Sears Home Services has provided the useful checklist below for winterizing your home, if you haven’t already done so. You can visit Sears from this link.

• Maintaining Home Heating Systems
• Reducing Window and Roof Drafts
• Unclogging Gutters to Prevent Future Home Damage
• Prepping Water Heater and Pipes
• Utilizing ENERGY STAR® Qualified Products
• Tuning Up Snow Throwers

Maintaining Home Heating Systems

Now is the time to look at home heating systems—before sub-freezing temperatures become the norm. Clogged and dirty vents force heaters to work harder to warm the home, translating to higher heating bills. Sears customers can have their heating vents cleaned to help with air circulation and ventilation. This simple cleaning service will not only help keep homes warmer, it will also assist in keeping wallets a bit fuller, too.

Heating system preventive maintenance can also help ensure that your home heating system is running efficiently. A 20-point home heating preventive maintenance check prior to winter’s full force descending on homeowners will help safeguard against costly breakdowns in the future and in the midst of a winter storm when they can least repair it.

Additionally, for homeowners with aging heating systems that are 10 years or older, it may be time replace it with a more energy efficient option. To help determine if a new home heating system is needed, Sears customers can request a free in-home design consultation.

Reducing Window and Roof Drafts

An essential step to keeping cozy and saving energy is to inspect the home for leaks and drafts. Improperly sealed homes waste energy and reduce the effectiveness of home heating systems. Notable heat loss often occurs through windows and the roof, especially older ones.

A simple way to check for leaks is to hold a lit incense stick next to doorways and windows and watch the smoke. Sears Home Services can help improve the energy efficiency of your home through in-home consultations to help you understand possible window or roof problem areas and, if necessary, install new, more efficient options. Sears professional project consultants can provide installation estimates in advance to help customers plan ahead. Check for drafts before Old Man Winter arrives to stay snug and dry when it’s frosty outside.

Unclogging Gutters to Prevent Future Home Damage

While repairing current leaks in a roof should be considered a priority to help maintain heat in the home, customers should also take simple precautions to prevent future damage caused by freezing weather, such as cleaning gutters. Clogged gutters lead to ice dams in winter, which occur when water freezes near the edge of a roof and creates a dam that blocks the flow of water off the roof. This can lead to water from melting snow finding its way under shingles, causing new roof leaks and dripping into the house.

Prepping Water Heater and Pipes

If your water heater does not have an insulating blanket built into the unit, homeowners should be sure to wrap the pipes in advance of winter. These heaters are often the least efficient appliances in a home and have to work harder to provide homeowners with hot water on the coldest days if they aren’t insulated. Wrap your water heater and pipes in advance of winter to stay warm and reduce energy costs.
Utilizing ENERGY STAR® Qualified Products

There is still time to take advantage of tax credits from the government. Additionally, Sears encourages customers to consider ENERGY STAR-qualified products for all their home improvement needs and repairs. Through current ENERGY STAR government tax offers¹, customers can save up to $200 on qualified replacement windows and up to $300 on qualified water heaters installed by Dec. 31, 2011.

Tuning Up Snow Throwers

As snowfall starts to sweep the nation, now is the time to pull the snow thrower out of storage and determine whether it needs tuning up or repair services. In advance of the season’s heaviest snow storms, customers can bring in their snow thrower to a local Sears and have it serviced to help ensure it’s ready for the winter weather. For the do-it-yourself enthusiasts, SearsPartsDirect.com offers parts and accessories for snow throwers.

If you’re interested in here’s contact information for Sears Home Services: http://www.searshomeservices.com/ or by calling 1 800-4MY-HOME.

1. Tax offer ends 12/31/11. Qualified product(s) must be installed by 12/31/11. See http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=tax_credits.tx_index for details.

Therma Tru Doors – Therma – TRU, the nation’s leading manufacturer of Fiberglass and Steel Entry Doors systems, announced that they have taken care of homeowners by complying with Strict New Energy Standards set by the government through the ENERGY STAR program for the Door, Window and Skylight category. The company also promised that it will continue to improve energy-efficient consumer products available on the market today.

