The Southern Shade Blog

Jun 28, 2025

Asheville NC Named a Top 2025 Travel Destination—What It Means for Your Window Treatments

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If you’ve been looking for a sign that now’s the time to refresh your home or business, here it is: CNN Travel just named Asheville, North Carolina one of the Top 10 Towns in America to Visit in 2025. The article (read it here) applauds Asheville’s post-storm comeback, thriving food and art scenes, and renewed local energy.

It’s big news for the city—but it also means something for homeowners and small business ...

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Jun 20, 2025

Honeycomb Shades: The Cozy, Energy-Saving Secret Homeowners Love

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If you’ve ever wondered how to keep your home more comfortable without drastically changing your heating or cooling habits, honeycomb shades might be the solution you didn’t know you needed. These shades have been gaining popularity with homeowners who want to improve insulation, control light, and add a simple, clean look to their windows.

How Honeycomb Shades Work

Honeycomb shades, sometimes called cellular shades, are designed with a unique structure of hollow cells. When viewed ...

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May 31, 2025

How to Clean and Maintain Your Natural Wood Blinds the Right Way

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Simple care tips from North Carolina’s window treatment experts

Natural wood blinds are one of those finishing touches that make a room feel complete. Their warmth, character, and timeless appeal add a sense of craftsmanship that’s hard to replicate with other materials. But like any high-quality feature in your home, they need the right care to keep looking their best.

The good news? You don’t need to be a pro to take care of them—you ...

Full Article: How to Clean and Maintain Your Natural Wood Blinds the Right Way
May 19, 2025

Why Faux Wood Blinds Might Just Be Your Windows’ New Best Friend

Faux Wood Blinds from Prestigious Window Fashions

Once upon a time, in a sun-soaked home somewhere in North Carolina, a homeowner stood staring at their windows. The view? Lovely. The light? Glorious. But the blinds? Warped, faded, and tragically out of style.

Enter faux wood blinds—sleek, dependable, and the quiet heroes of the window treatment world.

So what makes faux wood blinds such a favorite at Prestigious Window Fashions? Let’s break it down the fun way.

The Look of Luxury, Without ...

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May 16, 2025

Save Energy Year-Round with the Right Window Treatments

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North Carolina’s climate ranges from hot and humid summers to cool, brisk winters—making energy efficiency a year-round priority for homeowners. One of the most overlooked yet impactful ways to improve energy savings is by using the proper window treatments. Blinds, shades, shutters, and insulated curtains not only add beauty to a home but also serve as powerful tools for reducing heating and cooling costs.

Combatting Summer Heat

In the summer, the sun’s rays can quickly ...

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