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Tips for using Complex Colors / Fawn Chang

Posted on February 9, 2015 by charlie marshall

1. Test the colors in the environment and at the time of day the room will be used. It is very important. Colors shift with light and you’ll want a color that is precisely what you planned.

2. Be sure that all the décor items are together at the same time. Each item bounces light and color around, changing the perceived colors of everything else in the room. Get them all together under the same lighting and see how you experience them.
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More tips on using color

Posted on February 8, 2015 by charlie marshall

3 Hold: Don’t hold your color chips against a white wall. Hold your chips next to your furniture, window treatments, and cabinets to see how the color wall react next to your paint colors. Test in the light throughout the day. Every room needs an inspiration piece-a fabric, a rug, or even artwork that provides the jumping off point for the color palate. Gauge your color for the walls from the furnishings, not the reverse!
I’m trained and certified in all window fashion types. I stay on top of all of the latest products, styles and materials so you don’t have to. It would take days and days of shopping to see the same array of window treatments I can bring to you in the convenience of your own home! Since we’ll work within your budget, I will guide you toward the very best window solutions to maximize both beauty and budget. I can show you how thousands of possibilities can truly transform your rooms without doing an entire makeover. I have loads of ideas and experience doing just that, and we’ll work together to make your ideas a beautiful and affordable reality! Just call me for a free at-home consultation, and we’ll get started!

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Color Tips ,Part One

Posted on February 4, 2015 by charlie marshall

Color Tips
I recently came across this list of valuable color tips from The Voice of Color, the online color source from Porter and Pittsburgh Paints. I think it deserves re- posting with a comment or two.

1. Warmth: White should only be intentional. If you go clean white make sure your decor wants a pure white. If you decor is warm, choose a creamy white to add warmth to the setting, Add softness with a tint of your favorite color. Don’t use white walls as a default color because you do not know what else to do. There are many variations of white that will make quite a difference in your room’s appearance, so be as intentional with white as any wall color.

2.Trim: To minimize unattractive trim, paint the trim the same color as the wall. To accentuate trim and moulding, paint it a lighter or darker color than the wall.

I will have another tip from Porter Paint tomorrow. charlie@designers-touch.com 502 905 2368..

Exciting Windows! is America’s nationally advertised Full Service window
fashions professionals who come to your home with all window products –
blinds, draperies, shadings, and shutters, and exciting ideas to make your
room more beautiful…plus an Unbeatable 4-Way Guarantee.

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Add the beauty of custom window treatments to your home.

Posted on January 30, 2015 by charlie marshall

Create the relaxation of a space you’ve always dreamed of with the beauty of custom window treatments. Start the New Year with a new look of cozy softness in your home. The richness of drapery fabric of your custom window treatments will add the perfect dimension and luxury in your home. New fabric shadings will offer the ultimate in light control and privacy. Choose from the beautiful selection of fabric for your custom draperies, or the finishing touches of dramatic top treatments, such as cornices and valances to highlight the space with your own unique style.
Exciting Windows! is America’s nationally advertised Full Service window
fashions professionals who come to your home with all window products –
blinds, draperies, shadings, and shutters, and exciting ideas to make your
room more beautiful…plus an Unbeatable 4-Way Guarantee.
Charlie Marshall 502 905 2368,,, charlie@designers-touch.com

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Beautiful bed rooms.

Posted on January 29, 2015 by charlie marshall

a Perfectly Styled Bedroom for You!

New beginnings, a fresh start for the new year,
with a free, in-home consultation that provides you with one-on-one design advice with an expert who wants to listen to your needs and inspiration to create a look all your own.
I would like to help you achieve a dream look in your home. Give me a call at 502 905 2368 or . Custom Draperies by Designers Touch.
Charlie@designers-touch.com

We offer free estimates, free professional installation and in-home consultations, and you can feel confident that your windows will reflect that “Designers Touch.” Popular window treatments. shades, shutters, blinds and custom draperies.