The company has homeowners covered when it comes to meeting the new criteria of the Energy Star program that became effective on January 4, 2010. The Energy Star program has changed their criteria for the Door, Window and skylight category to continue to raise the bar for energy efficient consumer products available on the market today,” said Steve Jasperson, code and regulatory compliance manager for Therma-Tru. “Even with the new criteria, almost all of Therma-Tru’s fiberglass and steel entry door systems meet these strict ENERGY STAR guidelines and are also National Fenestration Rating Council® (NFRC) Certified.”

ENERGY STAR is a government-backed program helping businesses and individuals protect the environment through superior energy efficiency. The ENERGY STAR program for window and doors uses U-values and Solar Heat Gain Coefficients to determine energy performance levels. In the new 2010 criteria, the Door category has eliminated climate zones and is now based solely on the size of the glass in the door. The Window category still uses climate zones. Therma-Tru fiberglass doors offer up to five times the insulation of wood due to their polyurethane foam core. This essentially creates an energy-efficient barrier in the door, stabilizing the interior temperatures and therefore decreasing energy costs.”

Target(R) launches Dror(TM) for Target, an exclusive limited-edition collection that includes bedding, decorative accessories and stationery. Target is committed to enlisting fresh and new designers that create stylish yet affordable products for every room in the home. Dror Benshetrit, known for his multi-functional design, will bring his space-saving innovations to his new limited-edition collection for Target.

Dror for Target features a variety of products, including comforters, quilts, sheets and tapestries in elegant shades of brown, raspberry, plum and aqua with textures and patterns that are destined for mixing and matching. The decorative accessories selection includes removable wall decals, a clock, lamps, a side table and a nesting bookcase. Stationery items include file folders, sketchbook and mini composition books that are emblazoned with modern graphics. Many products collapse, fold away or serve multiple functions, making them ideal for city dwellers, college students or anyone looking to maximize space on a tight budget.

“Target continues to provide smart living storage solutions that add graphic appeal to the home,” said Gina Sprenger, senior vice president of Merchandising, Target. “The Dror for Target collection is another example of how Target delivers on our brand promise, Expect More. Pay Less.”

Benshetrit established his multidisciplinary design practice, Dror, in 2002 with the intent of “bringing poetry to function.” Benshetrit is known for creating functional objects that are enhanced by an artist’s eye. His designs are intuitive, easy to use and imbued with a lighthearted spirit that brings an element of joy to everyday tasks.

“I design all of my work to evoke emotion and inspire well being,” said Benshetrit. “Not only are these products wonderfully practical, they’re engineered to create a spark of energy in the lives of their owners.”
 
The collection ranges in price from $0.99 for mini composition books to $89.99 for the nesting bookshelf. Benshetrit’s goal in creating this collection for Target is to help guests organize more with less by emphasizing the concepts of utility and multi-function. The products work in a variety of room settings, from home offices to bedrooms, and many perform more than one task. Bookcases can be stacked and grouped for unlimited storage options, and each four-shelf unit can disassemble into a compact bundle for easy transport. And textured and patterned quilts and throw pillows are double-sided, providing twice the decorating power.

Honored as one of House Beautiful’s Top 100 American Designers and House & Garden’s Top 50 “Tastemakers,” Filicia is one of the most recognized names in interior design. Known for five seasons as the design guru on Queer Eye For The Straight Guy, he was honored with an Emmy and an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Art Direction. Filicia is currently starring in his own Style Network series Dress My Nest and is the recent recipient of Interior Design magazine’s Merit Award for Outstanding Eco-Design. He has earned numerous industry accolades for his work with high profile clients like Jennifer Lopez, the W Hotel chain, and St. Vincent’s Hospital in New York City.

The Thom Filicia Home Collection(TM) is a proud collaboration with industry leaders in their categories. They are:

* Furniture – Vanguard (Fall 2009)
* Textiles – Kravet (Spring & Fall 2009)
* Lighting – Visual Comfort (Fall 2009)
* Area Rugs – Safavieh (Spring 2009)
* Hospitality Carpet – Shaw Hospitality Group (Fall 2009)
* Consumer Appliances – Amana (specialty refrigerators inspired by Thom Summer 2009)

“For many years I have designed custom furnishings for my private clients. It’s always been important to me that I reflect those clients’ unique personalities in my designs. I am now thrilled to offer consumers across the country that same opportunity,” said Filicia. “The Thom Filicia Home Collection(TM) empowers people to confidently express themselves through fun, classic, comfortable and bold furnishings. One of the most important parts of developing this collection was to create pieces for the way people live and entertain now. The result is pure, evocative design that is both essential and highly practical.”

