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Thursday, April 30, 2009

Final Touch Interiors has now professional Window Coverings Installers, certified by Hunter Douglas

We at Final Touch Interiors always found that a custom window covering is only as good as its installation.
Hunter Douglas the nations largest window coverings manufacturer has made a significant effort to provide an ongoing installer training program. It serves the purpose to properly educate professional installers on the most effective and up-to-date methods of installing its innovative products, including new Pirouette Window Shades, Luminette® Privacy Sheers, Silhouette® window shadings and Duette® honeycomb shades.certified professional Installers Hunter Douglas
We recently attended the company’s Certified Professional Installer Training Program SM and are now a Certified Hunter Douglas Professional Installer Outfit. Final Touch Interiors, took part in a three-day intensive workshop, the only one of its kind in the industry, giving installers the tools they need to install window coverings more efficiently and meet many of the challenges encountered at the window. In attending the Hunter Douglas Professional Installer Program, it allowed us to work in a hands-on environment and meet with product experts who answered our questions and addressed challenges. We were able to network with other installers to share tips and techniques in the Window Coverings Industry. Our certified installers are the best in the industry, said Andy Irwin, Hunter Douglas Manager of Installer Training.  “They are exceptionally well trained and are committed to providing consumers with the highest quality measuring and installation services.” Should your need arise for new Window Shades and or Window Coverings or a professional measure and install, call us at 914.984.4097

Saturday, December 06, 2008

Custom Roman Shades

To combat todays economic times, one has to come up with simple Window coverigs solutions and adjust to customers budget needs when offering custom made Window Coverings. So we came up with a custom shade program called Canvas Roman Shades

Advantages of the Canvas Roman Shades Program

  • Easy to order
  • It contains four of our most popular Shade Styles
  • A great Value and perfectly priced
  • Comes in 12 different Color ways
  • Four different Lining options

Following below are our Styles listed and a short explanation of each Roman Shade Styles

Pacifica


Pacifica Roman Shade

Soft Roman Shade


Soft Roman Shade

Flat Roman Shade

A unique, elegant design with no horizontal seams or stitching. Small tack stitches, visible on the fabric face, create a gentle memory line for the folds and add character to the shade. Can be used in any design scheme. Often used in a layered treatments with draperies and valacnes.

Tahoe


Tahoe Roman Shade

Additional we offer also several lifting options for the Canvas Roman Shade which all specifically have child safety incorporated. Inquire for any additional info at 914.984.4097 The Final Touch Interiors, LLC.

Thursday, March 27, 2008

Motorized Sun Shades for Skylights

One effective way in controlling Sunlight and heat in your Home or Office is with Solar Sun Screen fabrics which are used with Roller Shades or Roman Style Window Coverings.

Somfy Sun Sensor Control Panel
Somfy Sun Sensor - Control Panel

Just last week we tackled an Issue of Sun protection and Heat in one of my Client’s Home. Our Client wanted a atractive protection from heat and solar glare for his Hallway. A couple Issues we had to deal with:

  • Height of Shade Installation - over 20ft in a narrow Stairway
  • Length of Shade over 15ft
  • Depth of Shade – no possible interference with Smoke/Fire Detectors
  • Visual Attractiveness of Shade – in open as well closed position
  • automated operation required

Solar Skylight in open positionl
installed Solar Skylight in open position
We solved the problem with installing a solar screen skylight shade, controlled by a smart Somfy Sun Sensor and an additional standard Switch control to enable the user to override the opening or closing of the Solar Screen Shade from the smart automated Somfy Sun Sensor. Solar Skylight Shade in retracted position
Solar Skylight Shade in retracted position
Installation went without any problems and after the usual adjustments, the motorized Solar Sun Screen worked like it should. It will close when the Sun rises (as required) and opens at dawn again to let additional light into the Stairwell.

Monday, March 05, 2007

How to wash Sheer Draperies

When selling Window Covering, one question comes always up: How do I clean my Sheer Draperies?  It’s not very complicated rather easy if one follows certain steps. I will try to give some direction for a successful washing. Just before you start make sure that your Sheer Fabric is washable, as many sheers are just suitable for dry cleaning.