We also offer professional installation services on an hourly rate.

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Wood and faux wood blinds

Posted on January 21, 2015 by charlie marshall

Wooden blinds consist of horizontal wood slats that can be tilted open or close for light control and privacy. Like fine furniture, wood blinds add a special touch of warmth and rich, natural beauty to any room. Wooden blinds are available in 1-inch, 2-inch, 2 5/8-inch and 3-inch wide slat sizes, in a full range of finishes, from stains and paints to a rougher sandblasted finish.

The 2-inch to 3-inch slat sizes create a look similar to that of a plantation shutter.

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Houzz honors Custom Draperies by Designers Touch

Posted on January 20, 2015 by charlie marshall

Charles Marshall owner of Custom Draperies by Designers Touch of [Louisville Ky. Receives

Best Of Houzz 2015 Award

Over 25 Million Monthly Unique Users Rated Top-Rated Home Building,

Remodeling and Design Professionals in the United States and Around the World

Louisville Ky..January20, 2015 – Custom Draperies by Designers Touch of Louisville Ky.] has been awarded “Best Of Houzz” for Customer Satisfaction by Houzz, the leading platform for home remodeling and design. The custom window treatment professionals was chosen by the more than 25 million monthly unique users that comprise the Houzz community from among more than 500,000 active home building, remodeling and design industry professionals.

The Best Of Houzz award is given in two categories: Design and Customer Satisfaction. Design award winners’ work was the most popular among the more than 25 million monthly users on Houzz, known as “Houzzers.” Customer Satisfaction honors are determined by a variety of factors, including the number and quality of client reviews a professional received in 2014. Winners will receive a “Best Of Houzz 2015” badge on their profiles, helping Houzz users around the world who discover and love a professional’s work to learn even more about that business’ popularity and satisfaction rating among their peers in the Houzz community.

Providing professional fabrication and installation of all custom window treatments.

 “Houzz provides homeowners with a 360 degree view of home building, remodeling and design industry professionals, empowering them to engage the right people and products for their project,” said Liza Hausman, vice president of industry marketing for Houzz. “We’re delighted to recognize Custom Draperies by Designers Touch among our “Best Of” professionals as judged by our community of homeowners and design enthusiasts who are actively remodeling and decorating their homes.”

Follow Custom Draperies by Designers Touch on Houzz http://www.houzz.com/pro/designerstouchin/custom-draperies-by-designers-touch

About Custom Draperies by Designers Touch.

Exciting Windows! is North America’s nationally-advertised Full-Service company of window fashions professionals who come to your home with all window products–blinds, draperies, shadings, and shutters–and exciting ideas to make your room more beautiful . . . plus an Unbeatable 4-Way Guarantee and recommended by Michael Payne, celebrity designer of HGTV. ]

Charlie@designers-touch.com 502 905 2368
Louisville Kentucky

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A new look for a new year, with custom draperies

Posted on January 13, 2015 by charlie marshall

The holiday preparations are behind us, “home” returns as the focus of everyday living. The New Year brought with it, planning for the future, possibly new window treatments. Why not let an experienced professional from Custom Draperies by Designers Touch Louisville Ky. who knows how to help you get started be your guide to a more beautiful home with custom draperies and swags.
Custom draperies are among the highest-valued of home improvements for a reason.
Check our web site at www. designers-touch.com or call 502 905 2368. Email to charlie@designers-touch.com .
Designers Touch services the Louisville metro area including New Albany In, Sellersburg IN, Corydon In, . Custom Draperies of Louisville ky 502-905-2368

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Shutters or blinds, free consultation.

Posted on January 5, 2015 by charlie marshall

A fresh Start with a Free, In-home Consultation
There is nothing quite like being offered the chance to begin again. However, the prospect of taking steps in a new direction can, at times, seem overwhelming… maybe even scary. Have you seen window treatments at a neighbor’s home that you loved? Custom Draperies by Designers Touch can help you make your dream come true.