The new home collection captures Thom Filicia’s classic simplicity and injects an unexpected, modern flair. With a fresh yet timeless approach to design, the collection balances elements in unique and beautiful ways. Refined details mix with raw edges, industrial plays against organic, and materials, textures and palettes are used in unexpected ways.

“In selecting our partners for the Thom Filicia Home Collection(TM),” said Marc Szafran, President of Filicia’s design company, “it was very important that each of them had an environmentally sensitive approach to manufacturing and quality of materials wherever possible to ensure long lasting sustainable products. These collections are routed in the values that formed Thom’s childhood, growing up in upstate New York surrounded with the beauty of nature and its connection to organic objects and materials. The Thom Filicia Home Collection(TM) combines Thom’s love for nature with his respect for the environment and talent for design.”

About Thom Filicia:

Thom Filicia is one of the nation’s foremost interior designers. He became a household name as the design expert member of the Fab Five quartet on Bravo’s hit show Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, and currently hosts the wildly popular Dress My Nest on the Style Network. Filicia owns a successful, New York-based interior design firm, Thom Filicia, Inc., which specializes in residential, commercial, and hospitality projects. Thom is also the author of Thom Filicia Style, his first book, which was released in fall 2008.

About Vanguard:

Vanguard is a leader in the home furniture market. The company employs over 500 people and occupies over 400,000 square feet of manufacturing space. Nearly all shareholders of the company are employees or grandchildren, therefore possible future employees. There truly is a family atmosphere at Vanguard, even for those that are not actually family. We work in teams from the shop floor to the office, and respect and integrity are words everyone lives by. We understand that a good reputation is easy to lose, both personally and professionally, so we strive to be good corporate citizens. It is important to us to know that our partners find us to be easy to work with, dependable, and that the products we sell are a good investment.

About Kravet:

Kravet is a fourth-generation family business, offering the widest range of fabrics and furnishings in the home decorative industry. The company began by supplying traditional and transitional fabrics to the interior design trade in 1918. Nearly a century later, its wide array of luxury fabrics, trimmings, furniture, carpets and lighting eases the lives and engages the creativity of designers the world over.

About Safavieh:

Safavieh is a leading manufacturer and importer of fine decorative rugs, offering the industry’s most comprehensive range of designs crafted by skilled artisans in weaving centers across the globe. Established in 1914, Safavieh is a fourth-generation family business which began by supplying antique rugs and historical reproductions. Upon opening its flagship New York City showroom in 1978, the company quickly became a preferred source for the world’s most renowned interior designers, pioneering with them the new category of fashion-forward contemporary rugs. Almost a century later, Safavieh continues to innovate with diverse and targeted area rug programs for the most respected retailers in the US and abroad. Through research and technology, Safavieh’s mission is to beautify the homes of consumers in every budget category with award-winning rug collections of the highest quality, value and impeccable style.

About Visual Comfort & Co:

Since 1987, Visual Comfort & Co. has been a leading producer of quality designer lighting. They offer architectural and portable lighting for every application, including task, table, and floor lamps, wall and ceiling fixtures, and outdoor lighting. Visual Comfort is the premier American resource for signature designer lighting. For over twenty years we have produced lighting with some of the most influential names in design. We will continue to partner with noteworthy talents moving forward, to enrich our extensive and creative selection of products.

About Shaw Hospitality Group:

Shaw Hospitality Group, a division of Shaw Industries, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., is the world’s largest carpet manufacturer and a leading floor covering provider. Headquartered in Dalton, Ga., the company manufactures and distributes carpeting, rugs, hardwood, laminate and ceramic tile for residential and commercial applications worldwide. Shaw Hospitality Group provides flooring products specified in the hospitality industry. A recognized leader in environmental stewardship, Shaw has implemented hundreds of sustainability initiatives and cradle to cradle design solutions, collectively termed the Shaw Green Edge. For more information, visit www.shawhospitalitygroup.com

About Amana:

Established in 1934, Amana has a history of designing innovative cooking, dish, laundry and refrigeration household appliances. With its introduction of the original countertop microwave in 1967, Amana was put on the map as a brand dedicated to bringing convenience to consumers’ lives. Amana brand is part of the Whirlpool Corporation, the world’s leading manufacturer and marketer of major home appliances, with annual sales of approximately $19 billion, more than 73,000 employees, and 69 manufacturing and technology research centers around the world. For more information on Amana brand appliances, visit www.amana.com.

