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Few elements can totally revamp a space like light. Interior designers typically give serious consideration to lighting fixtures and structure because they understand how light can truly make or break a space. However, you don’t have to be a professional decorator to use light as a rehabilitating and fabulous form of decor. If you are looking for brilliant ways to transform light in your home, heed these tips to make things bright in no time!

Solstice is a Latin word for “sun-stopping” or “sun stands still”. During a solstice the sun stays in the sky for a longer time than it usually does. This causes the sun to rise to the north of due east and set to the north of due west (and not at its usual points on the horizon). It occurs when the Earth’s axis tilts 23.5 degrees towards the sun, resulting in either the Tropic of Cancer in the north or the Tropic of Capricorn in the south to have the sun directly over them. This phenomenon is called summer solar solstice, when it happens during the summer time.

Did you know All About Blinds & Shutters is Jacksonville’s most complete blind and shutter factory? Housed in a 35,000 square foot facility, we fabricate blinds, shutters, shades, retractable screens and customized closets. If you have yet to visit the factory and showroom, here’s a look inside our humble abode to give you an idea of what all goes on behind the scenes of Jacksonville’s favorite window treatment retailer.

Although Plantation Shutters are the most popular, Blinds are the biggest seller. Blinds are more cost efficient than other window treatments (as much as 4 - 5 times less expensive than Plantation Shutters). On average, horizontal blinds cost about $80 - $100 per window. While the idea of blinds may seem outdated to some, Hunter Douglas, Graber, Norman and Vista all offer blind options that are timeless. Pictured below, you’ll see how the 2 inch louvers have been inserted into the ladder strings hanging from the metal head rail. Our technicians treat each order with the utmost care and precision that we have prided ourselves on for decades.

You may be asking yourself why All About Blinds and Shutters is the company to turn to for all your homes window treatment needs. The answer to this question is easily found when you  consider the following factors that show that All About Blinds and Shutters is your best choice out of all the window treatment companies in the Jacksonville area. Having the right window treatment can help keep your home more comfortable throughout the year by helping keep the heat out and filtering out the bright Florida sun that can prematurely age your furnishings and floors over time.