We are here to help with a free, in-home consultation. Charlie , as a design expert, will offer you the kind of support and guidance you need to make wonderful choices for your home. Still nervous? Don’t be. Charlie Marshall is the owner of Custom Draperies by Designers Touch of Louisville Ky. and has helped hundreds of home owners beautify their homes . He will come to your home and help you with your selection of draperies, pleated shades, blinds , shutters or any of the new products available today. We sell and install all Hunter Douglas and Lafayette products , and, all their blinds and shades can be motorized.
Check our web site at www. designers-touch.com or call 502 905 2368. Email to charlie@designers-touch.com .
Designers Touch services the Louisville metro area including New Albany In, . Custom Draperies of Louisville ky 502-905-2368

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Graber Shutters in Louisville

Posted on December 30, 2014 by charlie marshall

ELEGANCE AND SPLENDOR

Whether your home décor is traditional, contemporary, or eclectic, Traditions® Wood Shutters can add warmth and beauty to your living spaces. Made from exceptional North American hardwoods, these shutters are an investment in style and quality.

In our time-honored tradition, the wood for these shutters is sourced from responsibly managed forests. Each piece of hardwood is individually inspected for quality. A three-step drying process prevents cracking and warping. Then all milling, sanding, painting, and staining is done by skilled technicians. Consistent with our commitment to a green future, sawdust and wood shavings are recycled.

Graber also makes wood cornices . A beautiful addition for vertical sheers.
I’m trained and certified in all window fashion types. I stay on top of all of the latest products, styles and materials so you don’t have to. I will guide you toward the very best window solutions to maximize both beauty and budget. I have loads of ideas and experience doing just that, and we’ll work together to make your ideas a beautiful and affordable reality! Just call me for a free at-home consultation, and we’ll get started!

charlie@designers-touch.com, 502 905 2368, . Serving Metro Louisville Ky and southern In.

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Client Testimonials

Mary Jane C. "Mr. Marshall was a delight to work with from the initial contact. He responded quickly to a phone message, even before I anticipated, and was available for a consultation on short notice. That was important because the windows in my house had just been replaced and we wanted new "honeycomb" fabric blinds installed as quickly as possible. He was also available for an early evening appointment, which my husband and I greatly appreciated. Although we wanted the blinds quickly, we also wanted good quality blinds, and he had excellent options from which to choose, along with a good range of color selections. We also had the good fortune of being able to take advantage of a special offer that saved us nearly a $1,000.00 on the blinds we preferred. As promised, the blinds arrived in two weeks, even a couple of days earlier, and Mr. Marshall arranged an appointment to install them at our earliest convenience. Again, as promised, he had the blinds (21) installed in about two hours. We will definitely choose to go to him if we decide to install window treatments, and I gladly recommend his services."

S.Trask Vender promptly called and made appointment to come to home to take measurements for shades. Showed up exactly on time and on day promised. Took measurements and told me they would be ordered and should arrive in about 2 weeks. Called just one week after measurements were taken and said shades were ready to hang. Came out next day to hang them. They fit perfectly and look very nice. He cleaned up any mess from installation and disposed of my old shades. Was able to pay for balance with my master card which is a feature I always look for.

B. Whitehouse This was the second time I have worked with Charlie. He is great to work with. He has a lot of experience. He made suggestions and was very patient with me while deciding fabrics/ design. He installed all of the products (blinds, shutters, and drapes) very well. I had a small issue with the shutter; he resolved it quickly and without problem. I would work with Charlie again and I would recommend him!

Mrs. Gibb After I ordered the product, he called as soon as it arrived, a head of schedule. He than arrived at the scheduled time to installed the window coverings. He was very efficient and pleasant while performing the task. I was concerned about some loose threads and he took care of them and assured me that if in the future a problem arose, the company would replace the panels.

Vicki Miller He was very quick to respond to my phone calls and to providing his service. When he hung the finished draperies he went to great lengths to make sure they were hung with absolute precision! He is not only very skilled and professional but also a very nice man!

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