Hunter Douglas Shutters

My husband and I are in the process of updating our window coverings in our home. We are in a pretty neat situation where we only have one window per room in our house so we are ordering several types of window coverings. The one we are most excited about is the NewStyle® hybrid shutter we are putting in our master bedroom.

No, this is NOT my house. But I'd like it to be!!

 I used to be a very heavy sleeper, but in the past few years I wake up at everything and anything. And light is one of my worst enemies while sleeping. We currently have these horrible vertical blinds in our house and we can't open windows because they rattle. Light from the street lamp behind our house also seems to find its way into our room, and of course, right into my eyes at night. So, I'm incredibly excited to have something in our bedroom that will allow me to open my window without obnoxious noise, while still keeping light out of the room.

The NewStyle® hybrid shutters are very neat. These shutters combine the great style of wood with the strength, stability, and straightness of advanced modern-day materials. This is also an affordable alternative to all wood shutters while still providing the elegance of quality shutters. 

The shutters have two options on tilt bars. You have the classic front tilt bar which you will see in the middle of the front of the shutter. But they have also come out with a back tilt bar (seen below) that hides the tilt bar in the back of the shutter to give you more view through of your window.

Explore the possibilities in your home with a complimentary in-home consultation!

Bretz Interiors 303-234-1727

Hunter Douglas Silhouettes

I love living in Colorado.  We have the beautiful mountains, the wide open plains, and great city life that give us a long list of activities that you can do, no matter what the weather is like.

Many homes here in Colorado are built to show the beautiful views, whatever the landscape is. Builders often spend a lot of time focusing on creating these beautiful big windows that allow breathtaking views. So when it comes time to find window coverings that will work, many home owners are befuddled. Do you keep the windows uncovered and keep that great view while risking privacy? Or do you cover the view and keep the privacy of your home in tact?

Why not have both privacy AND a great view? All while keeping your energy efficiency level up pretty dang high!

Hunter Douglas has a great product called “Silhouette” which allows great see-through, a vane tilting option that allows privacy, and the two layers of sheer fabric also provide 88% ultraviolet protection (Up to 99% when the vanes are closed completely!).

Silhouette has a S-Vane that is suspended between two sheers which diffuses softened light deep into the room. The vanes can be tilted and closed to provide privacy. Silhouettes are great whether you have a view to die for or you just want something that will help you keep track of kids playing outside all while keeping the UV damage to your furniture or flooring at bay.

So when you are looking for privacy, view through, great light, and UV protection, make sure you check out Hunter Douglas Silhouettes! From now until September 11th Hunter Douglas is having a great rebate promotion as well!

Save $100 on 2 Silhouette window shadings plus $50 off eachadditional unit!

 Let us help you explore the possibilities with a complimentary in home consultation!

Contact Pat at 303-234-2132 or pat@bretzinteriors.com

Carpet stain removal

My aunt recently posted on her Facebook that she needed to find out how to get blood out of carpet. She has two teen boys so who in the heck knows what happened to cause the blood on the carpet, but I figured I would post a link to our website that has a great stain removal guide.

STAINS! Get them out!

If you can't get your stain out, please call us! 303-234-1727

The team @ Bretz Interiors

My Grandfather is always right

My grandfather started this business back in 1959. He tells me all the time that when he ran this business (which is now run by his daughter and son), he only had a handful of carpet samples, and never needed a big showroom like we have today. Almost everytime I see him in our office he grumbles, "I just don't really understand why they need all this stuff in here. Who needs all these choices?!"

So, here I am, my 3rd week into the family business. My mind is literally blown with all of these products. All of the carpet mills have different names for different products. They have high end, low end, polyester, nylon etc. Then we have all the ceramic tiles, the vinyl, the laminate, the engineered hardwood, the solid hardwood, the bamboo. And I realize, knee deep into my 3rd week, that when I laughed at my grandfather's grumbling before I began working here, I was incredibly naive. I had absolutely NO CLUE that the world of flooring was SO in depth, and that they are making new products ALL the time. So, the next time I see my grandfather, I will have to tell him that he was right, and that my mind is officially blown.

I came from the world of insurance, and felt very strongly that purchasing insurance online was a BAD idea, especially if you don't know anything about insurance. There are so many companies and so many coverages that even people in the insurance industry who have been living and breathing insurance for 30+ years, they often don't know everything about a policy they are selling. And I'll tell you what, messing around with insurance is a horrible idea, because when you need it the most, you better hope it is going to protect you.

My point: Always talk to an expert!

Now that I've been really digging into all of this information about floor and window coverings, I understand why people in this business don't really think that people should be purchasing flooring or window coverings from places like Home Depot or Lowes, even if the prices are great. Now, I love both of these stores. As an adult, I think these stores are equivelant to candy shops for kiddos. (Now, whether or not I think it is fun to shop there with my husband is a very different story!) But with how many options we have in the flooring/window coverings industry now-a-days, I'm not sure I would trust myself to make a good decision on what the best product would be for me in my home for my situation.

My family's business has been around since 1959 and was started by my grandfather. My mom, Pat Fear, has been working here for over 30 years. My uncle, Dale Bretz, has been here for 16 years. Most of our installers have been working with us for as long as my mom has been here. Speaking as someone who doesn't have a whole lot of experience with this industry, but has a LOT of experience with insurance and contractors, I can promise you that it is very important that the people you buy product from trust their installers and trust their product.

And please remember that a lower price does not always mean you're getting a great deal! Sometimes, it also means you're getting a bad products and even worse service.

My best advice to any home owner out there looking to purchase floor/window coverings is: Go with someone you can trust, and someone who is educated on the product.

I am looking forward to more mind blowing information in the future!

Kyla

kyla@bretzinteriors.com