Our News Categories Blinds Nov 13, 2020 Creating a Guest Room No One Will Want to Leave With the holidays in full swing, your spare bedroom is probably seeing guests for the first time in months. And while it may seem like a guest bedroom needs nothing more than a bed, that’s far from the truth. Especially if your loved ones are staying for a few nights, try to ... Continue Reading Oct 22, 2020 What Makes Bloomin’ Blinds Unique Windows — they’re one of the first things people notice when they walk into your home. Needless to say, your window treatments can set the tone for your entire home. So isn’t it important to send the right message? Whether you need to repair your existing treatments or want ... Continue Reading Oct 16, 2020 Schedule a Virtual Consultation with Bloomin’ Blinds Today When the COVID-19 pandemic hit North America earlier this year, our first priority quickly became keeping our customers and franchise owner/operators safe. In an effort to limit in-person communication while still providing the services we’ve become known for, we decided to ... Continue Reading Sep 23, 2020 Can You Motorize Existing Blinds? “Can I motorize the blinds I already have in my home?” is one of the most common questions we’re asked here at Bloomin’ Blinds. And while there are some unique situations, we can almost always motorize your current treatments! Let Bloomin’ Blinds Motorize Your Existing ... Continue Reading Cellular Shades Nov 23, 2020 Help! My Furniture is Fading Ask anyone what they look for in a new home and odds are “big windows” or “natural light” will be high on their priority list. But fast forward a few years and you may find that your furniture is starting to fade because it’s constantly sitting in direct sunlight. If your ... Continue Reading Jun 30, 2020 Single Cell vs. Double Cell As one of the most popular window treatment choices around, cellular shades offer a number of benefits and customization options. One of those options includes single cell versus double cell construction. What does this mean and which option is best for you? Let Bloomin' ... Continue Reading Jun 24, 2020 Will Bloomin’ Blinds Repair Treatments I Bought Somewhere Else? Have your window treatments seen better days? Repairing broken blinds, shades, and shutters is far more cost effective than buying new ones. Best of all, our on-site repair services means you’ll never have to take your treatments into a showroom to be fixed. But a question ... Continue Reading Apr 29, 2020 The Difference Between Light Filtering and Room Darkening Shades At first glance, the terms “light filtering” and “room darkening” can seem like the same thing — as their names imply, they both block out light, right? While they may seem similar, each one accomplishes a very different function. If you choose one over the other without ... Continue Reading Cleaning Aug 20, 2020 Cleaning Blinds and Shutters with Supplies You Already Have at Home When it comes time to clean, most homeowners stick to the same routine — clean the floor, wipe down the countertops, and scrub the tub. But when was the last time your window treatments got a good cleaning ? If you can’t remember, odds are it’s time to break out your duster. ... Continue Reading Feb 19, 2020 Can You Wash Window Blinds? Sure, you clean your windows regularly, but what about the blinds that cover them? Aside from just keeping your blinds looking beautiful (because who wants to see a thin layer of dust every time they look out the windows), regular cleanings can also prolong the life of your ... Continue Reading Jan 07, 2020 How to Clean Faux Wood Blinds Maybe you moved into a new home with dirty blinds, or your blinds have built up grime over months or years since you last gave them a thorough clean. If your faux wood blinds are looking a bit dusty, dirty, or smudged, you’re in luck, because they’re one of the easiest ... Continue Reading Dec 31, 2019 How Do I Clean My Cellular Shades? Cellular shades, also called honeycomb shades, have a unique, pleated, accordion-style fabric design that stylishly and effectively blocks out sunlight and helps control room temperature. While they are easy to maintain, they can trap dust and debris from the air that ... Continue Reading Drapery and Curtains Jun 23, 2020 How to Make Your Ceilings Look Higher Vaulted ceilings are lovely, but not every home is built to accommodate them. In fact, according to the International Residential Code, habitable rooms like bedrooms, kitchens, and living spaces are only required to have a ceiling height of 7 feet. So what can you do if ... Continue Reading May 13, 2020 Best Nursery Window Treatments for Style & Safety Photo by Jimmy Conover on Unsplash With a baby on the way, most parents-to-be go into nesting mode, putting together the perfect nursery for their little one. A nursery often evokes images of subdued colors, soft textures, and warm, diffused lighting—a soothing place for ... Continue Reading Feb 17, 2020 Ultimate Window Treatment Design Guide Window coverings can inject color and style into any space, as well as providing functional benefits of light, temperature, and privacy control. Installing new custom window coverings is one of the most effective, affordable methods of updating your living space. With such a ... Continue Reading Faux Wood Blinds Jan 27, 2020 What are the Different Types of Window Treatments? Window treatments are often the unsung heroes of the interior design world. Just like windows, treatments can make or break a space — not only do they need to be beautiful, but they also have to function well in your home. Fortunately, with so many options to choose from, ... Continue Reading Jan 07, 2020 How to Clean Faux Wood Blinds Maybe you moved into a new home with dirty blinds, or your blinds have built up grime over months or years since you last gave them a thorough clean. If your faux wood blinds are looking a bit dusty, dirty, or smudged, you’re in luck, because they’re one of the easiest ... Continue Reading Dec 31, 2019 How Do I Clean My Cellular Shades? Cellular shades, also