Buyers' Product Review

Art Glass Finials, Holdbacks The Tiffany Collection, uniquely designed, multi-colored glass finials and holdbacks, is a fitting addition to the C.W. Kirsch Signature Series line of decorative hardware from Kirsch, Sturgis, MI. The collection consists of two designs reminiscent of the art glass windows and lamps created by Louis Tiffany in the late 1800s. Bronze finished steel rings with a large 1 1/2-inch steel pole create the hand crafted look made popular in the decorative arts period.   Casual Comfort, Easy Operation Shades At the window, classic Roman shades are a perfect interpretation of today's relaxed interior design theme and client lifestyle. Fresco[TM] shades by Graber® offer the look in two styles -- flat or teardrop -- with the easy operation of the Soft Touch cord release. An extensive collection of fabric choices are offered including cotton and linen wovens, silk-look textured polyesters, sheers and laces from Springs Window Fashions Division, Middleton, WI. Fabrics that Do It All By placing a single toll-free order to ADO, Spartanburg, SC, designers can coordinate fabrics for an entire room. ADO Decor fabrics shown here upholster walls, create a bed canopy and coverlet, drape a small table and create the entire window treatments. Colors and textures harmonize with ADO sheers, and all the fabrics can be machine laundered with guaranteed stability and colorfastness. Light-blocking Wood Blinds The Country Woods Classics[TM] Collection by Hunter Douglas is available from Beauti Vue Products, Bristol, WI, and offers the de-Light feature, which prevents transmission of unwanted light by eliminating the rout holes that create distracting sunspots and blocks 99 percent of outside light. This feature also provides tighter slat closure and creates a clean, stylish look. Precision-crafted from North American hardwoods, these blinds are easy to maintain and are backed by lifetime limited warranty. Control Sunlight in Arched Windows Premiere Wood Blind Mfg., Inc., Atlanta, GA, features the two-inch Perfect-Fit Arch as the ideal complement to its two-inch horizontal woods blinds. The Perfect-Fit Arch permits light into a room, but deflects direct sunlight to accent the beauty of today's arched windows while eliminating the negative effects of overexposure to sunlight. Available in all of Premiere's 11 featured wood slat colors including Genuine Oak and Cherry. Engineered Wood Alloy Blinds Woodwinds[TM] wood alloy blinds from Comfortex Corp., Watervliet, NY, are made from real basswood and engineered materials to ensure a perfect slat every time. The blinds feature a patented S-shaped design and are fully washable and warranted for a lifetime. Updated Colors for Entire Line Turnils USA, Duluth, GA, has updated the color selections for its Nordic Light pleated shades, which now are available in 56 colors in six patterns with color-matched rails and components. Nordic Light honeycomb shades also now are offered in 21 colors that are compatible with the regular pleated shade hardware program. Its one-inch blind line now is available in 114 colors. Mix and Match Drapery Hardware All parts of the Designline drapery rod program from Cassidy West, Inc., San Diego, CA, are interchangeable. Mix and match finials, colors, brackets and rings to create your own unique window. Just choose the right size rod, two finials and two brackets -- add tiebacks for a complete look. Parts come with mounting hardware and are installed with a screwdriver. Custom Sizes, Infinite Colors Chromagraphic Processing Co., Williamsport, PA, uses technologically advanced equipment to supply its clients with custom sizes and colors. INTERMIX, a computerized coloring system, assists in matching or creating infinite colors and stores custom color formulas for future use. A full line of mini, micro- and vertical slat material also is stocked in standard colors. Modern Print Decorative Fabrics Collection Designer E.R., Montreal, Quebec, Canada, features a large collection of decorative fabrics in modern and contemporary prints in warp sateen, sheers and jacquards. Also available are comforters, duvet covers and bedspreads at competitive prices. Lightweight, but Tough Hardware Hamilton Designs, South Orleans, MA, offers lightweight wrought iron hardware including adjustable rods, brackets, finials and hold backs. Items are available in a powder baked finish for resisting scratches, corrosion and chipping. Wood Blinds Block Light Classico Window Covering Corp., Fairfield, NJ, offers the Country Woods Classics[TM] Collection by Hunter Douglas featuring the de-Light feature, which eliminates the rout holes that create distracting sunspots and prevents transmission of unwanted light to block 99 percent of outside light. This feature also provides tighter slat closure and creates a clean, stylish look. Precision-crafted from North American hardwoods, these blinds are easy to maintain and are backed by lifetime limited warranty. Aluminum Blind Cut-down Machine The aluminum blind cut-down machine from Richview Window Coverings, City of Industry, CA, cuts head- and bottomrails and cuts and rounds slats in less than a second. An accompanying aluminum stock program features 80 sizes in two colors. The cut-down machine also is available for lease in program. Samples Held in Small Space Double- or triple-tier Max-Space[TM] circular displays from Emerling & Co./CALHOOK[TM], Sunnyvale, CA, hold large numbers of samples in a very small space. The display also is available as an economy single-tier, that's easily expanded to the larger capacity. Thirty-six-inch diameter rings adjust in height to display all sizes of sample books, hanging samples or binders at good viewing angles. Model #CFR36 is UPS quick-shippable. Tropical-look Sunshades Verosol, Pittsburgh, PA, has introduced Seylon, its new line of sunshades with the look of hand-woven tropical fibers. Seylon shades combine casual elegance with exotic charm to soften and diffuse sunlight in a way that enhances any decor. Available in seven woven styles and a palette of 28 burnished neutrals with either a roller or Roman-style lift system for maximum decorating flexibility. One Style Reduces Inventory Royal Capital Stamping & Tooling Ltd., Ontario, Quebec, Canada, announces the Multi System. It offers the versatility of wall or ceiling mount while reducing your inventory of brackets and snap-on clips. All you need is one bracket style and the clips that twist on. Also available as extension brackets. The solution for inventory cost reduction. Dry Steam for Faster Ironing Pollyanna commercial boiler irons from Kwik-affix Products, Jacksonville, FL, provide high temperature dry steam to soften fibers from the inside instead of damaging fabric through heat contact. Spitting also is eliminated. The irons feature stainless steel boilers, protective-Teflon® shoes and non-corrosive housings. Tabletop, movable stand and suspended overhead models are available. Wood Blind Fabrication Texas Wood Co., Dallas, TX, introduces the most efficient way to manufacture wood blinds. Its two-inch wood slats and headrail systems are available in all of the most popular colors in hand-selected grade-A, kiln-dried hardwoods. No inventory costs. No scrape rates. Next day shipments also available. Portable Dry Cleaning Machine On-Site Drapery Cleaning, Hayden Lake, ID, introduces its patented and portable dry cleaning machine that safely cleans fabric verticals and all drapery fabrics without removing them from the window. A guarantee against shrinkage or damage is offered. Synthetics Add Durability Polywood blinds from Polywood Blind Co., Phoenix, AZ, are made of a unique engineered wood substitute with all the advantages of synthetics. You won't believe they're not wood. GE-tested, waterproof and with durable finishes in various colors, the blinds are available in two-inch size only. Quality Blinds at Factory Prices Nova Blind Factory, Inc., Dallas, TX, manufactures name brand quality custom blinds at low factory-direct prices with fast turnaround and responsive customer service. Product information and free sample kits are available. Decorative Accessories Silverado Service Co., Calistoga, CA, offers a host of decorative accessories. Wood tassels, cord locks and pulleys are featured.