http://www.finaltouchinteriors.com/emotor/index.php/site/index/ The blogging page by Final Touch Interiors, LLC. en aen@finaltouchinteriors.com Copyright 2010 2010-06-03T15:33:22+00:00 http://www.finaltouchinteriors.com/emotor/index.php/site/how_to_choose_woven_wood_shades_for_your_home/ http://www.finaltouchinteriors.com/emotor/index.php/site/how_to_choose_woven_wood_shades_for_your_home/#When:15:33:22Z Woven wood shades have gone through a Renaissance and come in a lot of varieties of styles and options. There are a lot of manufacturers out there, but to make matters simple I will concentrate on Hunter Douglas which is one of the finest manufacturers and provides a great quality product for a fair price. Step One Choose a fabric for your woven wood shade There is a rich assortment of fabrics to choose from, like natural frabric including bamboo, wood, reeds and grasses. Consider a texture that works with the decor of the room so your shade becomes part of the room, or choose one that stands out and makes the shade a focal point of the room Step Two Choose a Lifting System for your woven wood shade Decide which System is best suited for your needs. The standard cordlock assures smooth operation. The clutch system offers enhanced child and pet safety features. The motorization option makes raising even a large shade easy with the touch of a button. Step Three Choose a Style for your woven wood shade You can select from a classic, hobbled or the traditional roman style shade. With the classic style, the fabric cascades off the front of the headrail for a clean, contemporary look. A hobbled shade has gentle folds, even when fully lowered, providing more texture and interest. The traditional roman shade raises in five inch folds. Step Four Choose Options for your woven wood shade There are many ways to customize your new Provenance Woven Wood Shade. Select from four styles of edge banding for a coordinated look that is unique to you. Add a liner if you need more privacy and light control. These are the main options available when choosing a wooven wood shade. It is always advisable to consult a professional window coverings expert which can guide you through all the steps effortlessly and can explain and show all the differences of options. Take a closer look at the Provenance woven wood shades sold by Final Touch Interiors, a complete Shop at Home Window Shades Retailer and a certified Master Installer by Hunter Douglas WIndow Fashions. Windowcoverings 2010-06-03T15:33:22+00:00 http://www.finaltouchinteriors.com/emotor/index.php/site/pirouette_window_shadings_now_available_with_motorization/ http://www.finaltouchinteriors.com/emotor/index.php/site/pirouette_window_shadings_now_available_with_motorization/#When:23:26:09Z Pirouette window shadings are now available with the new PowerRise 2.0 Platinum Technology. Hunter Douglas Power Rise 2.0 with Pirouette Window ShadingThe state of the art battery powered motorized system allows you to operate Pirouette window shadings with the touch of a button.No wiring is needed One can control the shadings with the sleek hand held remote or a wireless wall switch. You’ll enjoy the quiet way the motor raises and lowers the shadings, as well as precise control of vane operation for just the right amount of privacy and view through.The window shadings may be operated individually or in groups, and can even be integrated into any home automation system. And because there are no operating cords, motorized Pirouette shadings provide enhanced child and pet safety. If you need help or advise in acquiring Hunter Douglas Pirouette window shadings don’t hesitate, give us a call at 914.299.8160 and talk to our certified Hunter Douglas Master Installer. We will be more than happy to help and support you. Windowcoverings 2010-05-25T23:26:09+00:00 http://www.finaltouchinteriors.com/emotor/index.php/site/contemporary_table_base_with_round_wood_top/ http://www.finaltouchinteriors.com/emotor/index.php/site/contemporary_table_base_with_round_wood_top/#When:14:32:57Z Custom round Kitchen Table by Final Touch Interiors - contemporary style There are a myriad of different Table bases to choose from for a Kitchen or Dining Room Table. Just recently, we designed an octagonal Table base made out of Steel in an hour glass design toped by a round wood Top in a cherry finish. It was quite a challenge to find a metal shop to produce the octagonal steel base and manufacture it accordingly to my drawings. Another Idea is to use Leather with the Table Base.   