Stevens Creek Decor Centre Anniversary!

As we celebrate the One Year Anniversary of our new location (2678 County Road 43) we
wanted to salute the history of one of the brands we represent. Cloverdale Paint is a
Canadian success story started on the farm of Rudy Henke in 1933. Mr Henke, made cider as
a hobby for years before he started his paint business. Pressing cider was an annual event
on the Henke farm in BC, so it was natural for the enterprising chemist to offer a glass of
fresh cider to paint customers. This custom was carried on even after the factory was
moved to Langley in 1946. We’re proud to revive this tradition here in Kemptville with the
opening of our new local paint store. We had wanted to celebrate sooner, but with the on and
off shutdowns and restrictions we thought it best to wait.

Introducing the Stevens Creek Decor Centre!

We are proud to announce that the Stevens Creek Decor Centre is now open to serve you at our new Kemptville location. You will find us at 2678 County Road 43, right next to Nature’s Way in the Cornerstone Plaza. We have the same great quality window treatments that we are known for from suppliers like Hunter Douglas, SOL-R, Finecraft, Maxxmar and more. The big news is that now we are offering a full line of Paint for your home and business! Featuring Cloverdale paint a high quality Canadian owned family company from British Columbia.

What is Cloverdale Paint?

We think that Cloverdale Paint is the best kept secret of Canada’s West Coast! Well known in BC, Alberta and Saskatchewan Canada’s largest Paint Manufacturer has slowly been moving into Ontario. We are so pleased to be introducing the Cloverdale line to our community. Quality is the number one focus at Cloverdale with paints carefully formulated for the Canadian market. They are another family business, and we certainly like that! And best of all by supporting a Canadian Company we know that our dollars stay in Canada and support Canadian workers.

Cloverdale Paint now available in Kemptville!

Keep an eye on our Facebook and Instagram pages, we will be posting lots of updates as we introduce new products. We can’t wait for you to experience the quality and convenience of the new Stevens Creek Shutter Co’s Decor Centre.

Why the expansion?

We just couldn’t resist the opportunity that our new location presented to us. Formerly the home of First Stop Rentals this new location is absolutely perfect as we expand to better serve Kemptville and beyond. Our plan is to build the very best window treatment and paint showroom in Eastern Ontario. Our first focus is always our clients, so we expect that it might take us a little while to build to our vision, but we have made a great start and look forward to sharing our additions as we progress.

We really appreciate all the support we have received from the community as we work to bring the best value and quality products to your homes.

Thank you,

William Pearl

Voice Control Blinds

Voice Control Blinds

How smart can a smart blind get? Smart enough to respond to your voice commands! (Better than our Golden Doodle dog that only occasionally responds…) We can now harness the power of products like Amazon Alexa and Apple Home Kit with their Voice Control capabilities to work your window coverings. Imagine the convenience of using simple voice commands to operate your voice control blinds. There is definitely a ‘cool factor’ to this product, but also a very practical application for folks with a need for accessibility.

All you need is the following – a motorized blind, an integration hub, wifi and an automation device and you are ready to go. We have a wide variety of motorized window covering products and hubs to select depending on your window covering needs.

NeoSmart Controller

Smart Controller

We have numerous blind options which utilize this Canadian Company’s blind motors and control system. This system would be in our opening price point, adding less than $500 for the motorization and hub to the price of a blind. You only need one hub for multiple blinds so additional blind would be in the range of $250 for motorization. Available on Cellular Blinds, Roller Shades, Banded Shades, and Shangri-La style shades this is a versatile, reliable system.

 

Hunter Douglas Powerview

With the Hunter Douglas PowerView motorization option we can motorize a great deal of their product line

PowerView App

including Silhouette, Duette, Provenance Woven Woods, Designer Roller Shades and more. And PowerView is integrated with a number of Home Automation hubs that utilize Voice Control. Apple Homekit, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and more. Depending on the automation system we can even program PowerView to integrate with lighting and other controls, for example a home theatre system could have a voice controlled blackout blind system that lowers at the same time as the lights dim, it’s show time!

Somfy myLink

Always at the leading edge of motorization options Somfy’s myLink is a very effective way to gain voice control blind options. With deep compatibility with a number of automation systems myLink allows users to enjoy the benefits of Somfy motors for a variety of products. Roll shutters, drapery or awnings for example could be integrated in a voice control automation setting for total flexibility.

 

Complimentary consultations for Voice control Blinds

Allow us to find the right solution for your home or office. We bring samples, and explain the process thoroughly, no hassle, no pressure! Another way we make quality custom window treatments easy. Call us at 613-706-1250 or by email.

