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Room Darkening Blinds vs. Blackout Shades | Graber

Jun 24, 2026
Nook in Hotel Plaas featuring Graber Drapery as café curtains

Why You Shouldn’t Overlook the Humble Café Curtain

Jun 24, 2026
Graber Reverse Pleat Drapery with Motorized Glydea Drapery Track

Beautiful Fabrics, Seamless Control | Graber

Oct 31, 2025
Reverse Pleat Drapery with Customer's Own Material

Pattern as Power | Graber

Oct 31, 2025

Texture, Contrast, and Calm | Graber

Oct 31, 2025

From Coast to Coastal | Graber

Oct 31, 2025
living room scene with wood shutters

A Guide To Different Types of Interior Shutters | Graber

Oct 22, 2025
Graber Solar Shades in a Utah home.

Seven Trends for Transforming Your Home’s Interior

Sep 12, 2025
Graber Solar Shades in a home in Utah

Seven Trends for Transforming Your Home’s Interior

Sep 08, 2025
living room scene with wood shutters

Interior Shutter for Doors: Functional and Elegant | Graber

Aug 27, 2025
Baby looking out window covered in Graber Solar Shades

Best Window Treatments for Nurseries

Aug 27, 2025
Bathroom with white Graber Roller Shades

A Short Guide to the Wide World of Window Shades

Jun 09, 2025
Living Room with Wood Blinds

An Introduction to Window Blinds: The Six Types and Where to Use Them

Jun 06, 2025
Living room with wood shutters

Wood or Composite Shutters: Which Is Right for Your Home

Jun 06, 2025
Graber Drapery featured in a bedroom in Hotel Plaas

In Every Element, a Purpose

May 21, 2025
Lounge in Hotel Plaas featuring Graber Roman Shades

Designers & Dealers: A Powerful Partnership

May 20, 2025
Graber Drapery featured in the parlor of Hotel Plaas

Creating Something New from Something Old

May 20, 2025
Bedroom in Hotel Plaas featuring Graber Shades and Drapery

The Seven Essential Elements of Hotel Plaas

May 20, 2025
Sunroom in Hotel Plaas featuring Graber Solar Shades

Midwest Renewal—One House at a Time

May 19, 2025
Graber Cellular Shades layered in drapery in a bedroom

Designing with Luxe Minimalism

Nov 20, 2024
Graber roman shades on windows in a dining room.

Transform Your Space with Innovative Window Solutions as seen on Designing Spaces

Oct 28, 2024
Graber roman shades on windows in a dining room.

Creating The Perfect Holiday Gathering Space

Oct 28, 2024
Graber sheer shades on windows in a living room.

Design Insider: New Retro Style in Home Décor

Oct 07, 2024
Graber natural shades and drapery on windows in a living room.

Interior Design Trends for 2025

Oct 02, 2024
Graber pleated shades on windows in a home office.

Preventing Light Gaps from the Sides of Blinds and Shades

Oct 02, 2024
Graber sheer shades on windows in a bathroom.

Five Reasons to Choose Custom Blinds and Shades

Oct 01, 2024
Graber cellular shades on windows in a workout room.

Window Shade Opacities, Explained

Oct 01, 2024
Graber sheer shades on windows in a kitchen.

Luxury Blinds and Shades for Windows

Sep 24, 2024
Graber real wood shutters on windows in a living room.

What are Shutters?

Sep 23, 2024
Graber roller shades on windows in a home office.

How to Clean Roller Shades

Sep 18, 2024
Graber motorized solar shades on windows in a living room.

What are Solar Shades?

Sep 18, 2024
Graber curtains layered with sheer shades on windows in a bedroom.

How to Layer Curtains and Drapery

Sep 17, 2024

Window Treatments for the Beach: Camille Styles’ Plan for Her New Zuma Beach House

Jan 26, 2023
Cordless combo shades in a living room.

