spotlight: Hunter Douglas iPad Giveaway

Custom window fashions giant Hunter Douglas has just launched The Art of Window Dressing iPad App that lets you see how actual products will look on your own windows.  The App will allow designers and regular customers visualize how each blind will look before buying.  A great idea for those who have trouble picturing the finished product that will make shopping a whole lot easier.

            “In many ways, our new App will revolutionize how consumers begin their search to find the perfect window treatments for their homes”, said Ron Kass, Hunter Douglas Executive Vice President of Marketing. “It brings together in one place everything a consumer needs to get started, simplifying the process and making it a whole lot more efficient and enjoyable.” 

In order to celebrate The Art of Window Dressing iPad App, Hunter Douglas is generously giving away an Apple iPad 3 with basic WiFi (16GB) in black or white (your choice) with a value of $499 to one lucky Habitually Chic reader.  All you have to do is "Like" the Hunter Douglas Facebook page and leave a comment here telling me which room you need new window treatments.  Official rules are below but you have one week to enter and a winner will be chosen by random and announced on the blog next week.  

Good luck!         

Rules: Giveaway will run until 11:59pm on Tuesday, May 8, 2012. One winner chose at random on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 and announced on the blog.  One entry per person.  Email entries will not be accepted. Open to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia who are at least eighteen (18) years old at the time of entry.  Employees of sponsor, as well as the immediate family (spouse, parents, siblings and children) and household members of each such employee, are not eligible

While you are checking out Hunter Douglas, I suggest taking a peek at the Provenance Woven Wood Shades.  They'd be perfect for any decor and are my personal favorite.