Custom Draperies - They will Finish the Look

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A few years ago we installed custom Plantation Shutters for a customer is Highland Park, Texas. We used the NewStyle Shutter from Hunter Douglas. We selected the large 4 1/2" louver in the soft white finish. This large louver maximizes the view to the back yard and swimming pool.

Custom Plantation Shutters

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The NewStyle Hybrid Shutter is the best of natural and new. The look of wood meets the strength and straightness of modern day materials. A versatile complement to any interior, their micro smooth finish makes the beauty of high quality shutters affordable for any home. They come in three louver sizes, several frame styles and a number of colors and stains.

Custom Drapery

Now with our customers freshly painted walls, it was time to add the finishing touch. Because her walls are painted a soft gray color and the furniture is in a solid neutral fabric, we chose a linen printed fabric for the window treatments to add a little bit of interest. We made two sets of drapery panels to frame the windows and give that finished look.

Stop by either of our Hunter Douglas Gallery locations; one in Southlake and the other in Plano. We can show you samples of our shutters, browse through our hundreds of fabric books and view our finished drapery samples. We carry the full line of Hunter Douglas products including the exclusive Alustra line. Our designers are committed to bringing you the latest styles, current trends and innovative technologies.

Give us a call today to set up a free in home consultation! Plano - 972.608.4999 & Southlake - 817.416.7164

Read Design provides custom Plantation Shutters and Drapery Treatments to residents in Dallas, Fort Worth, Addison, Farmers Branch, Keller, Coppell, Colleyville, Carrollton, Flower Mound, Hickory Creek, Lewisville, Grand Prairie, Grapevine, Highland Park, Park Cities, Irving, Las Colinas, Little Elm, McKinney, Parker, Lucas, Allen, St. Paul, Wylie, Roanoke, Plano, Southlake, Richardson, Denton, Sachse, Prosper, Celina, Gunter, University Park, North Dallas, The Colony, and more!

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!!

From our family to yours - we wish you a joyous holiday!! Take a moment to tell your loved ones just how much you care. You can never say it enough.

We are excited for what 2016 will bring. We are looking forward to new adventures and great people and we hope you are too.

Holiday Hours :

December 24-26 we will be closed.

December 31 we will be open until 12pm

January 1 we will be closed

January 2 we will resume normal business hours

Fresh Ideas For Your Home - Your Bed Design

Your bed is the design anchor of your bedroom.

Select a headboard or bed frame that adds beauty and commands attention. In the bedroom, it’s all about the bed. Make it the centerpiece of your boudoir and the first thing people notice when they walk in.

Beds can be made from so many materials, including wood, upholstery, brass, bronze, iron or leather – or a combination of these materials, such as a wood headboard frame with an upholstered insert or a wooden canopy bed with softly draped fabric. Some headboards even include built-in shelves above the bed or built-in nightstands at each side.

Beds come in so many shapes and sizes. They should be the right scale for the room, with larger rooms requiring taller or more substantial beds to add drama. In general, a headboard with sharp square corners will look more tailored and modern, while a cut-out or rounded shape will look more feminine and soft. The bed should also complement the other furniture and fabrics in a room. For more interest, add tufting or nailheads to upholstered headboards and think about painting the wall behind the bed in a dramatic accent color.

If you don’t have a headboard, your bedroom may look like something is missing. However,  you can fill out the space above your bed with artwork, shelves, a hanging tapestry or a Japanese fan – or display lots of pillows standing upright on the bed.

Make your bed the star of your bedroom by focusing on the design of the bed frame or headboard in your decorating plans. Then your next decorating project can include all the other beautiful elements in a bedroom, including linens, furniture, rugs and window fashions!

