Window Decor: Delivering High Quality Recognized Brand Names

Part of what has made Raymonde Draperies so successful for so many years is the fact that we place a heavy emphasis on customer service and satisfaction. We have also enjoyed continued success because we offer our customers only the highest quality brands when it comes to window decor for their home. We also take great pride in our on-site workroom which allows our customers to be involved in their window decor project from start to finish.

Raymonde Draperies believes that quality products and brands give consumers/homeowners the peace of mind they need to not only move forward with their purchase but enjoy their new window decor for years and decades to come. Therefore we offer the following brands:

• Hunter Douglas
• Robert Allen
• Kravet
• Kasmir Fabrics
• RM Coco
• Duralee
• Many more...

You can learn more about these brands and about our complete line of window decor by clicking here. If after visiting our website you find yourself with questions and/or concerns please do not hesitate to contact us. A knowledgeable and friendly member of our staff will be happy if you concerns and answer any questions you may have.

Raymonde Draperies specializes in the following:


San Diego Draperies, San Diego Blinds, and San Diego Hunter Douglas

Raymonde Draperies
1555 North Cuyamaca Street
El Cajon, CA 92020 (map)
Phone: 619-448-5160
Email: info@RaymondeDraperies.com

New Window Decor In Time For The New Year

With the year now winding down homeowners often turn their attention not just towards the holidays and family but to their homes as well. With most homeowners having a bit of free time or time off from work during the month of December they often elect to take on small home improvement projects. Sometimes it's a thorough cleaning of the home and involves purging unused items from the home but more often than not homeowners at this time of year like to focus on the little things that make their home a nice place to live.

One of the most popular projects during this time of year is the addition of new window decor. Inexpensive and relatively quick and easy, adding new window decor to a home is something that doesn't take weeks and months to address. In sharp contrast to new coats of paint, re-flooring, and even the installation of new windows or doors, adding new window decor to a home can be done in a matter of days and sometimes less. Homeowners can add draperies, shutters, window blinds, valances, even curtains with very little if any hassle. How elaborate these additions are really boils down to the personal tastes and budgets of any particular homeowner. Even the most embellished window decor however takes very little time to purchase and install.

Should you have any questions about our window decor or need assistance installing some at your home please do not hesitate to contact us. We would be happy to answer your questions and put any concerns you may have to rest.

Raymonde Draperies specializes in the following:

San Diego Window Blinds and San Diego Draperies

Raymonde Draperies
1555 North Cuyamaca Street
El Cajon, CA 92020 (map)
Phone: 619-448-5160
Email: info@RaymondeDraperies.com

Bay Window Decorating

Bay windows can be quite luxurious and are quite popular amongst homeowners these days. This is because bay windows allow quite a bit of light into a home and offer those inside a fantastic view of the outside world. Many homeowners however look for ways to dress up their bay windows not so as to hide them but for reasons like privacy and aesthetics. Keeping prying eyes out as well as direct sunlight is often a priority amongst homeowners with these types of windows. Homeowners interested in in decorating their bay windows need to keep in mind that there are several options available to them and that the choice that's right for them will depend largely on their budget and their own personal tastes.

The first option homeowners have are silk panels. Silk panels are probably the most traditional way that bay windows are decorated due to their elegant look and the atmosphere they create. Homeowners who want a traditional look but we don't want to be too common can actually have a designer tape or braid the insides of silk panels to create something unique for their home. Additionally homeowners now have the option of having their silk panels created using two colors instead of just one as was the case in the past.

Drapery panels are the second option homeowners have to consider. Drapery panels are best placed on the return walls of any bay window though they can be placed virtually anywhere a homeowners desires. With their straight and narrow look drapery panels can create a very streamlined look within a room and will generally not obstruct any view of a bay window nor overshadow it. In contrast to most other types of bay window decor, drapery panels are often hung very high as their length is their elegance and appeal.

Contemporary valances or another great way to decorate they windows. Contemporary valances tend to give rooms they are installed in a very open and inviting feel. Not only are valances eye-catching but they tend to accentuate both the window that they reside above and any decor that hangs from them. Valances can also help shade a room and keep it cool allowing for individuals to sit near or under their bay windows with comfort. Valances can be used in conjunction with shades for privacy or any type of drapery for beauty.