Modern Colors for Blinds & Shades

Aug 22, 2022

The Best Fabric for Curtains & Drapery

Aug 22, 2022

Why White Window Treatments Work

Aug 22, 2022

Your Five-Step Guide to Spring Cleaning

Aug 22, 2022

Window Treatments for Arched Windows

Aug 22, 2022
Graber Composite Shutters in a bay window

The Best Options for Bay Window Blinds

Aug 22, 2022
Cordless cellular shades in a living room.

Modern Window Blinds and Shades

Aug 22, 2022

Drapery vs. Curtains—What’s the Difference?

Aug 22, 2022

5 Ways to Bring Nature Into Your Home

Aug 22, 2022

Are Motorized Shades Worth It?

Mar 30, 2020

Why I Chose Cellular Shades for My Home Office

Jan 07, 2020

Why We Chose Cellular Shades for Our Home

Dec 10, 2019

5 Reasons to Choose Cellular Shades

Sep 25, 2019
Vertical cellular shades on a sliding door in a living room.

The Best Blinds for Sliding Doors

Sep 25, 2019
Graber Sheer Shades on windows in a living room.

What are Sheer Shades?

Mar 15, 2019
Graber Sliding Panels on a patio door

What are Sliding Door & Window Panels?

Mar 15, 2019
Graber Composite Shutters in a bathroom

How to Clean Window Shutters

Mar 15, 2019
Graber Cellular Shades with Drapery in a bedroom

How to Clean Curtains & Drapery

Mar 15, 2019
Graber solar shades on windows in a home office.

Roller Shades vs. Solar Shades: Which Is Right for Your Home

Mar 15, 2019
Graber cellular shades on windows in a living room.

What Are Cellular Shades?

Mar 15, 2019
Inside mount roller shades on windows in a kitchen.

Outside Mount vs. Inside Mount Blinds

Mar 15, 2019
Motorized bottom up/top-down cellular shades on tall windows in a living room.

Blinds and Shades for Tall Windows

Mar 15, 2019
Graber cellular shades on trapezoid windows in a living room.

Blinds & Shades for Trapezoid Windows

Mar 15, 2019
Graber blackout cellular shades on windows in a bedroom.

Why Blackout Shades are Perfect for Bedrooms

Mar 15, 2019
Graber cellular shades on skylight windows in a living room.

Showcase Your Skylights with the Right Blinds and Shades

Mar 15, 2019
Graber cordless layered and zebra shades on windows in a living room.

The 3 Best Rooms for Cordless Shades

Mar 15, 2019
Graber cellular shades on angled windows in a living room.

Blinds for Angled and Triangle Windows

Mar 15, 2019
Motorized pleated shades on windows in a living room.

Types of Window Treatments

Mar 15, 2019
Wood blinds on windows in a kitchen.

Blinds vs. Curtains: Everything You Need to Know

Mar 15, 2019
Composite shutters on bathroom windows.

Why Composite Shutters Are Perfect for Bathrooms

Mar 15, 2019
The Graber Visualizer on a mobile phone.

Customize & View Blinds and Shades In Your Space

Mar 15, 2019
Natural shades on windows in a living room

Style & Design Tips for Natural Woven Shades

Mar 15, 2019
Solar shades on a wide window in a kitchen.

What Are the Best Blinds for Wide Windows?

Mar 15, 2019
Motorized solar shades on windows in a living room.

What Makes Solar Shades Environmentally Friendly?

Mar 15, 2019
Graber solar shades in a kitchen.

4 Considerations When Buying Blinds for Your Kitchen Windows

Mar 15, 2019
Motorized and automatic pleated shades in a home office.

6 Questions to Consider Before Buying Motorized Shades

Mar 15, 2019
Real wood blinds and faux wood blinds.

Real Wood Blinds vs. Faux Wood Blinds

Mar 15, 2019
Graber soft roman shades in a kitchen.

3 Signs It's Time to Replace Your Blinds or Shades

Mar 15, 2019
Graber pleated shades on windows in a dining room.

6 Reasons Cordless Window Shades Are Perfect for Your Space

Mar 15, 2019
Graber classic roman shades in a bedroom.

