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Specification, fabrication, and installation questions - answered by the team that builds the work. Organized by capability, filtered for the role you're in.
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Pillar 01
Concealment
How to specify Blindspace recessed pockets and concealed hardware early, so the ceiling detail is decided in design instead of during construction.
What architects told us at AIA 2026: specify concealment as infrastructure, not a finish
At AIA 2026, we told architects the same thing: decide concealment early. Specify the pocket during design development so shading coordinates with ceiling, lighting, AV, and MEP instead of fighting them on site.
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Pillar 02
Specialty Shapes
Angled, arched, and oversized openings. How to shade the window no one else can, without giving up the clean detail.
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Pillar 03
Drapery Track
Recessed and surface-mounted track, manual or motorized, detailed for the architectural condition.
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Pillar 04
Motorization
Control systems, power planning, and integration with Lutron, Somfy, and Crestron, decided at the same time as the pocket.
Motorization
Simplifying Motorization: A Step-by-Step Guide to Increase Your Profits
Direct Answer: Motorization is simpler to sell and install than it looks. Start by identifying whether the home is new construction, a renovation, or an existing space — that determines your wiring and motor options. Match motor strength to the product, factor in a 2–2.5x markup, and coordinate early with electricians or AV integrators when home automation is involved.
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Pillar 05
Roman Shade Motorization
Lift systems and motorized options for Roman shades, from chain control to app control and full home automation.
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Pillar 06
Roller Shades
Fabric selection, openness factors, and fabrication details for manual and motorized roller shades, made to spec.
Roller Shades
What Are Side Channels for Window Treatments, and Why Do They Matter?
Side channels are vertical tracks installed on either side of a shade, blind, or curtain that lock the fabric or slats in place as they raise and lower. They close the light gaps that otherwise run down each edge of a window treatment, add resistance to drafts and wind, improve a room's insulation, and give the finished installation a cleaner, more tailored edge. Interior and exterior versions are available, and most are compatible with roller shades.
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