  1. Remove from your windows, only the number of sheer curtains you can launder at one time. Handle gently so as not to create wrinkles or creases unnecessarily. Remove all hardware (hooks, etc.) from sheer panels. When you remove the hook, make yourself a pencil mark at the hook position or if you don’t want to mark the Curtain, measure the distance of the curtain hook from the heading of the Drapery pleat. It will help you that the Sheer Panels hang the same height as before the washing and you don’t have to take them down to adjust the hook to a different height.
  2. Do no overfill the Wash machine; one Drapery Panel at the time is best.
  3. Wash on a gentle cycle, lukewarm wash, and cold rinse. Wash Cycle does not need to be that long. Normal Laundry Detergent is sufficient. Just make sure the cold rinse cycle is last when washing.
  4. A good idea is to add some fabric softener before the last rinse, as there will be less wrinkles.
  5. Remove your sheer drapery panel from the washer. Place curtains in your dryer with 2 or 3 small dry hand towels. Important select ‘cool air’ for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the Sheer Panels from dryer (they are still damp) and spread them flat on floor, or sofa, table, etc., while you put the curtain hooks back in their original position.  Please note also that the heading on the Sheer won’t be entirely dry, but this doesn’t matter. Finger-press the pleats, hems, untwisting the corner weights, or lead band string in the lower hem.
  6. Allow to the sheer curtains to dry completely hanging at windows. If hems need ironing, move ironing board in front of window and iron hems after curtains are hung.
  7. One other suggestion, just to fluff the drapery panels on a cold cycle in the dryer from time to time. That takes out the dust very efficiently.

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Quartz Surfaces - textured quartz wall panels Motivo by Caesarstone

11 Mar 2010 at 11:15pm

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The Motivo textured quartz surfaces by Caesarstone bring a new dimension to your wall finishes ? a third dimension! The decorative quartz wall panels feature relief patterns as pretty as the white Lace design, or as exotic as black Crocodile. Let your imagination run wild and give a custom look to your walls, kitchen countertops, vanity tops and even custom-made furniture. Ideal for a variety of applications, these embossed motifs are created using a patented technology, and are equal in beauty, durability and individuality. Check out these cool quartz surfaces, the Motivo textured wall panels, by visiting Caesarstone.

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Elegant Bathroom Sets by Ceramica Globo - new Relais

11 Mar 2010 at 10:47pm

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Embodying elegance and grace, these chic new bathroom sets by Ceramica Globo make a classic yet contemporary statement of style. The cool angles and simple forms of the new Relais bathroom collection bring a contemporary look to your space. Pictured here in their timeless black and white finishes, this bathroom set has been designed with a variety of pieces that can be mixed and matched to bring your ?dream bathroom? to life. Quite possibly the defining piece of this collection is the freestanding washbasin, available in six different sizes to suit your space. A toilet and bidet let you further customize the look and feel of your bathroom with their suspended, wall-mounted and floor-mounted designs. A luxurious, deep bathtub made of Pietraluce boasts a brilliant glossy finish that?s as durable as it is beautiful, while the coordinating shower with a tray and enclosure satisfies the shower person in the household. Complement the look with matching mirrors and towel rails. For more details on this elegant bathroom set, visit Ceramica Globo.

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Cool Shade Parasol - 'Stingray' Shade Sculpture by Tuuci

11 Mar 2010 at 12:14am

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This cool shade parasol by Tuuci is ?cool? in every sense of the word ? from its contemporary look to the shade it provides. Dubbed the Stingray Shade Sculpture, this sun umbrella features a distinctive shape that makes a modern addition to your yard, patio or poolside space. A polished, wrought aluminum mast curves its way up from the base and is topped by the eye-catching stingray shaped parasol which rotates 360 degrees, delivering cool shade at any time of day. Made of Tuuci?s Tuff-Skins Sunbrella material, the shade is ?tuff? enough to weather the storm, sun, wind ? you name it. Paired with your favorite sun lounger or patio furniture, make a shady spot your hotspot this summer with this shade parasol. For more information visit Tuuci.

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Walnut Bed with Maple Pop-out Boxes - Liffey bed with drawers underneath by S...

11 Mar 2010 at 12:05am

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Country-chic character and built-in storage make the Liffey bed by Shimna a modern urban must-have for the home. This striking bed boasts a substantial design with a strong, natural-grain finish carved from a single walnut slab and topped by a hand-made headboard featuring two tiny pop-out maple boxes perfect for storing earrings or other personal items overnight. Concealed underneath the bed, four maple pull-out drawers provide hidden storage space that won?t impede your aesthetic ambitions, whether your home is modern-minimalist, contemporary-casual or tradition in look. Choose from a variety of hardwoods including walnut, oak, maple and cherry, each with its own distinctive color, grain and look. The standard queen-sized Liffey bed measures 85 inches long by 69 inches wide by 32 inches high, and also comes in full and king sizes. For more information visit Shimna.

