So you are interested in getting cellular shades but are not sure of the difference between Hunter Douglas Applause shades or Duettes? With so many options, it can feel like a new language so here’s a quick overview! Applause and Duette shades are both a kind of Cellular or Honeycomb Shade, blinds consisting of pleated …
Window coverings not only control light and add beauty to your home – energy-efficient Hunter Douglas products can help you save energy and money in three ways: insulation, solar heat control and daylighting. An insulating window covering works in both winter and summer to reduce heat transfer through the window. In winter, the window covering …
Dark colours can be intimidating. Painting a room navy, chocolate brown or burgundy usually has people running in horror, but why? There are many reasons that people shy away from using deep colours; questions arise like, will it make the room to small? Dark? Overpowering? Or what if I don’t like it and end up …
Wallpaper is making a comeback! Not the huge, violently colored, floral affairs your Grandma used to plaster all over her home that gave you nightmares when you stayed over, but beautifully crafted, innovative designs with a multitude of rich choices in color, style and design. With all the technology used in today’s interior styling, modern …
At Normandeau, we love window treatments, and we think we’ve made that pretty obvious over the years. But it’s long overdue for us to write a full blog on one of our other true loves: throw cushions. Is there any home accessory as versatile as pillows? They come in all shapes, sizes, and styles, and …
At the beginning of each new year, homeowners across Alberta are thinking about what they want and how to achieve their goals. Perhaps you’ve decided to appreciate the little things or to live a happier, less-stressful life. At Normandeau, we believe a new you deserves a home that represents the changes you’ve made to your …
We are living in a world on the edge of creating an internet of things, and because of this, a lot of the great inventions and innovations of late have been smart technologies. Hunter Douglas’s Powerview motorized window coverings are some of the best smart technologies we’ve seen in the window covering industry. Their smart …
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Since the 1930s, wallpaper trends have been up and down every couple of decades. In recent years, wallpapering has swung back into popularity, and it has left many Calgary homeowners wondering what to do. They may look at a patterned wallpaper and not see an aesthetic they want in their own home. However, there are …
Often, we have Calgarians come into our store to take a look around. They’re not sure what they want, but they’re looking for ideas. We’ll ask them about their home and design preferences, and we’ll help guide them towards a window covering that’s a good fit for their home. Sometimes, we’ll hear homeowners quietly whisper …
We find a lot of homeowners don’t think of drapes as the kind of thing that ever gets dirty. However, just like any fabric addition to your home, drapes collect quite a bit of dust. Carpets need to be vacuumed, throw pillows plumped, and drapes cleaned. Fortunately this doesn’t require too much work and shouldn’t …
