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Organizations, makers, planning tools and comparison guides

Window treatment resources, and what to know about each.

22 association, agency, maker and planning tool pages with links to official websites, and 16 comparison guides on blinds, shades, shutters, draperies, fabrics, light control, energy, child safety, motors, measuring, rooms, styles and costs.

Organizations, makers and planning tools

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Each page explains what the organization, agency, maker or tool is known for, how it comes up in real window treatment projects and links to the official website. Names belong to their owners.

WCMA Window Covering Association explained for Nashville and Middle TennesseeResourceWCMAA trade association for window covering manufacturers and suppliers that works on safety standards, industry education and consumer…Learn more Window Covering Safety Council Safety Information explained for Nashville and Middle TennesseeResourceWindow Covering Safety CouncilA safety education organization that shares information about window covering cords and ways to make homes with children…Learn more ASID Interior Designers Society explained for Nashville and Middle TennesseeResourceASIDA professional society for interior designers with design resources, education and information about working with a designer.Learn more NFRC Window Ratings explained for Nashville and Middle TennesseeResourceNFRCA nonprofit that develops energy performance ratings and labels for windows, doors and skylights, widely used by builders…Learn more AERC Attachment Energy Ratings explained for Nashville and Middle TennesseeResourceAERCA nonprofit that rates the energy performance of window attachments such as shades, blinds and shutters, helping compare…Learn more Metro Codes Building Permits explained for Nashville and Middle TennesseeResourceMetro CodesThe Metro Nashville department that handles building, plumbing and electrical permits and inspections for projects inside Davidson County.Learn more ENERGY STAR Efficient Products explained for Nashville and Middle TennesseeResourceENERGY STARA U.S. government-backed program that identifies energy-efficient products and homes, including windows and information about window attachments.Learn more Energy Saver Department of Energy explained for Nashville and Middle TennesseeResourceEnergy SaverA U.S. Department of Energy resource with practical advice on saving energy at home, including windows, coverings and…Learn more CPSC Window Covering Safety explained for Nashville and Middle TennesseeResourceCPSCThe U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, a federal agency that publishes safety information and rules about consumer products…Learn more NES Electric Utility explained for Nashville and Middle TennesseeResourceNESThe local electric utility serving much of Middle Tennessee with outage information, service questions and energy-saving resources.Learn more TVA EnergyRight Energy Programs explained for Nashville and Middle TennesseeResourceTVA EnergyRightA program of the Tennessee Valley Authority and local power companies that shares energy efficiency information and, at…Learn more Hunter Douglas Window Fashions explained for Nashville and Middle TennesseeResourceHunter DouglasA large maker of shades, blinds, shutters and motorization with product galleries, design ideas and a dealer locator.Learn more Lutron Shades and Lighting Controls explained for Nashville and Middle TennesseeResourceLutronA maker of lighting controls and motorized shades with systems that connect shades, lights and smart home platforms.Learn more Somfy Motors and Controls explained for Nashville and Middle TennesseeResourceSomfyA maker of motors and controls for shades, blinds, drapery tracks and awnings, with products used by many…Learn more Graber Blinds and Shades explained for Nashville and Middle TennesseeResourceGraberA maker of blinds, shades, shutters and drapery hardware sold through dealers, with product guides and care information.Learn more Norman Shutters explained for Nashville and Middle TennesseeResourceNormanA maker of interior shutters in wood and composite materials, with style galleries, louver options and information about…Learn more Levolor Blinds and Shades explained for Nashville and Middle TennesseeResourceLevolorA maker of blinds and shades with wood, faux wood, aluminum and cellular products, product guides and style…Learn more Springs Window Fashions Maker explained for Nashville and Middle TennesseeResourceSprings Window FashionsA large maker of window coverings whose brands include blinds, shades and shutters sold through dealers, with industry…Learn more Sunbrella Fabrics explained for Nashville and Middle TennesseeResourceSunbrellaA maker of solution-dyed acrylic fabrics used for outdoor furniture, awnings, cushions and shades, known for fade resistance…Learn more Phifer SheerWeave Solar Fabrics explained for Nashville and Middle TennesseeResourcePhifer SheerWeaveA maker of woven fabrics for solar shades and screens, with openness levels and colors chosen for glare…Learn more Planner 5D Room Planner explained for Nashville and Middle TennesseeResourcePlanner 5DAn online room and home planner for placing walls, windows and furniture and viewing the result in 2D…Learn more RoomSketcher Floor Plans explained for Nashville and Middle TennesseeResourceRoomSketcherAn online tool for drawing floor plans and 3D views of rooms and homes, with furniture, windows and…Learn more
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Window treatment comparison guides

Know your blinds, shades, fabrics, safety and costs.

