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## [8 Ways to Upcycle Old Blinds](https://blog.allaboutblinds.net/8-ways-to-upcycle-old-blinds)

 Posted by [All About Blinds](https://blog.allaboutblinds.net/author/all-about-blinds)   |   August 25, 2020

![broken blinds in dark room with sun shining in](https://blog.allaboutblinds.net/hs-fs/hubfs/bigstock-Sunlight-Entering-A-Dark-Room--322321048.jpg?width=400&name=bigstock-Sunlight-Entering-A-Dark-Room--322321048.jpg)Even the sturdiest, most faithful blinds eventually give up the ghost. Older and well-loved blinds are destined to fail after years or even decades of service. While you get to enjoy choosing new blinds and an updated aesthetic for your home, the transition to fresh blinds does leave you with the question of what to do with your old ones.

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## [Mixing + Matching Window Treatments: A How-To Guide](https://blog.allaboutblinds.net/mixing-matching-window-treatments-a-how-to-guide)

 Posted by [All About Blinds](https://blog.allaboutblinds.net/author/all-about-blinds)   |   January 29, 2019

![blinds, window treatments, bedroom](https://blog.allaboutblinds.net/hs-fs/hubfs/bigstock-View-On-The-Modern-Bedroom-3704261.jpg?width=300&name=bigstock-View-On-The-Modern-Bedroom-3704261.jpg)If you are looking to revitalize a tired room or wanting to add some spice to your interior decor, window treatments can give you exactly what you are looking for. They offer both form and function – creating your own personal style while providing both privacy and shade. But how exactly do you  choose window treatments? And how do you mix and match them successfully? Here are some basic tips that you can apply to make the most of your rooms:

 

 

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## [Custom Blinds Vs. Pre-Cut Blinds](https://blog.allaboutblinds.net/custom-blinds-vs.-pre-cut-blinds)

 Posted by [All About Blinds](https://blog.allaboutblinds.net/author/all-about-blinds)   |   August 31, 2018

![Interior Decorating_Installing Blinds](https://blog.allaboutblinds.net/hs-fs/hubfs/bigstock-Man-installing-window-blinds-a-189673483.jpg?width=316&name=bigstock-Man-installing-window-blinds-a-189673483.jpg)Whether you need to replace the existing blinds in a house you have enjoyed for some time, or you are picking out window treatments to complement the decor in a brand new home, you have an exciting array of choices to make! Different materials and designs can transform a room from a generic living area to a stylish room that really pops. Selecting your window coverings is part strategic investment, part creative effort, and it starts with a choice between pre-cut or custom blinds.

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## [Repurposing Old Window Treatments](https://blog.allaboutblinds.net/repurposing-old-window-treatments)

 Posted by [All About Blinds](https://blog.allaboutblinds.net/author/all-about-blinds)   |   December 26, 2017

Now that you’ve upgraded to new window treatments, have you decided what you are going to do with your old ones? Did you know that you can repurpose old window treatments and give them a second life as decorative or practical items in your home?

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## [15 DIY Holiday Window Décor Ideas](https://blog.allaboutblinds.net/15-clever-holiday-window-decor-ideas)

 Posted by [All About Blinds](https://blog.allaboutblinds.net/author/all-about-blinds)   |   December 5, 2016

   
![DIY Window Decor](https://blog.allaboutblinds.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Holiday%20Pics%202016/creaturecomfortsblog.com.jpg?width=178&name=creaturecomfortsblog.com.jpg)Decorating for the holidays is a tradition many of us anticipate all year. However, as you're taking those dusty bins out of the attic, consider revamping your holiday decorations this year. As Jacksonville's window treatment specialists, we wanted to give you some wonderful DIY holiday window décor ideas to pull inspiration from. Here are some of our favorite looks for the upcoming holidays:

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