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Somfy Blinds Ottawa

Stevens Creek Shutter Company is a proud Somfy Blinds Ottawa Expert Dealer with a wide selection of Somfy Powered solutions for your window treatment projects. Why Somfy? They are the leading manufacturer of window covering motors, with hundreds of patents, and advanced capabilities in the automation of window treatments. As a result we can provide deeper integrations with automation systems, and a complete solution whether the project is a single shade, or a larger commercial project.

Somfy Powered Interior Blinds

From roller shades, horizontals, to soft shading systems and dual shades we have a variety of solutions powered by Somfy for your blinds. With manufactures like Maxxmar, Sol-R, Comfortex and more we can find the right product solution to meet your needs for privacy, light control and UV mitigation. We would be remiss if we didn’t try to relate just how quiet these products can be. The Sonesse series of motors is designed to provide total control of your home environment while remaining virtually silent. You can hear the fabric unrolling, but not the motor!

Somfy Powered Roll Shutters

Our Pentagon Roll Shutters lineup are powered with Somfy motors, and feature a variety of control options. For an extra element of security for example, access can be keypad controls. Protect your Home, Cottage or Business with the added convenience of motorization. 

Somfy Powered Awnings

Motorized awnings protect your investment by utilizing some additional protective features in the form of wind sensors, that will automatically retract your awning when dictated by weather conditions. No more worrying about whether you remembered to retract the awning before you left the house, the system will take care of it for you! Somfy is the pioneer in automating awning systems and the smooth operation and reliable motors will leave you secure.

Integrations

With myLink, Somfy takes convenience even further, allowing you total access to your treatments, from home or away! You download a simple to use app on your smartphone or tablet and you have the power to not only control your coverings, but also to set timers, group treatments, and more.  And imagine, now with products like Amazon Alexa we can set up your Somfy products to operate with voice commands.

Complimentary consultations for Somfy Blinds Ottawa

Allow us to find the right  for your home or office. We bring samples, and explain the process thoroughly, no hassle, no pressure! Another way we make quality custom window treatments easy. Call us at 613-706-1250 or by email.

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Custom Window Treatments

Custom Window Treatments

Why should you invest in Custom Window Treatments? What is the difference between Custom Window Treatments and the ready made options available on-line or in the big box stores? As custom window treatment experts we would like to shed some light on the subject for you!

Choice

1st major difference is the literally hundreds and hundreds of fabric and blind options available as custom product vs the limited options available in ready mades. For a full range of options the obvious choice is custom treatments. We work hard to curate the choices that we present to our clients because these options are literally limitless. That doesn’t mean that all these potential options are right for you, and we like to narrow down the selection based on your feedback to avoid completely over whelming you with choice.

What do we mean by choice? How about 800 colours of cellular shades? Add on 800 more choices for roller shades. Or custom printed fabric options for both. Did you see a picture in a magazine, like Elle Decor, or Traditional Home? If the source is listed we can easily find this fabric for you.

Fit and Finish

Ready made treatments are quite limited as to the options for sizing, and when ‘cut to fit’ the compromises are obvious. You can easily tell, even from the street side, that your treatments are ready made. The biggest offender is ready made box store drapery panels. It’s a matter of detail and taste whether your drapery breaks just at the floor, puddles slightly or allows a subtle 1/2″ clearance. However if your baseboard is exposed because your panels are too short it just looks temporary. Make sure you invest in  window treatments that the value you have invested in your home.

Fullness

Ready made drapery is simply not as full as custom made. What does it matter? In this instance you can see the difference that quality makes. Ready made drapery looks skimpy and floppy. Custom drapery should look rich and tailored. Even custom blinds are easy to spot. Did you know that ready-mades have more cords for example to make up for the weaker materials used in their construction?

Hardware

Sure the telescoping drapery poles that you can pick up for a couple of bucks are handy, but the truth is unless your drapery is purely decorative they don’t work well at all. Brackets that you cannot traverse,  bumpy glides that hit the join and snag, you know exactly what we are talking about. With custom hardware the drapery can smoothly traverse a wide expanse, hand drawn, cord drawn or motorized. There are numerous material options and we can suggest options that are well under $100 depending on the application.

Quality Materials

Take the typical faux wood blind as an example. There are a variety of materials that can be used to create the faux wood slats. From foam PVC, to vinyl, all the way up the quality continuum to composite materials. Unlike the ready made faux woods in the picture the Hunter Douglas Everwood is guaranteed not to yellow, fade or warp in the window.  Mechanisms for blinds are another quality point, you can’t rely for long on plastic moving parts.

