Window Treatment Ideas & Tips: Kempler Design

Motorization Versus Automation- A Reno Example

Motorization versus Automation is a Common Question A lot of people when building a custom home are choosing to do home automation for their electronically controlled features in the house. It can help control lighting, HVAC, shade controls, security systems and even things like cooking. But, automation can also be used for simple window covering […]

Saving Battery Life On Your Hunter Douglas Remote Control

If you have the Hunter Douglas Remote Control (“Puck and Pebble”) which is the technical name of their hand-held remote control read this blog. This little trick is going to save you time, money and frustration. One of the most common calls that we get from existing customers is having to do with weak or […]

Hunter Douglas Sonnette Shade With Cordless Lift- Literise

The most important thing you can do when purchasing window coverings is make the right choices. I recently shot a video of a Hunter Douglas Sonnette Shade installation. What is unique about this video has to do with little details that made this a good application for the homeowner in the Reno / Sparks area. Please […]

Designer Option To Replace Vertical Blinds-Lake Tahoe Cabin

Do You Need a Substitute For Vertical Blinds? If you need to replace vertical blinds in your home in Reno or Lake Tahoe, you may want to see another specific option. Though this blog is discussing the Provenance Vertical Drapery by Hunter Douglas, keep in mind that there are many options for vertical applications. Believe […]

Designing Your Reno Window Coverings For You!

“What Window Coverings Should I Get?” Best question ever! If we go into any decision with pre-conceived ideas, we are going to be forced into a pigeon hole. Then we have a distinct chance of regretting our decisions. We need to have an open mind about learning what products are out there that best meet […]

Hard To Reach Window Coverings- Motorized Shades

Hard to Reach Windows and How To Treat Themrem There are many reasons why you may have hard to reach window coverings. Like in the video below, your windows may be at a second or third story location. You may be “vertically challenged” and can’t reach the top of a window. Another thing we run […]

What To Expect From A Reno Window Coverings Expert

Reno Window Covering Experts If you are purchasing window coverings for your home in the Reno or Tahoe area, what should you expect from the company you work with? This blog is based on a recent video we shot at a Tahoe Home. We have worked with a great designer on a number of homes […]

Window Covering For Roll Up Garage Door In Reno Nv

Modern Design in Reno NV is bringing in unusual windows to the scene. I recently had an existing client that moved from the Old Southwest to MidTown. The new house had a roll up door in the living area. So they called me for a window covering for roll up garage door. Forgive the sentence […]

Hunter Douglas Cellular Duolite Discussion

What is DuoLite? If we break it down, it makes sense. Duo = Two. Lite = Levels of visibility or light transmission. OK, we won’t make this technical. It is basically two shades that are combined to make it possible for multiple functional needs in one set of shadings. Please watch the DuoLite video and […]

Grommet Top Curtains For Wide Windows

Grommet Top Curtains In terms of percentages, we only do about 15% of our fabric based window treatments as grommet top curtains, but for the right circumstances, it can be a great solution. This particular window is for a very wide set of sliding doors or patio doors. It is 12 feet wide and that […]