Homeowners who want to decorate their bay windows with something a little bit different can utilize Roman shades. Roman shades with their unique designs and variety of colors can be used to really draw attention and accentuate a bay window. Moreover homeowners can install some type of heavy drapery on the sides of a bay window in conjunction with their Roman shades to create a very old world look. Roman shades are popular amongst homeowners with bay windows because they frame the window but still leave options for colorful accents.

When decorating bay windows homeowners tend to focus only on the actual window decor and not the hardware associated with it. This is a mistake however because utilizing the wrong hardware can detract from the beauty of a bay window and can put a bay window and its new decor in sharp contrast with the room it belongs to. With so many different hardware options for bay windows available it behooves homeowners to seek the advice of a professional interior designer prior to selecting any hardware. This will ensure that the end result will be one that they both desire and one that is pleasing to the eye.

Rounding out the bottom of our list of window decor is the window seat. Sadly this option often goes overlooked or is dismissed by homeowners simply because window seats around the bay window are sometimes thought of as old-fashioned. Being old-fashioned however is what really makes the window seat an option that should be considered for every bay window. As homeowners and their guests often sit near or under a bay window a window seat gives them a comfortable place to do so but also creates a heavy atmosphere within a room and around its window. Window seats can be short or long, low or high, though their length and dimensions are really a matter of personal taste rather than necessity.

Raymonde Draperies specializes in San Diego curtains and San Diego draperies.

Hunter Douglas: Synonymous With Quality

There are a number of different brands sold by window decor vendors though perhaps none are more sought after by homeowners than those manufactured by Hunter Douglas. If there's one word that's constantly associated with Hunter Douglas its quality. Over the years and decades Hunter Douglas has provided homeowners with high-quality sheers, shades, honeycombs, blinds, and of course shutters. Not only has Hunter Douglas offered many different types of window decor but many different construction materials for these items as well. Whether it's fabric, aluminum, faux wood, or window treatments homeowners will find it Hunter Douglas.

Focusing solely on quality however there isn't just one thing that makes Hunter Douglas stand above all its competitors, there are a great many things that make their products a higher quality than any of their competitors. Of course one of the most popular things they give Hunter Douglas products an advantage over that of that their competitors is energy efficiency. With regards to window treatments the company places a heavy focus reducing the amount of hot and cool air that leaves through their clients windows. The company and its talented staff now design windows and window treatments that reduce hot cool air loss by up to 50%. This translates into lower energy consumption and costs for consumers and dramatically reduces the need to run air conditioning and heating units around the year.

Insulation is key in any window treatments/decor that comes from Hunter Douglas. It is their insulation, be it in window treatments or any of their decor, that reduce the loss of air through their windows. The designers working at Hunter Douglas understand that heated objects gradually lose their heat to colder surroundings and have taken special care to design insulated products that make a home much more comfortable to reside in.

In addition to insulation Hunter Douglas products also feature solar heat control. This means that not only are Hunter Douglas products good at reducing heat loss but are excellent as allowing heat to enter a home during the winter and minimize the amount that comes through during the hottest months of the year. This aspect of Hunter Douglas products gives homeowners quite a bit of control over just how hot or cool their home will be during different parts of the year.

Hunter Douglas products are also designed with "daylighting" in mind. What this essentially means is that consumers will have window decor that's diffuses and disperses sunlight deep into room to make for even lighting, regardless of the room or home in question. Not only do they handle sunlight efficiently and illuminate a room better than other window decor products and treatments but they allow homeowners to reduce the usage of lamps, chandeliers, and other products designed for interior illumination.

These are just a few of the things that fall under the category of energy efficiency with regards to Hunter Douglas products. These things should also give homeowners who don't yet own any Hunter Douglas products a good idea of why they been the number one choice among homeowners looking for new window decor in window treatments.

Raymonde Draperies specializes in Hunter Douglas window treatments, San Diego window treatments, and San Diego blinds.