called honeycomb shades, have a unique, pleated, accordion-style fabric design that stylishly and effectively blocks out sunlight and helps control room temperature. While they are easy to maintain, they can trap dust and debris from the air that ... Continue Reading Dec 31, 2019 Top Window Treatments for Reducing Dust and Allergens When we talk about allergies, one season tends to dominate the conversation — spring. However, it’s possible, even likely, to suffer from allergies all year long. Especially in the winter, when our homes are closed up tightly for months, people who are allergic to pet dander ... Continue Reading How To Jul 27, 2020 How to Block Light Gaps Around Blinds If you have window treatments, you might have noticed that even when they are lowered and closed some light peeks in through on the side gaps. If you enjoy a darker room or even if the sun hits that gap just right, these gaps can be a nuisance. Luckily, there are a couple of ... Continue Reading Jul 20, 2020 How to Choose Blind Color For some, decorating comes easy. For others, there are too many options and too many ways to make mistakes. One of the best ways to make your room look brand new is to get a new set of blinds. The right color with the right lighting with the right paint can make your living ... Continue Reading Jul 14, 2020 How to Measure a Window for Window Treatments Before shopping for new blinds or shades, you need to know exactly how your new window treatments are going to fit over or in your window. The best way to do this is to take the measurements yourself. To start, make sure you have a steel tape measure. Steel tape measures ... Continue Reading Jul 07, 2020 How to Shorten Blinds Unless you’re getting customized blinds designed to fit your window exactly, you might have to adjust the “one-size-fits-all” model you just bought. People typically decide to shorten their blinds because they hang a little too far over the window ledge. Not only is this ... Continue Reading Industry Information Oct 22, 2020 What Makes Bloomin’ Blinds Unique Windows — they’re one of the first things people notice when they walk into your home. Needless to say, your window treatments can set the tone for your entire home. So isn’t it important to send the right message? Whether you need to repair your existing treatments or want ... Continue Reading Karen McGuffin Jul 20, 2020 How to Choose Blind Color For some, decorating comes easy. For others, there are too many options and too many ways to make mistakes. One of the best ways to make your room look brand new is to get a new set of blinds. The right color with the right lighting with the right paint can make your living ... Continue Reading Jun 23, 2020 How to Make Your Ceilings Look Higher Vaulted ceilings are lovely, but not every home is built to accommodate them. In fact, according to the International Residential Code, habitable rooms like bedrooms, kitchens, and living spaces are only required to have a ceiling height of 7 feet. So what can you do if ... Continue Reading Jun 16, 2020 Best Window Treatments for Kitchens As one of the busier rooms in your home, the kitchen serves many functions. Preparing meals, foraging for snacks, gathering with family to talk about the day—the kitchen is a household hub. If your kitchen features one or more windows, you may be wondering what kind of ... Continue Reading Jun 02, 2020 Best Window Treatments for Bathrooms Bathroom windows can contribute to a bright, relaxing atmosphere—or create a logistical nightmare. Not every home bathroom has this particular design element, but if yours does, you likely identify with one of those two extremes. Love them or hate them, virtually all ... Continue Reading Kelsey Stuart Jul 28, 2020 How Bloomin’ Blinds is Constantly Adapting to Meet Your Needs For nearly two decades, we’ve worked hard to ensure that every customer we work with leaves 100% satisfied with their repair, purchase, installation, or consultation. And the way we do that is by constantly looking for new ways to improve our services. The Bloomin’ Blinds ... Continue Reading Jul 20, 2020 The Most Common Mistakes People Make When Shopping for Window Treatments Buying blinds or shades isn’t something you should do after a quick online search or trip to the store. The window treatments you choose today will sit in your home for years to come, so it’s important to do your research before placing your order. If you’re in the market ... Continue Reading Jun 24, 2020 Will Bloomin’ Blinds Repair Treatments I Bought Somewhere Else? Have your window treatments seen better days? Repairing broken blinds, shades, and shutters is far more cost effective than buying new ones. Best of all, our on-site repair services means you’ll never have to take your treatments into a showroom to be fixed. But a question ... Continue Reading Jun 16, 2020 Making the Most of Your Online Window Treatment Consultation Are you in need of new window treatments but have no idea where to begin? How about with a consultation in the very room you’re trying to buy window treatments for? Thanks to our virtual consultation services, you can find window treatments for every room in your house ... Continue Reading Kevin Stuart Jul 27, 2020 How to Block Light Gaps Around Blinds If you have window treatments, you might have noticed that even when they are lowered and closed some light peeks in through on the side gaps. If you enjoy a darker room or even if the sun hits that gap just right, these gaps can be a nuisance. Luckily, there are a couple of ... Continue Reading Jul 14, 2020 How to Measure a Window for Window Treatments Before shopping for new blinds or shades, you need to know exactly how your new window treatments are going to fit over or in your window. The best way to do this is to take the measurements yourself. To start, make sure you have a steel tape measure. Steel tape measures ... Continue Reading Jul 07, 2020 How to Shorten Blinds Unless you’re getting customized blinds designed to fit your window exactly, you might have to adjust the “one-size-fits-all” model