WHITE SHADES

There are some things that are irrefutably timeless. A firm handshake, a bright smile, a welcoming doormat at the entrance to a house, or just simple white shades on your windows.

Plain white shades may seem at first blush to say so little, when really, they speak volumes. Hang some white shades in your bedroom, your family room, your bathroom, even in your kitchen, and your view to the world outside will be framed with elegance. Nothing too flashy or fancy, but just something that says you appreciate the simple things in life, like what’s outside our window, what’s surrounding your window, and the people who are looking at your windows.

Another benefit of white shades is that your windows are practically guaranteed not to fight with the rest of your furnishings or décor. With plain, timeless white shades, you can keep your window treatments forever and swap out wallpaper, paint colors, flooring, carpets, sofa, bedding and any other elements without worrying about how they blend or not with the window treatments.

And if you buy white shades with a privacy interlining or a blackout lining, you can ensure that the prying eyes of the outside world won’t know what’s happening inside of your house, and you’ll also guarantee no unwanted sunlight will trespass (along with the dreaded UV rays). And with the right kind of lining on your shades, you’ll even lower your energy bills by making sure the heat of the summer stays outside where it belongs, and same thing for the cold, blustery winds of winter. Who knew that something so simple could make such a large statement?