Decorating Ideas 2010-05-02T14:32:57+00:00 http://www.finaltouchinteriors.com/emotor/index.php/site/wireless_wall_switch_for_platinum_technology_products_by_hunter_douglas/ http://www.finaltouchinteriors.com/emotor/index.php/site/wireless_wall_switch_for_platinum_technology_products_by_hunter_douglas/#When:01:21:01Z On my last training session for the certified Hunter Douglas Installer Program, we were introduced to the new Platinum Technology Wireless Wall Switch by Hunter Douglas Platinum. I find it is a great add on to use with the wireless Platinum Technology Product Line. Wireless Wall Switch for Platinum Technology by Hunter Douglas It works with all PowerRise® and PowerTiltâ„¢ systems and also the new PowerGlideâ„¢ 2.0 system for both Luminette Privacy Sheers as well as the Skyline Gliding Window Panels. The wireless wall switch is powered by 2 AAA batteries at the back of the switch, the device sends radio frequency signals (RF) to any Hunter Douglas Platinum-powered system to make the window treatment raise, lower, tilt, or traverse. The wall switch has an UP/DOWN directional button, four Radio Frequency (RF) Group Buttons (1, 2, 3, 4) and an “ALL” button that are used for RF operation. The RF Group numbers and the ALL button will light up, green of course, when a button is pressed. The wireless wall switch has other additional features, too. With the wireless wall switch, multiple RF (shades) groups can be selected and operated at the same time. So if you select RF Group 1 and RF Group 3, the 1 and 3 buttons will light up. Then press the up or down button and both groups will operate at the same time. The Platinum Wireless Wall switch also has a built-in memory, so it will remember the last group or groups that were selected. So, if your last operation was to raise groups 1 and 3, you won’t have to push the group buttons to lower them. Just push the down button and all the shades or blinds programmed for these groups will lower. The switch will remember always the last group selection. Using A Switch And A Remote Together The wireless wall switch can be cloned with a Platinum remote so that your customers can have the option of controlling their blinds or shades with either the switch or the remote. I find the wireless switch is a great add-on for every PowerRise/PowerTilt or PowerGlide Product from Hunter Douglas and provides an easy way to operate shades and blinds. So even if you misplace your remote control you can use the wireless switch. Surface or Flush Mount The Platinum Wireless wall switch was designed with a slim profile for surface mounting directly to a wall. Using the mounting screws provided, the wireless wall switch can be secured to any wall in a room. At less than ¾-inch deep, the switch is unobtrusive. For a more flush mount, the switch may also be installed in a standard electrical gang box. (Check your local electrical codes before installing the Platinum Wireless Wall Switch into any recessed electrical box.)  Should you have any questions, needs or looking for troubleshooting the Platinum Technology Products by Hunter Douglas give us a call at 914.299.8160 2009-05-21T01:21:01+00:00 http://www.finaltouchinteriors.com/emotor/index.php/site/final_touch_interiors_now_professional_window_covering_installer_certified_/ http://www.finaltouchinteriors.com/emotor/index.php/site/final_touch_interiors_now_professional_window_covering_installer_certified_/#When:23:29:14Z 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. 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 914.299.8160 Windowcoverings 2009-04-30T23:29:14+00:00 http://www.finaltouchinteriors.com/emotor/index.php/site/carpet_runners_for_stairs_and_hallways/ http://www.finaltouchinteriors.com/emotor/index.php/site/carpet_runners_for_stairs_and_hallways/#When:23:41:45Z Herati Stair Carpet RunnerAubusson Stair Carpet RunnerStair Carpet Runners and or Hallway Runners are a great add on to enhance the ambiance of a sometimes dull Hallway or Stairway. They fit perfectly, it does not matter if the home is traditional or a modern House.The Carpet Runners come in a width of 26inches so they fit most Hallways and Stairs. Constructed with a 100% Wool Pile. These Runners carry also a Five Star rating, so they are qualified for commercial use and they will also perform in a residential home. Several Designs are available, from Oriental to modern. All Carpet Runners are available through Final Touch Interiors, LLC. a fine Interior Designer with quality Products.  