you just bought. People typically decide to shorten their blinds because they hang a little too far over the window ledge. Not only is this ... Continue Reading May 14, 2020 My Motorized Shades Aren’t Responding To My Remote, What Should I Do? Anyone with battery-powered motorized shades will tell you that they’re one of the most convenient additions to any room. That is, until they stop working. Like any appliance or electronic in your home, battery-powered treatments can run into the occasional problem after ... Continue Reading Kris Stuart Jun 30, 2020 Single Cell vs. Double Cell As one of the most popular window treatment choices around, cellular shades offer a number of benefits and customization options. One of those options includes single cell versus double cell construction. What does this mean and which option is best for you? Let Bloomin' ... Continue Reading Jun 09, 2020 Blinds vs. Shades Are you better off with blinds, or are shades a smarter choice for window coverings? When it comes to window treatments, many homeowners aren’t sure whether to pick blinds or shades—or whether there’s even a difference! Bloomin' Blinds can help you decide. Difference between ... Continue Reading Jun 04, 2020 Solar Shades vs. Roller Shades To the untrained eye, roller shades and solar shades may not seem that different. After all, both cover a window in a single, simple sheet of material and operate with a roller and tube function, so many people assume they are different, interchangeable names for the same ... Continue Reading Apr 29, 2020 The Difference Between Light Filtering and Room Darkening Shades At first glance, the terms “light filtering” and “room darkening” can seem like the same thing — as their names imply, they both block out light, right? While they may seem similar, each one accomplishes a very different function. If you choose one over the other without ... Continue Reading Shades Nov 23, 2020 Help! My Furniture is Fading Ask anyone what they look for in a new home and odds are “big windows” or “natural light” will be high on their priority list. But fast forward a few years and you may find that your furniture is starting to fade because it’s constantly sitting in direct sunlight. If your ... Continue Reading Nov 13, 2020 Creating a Guest Room No One Will Want to Leave With the holidays in full swing, your spare bedroom is probably seeing guests for the first time in months. And while it may seem like a guest bedroom needs nothing more than a bed, that’s far from the truth. Especially if your loved ones are staying for a few nights, try to ... Continue Reading Oct 22, 2020 What Makes Bloomin’ Blinds Unique Windows — they’re one of the first things people notice when they walk into your home. Needless to say, your window treatments can set the tone for your entire home. So isn’t it important to send the right message? Whether you need to repair your existing treatments or want ... Continue Reading Oct 16, 2020 Schedule a Virtual Consultation with Bloomin’ Blinds Today When the COVID-19 pandemic hit North America earlier this year, our first priority quickly became keeping our customers and franchise owner/operators safe. In an effort to limit in-person communication while still providing the services we’ve become known for, we decided to ... Continue Reading Shutters Nov 23, 2020 Help! My Furniture is Fading Ask anyone what they look for in a new home and odds are “big windows” or “natural light” will be high on their priority list. But fast forward a few years and you may find that your furniture is starting to fade because it’s constantly sitting in direct sunlight. If your ... Continue Reading Nov 13, 2020 Creating a Guest Room No One Will Want to Leave With the holidays in full swing, your spare bedroom is probably seeing guests for the first time in months. And while it may seem like a guest bedroom needs nothing more than a bed, that’s far from the truth. Especially if your loved ones are staying for a few nights, try to ... Continue Reading Oct 22, 2020 What Makes Bloomin’ Blinds Unique Windows — they’re one of the first things people notice when they walk into your home. Needless to say, your window treatments can set the tone for your entire home. So isn’t it important to send the right message? Whether you need to repair your existing treatments or want ... Continue Reading Oct 16, 2020 Schedule a Virtual Consultation with Bloomin’ Blinds Today When the COVID-19 pandemic hit North America earlier this year, our first priority quickly became keeping our customers and franchise owner/operators safe. In an effort to limit in-person communication while still providing the services we’ve become known for, we decided to ... Continue Reading Style Tips Jul 20, 2020 How to Choose Blind Color For some, decorating comes easy. For others, there are too many options and too many ways to make mistakes. One of the best ways to make your room look brand new is to get a new set of blinds. The right color with the right lighting with the right paint can make your living ... Continue Reading Jul 07, 2020 How to Shorten Blinds Unless you’re getting customized blinds designed to fit your window exactly, you might have to adjust the “one-size-fits-all” model you just bought. People typically decide to shorten their blinds because they hang a little too far over the window ledge. Not only is this ... Continue Reading Jun 30, 2020 Single Cell vs. Double Cell As one of the most popular window treatment choices around, cellular shades offer a number of benefits and customization options. One of those options includes single cell versus double cell construction. What does this mean and which option is best for you? Let Bloomin' ... Continue Reading Jun 23, 2020 How to Make Your Ceilings Look Higher Vaulted ceilings are lovely, but not every home is built to accommodate them. In fact, according to the International Residential Code, habitable rooms like bedrooms, kitchens, and living spaces are only required to have a ceiling height of 7 feet. So what can you do if ... Continue Reading