The Complete Guide to Roman Shades: Classic, Tailored & Natural

Mar 15, 2019
Image collage of cellular and pleated shades.

Pleated Shades vs. Cellular Shades: What’s The Difference?

Mar 15, 2019
Motorized zebra shades in a living room.

Your Essential Guide to Zebra Shades: What to Know Before Buying

Mar 15, 2019
Motorized sheer shades in a living room during the fall.

Types of Cordless Lift Systems

Mar 15, 2019
Sheer Drapery in living room in Jean Stoffers home The Madison

A Glimpse Into Jean Stoffers' Michigan Masterpiece

Mar 15, 2019
Motorized sheer shades in a kitchen.

Elevate Your Space with Natural Light

Mar 15, 2019
Motorized cellular shades in a bedroom.

Maximizing Winter Comfort: 7 Tips For a Warmer Home This Winter

Mar 15, 2019
Motorized sheer shades in a living room during the fall.

How to Design a Relaxing Space with Color, Texture, and Technology

Mar 15, 2019
Graber roller shades in a kitchen.

10 Best Kitchen Window Treatments

Mar 15, 2019
Graber light filtering cellular shades in a living room.

Living Room Blinds and Shades

Mar 15, 2019
Graber light filtering solar shades in a bedroom.

Bedroom Blinds and Shades

Mar 15, 2019
Graber faux wood blinds in a kitchen.

7 Window Treatments to Let the Sunshine In

Mar 15, 2019
Graber cordless pleated shades in a kitchen.

Easy Window Treatment Solutions For Fresh Air

Mar 15, 2019
Graber Roman Shades in a modern farmhouse.

Modern Farmhouse Window Treatments

Mar 15, 2019
Composite Shutters in a bathroom

Window Treatments for Bathrooms

Mar 15, 2019

construction2style Living Room & Kitchen Reveal

Mar 15, 2019
Classic roman shades on windows in a bedroom.

Upgrade Your Child’s Bedroom Into a Space for Your Teen

Mar 15, 2019

Go Big: Three Interior Design Upgrades That Are as Good as a Remodel

Mar 15, 2019

Five Reasons Why You Should Layer Your Window Treatments

Mar 15, 2019
Cordless roller shades on windows in a bedroom.

What are Roller Shades?

Mar 15, 2019
Breegan posing by roller shades in plant filled apartment

The Window Treatments You Need

Mar 15, 2019
picture of view from inside beachside home looking at the coastline

Create a Healthier Environment for Your Home

Mar 15, 2019

Simple Secrets for More Restful Sleep

Mar 15, 2019

Create a Subdued Retreat with These 5 Design Elements

Mar 15, 2019

Maximize Your Privacy with Window Blinds

Mar 15, 2019

Custom Motorized Shades for construction2style

Mar 15, 2019

The Benefits of Blackout Shades

Mar 15, 2019
Graber Cordless Cellular Shades in Living Room.

Cordless Blinds & Shades: Your Complete Guide

Mar 15, 2019

Winterize Your Home in Fall

Mar 15, 2019

The Do's & Don'ts of Buying Window Treatments

Mar 15, 2019

Eco-Performance Solar Shades for Your Home

Mar 15, 2019

Types of Roller & Solar Shade Valances

Mar 15, 2019

3 Windows That Need Motorized Shades

Mar 15, 2019

How to Choose the Right Window Treatment for Your Home

Mar 15, 2019

Graber Blinds Featured in Southern Living

Mar 15, 2019

Window Treatment Dilemmas: How I’m Solving Them in Every Space

Mar 15, 2019

4 Ways to Enhance Your Home Office Design

Mar 15, 2019

The Secret to Beautiful Blinds & Shades

Mar 15, 2019
Graber Motorized Cellular Shades

How to Take Photos of Window Treatments

Mar 15, 2019
Cellular shades in a living room

Insulated Window Treatments Work Hard—No Matter the Season

Mar 15, 2019

Safety Tips for Blinds & Shades

Apr 04, 2018
Sheer and Layered Shades Image

Choosing the Best Blinds & Shades for Your Home

Apr 04, 2018