Torgie’s Point of View

Many Wilmington, NC residents have small windows that are difficult to find a window covering for.  One common type of window in the Wilmington, NC market is what is commonly called a sidelight window.  These are the small windows located to the left or right or sometimes on both sides of the main entry door to the house.  These window are many times left uncovered in the Wilmington market because homeowners are unable to find a good solution, however it is important to put a window treatment, window blind, or window covering on these windows because even though these windows are small, at night one can see completely in the home from the street.

Many have tried using blinds or shades to cover these windows.  Window Blinds and shades work well but these type products are designed to work off of weight and gravity and since the product is so small there is not much weight there making the product fickle when operating.  There are a few items that work very well.  They are Plantation Shutters, Window Film, and Window Inserts.

Plantation Shutters work very well for these applications.  Since shutters are like a door style of operation, not relying on gravity, they work very well in this type of window.  Giving you the maximum privacy and durability, a shutter is an excellent choice to cover a sidelight window in the Wilmington, NC market.

Window Film is also a great choice.  Window film is available in a frost which allows light to filter through but gives you complete privacy.  Window Frost however doesn’t allow you to look through the window, unlike a shutter which gives you the ability to control light and privacy.  However if your front door is equipped with a peephole, then Window Film is also a great solution to covering those sidelight windows.

Another product now on the market for Wilmington, NC residents is Window Glass Inserts.  These are very elegant glass inserts that are installed replacing the existing clear glass already in your window.  They are available in many different styles and layouts and change the look of your entire entryway.  These inserts are not designed for the everyday do-it-yourself-er since many times after your existing glass is removing the door has to be trimmed and cut, so this is a product best left to a Qualified Installer.  These Window Glass Inserts are beautiful and are a must see.

So if you live in the Wilmington, NC area, call a qualified Window Blind company today and they can set up a time to demonstrate one of the many great products mentioned above.

Is your home no longer a home but rather just a house? Have you lost that original warmth you once had in your home? Sometimes we tend to get so used to our home that it is nothing but a place to lay our head down at night. It no longer gives us that original feeling we had when we first purchased. Maybe we started looking for a new home, but found out that we can’t sell the one we are in. Maybe we just neglected our home because of the ever fast pace of life. Or maybe, we just never made the home we are in our personalized place we find comfort, warmth, safety, and relaxation. Well, don’t wait… Make your house your home!

There are many affordable options that can turn your house into that place you personally call home. A place where you look forward to coming back to at the end of the day. A place that speaks your personal style. A place where your friends and family know that you took pride in personalizing.

A few decorating options you can start with are Window Coverings. Window Treatments can change the look of any room without breaking the bank. From Plantation Shutters to Roman Shades, Valances to Draperies, window blinds can turn a boring, tasteless room into a beautiful relaxing oasis.

Another option for personalizing your home is organization. If your closets are filled and clutter is now invading your living area, a simple closet system can solve your organizational needs. Keeping all the stuff that needs to be in the closet, pantry, laundry room, or garage in their proper place will give you the living space you need to enjoy the comfort of your home.

The last area that we will focus on is the outdoors. Spring is just around the corner with warm weather, fresh air, and longer days. Make that porch or deck a second living space. With an outdoor awning or retractable awning you can turn that outdoor patio into another room. If the outdoors isn’t your cup of tea, but the fresh spring air is, then stay inside but let the air in with a retractable sliding screen.

So don’t wait, make your house feel like home again. Personalize it with some of the many affordable home improvement products available.

Have you ever cleaned out your closet and found items that still had price tags on them? You know what that means… you found something that was such a great buy that you just had to purchase it. Then, the reality set in. You forgot you ever had it because you can’t see what is in your closet.

Don’t think you are alone. Most Closets are full and many people feel they can’t fit another item in them, but that’s not true. I recently had a company come out and redo my master bed closet with a ClosetMaid laminate system. It was beautiful when they finished and guess what? I could not believe how organized my closet was. Now I can find everything I know I have and I can even find items I forgot that I had.

There are so many items to choose from: drawers, baskets, tie racks, belt holders, shoe shelves, valet rods, benches, hampers and more. What impressed me the most was when the company came out to give me a Personalized In-Home Consultation at no charge, they helped me get the most out of the amount of space I had. Then, they provided me with several options so that I got to choose my perfect closet.

So if you need a running start to close your closet door or you’re afraid to open your closet door, have a qualified closet company come by and give you a Free Personalized Closet Design today!

Are your Window Coverings or Blinds boring? There is an easy and affordable way to dress them up without changing them out.

Many people have white or neutral colored blinds. This is smart because many times, having color visible from outside the home is tacky. However, if everything inside the home is neutral, then this can appear boring or tasteless.

There is an easy way to get the best of both worlds. Sticking with a neutral color Blind or Window Covering is a good choice to make, but then you will want to dress up the blind with a top treatment.

Top Treatments are Valances, Cornices, Panels, Soft Treatments and more. They are a nice way to add color to your décor. Having an experienced Blind and Drapery Consultant come by and give you a “Personalized In-Home Consultation” Free of Charge will help you make a great decision.

There are thousands of patterns and colors to choose from to dress your window coverings. Don’t let this be overwhelming. An experienced professional can eliminate many of the choices with a “Personalized In-Home Consultation” and help you choose just the right fabric so that you make a great decision. They can also help bring together other items within a certain room by adding pillows, area rugs, bedspreads, and more.

So if your blinds are naked, dress them up with a beautiful fabric treatment today.