With more demand for environmentally-friendly products, designers and manufacturers are introducing upscale luxurious and elegant options that prove stylish and ‘green’ can go hand in hand.

According to home improvement expert Leslie Segrete, “With so many great materials and choices available, you’ll be able to decorate stylishly, while making a difference for our planet.” Here are some of her tips on getting started:

Green Foundation

Build an eco-friendly room from the ground up. 100-percent recycled floor tiles made of materials such as rich recycled leather, provide a fashionable and environmentally responsible alternative to chemically-treated rugs and manmade flooring.

Look for carpeting that is made from hemp, linen, wool or cotton, they come in a range of colors made from natural dyes. These biodegradable and chemical-free carpets often even use a rubber backing made from recycled windshield wipers or bicycle tires.

Wise Walls

Sherwin-Williams and other paint companies have recently introduced water-based paints to combat the environmental hazards often caused by chemical-laden paints. Alternative home wall coverings can also be made from earth-friendly materials, like hemp, linen, bamboo, cork and recycled paper.

“For an adventurous, unique look that combines color and texture, try American Clay Plaster,” Segrete said. “Create an array of colors with different tints and finishes that appear smooth, rustic or even Old World.”

Faucet Flow

New automatic hands-free faucets, like the Destiny bathroom faucet from ShowHouse by Moen, conserve water with a sleek minimalist design and a distinctly-styled spout that produces a sheeting water flow. The Destiny faucet reduces water waste, providing water only when it is needed.

Window to Tomorrow

Large, high-efficiency windows let more daylight into the home and decrease the need for electrical lighting. To further this green option, forgo window treatments altogether and install frosted glass panes. Additionally, supplement natural lighting by replacing energy-wasting incandescent light bulbs with energy-efficient fluorescent lighting fixtures.

As ‘going green’ continues to gain momentum, it’s easier than ever before to make a style statement in your home while still having a conscience.

About Moen

Moen offers a diverse selection of thoughtfully designed, on-trend kitchen faucets, bathroom faucets, showerheads, and stainless steel sinks for residential and commercial applications. As the #1 faucet brand in North America, customers have come to rely on Moen to deliver dependable products and service. Moen is part of Fortune Brands, Inc. (NYSE: FO, www.fortunebrands.com), a leading consumer brands company.Going Grecsfff

Along with the many products produced by Mrs. Meyer’s, a cleaning guide is now available. Simple and easy tips for keeping our homes fresh and clean.

People are always asking, “Is Mrs. Meyer a real person?” Well she actually is and we want to confirm it once and for all! Mrs. Thelma Meyer is much more than the name behind Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day products. She is a mother of nine who kept house in a small town in Iowa. Though retired now, she has tended to her own home for more than 50 years and is the inspiration behind the brand Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day. Mrs. Meyer’s daughter started the line to honor her mother’s old-fashioned values and make honest cleaners that smell good and work like the dickens on dirt. And now for the first time ever her timeless tricks of the trade are available in MRS. MEYER’S CLEAN HOME, a revolutionary new cleaning guide chock full of practical tips and secrets to domestic success.

With an abundance of children, pets, and work to be done around the house, it’s no wonder that Mrs. Meyer picked up some handy tricks over the years and discovered ways to make the day-to-day work easier and a joy. Though Mrs. Meyer admits to not being a meticulous housekeeper, she knows a little something about cleaning and wants to share her advice with anyone who will grab a duster and listen. With shortcuts and tips for cleaning the kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and living room (including nooks and crannies), as well as timesaving tips on what to tackle during the week so you’ll have your weekend free, MRS. MEYER’S CLEAN HOME will become a household fixture with advice such as:

Never use vinegar and water on wood floors. One part dish soap and four parts water is the only way to truly get them clean. And remember to buff with a terrycloth towel.
Always clean out the fridge before grocery shopping. Serve the kids “Musko” (“must go”) for dinner, using the items that are fast approaching expiration.
Tackle stains in a flash! When your mascara wand drops on your favorite blouse, mix a tablespoon of dishwashing liquid with two cups cold water, apply it to the stain, and then blot ’til it’s gone.
“A clean house is a happier house,” explains Thelma Meyer. “The faster you can do away with the messes, the more time you have for what really matters — children, relatives, friends and neighbors.”