Providing Interior Design ideas to all of these areas: Dallas, North Dallas, Plano, Carrollton, Farmers Branch, Addison, Coppell, Southlake, Denton, Keller, Roanoke, Benbrook,  Westlake, Fort Worth, Lewisville, Grapevine, Trophy Club, The Colony, Frisco, Prosper, Celina, Savannah, Aubrey, McKinney, Allen, St. Paul, Wylie, Sachse, Rockwall, Rowlett, Lucas, Parker, Melissa, Anna, Fairview, Heath, Garland, Richardson, Irving, Las Colinas, University Park, Highland Park, Kessler Park, Euless, North Richland Hills, Colleyville, Flower Mound, Corinth, Arlington, Little Elm, Hurst, Saginaw, Haltom City, Bedford, Watauga, Haslet and many more!

Call 817.416.7164 for Read Design Southlake

Call 972.608.4999 for Read Design Plano

We Are The Masters In Motorization!

We are trained and certified motorization specialists.

Hunter Douglas PowerView Motorization NOW AVAILABLE AT READ DESIGN!!!!!

The next generation of technology available from Hunter Douglas
as, PowerView Motorization enables intelligent operation of the most popular Hunter Douglas window treatments. Through its wireless technology, homeowners can adjust window treatments to control natural light throughout the home with the simple press of a button or tap on a mobile device, or through automated operation. PowerView Motorization merges seamlessly with a connected lifestyle, and provides a level of ease and convenience that is the crowning touch for Hunter Douglas window treatments.

New Technology
-New wireless technology for increased radio frequency range, reliability and two-way communication.

New PowerView App with the Remote Connect Feature makes operating your shades a breeze!

New Controls
-All new, artfully designed PowerView Pebble Remote combines fashion with function for precise control of Hunter Douglas window treatments.
-The Pebble Palette is available in seven on-trend colors to personalize and harmonize with any home decor. Black Matte, Citron, Clear Frost, Cobalt, Pewter Frost, Poppy and White.
-The PowerView surface Remote fits to any wall for visually pleasing, wall-mounted control. Available in three matte finish colors to complement any wall color. Black Matt, Nickel Matte and White Matte.
-Add a PowerView Pebble Scene Controller or PowerView Surface Scene Controller to immediately access a personalized list of Scenes (this requires PowerView Hub for operation).
-The new PowerView App features a personalized user experience and simple setup designed to fit your lifestyle. Available for Apple iOS and Android mobile devices.
New Functions
-Create personalized shade settings called Scenes within one room, multiple rooms, or throughout your whole home for just the right ambiance.
-Set your window treatments in motion at any time – from any place – with the RemoteConnect feature.
-Seamless home automation integration can be achieved through a single unit, the PowerView Hub.
Product Benefits
-Transform light and set the mood in your home with the press of a button or tap of a mobile device.
-Schedule the operation of your window treatments to optimize your homes energy efficiency.
-PowerView Motorization contrubutes to a safer environment for young children and pets.
-PowerView Motorization is the perfect solution for both newly constructed and existing homes.
-Battery and plug-in options are available.
-PowerView Pebble Remote re-invents remote control by creating an ergonomic fit, implementing more intuitive push button control and adding “Favorite” position functionality.

Providing motorized Hunter Douglas Shades to the following areas:Dallas, North Dallas, Plano, Carrollton, Farmers Branch, Addison, Coppell, Southlake, Denton, Keller, Roanoke, Benbrook,  Westlake, Fort Worth, Lewisville, Grapevine, Trophy Club, The Colony, Frisco, Prosper, Celina, Savannah, Aubrey, McKinney, Allen, St. Paul, Wylie, Sachse, Rockwall, Rowlett, Lucas, Parker, Melissa, Anna, Fairview, Heath, Garland, Richardson, Irving, Las Colinas, University Park, Highland Park, Kessler Park, Euless, North Richland Hills, Colleyville, Flower Mound, Corinth, Arlington, Little Elm, Hurst, Saginaw, Haltom City, Bedford, Watauga, Haslet and many more!

Call 817.416.7164 for Read Design Southlake

Call 972.608.4999 for Read Design Plano

Fresh Ideas For Your Home - Purple

You can choose from so many shades of this beautiful color.