Floor Coverings 2009-03-24T23:41:45+00:00 http://www.finaltouchinteriors.com/emotor/index.php/site/custom_roman_shades/ http://www.finaltouchinteriors.com/emotor/index.php/site/custom_roman_shades/#When:21:24:17Z 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 ShadesAdvantages of the Canvas Roman Shades ProgramEasy to orderIt contains four of our most popular Shade StylesA great Value and perfectly pricedComes in 12 different Color waysFour different Lining options Following below are our Styles listed and a short explanation of each Roman Shade Styles Pacifica Our Pacifica Roman Shade style has rear facing pockets which add a simple detail to this shade style. The seams on front of the shade create a tailored look that stacks neatly and requires minimal dressing. Works well in a wide variety of design settings. Used in layered treatments with drapery panels or valances and as stand alone window treatmentL Soft Roman Shade This Roman Shade style has a tailored yet soft appearance “Hobbling” the face fabric onto the lining fabric at regular intervals. It creates soft, overlapping folds that cascade from top to bottom. Stays in each pleatto create crisp folds and hold the structure of the shade. Casual or formal in layered treatments or stand-alone, this style is a classic. 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 The Tahoe Roman Shade does not have any horizontal stitching or stays. This, combined with spacing the lifting cords further apart, gives this shade a soft, draped “smile” when raised. The relazed look adds casual elegance. Wider shades will have more than one swag. When fully lowered, this style is flat, with a straight bottom edge. When raised, because of the construction, the sides are not completely straight. For this reason it is not recommended for an inside mount. 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 914.299.8160 The Final Touch Interiors, LLC. Windowcoverings 2008-12-06T21:24:17+00:00 http://www.finaltouchinteriors.com/emotor/index.php/site/wood_pellet_stove_purchase/ http://www.finaltouchinteriors.com/emotor/index.php/site/wood_pellet_stove_purchase/#When:22:07:45Z Even though Heating Oil PricesFreestanding Pellet Stove - contemporary style have come down the last couple of days, most Homeowners are struggling to find a suitable replacement or add on for heating their home in Winter time, to compat the huge increases in Energy Costs. Valuable information is hard to come by and many times more like a sales pitch. A product which has been a favorite of mine is the Wood Pellet Stove.The Wood Pellet Stove can be used as a stand alone product or as an insert in your existing Fire Place. When comparing the heating costs of Wood Pellets to Heating Oil one will understand quite quickly how much savings are possible in using a Wood Pellet Stove.Take a look at this very helpfull and valuable Fuel Calculator: Fuel Calculator Traditional Cast Iron Pellet Stove InsertA great Web site to visit with info about Gas-inserts, Wood Stoves and of course Pellet Stoves and Pellet Stove Inserts is the Hearth Forum .Nevertheless, to get you started I listed below some points which are important when considering the purchase of a Wood Pellet Stove Is the wood pellet stove certified by a quality label and a CE compliance label? Is the efficiency rating of the pellet stove above 85% at maximum load? Did an independent testing institute in USA test the stove's emissions and efficiency? What is the noise level from the stove? Is the sound level at low output less than 43dBa? Does the pellet stove have a convection air fan for good heat distribution? Is the stove self-modulating according to the heat demand? Does the stove offer any standby feature for a less pellet fuel consumption? Does the stove have a large ash pan? What kind of room temperature regulation (thermostat) does the stove have to avoid overheating? What kind of safety features has the stove? Does the stove design allow for easy cleaning of the internal flue passages? What kind of flame pattern and view does the stove give? Location of Wood Pellet Stove Is the stove heat output adequate for the room it is going to be located in? Is the stove located to allow sufficient clearance with combustible surfaces and materials? Is there a properly wired outlet for electricity near the stove location? Is their enough fresh air supply to the stove for a safe and efficient combustion? If not, how can outside air be drawn from an appropriate location? Venting (chimney or flue pipe) for Pellet Stove Is there provision for appropriate access to maintain and clean the venting system? Is the minimum clearance between the vent and combustible materials respected? Does the existing or proposed vent