Best Shutter & Blind Company in Calgary for 2013

 

We are so excited to Announce that we have been Awarded the Best Shutter & Blind Company in Calgary for the third year in a row.  Thank you to all of our Customers for taking the time to give us a review on your experience purchasing from Sheila's Window toppers & More in Crowfoot, Serving Calgary since 1991.

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Decorating with Sheila's Window Toppers Boutique Shop in Crowfoot: Decorating A Special Room

Decorating with Sheila's Window Toppers Boutique Shop in Crowfoot: Decorating A Special Room: Taking a classic piece of furniture and giving it a make over is always a great idea and can be used as a starting point for decorating a ro...

FUN WITH WALLPAPER

Big, Bold & Beautiful Patterns!  Think of wallpaper as a large piece of art and add it to one wall in your space as an accent. This is one of the most popular ways people are using wallpaper now.  Use a bold pattern or color, and it becomes the focus of the room.

As a twist on a traditional wall with molding that creates a paneled effect, just add the wallpaper inside of the panels. 

Wallpaper can also be displayed as a piece of art.  With so many beautiful patterns to select from, hang a square of wallpaper on your wall and then frame it with a molding. Wallpaper murals are also available and a popular choice.

Wallpaper isn’t just for walls. Add texture, glimmer and shimmer to your ceiling by applying wallpaper for unexpected twist.

A decor trend that is back in style is textured paper. It offers a fabulous background and it can really cozy up a room. You can purchase organic, natural materials such as grasscloth, some are even available with a shimmer for a more upscale look. Wallpaper with flocking can add interest and give a multidimensional look.

 

For Color Consultations to select paint or wallpaper call Sheila’s Window Toppers today and speak with a trained Design Consultant. 403-547-4013.

Drop by our Showroom at in Crowfoot Crossing Shopping Centre, Unit 10-250 Crowfoot Cres. N.W. to view our great selection of Blinds, Shutters, Shades and Fabrics and Wallpaper.

SELECTING A FABRIC FOR YOUR DRAPERIES

When  having custom draperies made, the type of fabric you select will determine, not only how your drapes will look, but it will also determine how long they will last.  Most people are more concerned about the look of the fabric, the pattern and the color, rather than what the fabric is made of.  If you understand some of the positives and negatives of the most common drapery fabrics, it will help you make the best selection for your home.

Fabrics come in three basic types, natural, synthetic (man-made) and blends. Natural fabrics tend to be more breathable, while synthetic fabrics tend to be more durable.  Many fabrics are made with a blend of synthetic and natural fibres thus having qualities of both.  Drapes should always be lined and some fabrics need to be interlined to protect the fabric from the sun and extend the life of the fabric.



Polyester
Polyester is a man-made fabric and one of the most common fabrics used for draperies. It has a very affordable price point and is often blended with other yarns to make blended fabrics.  It is strong, crease and stretch resistant, does not absorb water well and is quick to dry.  Polyester is also easy to clean. The only downside to polyester is that it tends to pill if it is rubbed excessively.  Typically drapes are not rubbed  like clothing or furniture.
Acrylic
Acrylic drapery fabric is lightweight and soft. Acrylic, like polyester tends to pill if rubbed excessively.  It  is a great synthetic fabric to blend with a natural fabric like cotton to increase durability. It is stain and sun-resistant  which are qualities not found in natural fibers.  Acrylic fabrics won't  run or fade with washing.
Cotton
Cotton is another very common fabric used in home decor. It is the strongest of the natural fabrics. It comes in various weights, colors and patterns as well as blends. Cotton is easy to clean although it tends to shrink, stretch and wrinkle easily. Cotton is a natural fiber so exposure to sunlight can weaken the fabric. It is not very durable so it is better to select a cotton blend for your draperies.
Silk
Silk is extremely popular for draperies because of the sense of luxury it adds to a room.  There are various types of silk fabrics and most exhibit a luminous glow in many rich colors.  Silk must be lined and interlined.  This not only protects it from the sunlight which will rot the threads, it also adds fullness and richness to the finished look.  You must consider what window you are putting silk onto as the life of the silk will not be as long if you allow the sun to shine on the fabric.  Silk is a natural fabric and will last for many years if kept out of the sun. Silk is prone to water spotting and the price can range from medium to expensive depending on the type of silk.
Linen
Linen, another natural fabric, is light and casual with a fine luster. It is also a very strong fabric and is stain-resistant. Linen also wrinkles easily so if you don't want a real casual look, linen probably isn't for you. Linen can also be stiff and prone to shrinking. Linen may also be prone to sun rot. Linen blends are also available.  Linen can also be very expensive.Check out our webpage for more information

Eliminate light to sleep soundly - News Canada

Eliminate light to sleep soundly - News Canada

WINDOW COVERING - CHILD AND PET SAFETY

When it comes to choosing window treatments most consumers consider color, style, and even privacy. If young children or pets are around the home, then cord control should be another important factor in selecting your window treatments. It’s not just for young families to be considering this, it’s also Grandparents and people with pets that should keep safety in mind.

Although today's window fashions come with built-in cord-safety features, the Window Covering Safety Council believes cordless window coverings are the best choice for use in children's bedrooms and any area of the home where children spend time playing.

 

In fact, cordless designs are rapidly gaining favour with consumers and decorators because of their "clean" look and streamlined design. Most traditionally corded window fashions are available in "cordless" styles through the use of spring-loaded mechanisms, battery- or motor-operated lift controls, or simple wand pulls. When combined with the scores of new fashion looks in today's window coverings, consumers can pick from a wide choice of high-style cordless designs.

 

Hunter Douglas shades are the perfect fit for style and child and pet safety with their LiteRise operating system. This product offers a spring-loaded cordless operation, to raise or lower the blind simply pull or push on the center of the rail.  Hunter Douglas also offers their child and pet safe UltraGlide control lifting system.  This system is a retractable cord that does not get longer, does not form a loop, and is great for those hard to reach windows.

 

Other pet and child safe products include:

• Hunter Douglas verticals with the PermAssure Safety Wand, which both tilts and traverses the vanes.  
• Roller Shades with spring plus SoftRise(cordless).
• Country Woods or other Horizontals with the LiteRise cordless option or the Powertilt motorized option with remote or wall switch.
• You can also add PoweRise, a motorized option to a number of products as well.
• With Silhouette, Nantucket, and Pirouette there is free UltraGlide which is a cord that retracts so there are no long cords dangling or continuous loop cord.  You may also purchase the Duette cellular shades with this upgraded cord if the Literise is difficult to reach.
• The Hunter Douglas Alustra Collection of Duette, Silhouette, Vignette and Woven Textures all come standard with the child safe UltraGlide control.

 

Stop in at Sheila’s Window Toppers & More to inquire more about these products!

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JOANNE FABRIC SALE

SAVE 10%

January 2-31, 2013

 

 

ON YOUR PURCHASE OF ANY JOANNE FABRIC,  WALLPAPER, TAPES & TRIMS, OR DRAPERY RODS!

Ask about our Custom Drapery & Soft Furnishing Services - At Sheila's we can provide Custom Bedding, Cushions, as well as Custom Furniture and Upholstery.  Joanne Fabrics has a great Selection of Upholstery Fabrics as well as Drapery Fabrics. 

 

Drop by Sheila's on Crowfoot today for savings on Joanne Products.  Co-ordinate your Custom Draperies and Uphostery and SAVE!