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How I Passed HOA Checks Using Blinds With Different Color on Each Side

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 12 2026

Do blinds have to match throughout house? I almost got fined by my HOA before discovering blinds with different color on each side. Here is what I learned.

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I Stopped Fighting Crooked Windows With a Custom Roman Shade

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 12 2026

If you live in an older home with out-of-square windows, rigid blinds just highlight the flaws. Here is why a custom roman shade is the ultimate fix.

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The 4 Types of Roman Blind Folds That Actually Work With Smart Motors

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 08 2026

Before you automate your windows, learn the different types of roman blind folds. From flat to hobbled, here is exactly which ones look best on smart motors.

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Why I Swapped My Techy Roller Shades for Contemporary Roman Blinds

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 07 2026

Tired of your smart home looking like an office? Here is why upgrading to automated contemporary roman blinds offers the perfect blend of smart tech and modern warmth.

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How a Faux Wood Window Valance Saved My Bathroom Smart Blinds

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 07 2026

Adding a faux wood window valance to your bathroom smart blinds hides bulky motors and battery packs without the warping and water damage of real timber.

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I Refused to Give Up on Wood Blinds for Sliding Door Aesthetics

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 05 2026

I loved the warmth of natural textures, but wood blinds for sliding door exits are incredibly heavy. Here is how I got the look without the heavy lifting.

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The Secret to Layering Roman Blinds With Sheer Curtains (Without Snags)

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 04 2026

Pairing roman blinds with sheer curtains gives you daytime privacy and nighttime blackout, but getting the rod clearance right is crucial for smart motors.

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Your Smart Bulbs Are Turning Your Gray Roman Shade Purple

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 03 2026

Finding the perfect gray roman shade is tough when smart LEDs change its color at night. Here is how I stopped my automated shades from looking purple.

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Why I Chose Black Over White Indoor Solar Shades for Windows

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 02 2026

I assumed white fabric would brighten my living room, but it ruined the view. Here is why the best indoor solar shades for windows are actually black.

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Why I Refuse to Manually Pull White Blinds for Sliding Doors

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 02 2026

I loved the crisp look of white patio door blinds, but manual pulling left them dingy. Here is why automating white blinds for sliding doors saves your decor.

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I Hid My Smart Blinds in the Ceiling With Recessed Window Shades

by Yuvien Royer on Feb 26 2026

Hate staring at bulky valances? I'll show you exactly how I hid my smart motors inside the ceiling using recessed window shades and inset blackout blinds.

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I Layered Wood Blinds With Curtains to Fix My Slat Light Leaks

by Yuvien Royer on Feb 24 2026

Pairing wood blinds with curtains isn't just about looks. Here is how layering smart wood blinds with drapes finally fixed my light leaks and screen glare.

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I Found Modern Blinds for Patio Doors That Don't Look Like an Office

by Yuvien Royer on Feb 24 2026

I spent months hunting for modern blinds for patio doors that wouldn't ruin my expensive new sliders. Here is what actually looks good and works with Alexa.

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My House Looked Like an Office Until I Added a Solar Shade Valance

by Yuvien Royer on Feb 22 2026

Bare roller tubes made my home look like a corporate office. Here is exactly why upgrading to a custom solar shade valance fixed my smart home aesthetic.

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How I Hid the Battery Wands and Found Stylish Window Blinds

by Yuvien Royer on Feb 19 2026

Sick of your smart home looking like a sterile office? Here is how I finally ditched the exposed wires and battery wands for truly stylish window blinds.

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I Finally Found Blinds for Horizontal Sliding Windows That Don't Rattle

by Yuvien Royer on Feb 19 2026

Trying to catch a breeze without ruining your shades? Here is how I finally set up smart blinds for horizontal sliding windows that don't block air or rattle.

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Why I Swapped My Plastic Smart Blinds for Graber Sheer Shades

by Yuvien Royer on Feb 19 2026

Tired of smart blinds that look like office equipment? Here is why swapping my plastic rollers for Graber sheer shades was the best smart home upgrade I made.

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Smart Shades or Curtains: I Motorized Both to Find Out

by Yuvien Royer on Feb 19 2026

Debating between smart shades or curtains? I spent months testing motors and fabrics to figure out exactly which rooms need roller shades or drapes.

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Stop Buying Boring Tech: Why I Switched to Decorative Window Blinds

by Yuvien Royer on Feb 18 2026

Tired of your smart home looking like a sterile office? Here is why swapping plain white rollers for decorative window blinds completely transformed my space.

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I Finally Found Top Down Bottom Up Wood Blinds That Actually Work

by Yuvien Royer on Feb 16 2026

Tired of living in a dark townhouse just for privacy? Here is why finding reliable top down bottom up wood blinds is so hard, and how I automated mine.