Fully illustrated and packed with user-friendly lists, charts, and quick tips, MRS. MEYER’S CLEAN HOME reminds us that since life is hectic and messy, keeping your home nice and clean is the only sensible thing to do, and it doesn’t always have to be a chore!

Seeing an opportunity in the marketplace for reinventing the tired, toxic household cleaning market, Monica Nassif created Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day to honor her mother and the hard-working values she taught her children. Launched in 2001, Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day is a collection of 16 hard-working home cleaners and five laundry products that embody simplicity, efficiency and the refreshing power of herbs and garden flowers. The line stays true to a bygone era of proud, no-nonsense clean with products that work quickly, simply and effectively. Basil, Lavender, Lemon Verbena and Geranium fragrances get up and go in collections that let you clean your entire home, from kitchen to bath, in one good-smelling scent.

MRS. MEYER’S CLEAN HOME is published by the Hachette Book Group and available at retailers nationwide. Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day makes more than one hundred different hardworking products, from baby detergent to dishwashing soap. All of our products are cruelty-free and biodegradable, ensuring a world, which will remain beautiful for our grandchildren and the generations to come. For further information about Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day, please visit www.mrsmeyers.com.

Sunburst Shutters Expands Its Product Line to Include All Window Treatments.

Changes its name to ‘Sunburst Shutters & Window Fashions.’

Sunburst Shutters has added a variety of new custom window treatments to its current product line, in order to offer everything the customer needs for their windows.

To showcase this broadened product line, the company has expanded its name to Sunburst Shutters & Window Fashions.

The new window treatments include wood and faux wood blinds, vertical blinds, Roman shades, roller shades, cellular shades, soft shades, woven woods, drapery treatments, panel track systems, solar window film, security window film, and exterior shutters.

These products offer various options, including room-darkening, cordless and motorized controls, valances, border treatments, solar protection, as well as hundreds of materials, patterns and colors.

“Now we offer a complete line of window treatments,” said Dix Jarman, CEO. “Customers who have always relied on us for top quality shutters will find the same level of quality in our other products too.”

For Sunburst Shutters & Window Fashions, this expansion does not take away from its core product — shutters. “We’re still the nation’s best shutter manufacturer,” said Jarman. “Polywood shutters are still the best treatment you can put in your windows, but now we have other options to fit every budget, every decorating style and every need.”

These products are now available at Sunburst Shutters & Window Fashions stores across the country. Sunburst’s window treatment professionals provide an in-home consultation to help customers make the best selection for their home.

About Sunburst Shutters & Window Fashions

Sunburst Shutters & Window Fashions has retail stores and dealers in approximately 75 cities across the country. It has been in business for 30 years and has sold more than six million shutters. In addition to shutters, the company offers a full line of window treatments, including blinds, shades, and window films. For more information on Sunburst Shutters & Window Fashions, visit SunburstShuttersWF.com or call 702-870-4488 or 877-SUNBURST.

Because of the current economic times, more of us are spending more time at home. The following are tips to help you improve the ambience of your home and to have it be a reflection of you.

Enhance Lifestyle, Boost Seasonal Mood with Smart Updates to Home and Office

Beat the economic-downturn blues with three design tips from leading international designer Lauren Rottet to make spaces inspiring and personal.

The interiors we live in have a powerful impact on our mood and well-being, particularly in winter when we spend more time indoors. Despite today’s challenging economy – and perhaps because of it – improving the ambiance of our homes and offices is a simple way to fight the doldrums and boost morale.

Internationally renowned architect and designer Lauren Rottet, FAIA (www.rottetstudio.com), says simple design elements such as natural light and architectural style can contribute to a place’s positive atmosphere, improving one’s state-of-mind and overall lifestyle. Although Rottet designs prestigious buildings and interiors around the globe, her easy tips can make any work or living space a personal sanctuary – without breaking the bank.

1. Embrace architectural style

   A space’s intrinsic architectural features serve as an interior design roadmap, reflecting regional style, climate, culture and way of life. Rottet encourages letting the building’s structure and design details dominate, creating authentic ambiance.

