Design Ideas

Welcome to the Custom Shades design ideas blog! Our wish is to have a space–full of inspiration, product insights, and the latest innovations–so you can create a beautiful atmosphere in your home. Our team continually updates this feed with window treatment ideas, style tips and lifestyle solutions that work well in Ontario homes. 
 
Dining Room Window Treatments: A Style Guide

Dining Room Window Treatments: A Style Guide

Having a home you love to spend time in is important, especially when it comes to entertaining spaces like a dining room. Dining room window treatments come in all shapes and sizes, but most important is determining what you need (privacy, light control, etc) and...

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Common Window Covering Mistakes (& Helpful Tips!)

Common Window Covering Mistakes (& Helpful Tips!)

A home takes time to come together - from decor and interiors to the right window treatments - it is a journey. Big upgrades can help transform the space and create a beautiful, stylish look, but window covering mistakes can create some challenges. We like to help...

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Refreshing Colour Inspiration for Your Home

Refreshing Colour Inspiration for Your Home

Is your home in need of a refresh? Looking around, there's so much colour everywhere from which to draw inspiration. Where do we start? This year, the 2026 colour palette from Pantone is here, and it is one of our favourites. Striking, bold colours that will...

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