comply with the stove manufacturer's instructions? Does the venting system recommended take into consideration local factors like altitude, windy conditions, internal negative pressure (in very airtight houses or due to strong fans)? Installation and Building Inspectors approval Does the dealer offer delivery, installation, local building inspectors approval and after sales service? Is the floor protected according to the pellet stove manufacturer's instructions? What training and experience have the professionals involved in the installation? How long will the installation take? Who cleans up after the installation work? Are the joints and seams of the vent pipes properly sealed to avoid exhaust gas leakage in the room? What are the procedure and tests carried out when commissioning the system? Operation and maintenance of Wood Pellet Stove Is full documentation, including the user's manual, provided with the stove? Is the fire started manually or automatically? What is the pellet storage capacity of the stove and how long can it operate with one refill at nominal heat output BTU's? What kind of wood pellets (quality and size) have to be used with the stove? What maintenance tasks have to be performed by a professional and how regularly? What is the range of annual costs (fuel and maintenance) under average conditions? How often do I have to empty the ash pan? Does the dealer have spare parts available? Costs and Payments for Wood Pellet Stove Does the quotation cover all the costs associated with the installation of the stove (stove, vent) installation/delivery, floor protection)? What are the financing options and payment terms? After-sales services for Wood Pellet Stove What is the manufacturer's or supplier's warranty for each component of the pellet heating system? What guarantees / warranties are provided for the installation? Is an annual service contract available from the Dealer or Pellet Stove Supplier? How does the Dealer provide emergency service work if required Does the Dealer help in furnishing Wood Pellets for a reasonable price and deliver to home? Home-Energy 2008-08-05T22:07:45+00:00 http://www.finaltouchinteriors.com/emotor/index.php/site/custom_colored_carpet_for_40_square_yard_minimum/ http://www.finaltouchinteriors.com/emotor/index.php/site/custom_colored_carpet_for_40_square_yard_minimum/#When:15:16:24Z When looking for wall to wall carpets, one always faces the issue of colors. Manufacturers mostly run the Style of their Carpet only in six or eight colorways. Sometimes the offered color is acceptable, but mostly it’s just a compromise. It does not have to be that way. One of the best custom programs on the market is called 7/40 Color Select program by GLEN EDEN Wool Carpets. Do you need to change the background color of your choose wool carpet, or maybe it’s only the accent color? It is no problem with the “7/40 Color Select” program by Glen Eden. It is very simply. Take any running line tufted carpet product, pick the colors you want to change and we send them to the Carpet Mill of Glen Eden. Once they receive the desired color requests for your Wall to Wall Carpet, they will send us in return color poms for approvil in seven working days. Approve the pom and up we go. It is that simple. The Color you desire or need is just a simple choice away. So next time you are in need to change colors on your Broadloom Carpet, give Final Touch Interiors a call at 914.299.8160 for special pricing and further details.   Floor Coverings 2008-06-16T15:16:24+00:00 http://www.finaltouchinteriors.com/emotor/index.php/site/logans_square_and_reserve_new_wool_carpet_introductions_by_glen_eden/ http://www.finaltouchinteriors.com/emotor/index.php/site/logans_square_and_reserve_new_wool_carpet_introductions_by_glen_eden/#When:01:26:36Z Glen Eden Wool Carpets available at Final Touch Interiors. LLC.Logans Square as well as the Reserve Wool Carpet line come in eight Color ranges. The Construction of both Wool Carpets is in a woven wilton (very durable) which gives the Carpet a Location Guide of Heavy Duty Residential. Further Logans Square and Reserve are both Skein dyed and insect resistant. The Primary Backing is Jute and the secondary Backing is Cotton. Again a natural green environmental wool product by Glen Eden. The Reserve Wool Carpet Line comes in the same beautiful subdued Color Range as Logans Square with the same Color Names. Both Carpets Products suit themselves also very well to be used as Area Rugs and can be bound or serged for a professional and sophisticated look. Floor Coverings 2008-06-03T01:26:36+00:00