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SAN FRANCISCO — Host, Sarah Rutan: When selecting window coverings for your home, there’s one specific aspect you’ll want to keep in mind. Today we’re in San Francisco with Diamond Certified Expert Contributor Liam Caldwell of Armstrong Carpet & Linoleum Co. to learn more.
Diamond Certified Expert Contributor, Liam Caldwell: The first and most important question when it comes to window covering is what type is appropriate for my house. My first answer is usually drapery should not be thought of these days; little more old-styled, very heavy, and will block and dictate where the furniture in the home will go. From there, the main categories are metal blinds, roller shades, wood blinds. Then we move into Roman shades and fabrics, and also Grass Weaves and cellular shades. And on the top end, the best quality will always be the Silhouette and Luminette from Hunter Douglas. The key question to all that is the control of light and should be thought of all through the process.
When it comes to window coverings, the control of light is the most important aspect. If you have a wonderful view, typically you’ll want to be able to see through that view and have control all through the day. Roller shades and Roman shades and cellular shades just give you the option of up and down, nothing in between. When it comes to control of light, products with veins allow you to open and close and micro-manage that light will be the best bet for you.
Host, Sarah Rutan: To learn more from local, top rated companies, visit our Diamond Certified Expert Reports at experts.diamondcertified.org.