Professional Advice

Since ready-mades are generally purchased online or in a big box outlet the experienced advice of a window treatment professional is absent. Often you can pick up several different treatments in your self guided attempt to get it right, adding expense and time to the equation with every purchase. An experienced window treatment professional will help you avoid costly mistakes from the start of the process, saving you time and money!

Warranty

One year vs Lifetime Warranty for Custom.

Ready made trying to pass as custom….

Beware! There are ready made ‘cut-down’ shades that attempt to pass themselves off as custom fit. These shades are simply ready made shades, cut to size. Again, they have few of the options, and generally lack the quality features of true custom made.

Value

Certainly the initial investment in a window treatment is less when you go with a ready made option. However you really need to consider when assessing the value the overall cost. If the treatments doesn’t function properly, doesn’t look right, and needs to be replaced you haven’t saved anything in the long run. Another consideration is that properly fitted Custom Window Treatments can add to the appeal and value of your home on the resale market. A great example would be Custom Shutters that are widely recognized by Realtors as an upgrade that increases your resale value in proportion to your investment.

Complimentary in home consultations

Allow us to find the right treatment for your home. We bring samples, and explain the process thoroughly, no hassle, no pressure! Another way we make quality custom window treatments easy. Call us at 613-706-1250 or by email.

Blackout Blinds

Blackout Blinds

For many folks window treatments are all about light control. Having an effective way to control natural light levels in bedrooms especially for young ones is often the key to a good night’s sleep. If you work shifts, have light sensitivity issues, or consider light sources at night a health concern we have a variety of solutions for blackout blinds.

Defining Blackout

Widely understood in the industry as a misnomer, Blackout Blinds generally refers to blinds that are able to block outside light sources nearly completely. We can get awfully close to 100%, but there is some subjectivity built into this equation that needs to be acknowledged. We can eliminate light penetration at the window 100% with a stationary treatment, but that is impractical for most folks who want to be able to enjoy light and view when appropriate to their schedule. With an operable treatment even in intense sunlight we can get to around 99% blackout with only a little light refraction around the edges. With these systems the bigger issue with light control becomes light penetrating the room from the interior sources like clock radios, or around the interior door.

Most shades have an element of room darkening, but for true blackout performance there are some top performers!

Blackout Drapery

Regardless of the colour, pattern or texture of the drapery fabric, it’s the lining that is key to creating a cozy environment with blackout drapery. With a topped valance, rich fullness and a generous overlap drapery can be a very effective method of light control. And the days of blackout drapery linings creating a stiff and awkward drapery are over. At least they should be, when a quality lining is used! We have a variety of options for linings that can compliment the hand of face fabrics beautifully, creating a lasting design statement.

Blackout Roller Shades with Sidechannels

This system is fantastic for home theatre set ups, and corporate boardrooms where near room darkening is the goal. Blackout roller shade fabrics with sidechannels, and extensive weatherstripping on the channels and top headrail cassette system. With this system we can create a consistent feel for office environments, and provide a high level of room darkening. Available colours : White, Black, Anodized and Commercial Brown.

The Ultimate Blackout System

Stevens Creek Shutter Co’s Blackout Cellular Shades with side channels combine energy efficient and insulating blackout cellular shades with a light blocking sidetrack, creating a amazingly dark room for a long, deep and restful night of sleep. Providing you are past the toddler stage!

Energy Saving Blackout Sidetracks

Made from durable exterior grade PVC, the energy saving blackout sidetracks seal off the gap between the blackout cellular shade and the window to create a light blocking barrier. This exclusive sidetrack system seals tight around the window frame, without the light gaps you have with blackout curtains or other shades. Tracks are available in three colours: white, tan or bronze and are removable for cleaning.

Light Absorbing Technology

The co-extruded blackout sidetracks are black lined to absorb incoming light. The inside of the sidetrack facing the room remains white for visual aesthetics.When properly installed, they block 99% of all visible light. In certain installations with intense sunlight, a very small amount of light may reflect around the edges of the honeycomb fabric along each side of the shade. This is a normal attribute of the system.

Retro fit

If you love the look of your current treatments but find that you don’t have quite enough control over the light entering the room we have a solution from our friends at Hunter Douglas. The Micro Pleat option that was originally designed as a backing for the Provenance line of Woven Wood shades is available as a stand alone option. At only 5/8 of an inch deep the Micropleat liner is our most compact blackout blinds option and can be used to provide a high level of room darkening to any treatment that has the room for this option to be installed!

Complimentary in home consultationS

Allow us to find the right treatment for your home. We bring samples, and explain the process thoroughly, no hassle, no pressure! Another way we make quality custom window treatments easy. Call us at 613-706-1250 or by email.

