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Why I Swear By 3/8 Cellular Shades for Annoyingly Shallow Windows

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Why I Swear By 3/8 Cellular Shades for Annoyingly Shallow Windows

by Yuvien Royer on Jun 27 2026
Struggling with shallow windows? Discover why upgrading to low-profile 3/8 cellular shades is the designer trick to keeping your trim looking sleek and custom.
Stop Blocking Your View: Why I Use Bottom Up Shades on First Floors

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Stop Blocking Your View: Why I Use Bottom Up Shades on First Floors

by Yuvien Royer on Jun 27 2026
First-floor privacy is a nightmare. Here is why I stopped blocking my windows and started using bottom up shades to keep the light without the fishbowl effect.
Are the Custom Cellular Shades at Lowes Actually Any Good?

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Are the Custom Cellular Shades at Lowes Actually Any Good?

by Yuvien Royer on Jun 27 2026
Curious if those cellular shades at Lowes are actually worth the money? An interior designer breaks down the Levolor options, cordless features, and fabrics.
The Truth About Light Diffusing Shades (And the Nighttime Peep Show)

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The Truth About Light Diffusing Shades (And the Nighttime Peep Show)

by Yuvien Royer on Jun 27 2026
Love the soft daytime glow but terrified of the nighttime silhouette effect? Here is how to style light diffusing shades so you get sunshine and true privacy.
The Proportion Mistake Ruining Your Small Square Window Blinds

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The Proportion Mistake Ruining Your Small Square Window Blinds

by Yuvien Royer on Jun 27 2026
Dressing tiny architectural windows is tricky. Learn why the wrong small square window blinds look like awkward portholes, and how to style them perfectly.
Why Finding the Best Cellular Shades Is Harder Than Picking Paint

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Why Finding the Best Cellular Shades Is Harder Than Picking Paint

by Yuvien Royer on Jun 27 2026
Wondering who makes the best cellular shades? As an interior designer, I break down how to weed through cheap fabrics to find high-quality honeycomb blinds.
Your Blackout Shades Are Lying to You (Enter Cellular Shades Side Tracks)

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Your Blackout Shades Are Lying to You (Enter Cellular Shades Side Tracks)

by Yuvien Royer on Jun 27 2026
Sick of the glowing light halo ruining your sleep? Learn why cellular shades side tracks are my ultimate designer secret for a truly pitch-black bedroom.
Can Standard 32 Inch Window Shades Actually Look High-End?

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Can Standard 32 Inch Window Shades Actually Look High-End?

by Yuvien Royer on Jun 27 2026
Builder-grade windows do not have to look basic. Here is how I elevate standard 32 inch window shades with high-end styling tricks and clever layering.
My Trick for Making Roll Up Blinds White Vanish Into the Window Trim

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My Trick for Making Roll Up Blinds White Vanish Into the Window Trim

by Yuvien Royer on Jun 27 2026
Want a sleek, minimalist room without sacrificing nighttime privacy? Here is exactly how to make roll up blinds white completely vanish into your window trim.
Your Ground Floor is Too Dark (And Cellular Up Down Shades Are the Fix)

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Your Ground Floor is Too Dark (And Cellular Up Down Shades Are the Fix)

by Yuvien Royer on Jun 26 2026
Tired of keeping your blinds closed all day for privacy? Discover why cellular up down shades are the designer secret to flooding your home with natural light.
Why Interior Blinds Fail (And Outdoor Skylight Covers Actually Work)

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Why Interior Blinds Fail (And Outdoor Skylight Covers Actually Work)

by Yuvien Royer on Jun 26 2026
Tired of your living room feeling like a sauna? Here is why adding outdoor skylight covers is the ultimate design hack for cooling a sun-drenched home.
Sleeping on the Ground Floor? You Need Blackout Up Down Blinds

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Sleeping on the Ground Floor? You Need Blackout Up Down Blinds

by Yuvien Royer on Jun 26 2026
Struggling with a street-facing bedroom? Discover how blackout up down blinds give you total privacy and natural daylight without sacrificing your sleep.
How I Make Automatic Roller Shades Look High-End, Not High-Tech

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How I Make Automatic Roller Shades Look High-End, Not High-Tech

by Yuvien Royer on Jun 26 2026
Think smart home window treatments always look cold and sterile? Here is exactly how I style automatic roller shades so they look expensive, not high-tech.
Stop Matching Blinds for Windows Colors to Your Wall Paint

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Stop Matching Blinds for Windows Colors to Your Wall Paint

by Yuvien Royer on Jun 26 2026
Struggling to pick the right hue? Stop matching them to your walls. Here is my designer method for choosing blinds for windows colors that look truly custom.
Vertical Blinds vs. Bali Blackout Verticell Shades for Patio Doors

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Vertical Blinds vs. Bali Blackout Verticell Shades for Patio Doors

by Yuvien Royer on Jun 26 2026
Struggling with drafty, loud sliding glass doors? Discover why upgrading to bali blackout verticell shades offers better insulation and a much cleaner look.
The 5% Rule for Shades That Block the Sun but Not the View

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The 5% Rule for Shades That Block the Sun but Not the View

by Yuvien Royer on Jun 26 2026
Don't sacrifice your gorgeous backyard. Here is how I specify shades that block the sun but not the view, protecting your room without losing the scenery.
I Hated Motorized Shades Until I Finally Tried Somfy Blinds

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I Hated Motorized Shades Until I Finally Tried Somfy Blinds

by Yuvien Royer on Jun 26 2026
I always thought motorized shades were too loud and clunky for elegant rooms. Here is why switching to Somfy blinds completely changed my design approach.
The 1-Inch Upgrade: Why Every Room Needs a Window Shade With Valance

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The 1-Inch Upgrade: Why Every Room Needs a Window Shade With Valance

by Yuvien Royer on Jun 26 2026
Tired of staring at cheap plastic roller tubes? Here is why pairing a sleek, tailored window shade with valance is the easiest way to make a room look custom.
How to Style Bali Cellular Shades So They Don't Look Like Office Blinds

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How to Style Bali Cellular Shades So They Don't Look Like Office Blinds

by Yuvien Royer on Jun 26 2026
Navigating custom window treatments is overwhelming. Here is how I customized my Bali cellular shades to look high-end and definitely not like a cubicle.
Stop Blaming the Shade: Why You Just Need Light Blocker Blinds

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Stop Blaming the Shade: Why You Just Need Light Blocker Blinds

by Yuvien Royer on Jun 26 2026
Tired of waking up to glowing window edges? Discover why your blackout shades are failing and how light blocker blinds finally deliver true pitch-black sleep.