Purple includes a wide range of colors. From the lightest, soft lilac to bold and bright violet – and everything in between. The color names for various shades of purple speak to its range – including amethyst, eggplant, blackberry, lavender, orchid, periwinkle, cabernet and plum.

Purple is suprisingly flexible.

• Purple goes well with many decorating styles from the most traditional to the most contemporary.

• Purple teams beautifully with many neutrals, including cream, light gray, white, eggshell, brown and black.

• Accents that work well include blue, aqua, ocher, teal, spring green and yellow.

• You can even add just a touch of purple to a neutral paint color, so the finishing result seems like beige or cream or light gray, yet has an extra pizazz!

Purple can add a quirky or whimsical touch, and we all know that traditionally it’s a rich and royal color that can add sophistication and luxury to your home décor. Depending on the shade of purple you select, you can create a variety of feelings from soft and soothing to vibrant and magical.

If you’re nervous about adding such a passionate color to your home, think small. Throw pillows, a small upholstered chair, table linens, flowers, plants, paint on a small accent wall, or wallpaper in a powder room or guest bedroom.

Be bold and add your favorite shade of purple to your home décor. It will add passion to your home.

Decorating with purple can add passion to your home - and maybe to your life!

Providing Interior Design Ideas to all of these areas: Dallas, North Dallas, Plano, Carrollton, Farmers Branch, Addison, Coppell, Southlake, Denton, Keller, Roanoke, Benbrook,  Westlake, Fort Worth, Lewisville, Grapevine, Trophy Club, The Colony, Frisco, Prosper, Celina, Savannah, Aubrey, McKinney, Allen, St. Paul, Wylie, Sachse, Rockwall, Rowlett, Lucas, Parker, Melissa, Anna, Fairview, Heath, Garland, Richardson, Irving, Las Colinas, University Park, Highland Park, Kessler Park, Euless, North Richland Hills, Colleyville, Flower Mound, Corinth, Arlington, Little Elm, Hurst, Saginaw, Haltom City, Bedford, Watauga, Haslet and many more!

Call 817.416.7164 for Read Design Southlake

Call 972.608.4999 for Read Design Plano

Hunter Douglas Silhouette A Deux Shades

The latest innovation from Hunter Douglas, Silhouette A Deux™ offers a room-darkening option by combining a classic Silhouette shading and a room-darkening roller shade in a single headrail.  Available as an option on LiteRise®, PowerView® and EasyRise™ operating systems.

By sharing a common head rail, the sleek design of these two shadings allows you to enjoy the sheer look of Silhouette without the interruption of the second shade, as it stays rolled completely inside. Release it only a portion of the way down to enjoy half the amount of natural light, still providing the ambient glow. This dual function that allows each shade to operate separately is the success of this system.

Providing Hunter Douglas Silhouettes to all of these areas: Dallas, North Dallas, Plano, Carrollton, Farmers Branch, Addison, Coppell, Southlake, Denton, Keller, Roanoke, Benbrook,  Westlake, Fort Worth, Lewisville, Grapevine, Trophy Club, The Colony, Frisco, Prosper, Celina, Savannah, Aubrey, McKinney, Allen, St. Paul, Wylie, Sachse, Rockwall, Rowlett, Lucas, Parker, Melissa, Anna, Fairview, Heath, Garland, Richardson, Irving, Las Colinas, University Park, Highland Park, Kessler Park, Euless, North Richland Hills, Colleyville, Flower Mound, Corinth, Arlington, Little Elm, Hurst, Saginaw, Haltom City, Bedford, Watauga, Haslet and many more!

Call 817.416.7164 for Read Design Southlake

Call 972.608.4999 for Read Design Plano

Hunter Douglas Architella Trielle Honeycomb Shades

The Secret to Year-round Comfort is in the Layers. Introducing Hunter Douglas Architella Trielle.

Customers often ask “what is your best window shade?”