5 Treatments that Lower Your Heating Bill

Did you know that you can lower your heating bill with effective window treatments? Your windows can lose as much as 50% of the heat in your home! Even modern energy efficient windows are still a major source of heat loss in the winter. This heat loss is also a major source of discomfort, which is explained by the Mean Radiant Temperature effect. (Time for a little science, bear with us!)

Mean Radiant Temperature (MRT) effect is roughly the average temperature of all the objects or surfaces in a space. An MRT that is warmer than the skin temperature of a person will cause the person to feel warmer, and an MRT that is colder than the skin temperature of a person in the room will cause that person to feel colder. If a cold window is lowering the average room temperature it will feel colder than it really is. Raising the average increases home comfort. It is easy to see how an effective window treatment can not only save energy costs but will contribute greatly to your home comfort.

So let’s look at the top 5 options for putting a stop to your hard earned heating dollars literally flying out the window! In order here are 5 options to Lower Your Heating Bill;

#1 – Cellular Shades with Side Channels

Insulating cellular shades offer much more insulation than standard rollers or blinds. They do this by trapping air within the shades as well as between the shade and the window itself. The most efficient fabrics combine multiple cells with a metallized polyester layer that acts as a barrier to radiant heat. This layer of insulation is most effective when combined with side channel weatherstripping that increases the efficiency of this treatment by  2.5 to 3X. At a combined R-Value of over 7 this is your most effective option. We have hundreds of options of fabric for this system, with colours to suit any decor.

#2 – Insulated Cellular blinds

Some consumers prefer blinds that can be operated on the window, not strictly up or down like typical cellular or roller shades. Operable Cell Blinds offer the convenient operation of a blind with the soft fabric look and feel of a shade. Innovative fully functional vanes compress to offer a clear view and expand to 1″ cells to provide significant insulation for year round energy efficiency. On the left in the picture below you can see the shade in the closed position, like a standard cellular shade, but on the right the open position is illustrated. This is a very versatile option with a variety of hardware systems to choose from exclusively at Stevens Creek Shutter Co.

# 3 – Roman Shades

Roman Shades are a classic choice for traditional home style and function. When combined with a substantial face fabric and insulated lining Roman Shades can be a great choice. For maximum insulation value the shades should be mounted tight to the window and allow as little air flow as possible. The are versions available that combine the look of fabric with side channels to block airflow. Best of all the versatility of roman shades add control over view, privacy, and glare.

# 4 – Insulated Drapery

Sometimes the best choices are the tried and true.

Our Victorian ancestors would combat un-insulated walls, leaky windows and dodgy heating systems with heavy lined drapery. Often installed ceiling to floor and wall to wall the warm velvets and heavy brocades of the era did more than add romance and elegance. They acted as insulation to keep out the winter cold! Even beds were surrounded by beautiful draperies to keep things cozy. Now we are not trying to suggest that heavy draperies are a practical solution for everyone, but done well with a header to trap air at the top and well fitted they are in fact an effective option.

# 5 – Automated Window Treatments

It might seem obvious, but in order for any of these treatments to work effectively they need to be closed completely in order to insulate. The highest level of efficiency is seen today in net zero commercial projects and what they all have in common is automated window coverings. By automating the treatments to close when needed, and open when there is sufficient sun for thermal heat gain you insure that the chosen treatments are getting 100% utilization. More affordable than ever, motorization with automated controls allows you to have total peace of mind that you are able to lower your heating bill as effectively as possible. Stevens Creek Shutter Co is a Somfy Motorization Expert and we have many options to choose from in all price ranges.

Let’s make it happen

For more information on energy efficient window treatments that lower your heating bill check out this great independent resource from our neighbours to the south, Efficient Window Coverings.org 

Contact us today for your complimentary in home consultation to find the right treatment for your home. We bring samples, and explain the process thoroughly, no hassle, no pressure! We make quality custom window treatments easy. Call us at 613-706-1250 or email info@stevenscreekshutterco.ca

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Hunter Douglas Smart Shadings Event

Hunter Douglas Smart Shadings Event 

As a valued Hunter Douglas Priority Dealer we are occasionally offered additional savings on our product purchases which we gladly pass on to our customers. For our best Ottawa Blinds Sales feature from September 1 – December 31, 2017 we are pleased to offer the following rebates from our friends at Hunter Douglas Canada. The Hunter Douglas Smart Shadings Event is on now!

Receive a $200 rebate for every five units, any combination, of Silhouette®, Pirouette® or Luminette® purchased. Add PowerView® Motorization to a qualifying purchase and receive a bonus PowerView® Hub. Visit a participating dealer today for complete details.

