Sunlight Benefits
Did you know that sunlight actually increases hormones that boost your mood? Yep, serotonin is the hormone happy campers crave and sunlight triggers its release, improving our mood and helping us to feel calmer and, subsequently, more focused. Conversely, a low level of serotonin in the body, caused by lack of exposure to the sun, […]
Different Types of Shutters
Although Window Expressions plantation shutters provide the cozy, charming appeal for which shutters are famous, they certainly aren’t your grandma’s shutters! Window Expressions plantation window shutters are available in natural wood, as well as wood composite and water-resistant polymer. These high performance custom shutters are made to your exact requirements by nationally recognized top window […]
Preserve Your Floors Furniture and Walls with Window Dressings
Who likes sunburn? Absolutely no one, and your floors, furniture and walls don’t like it either! Guess what can help defend your home furnishings, hardwood floors and your walls against the fading that ultraviolet rays (UV) can cause…Window coverings! In fact, solar shades are specifically designed to control your interior temperature, as well as dangerous […]
Don’t Be the Naked Window Neighbor
When we first moved into our new home, friends came to visit us for the weekend before we had a chance to install our pretty plantation shutters on the front windows of our house; and I distinctly remember telling my friends to try not to give the neighbors a show! Don’t be that neighbor…the naked […]
We Can Repair It!
In a time where costs are high – everywhere from the grocery store to the gas pump – there are still some things we can do to rein our expenses in while enjoying all of the comforts to which we’ve grown accustomed. One thing you can do to make your home or office as comfortable […]
What Color Should You Choose?
Colors and prints, as well as the amount of light entering a room and the materials you choose can all affect the mood of a room and the overall ambience of your home. Your personal, professional Window Expressions design consultant can help you choose everything from patterns to styles that will best compliment your home. […]
Measure Twice or Let Us Measure for You
As your mom (and most likely your third grade teacher) used to say, you should always check your work twice just to be safe. This old adage definitely applies to measuring your windows for blinds, shades, shutters, curtains and more because, let’s face it, ill-fitting window treatments can be quite a conundrum. Yep, measuring twice […]
Let the Sunshine in!
Hey there, Sunshine! In the wake of the pandemic, we are all looking for ways to stay healthy. Did you know that sunlight can help protect us against disease, maintain bone health and even fight depression and weight gain? Yep, the sun aids the body in vitamin D production, which helps boost our immune systems, […]
Bored? Liven Things Up with Window Treatments!
If you’re bored, you could always add a little spice to your life by skydiving or mountain climbing; but may we suggest new window treatments? Custom window treatments can liven things up in your home and they can be a whole lot more pleasurable than risking your life or participating in some other sketchy activity. […]