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For quite some time Duette Architella Honeycomb Shades have been considered the gold standard of honeycomb shades. We recommend them to customers because of their superior craftsmanship, versatility, style and energy efficiency. People love that Architella Honeycomb Shades provide a high level of energy efficiency. The cell within a cell design reduces energy loss up to 40% at the windows.

The new Trielle Window Shades – Perfect for Dallas - Fort Worth

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The newest innovation in the Duette Architella line is the Trielle. The new style, with 6 layers of fabric, 5 insulating air pockets and largest 1 1/2″ pleat size, delivers 20% more energy efficiency than the original Architella Shades. Considering that 50% of heating and air conditioning is lost through the windows, having high energy efficient window treatments can significantly reduce heating and cooling costs.

New Colors for Duette Architella Trielle

Hunter Douglas just added 12 more semi opaque and 6 more opaque colors to the Trielle collection. With this line up you are sure to find the perfect shade for your room.

Providing Duette Honeycomb Shades to all of these areas: Dallas, North Dallas, Plano, Carrollton, Farmers Branch, Addison, Coppell, Southlake, Denton, Keller, Roanoke, Benbrook,  Westlake, Fort Worth, Lewisville, Grapevine, Trophy Club, The Colony, Frisco, Prosper, Celina, Savannah, Aubrey, McKinney, Allen, St. Paul, Wylie, Sachse, Rockwall, Rowlett, Lucas, Parker, Melissa, Anna, Fairview, Heath, Garland, Richardson, Irving, Las Colinas, University Park, Highland Park, Kessler Park, Euless, North Richland Hills, Colleyville, Flower Mound, Corinth, Arlington, Little Elm, Hurst, Saginaw, Haltom City, Bedford, Watauga, Haslet and many more!

Call 817.416.7164 for Read Design Southlake

Call 972.608.4999 for Read Design Plano

Solera - A Roman Shade Option

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New fabrics and colors plus the addition of the top down/bottom up operating system makes the Solera Soft Shade from Hunter Douglas an exciting Roman Shade option. A hybrid of Roman and Cellular Shades, Solera Shades offer a contemporary and upscale look at an affordable price.

The top down/bottom up feature is available with the UltraGlide, EasyRise and PowerView Motorization lifting systems. Along with this sleek feature, three new fabrics and 18 on trend colors are a hit with clients. There is a true white and a nice selection of gray tones - today's most popular interior design colors. All of these fabrics are offered in light filtering and room darkening options, making them ideal for many areas in the home. In addition to their unique style, Solera Soft Shades provide practical benefits. The cellular construction filters light while providing energy efficiency and blocking those harmful UV rays. At Hunter Douglas child and pet safety is key, so these shades were constructed with the lift cords on the inside. You can rest easy knowing that your furniture and floors are protected and your children and pets are safe.

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This is one of our recent installations of Solera Soft Shades in Frisco, Texas. We used the PowerView Motorization operating system and the fabric we selected was Layla in December White. It adds to the clean, soft contemporary look of the room and can easily be paired with almost any fabric for a drapery. That will be our next project.

Providing Solera Soft Shades to all of these areas: Dallas, North Dallas, Plano, Carrollton, Farmers Branch, Addison, Coppell, Southlake, Denton, Keller, Roanoke, Benbrook,  Westlake, Fort Worth, Lewisville, Grapevine, Trophy Club, The Colony, Frisco, Prosper, Celina, Savannah, Aubrey, McKinney, Allen, St. Paul, Wylie, Sachse, Rockwall, Rowlett, Lucas, Parker, Melissa, Anna, Fairview, Heath, Garland, Richardson, Irving, Las Colinas, University Park, Highland Park, Kessler Park, Euless, North Richland Hills, Colleyville, Flower Mound, Corinth, Arlington, Little Elm, Hurst, Saginaw, Haltom City, Bedford, Watauga, Haslet and many more!

Call 817.416.7164 for Read Design Southlake

Call 972.608.4999 for Read Design Plano