Offer valid from September 1 – December 31, 2017.

Silhouette

Silhouette® shadings feature soft adjustable fabric vanes that appear to be floating between two sheer fabric panels that beautifully diffuse harsh sunlight. Simply tilt the vanes to achieve your desired level of light and privacy.

Receive a $200 rebate for every five units, any combination, of Silhouette®, Pirouette® or Luminette® purchased. Add PowerView® Motorization to a qualifying purchase and receive a bonus PowerView® Hub.*

Luminette

For wide windows and sliding doors, our Luminette® Privacy Sheers come in an array of sheer and drapery-like fabrics for unlimited light-control and privacy options.

Receive a $200 rebate for every five units, any combination, of Silhouette®, Pirouette® or Luminette® purchased. Add PowerView® Motorization to a qualifying purchase and receive a bonus PowerView® Hub.*

Pirouette

Our innovative Pirouette® shadings feature soft horizontal fabric vanes attached to a single sheer backing, allowing for enhanced views to the outside while maintaining privacy and the full beauty of the fabric appearance on the inside.

Receive a $200 rebate for every five units, any combination, of Silhouette®, Pirouette® or Luminette® purchased. Add PowerView® Motorization to a qualifying purchase and receive a bonus PowerView® Hub.*

Contact Steven’s Creek Shutter Company today for your free shop@home consultation and take advantage of these limited time offers. Call 613-706-1250

*Please note this promotion is available to consumers who have purchased the qualifying product only. Employees of Hunter Douglas, the Hunter Douglas dealer and it’s affiliates, franchisees, agents, associates, advertising and promotional agencies and members of the immediate families of these employees are not eligible. Hunter Douglas will bill back the dealer for any claims that are in violation of the rules. Consumers must submit a completed online form by January 30, 2018. No late submissions will be honoured. HDOrigins is excluded from the offer. Rebate will be issued in the form of a Hunter Douglas Prepaid American Express® Card. THE PROMOTION CARD is a trademark of The Hunt Group. All Rights Reserved. THE PROMOTION CARD is a Prepaid American Express® Card issued by Amex Bank of Canada. ® Used by Amex Bank of Canada under license from American Express.

Hunter Douglas Banded Shades

Hunter Douglas Banded Shades are now available!

Geometric patterns play with light in new ways.

Hunter Douglas Banded Shades are a new entry in this growing category of soft shadings. We knew it would only be a matter of time before Hunter Douglas came to market with some unique and fashionable solutions. And this product offering does not disappoint!

Why Hunter Douglas Banded Shades?

Hunter Douglas Banded Shades feature an extensive collection of fabrics to fit any décor style. From solids to textures to stripes to small-scale designs, these shades offer a fabric to fit your style. Top it off with a sophisticated colour palette featuring fresh neutrals, greys and pops of colour that excite. With Hunter Douglas Banded Shades you open up a world of choice.

Band Height and View Through

Three Sizes of Band Heights equals endless possibilities

OPERATING SYSTEM – Hunter Douglas has industry leading hardware options that are exclusive to Hunter Douglas. For the Hunter Douglas Banded Shades collection we can choose from several options.

CUSTOM CLUTCH – The Custom Clutch is the standard operating system for Designer Banded Shades. It provides superior functionality, shade-to-shade lift uniformity, precise operation and a minimal light gap that is even on both sides.

Discrete Fabric Wrapped Bottom Bar

SOFTTOUCH™ MOTORIZATION – Our new battery-powered motorized system enables intuitive wand-controlled shade operation. Gently pull down on the wand to close shades, and push up to move them to the fully raised position.• Favourite position functionality: a simple operation of the wand moves the shade to your favourite position in the window.• Superior child safety: absolutely no exposed cords.

ULTRAGLIDE® – The revolutionary retractable cord system with constant cord length enhances safety. Exclusive to Hunter Douglas.

BOTTOM BAR – The innovative bottom bar allows the shade to taper and narrow from top to bottom. By gently reducing the space between the front and back fabric, the shade maintains band alignment and uniformity. • Standard fabric-wrapped.• Optional unwrapped in 8 custom hardware colours.

Sophisticated Style and Innovative Design

Combine the superior functionality, stylish design, sophisticated fabrics and the Hunter Douglas proprietary operating systems for a product that fits any room and any style.

Book Your Consulation

Contact us today for your free shop@home consultation. Remember that here at Steven’s Creek Shutter Company we are Specialists in Custom Window Treatments. We focus on one business in order to bring you the knowledge and experience required to guarantee you full value for your project. We are happy to hear from you with any questions you may have.

Call today 613-706-1250 or email info@stevenscreekshutterco.ca