When Disney Imagineers set their sights on Pittsboro, NC, they weren’t planning a theme park — they were designing a community. Asteria, the new Storyliving by Disney neighborhood, is inspired by North Carolina’s spirit of discovery and designed to blend the region’s natural beauty with lifelong learning and connection.

Situated in the heart of Chatham Park — a thoughtfully master-planned community just minutes from Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill — Asteria will combine big-city amenities ...

Window treatments do more than just dress up your windows—they control light, boost privacy, and even improve your energy efficiency. But picking the wrong ones? That can leave you with buyer’s remorse (and a room that just feels… off).

Here are the top 7 mistakes we see homeowners make when choosing window treatments for each room—and how to avoid them like a pro.

 
1. Using the Same Window Treatments in Every Room

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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...