How this balcony was saved by a Markilux 6000 retractable awning

How this balcony was saved by a Markilux 6000 retractable awning

November 15, 2016

When Deborah and Alan Weintraub moved into their town home, they loved their beautiful, expansive view of the mountains from the balconies off the main floor and upper level master bedroom. It didn’t take long before they noticed the nice warmth their west-facing windows provided during the winter turned blisteringly hot in the summer, rendering their balconies nearly impossible to use. Most people, when they think of a retractable shading system, think of the bulky, noisy cassettes and limited design options of basic awnings. So the Weintraubs thought their only option for a clean, contemporary look would be a pergola, though that would mean sacrificing the ability to retract their shade. The Denver Shade Company introduced the Markilux 6000, a fully automatic outdoor shading solution. The Weintraubs were smitten. Here was a product that combined design and functionality, matched the esthetic and architecture of their home, and adhered to the guidelines

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Our Latest Project: The Peterson Home

March 17, 2016

The Petersons were building a stunning new home in the Fort Collins area. To feature their amazing mountain views, the design called for big, beautiful west-facing windows in their great room. This was an excellent idea but left the issue of direct sunlight to be solved by window treatments. Ms. Peterson’s designer suggested they wire the house for integrated motorized shades to provide effortless light control. Ms. Peterson said, “I had looked at a couple shade shops in the Fort Collins area. They knew a lot about fabrics and products, but didn’t seem to really know about motorization, which we viewed as essential. When I called The Denver Shade Company and named a couple systems I had found, Jared knew exactly what I was talking about, and explained the technology behind them.” When anyone comes in, whether they know exactly what they want or not, we are careful to make

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Our Latest Project: The Miles Home

November 16, 2015

Sometimes homeowners contact us directly, and sometimes we’re brought in on a project through a partner. A recent project is a prime example of the latter. The Miles family had asked Sheri Stouffer of Finishing Touches to create stunning window treatments to integrate with their existing home automation system. Although Sheri had some experience with basic motorization, she also knew that this level of motorization automation was best left to the experts, and she called in The Denver Shade Company. TDSC worked with Sheri on selecting the right shades and fabrics so that together they provided seamless design while independently they offered function as well as aesthetic. Since we wanted the shades to virtually disappear while not in use, and did not have existing wiring, the client chose the Lutron Triathlon roller, one of the best wirefree systems available. The Miles family already had automated lighting by Insteon, audio and

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Classic Projects: Window Shades with No Airbrush Required

August 19, 2015

As I flip through design and architecture magazines, I have to laugh a little. The furniture, the fixtures, the wall art all speak of an expert architect, a thoughtful designer and skilled craftsmen. Most of the time, however, you don’t even notice the work done by The Denver Shade Company. And sometimes, that’s the beauty of it. One of my favorite projects was a new build of a sleek penthouse in Boston with some of the best city views I’d ever seen. To capitalize on those views and maintain it’s contemporary feel, the designer wanted to use recessed motorized roller shades and turned to us to figure out a solution. We were meticulous with our measurements so the fabric, size and wiring would be perfect the first time. When the penthouse was complete, we were proud of how well our work meshed with the rest of the project. But it

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Our Latest Project: Featured in Colorado Home & Lifestyle Magazine’s April 2015 Issue

June 15, 2015

We’re privileged to work with talented, creative people and are honored to have a stunning project we just finished featured in Colorado Home & Lifestyle Magazine. Jodi Cook and Ashley Campbell of Ashley Campbell Interior Design brought us in to help tackle a home whose first challenge was a dark ambiance. The home had previously-installed heavy, dark wood blinds that used outdated motorization technology. Colorado homes are known for big windows that frame amazing views and this one not only had big windows, but a lot of them and some with custom arched shapes above the enormous windows. Needless to say we had our work cut out for us. With the interior design team we visited the client’s home and after some excellent discussions developed a plan to use Hartmann & Forbes shades with Lutron technology. While both brands create exceptional products, they often have a wait time. We used

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