Plain guides to blind, shade and shutter types, drapes and curtains, fabrics, light control, energy, child safety, motors, measuring, rooms, styles, care and costs.

Window Treatment Process and Timeline Explained explained for Nashville and Middle TennesseeComparison guideProcess and TimelineThe usual order of a window treatment project, from first visit and measuring to design, ordering, fabrication, installation…Learn more Window Treatment Costs and What Drives Price Explained explained for Nashville and Middle TennesseeComparison guideWhat Drives CostThe main factors that make one window treatment project cost more or less than another, such as size…Learn more Faux Wood vs Real Wood vs Aluminum Blinds Compared explained for Nashville and Middle TennesseeComparison guideBlind Types ComparedHow faux wood, real wood and aluminum blinds differ in weight, moisture tolerance, looks, cleaning and cost drivers.Learn more Cellular vs Roller vs Roman Shades Compared explained for Nashville and Middle TennesseeComparison guideShade Types ComparedHow cellular, roller and Roman shades differ in looks, light control, insulation, privacy and fabric choices.Learn more Plantation Shutters vs Blinds vs Shades Compared explained for Nashville and Middle TennesseeComparison guideShutters vs Blinds vs ShadesHow plantation shutters, blinds and shades differ in structure, light control, cleaning, view, durability and the way they…Learn more Curtains vs Drapes vs Valances Explained explained for Nashville and Middle TennesseeComparison guideCurtains, Drapes, ValancesThe difference between curtains, drapes and valances, with ideas for fullness, length, headers, linings and how each pairs…Learn more Light-Filtering vs Room-Darkening vs Blackout Explained explained for Nashville and Middle TennesseeComparison guideFiltering vs BlackoutHow light-filtering, room-darkening and blackout fabrics differ in the light they let through, privacy, color and how edge…Learn more Window Treatments and Energy Savings Explained explained for Nashville and Middle TennesseeComparison guideEnergy and SavingsHow window treatments affect sun heat and comfort, which types add the most insulation and why fit and…Learn more Child-Safe and Cordless Window Coverings Explained explained for Nashville and Middle TennesseeComparison guideChild-Safe CoveringsHow cordless lifts, motors and wand controls remove hanging cords, what to check in existing blinds and how…Learn more Motorized and Smart Window Treatments Explained explained for Nashville and Middle TennesseeComparison guideMotorized and SmartHow motorized shades and drapes are powered, controlled and connected to smart homes, with the choices that matter…Learn more Measuring Windows and Inside vs Outside Mounts Explained explained for Nashville and Middle TennesseeComparison guideMeasuring and MountsHow windows are measured for blinds, shades and shutters, the difference between inside and outside mounts and the…Learn more Fabrics, Materials and Fade Protection Explained explained for Nashville and Middle TennesseeComparison guideFabrics and FadeHow fabrics, wood, composite and metal behave in sun, humidity and daily use, with ways to protect floors…Learn more Choosing Window Treatments Room by Room Explained explained for Nashville and Middle TennesseeComparison guideRoom by RoomA room-by-room guide to window treatment choices for bedrooms, living rooms, kitchens, bathrooms, offices, nurseries, sunrooms and doors.Learn more Window Treatment Styles, Colors and Pairings Explained explained for Nashville and Middle TennesseeComparison guideStyles and ColorsHow to choose window treatment styles and colors that suit your home, with ideas for neutral palettes, bold…Learn more Window Treatments for Kitchens and Bathrooms Explained explained for Nashville and Middle TennesseeComparison guideKitchens and BathsWhich materials stand up to steam, splashes and sun in kitchens and bathrooms, with ideas for privacy, easy…Learn more Window Treatment Care, Cleaning and Repair Explained explained for Nashville and Middle TennesseeComparison guideCare and RepairHow to dust, clean and care for blinds, shades, shutters and drapery, and how to tell when a…Learn more
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