Window Treatment Ideas & Tips: Kempler Design

One Of Those Days- A Learning Lesson

Sometimes you do your best to satisfy a client and then you find that they are the type that is not easily satisfied. Do you let it get you down, or do you use it as a learning lesson as to what to do in the future. This blog addresses one specific example.

What’S Up With Shutters?

I have been around the window coverings industry since 1992. Over the years I have witnessed the evolution of products and consumer interests. When I started out, we were just starting to see the waning of the time of the mini-blind. The creation of the original Hunter Douglas Duette honeycomb or cellular shade had just […]

Routing Options For Horizontal Blinds

One of the most popular styles of window coverings right now in my area (Northern Nevada, Reno & Lake Tahoe) area is horizontal blinds. Some people call them “mini blinds”, others call them “2” blinds,” some call them “wood blinds” and there are other names out there too. But I think you get the idea […]

What Is A Finish Selection Service?

A lot of people often ask what’s included in our finish selection service, or even what a finish selection service is. This brief video describes the types of things Kempler Design provides with our finish selection service. You can also visit our blog for more insights on interior design, window treatments and decorating.

How Do I Clean My Silhouette Shade?

Recently, I wrote about how to clean your window coverings. This time I’m going to talk about cleaning a more specific type of product that many of you have in your homes; the Hunter Douglas Silhouette Shade. Though this product appears to be very delicate but, in reality, it is quite durable as long as […]

The Evolution Of The Mobile Design Center

When I show up at a client’s home or office, I usually make a point of showing them the vehicle that I arrived in. I drive what I call my “Mobile Design Center.” It is a 14 foot box truck that carries all of the samples that I might need for the job at hand. […]

How Do I Clean My Window Coverings?

I get this question a LOT, and quite often. Many people want to keep their window coverings looking as good as the day they were installed. If you are not sure about how to care for your window covering, don’t jump in and clean them with just anything. Get the facts first. To make it […]

Difficult Window Treatments: Arch Windows

This is the second in our ongoing series of Difficult Window Treatments. Today, we’re talking about arch windows. In this video blog I demonstrate how we used a combination of treatments to achieve the client’s goal of incorporating such a large window into the overall look of the room. We did that by using a […]

Window Coverings Recalled Over Child Safety Issues

We wanted to make everyone aware of this safety recall regarding window coverings, especially those of you with young children. Kempler Design is available to do free, in-home reviews of your blinds if you’re concerned about whether or not your current window treatments pose a safety hazard to your children. We can also show you […]

Blackout – A Question Of Definition

A common question to window covering professionals is “Can I get blackout Window Coverings?” The issue is really a matter of definition. Do you really mean Blackout? You would be surprised how many people have purchased the wrong product for their needs based on a conversation where their salesperson didn’t clarify what the customer REALLY […]