   For Georgian Colonial architecture, for example, accentuate the formal ambiance of prominent fireplace mantles and decorative columns. With Mediterranean architecture, let courtyards and arched doorways and windows brings indoors and outdoors together.

   “Style is the inherent personality and natural context for individual decorating expression,” says Rottet. “Highlight the features of your space and embrace its architecture.”

2. Enhance natural light and view

   Sunlight and outdoor views are vital for successful interiors – and practically free.

   “Natural light makes any personal space feel warm and comfortable,” says Rottet. “And by making outdoor views part of the interior composition, we instantly add dimension to a room.”

   Whether windows are large or small, with southern or northern exposure, light and views can be dramatically altered through shading, drapes and other window treatments.

3. Feature art and self-expression

   Interiors are an opportunity to express personal style.

   This can be as simple as deliberate placement of personally selected objects – paintings, lamps or memorabilia – transforming the space into something unmistakably one’s own.

   “This is the most important design message,” says Rottet. “When a space feels personal, it generates positive feelings for those within – which means a lot in these trying times.

Now everyone can afford designer fabrics. Fabricut’s new fabric line called Trend offers budget friendly prices to home decor.

Fabricut Launches New Fabric Brand Fabricut recently unveiled its new fabric brand, Trend, featuring a variety of products and styles for the value-conscious consumer. Including drapery, multipurpose, sheers, silks, faux silks, linings, and trimmings, the Trend line is designed to appeal to an increasingly diverse demographic and will help designers and workrooms match the client’s aesthetic sensibilities to his or her budget.

Trend managing director Rebecca Creal dismisses concerns that affordability and style are mutually exclusive. “Trend is fulfilling the general movement in the marketplace of a need for beautiful fabrics at an exceptional value,” she says. “Just because it’s affordable does not mean it can’t be stylish and exciting.” Trend’s first introduction, the Jaclyn Smith Home Collection, mixes and matches wovens and prints inspired by the fabrics in Smith’s own home. Fabric books are available for design professionals and showcase styles that range from traditional to contemporary.

Natural woven shades are gaining popularity and Graber is offering more variety in textures and colors. Graber^®, a Springs Window Fashions brand, is updating its popular Natural Shades with a variety of new materials and textures. The Tradewinds^® Natural Shades collection features options in woven rattans, bamboos and reeds – all available in an exciting range of color options, from deep rich hues that beautify a warm space, to neutral options that lighten and brighten a room. Graber also is expanding the shades styles available for its Natural Shades, including an elegant new Looped Roman Shade design and Panel Accents™ Sliding Panels for larger windows and open floor plans.

Adding functionality to Tradewinds Shades, Graber is the first blinds and shades brand to offer new colored privacy liners and blackout liners, which blend the look of the lining with the woven shades’ materials for a seamless appearance. Liners add extra light filtration and energy efficiency without distracting from the shade’s look, but previously were available only in white. Now with colored options, consumers can enjoy the beauty of Natural Shades with the privacy and UV protection of a liner. Privacy liners are the same color on both sides, while blackout liners are white on the exterior side.

“Our updated Tradewinds Natural Shades collection is a full line of natural choices designed to provide exceptional variety to our dealers and their customers. We truly have something for all interior design styles and home furnishings with fashion-forward weaves and colors, as well as innovative solutions for light control and windows of various sizes,” said Greg Farr, senior vice president of sales and marketing for Graber.

As part of the Graber Green by Nature™ program, a company-wide initiative to engage sustainable, eco-friendly manufacturing processes and practices, the collection’s woven wood fabrics are stained and then air dried to save energy, and consumers can select from a variety of renewable materials, including bamboo, rattan reed, grass and jute.

Additionally, all of the components of Tradewinds Natural Shades are 100 percent recyclable, including the natural fibers and wood headrail made from sustainable wood, and plastic components, which contain up to 10 percent pre-consumer recycled material.

Tradewinds Natural Shades are available in a classic flat panel style of Standard Roman and Old Style Roman Shade designs, as well as a new Looped Roman shade with elegant, soft folds of fabric. These styles feature a Continuous Loop System control option that makes raising and lowering larger shades easier, or a “bottom up/top down” option allowing consumers to raise the shade bottom or lower it from the top.

For more information on Graber Tradewinds Natural Shades, visit http://www.graberblinds.com.