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Modern Plastic Outdoor Chairs by Domitalia

11 Mar 2010 at 4:52am
modern-plastic-outdoor-chairs-domitalia-baba-1.jpg Making their anticipated debut at Salone del Mobile 2010, these modern plastic outdoor chairs by Domitalia are indicative of the funky direction for outdoor decor in the coming seasons. The Baba and Phantom chairs are fun in their concepts, featuring modern materials, rounded shapes and cool colors, all with a cartoon feel. The Baba chair is a compact stool style-seat with a backrest and integrated handle, making it easy to pick up and move into the shade, the sun, by the bar or where the action is. The Phantom chairs are loosely modeled after a formal dining chair, complete with back and armrests and dressed in a chair cover, ?fabric folds? and all ? executed in plastic! Available in a range of hot hues these funky plastic chairs offer durability and make a great addition to casual outdoor environments. Check them out at Domitalia. modern-plastic-outdoor-chairs-domitalia-phantom.jpg modern-plastic-outdoor-chairs-domitalia-baba-2.jpg modern-plastic-outdoor-chairs-domitalia-baba-3.jpg

Oriental Style Sofas - Jalis soft sofas by COR

1 Mar 2010 at 3:18am
oriental-style-sofas-jalis-cor-1.jpg Designers Mark Jehs and Jurgen Laub put their heads together and came up with this cool, smart sofa design ? the Jalis soft sofas by COR. ?Jalis,? taken from Arabic, translates to ?relaxed communication,? and a more fitting name there could not be. These Oriental style sofas were made for any space and any situation, from casual lounging to formal entertaining. Designed to encourage social interaction, this soft sofa can be combined for a variety of layouts suited to any-sized space. The fine fabric provides support and style, and when the light hits it in a certain way you?ll appreciate a pattern of three-dimensional fine embroidery. The deep seats, cushy backrests and copious cushions deliver comfort and a contemporary signature style that transforms any room into a social hotspot. For more details on these Oriental style sofas visit COR. oriental-style-sofas-jalis-cor-2.jpg oriental-style-sofas-jalis-cor-3.jpg

Modern Mirrored Furniture - mirror covered furniture by Porada

20 Feb 2010 at 4:36pm
modern-mirrored-furniture-empire-1.jpg Mirror, mirror on the wall, the Porada collection of modern mirrored furniture is the fairest of them all! This trendy mirror covered furniture is on the cutting edge of cool, adding that essential glam factor to any room. The Empire cupboard with mirror frame and doors lets you store your knick-knacks in style. The doors boast a touch-and-latch system, so there?s no unsightly hardware to spoil their sleek look. Complement the clean, contemporary design with the Libra mirrored wall-handing bookcases. Alone or as a set, these striking bookcases hide away your fave reading materials behind their chic mirror doors. And while you?re on a roll, accessorize in style with the Megalux oversized floor mirrors. Featuring a mirrored frame, these large-scale mirrors double your decorating fun. For details on this modern furniture, visit Porada. modern-mirrored-furniture-libra-1.jpg modern-mirrored-furniture-megalux-1.jpg modern-mirrored-furniture-libra-2.jpg modern-mirrored-furniture-megalux-2.jpg

Modern Occasional Furniture by Porada

20 Feb 2010 at 4:16pm
modern-occasional-furniture-porada-empire-1.jpg Italian furniture company Porada is putting some fun into your home decor with this modern occasional furniture. These sculptural, unusual furniture pieces are as eye-catching as they are functional ? a must in the modern home. The Flamingo wooden clothes stands bring some order to your clothing chaos. These playful designs let you hang your hat while doubling as an art piece! To accommodate your storage needs, the Empire cupboard is stylishly clad in a walnut, lacquered black or glossy white finish, outlined in a modern mirror frame. Each front door features a divot, and a touch-and-latch system for easy access. Then, kick back and put your feet up on a luxurious leather pouf, the Alcide will do nicely! These classic black and white poufs will complement any decorating style, whether modern, traditional or somewhere in between. For more on these modern occasional furnishings, visit Porada. modern-occasional-furniture-porada-alcide-2.jpg modern-occasional-furniture-porada-flamingo-1.jpg modern-occasional-furniture-porada-empire-2.jpg modern-occasional-furniture-porada-alcide-1.jpg

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