Window Treatment Ideas & Tips: Kempler Design

Motorized Window Shades: Are They Right For You?

Are you considering having motorized window shades installed in your Reno home? That installation is certainly worth considering — but you might also consider getting manual shades installed instead. The decision depends on how you consider the pros and cons inherent in these types of window shades. Read on to see the major pros and […]

Motorized Shutters For Reno Home

When people think of motorized window coverings, they usually think of shades. This blog and video will show you how motorized shutters work. Whereas with shades the function of the shade is identical with manual controls, with shutters it is a little different. For example, when you watch the video, you’ll notice that the only […]

Wood Blinds For Large Windows

Wood Blinds for Large Windows?? Most people shy away from horizontal blinds on large windows because of the weight of the slats. Typically, we would suggest that people get a different product like a shade, or a specialty lift system. But today I’d like to introduce you to the Normandy Wood Blinds by Norman Window […]

Using The Hunter Douglas Powerview App

The Hunter Douglas PowerView App, available on IOS and Android allows for complete automation of your window coverings. Watch the video below to see how it works. Then read the tutorial below. The video is short, but it gives us a nice concept of how you can use the Hunter Douglas PowerView App to control […]

Changing Hunter Douglas Powerview Pebble Batteries

Changing Hunter Douglas PowerView Pebble Batteries Last week we did a tutorial on how to change surface mount batteries. You can read the blog here. http://www.kemplerdesign.com/window-treatment-ideas/motorization/changing-batteries-for-hunter-douglas-powerview-surface-mount/ Today we are changing batteries too, but in this video you can watch the entire process as Paul Kempler, owner of Kempler Design in Reno, NV performs the task. Keep […]

Changing Batteries For Hunter Douglas Powerview Surface Mount

Changing Batteries for Hunter Douglas PowerView Surface Mount This tutorial is designed for people who are changing batteries for Hunter Douglas surface mount remote controls. The way you can identify your remote control as a surface mount is by the shape. If you see the completely round shape, that kind of looks like a Nest […]

Why Should I Buy The Hunter Douglas Powerview Hub?

PowerView Hub is Home Automation We are living in a very automated world. And most of our devices are connected. Though realistically, though things happen really fast, we move into this world at our own pace. I’ve been in this industry for over 25 years and motorized window treatments have been available for most of […]

What Lining Color Should I Pick For My Window Coverings?

Lining color can be just as important as as the interior color on your window treatments. This blog and video show you what the Hunter Douglas Streetside lining looks like on a Vignette Shade. Certain communities, such as Lahontan and Martis Camp, in the Lake Tahoe area require a non-white lining for window coverings. The […]

Childproof Your Windows & Treatments

Above all else, even above aesthetics and functionality, your children’s safety should be the most important consideration in your home-improvement projects. And the same is certainly true when you consider your new window coverings. So, as you shop around for new window coverings for your Reno home, you need to keep a couple of important […]

Hunter Douglas Motorized Shutters

Hunter Douglas Motorized Shutters are a new addition to the fold for the Reno and Tahoe window treatment market. Motorized shutters are not new. Companies like Norman Shutters, (Norman Window Fashions) have been making their version for many years. The biggest differences between the Hunter Douglas motorized shutters and the Norman Product are these: Remote […]