If you’ve been thinking about updating your home’s interiors, don’t underestimate the impact of your window coverings. While paint colors and furniture often get the spotlight, the fabrics you choose for your drapes, Roman shades, and panels can completely transform a room. In Fremont, San Jose, and other Bay Area communities, homeowners are leaning into...Read More
The Yardstick Named Best Window Coverings Provider in Silicon Valley for 2025! The Yardstick is honored to announce that we have been named the Best Window Coverings Provider in Silicon Valley for 2025 in Mercury News' annual Best in Silicon Valley competition! The award is voted on by readers in a wide variety of categories....Read More
Roller shades are some of the most popular window coverings available. Homeowners love their sleek, modern look and design flexibility.
When adding a touch of modern class to your home, roller shades can give every space a distinct impression; but the top of the window treatments are just as important as the bottom and can really make the difference in tying a room together! Read More
4 Key Impacts High-Quality Window Treatments can have on Your Business Environment Choosing the right window treatments for your business can significantly enhance the overall environment, impacting everything from aesthetics to energy efficiency and employee productivity. Read more about the commercial window shades by the Yardstick. Here are 4 key benefits of high-quality window treatments...Read More
2024 Window Treatment Trends to Transform your Space Since the 1960s, The Yardstick has been selling and installing modern window treatments. We’ve seen styles and trends come and go and come again. Check out the top three window trends we’re seeing for 2024: Layering Bold Colors & Patterns Motorizations & Automation. These high-fashion trends may...Read More
Guide to Types & Styles of Curtains & Drapes When it comes to the design and comfort of your home's interior, you’ll need to understand the functions of different types of curtains and how they help set the mood. Why? Curtains can completely transform the look and feel of your space. They also determine how...Read More
To thrive in such a competitive marketplace, businesses need to upgrade every aspect of their operations including their infrastructure and premises. This is especially true of industries such as retail and hospitality, where first impressions make all the difference. The Role of Commercial Outdoor Shades Various aspects of the exterior and interior décor of a...Read More
An interesting contemporary trend in window treatments is Soft Shadings and Silhouettes. They look elegant and help regulate harsh sunlight in the interior of a building. Compared to other window treatment options, Soft Shades are a great affordable way to add a luxurious look and feel to any interior. Hunter Douglas, one of the pioneers...Read More
Furniture made of wood, leather, upholstery and synthetic materials are vulnerable to damage or degradation with age. Environmental factors cause tears, stains, breakages, shrinking, warping, rips, cuts or peeling off, with time. Here are a few factors possibly affecting your furniture: Light: Sunlight as well as artificial light causes bleaching and discoloration of furniture surfaces; these...Read More
Designs for drapes and curtains evolved over time, becoming more complex and using a variety of patterns and materials sourced from abroad. However, the fabric rationing during the World Wars saw drapes becoming simpler. It also brought shutters back into the limelight, which by then had been relegated to mostly plantations in the south. What...Read More