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Expert Advice on Window Treatments: The Blog
Welcome to the Perr Daht Window Fashions blog—your source for luxury window treatments, motorized blinds, and custom shades. We specialize in elevating homes with designs that combine style and functionality. Explore expert advice, design inspiration, and discover the perfect window blinds near me to transform your space with timeless elegance.
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Custom Interior Shutters for an Art Room in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
New shutters installed in a cozy art room, adding a clean and stylish touch to the creative space. Every once in a while a project comes along that reminds me why I love this work. This Bloomfield Hills art room installation is one of those projects, where function and design had to work together perfectly for a client who needed her lighting just right. A Bloomfield Hills Client with a Specific Vision When my client reached out about window treatments for her art room, she h
Scott Pulus
6 days ago3 min read
Custom Motorized Arch Shutter in Bloomfield Hills: A Primary Bedroom Solution That Actually Works
Arch windows are gorgeous. They're also one of the hardest window shapes to treat well. This Bloomfield Hills primary bedroom had one, and the homeowners wanted more than a static cover or an empty arch. Here's how we gave them full control. Preparing for the installation: An elegant arched window awaits its new shutter, with ladders and tools ready for the transformation. The Challenge: An Arch Window With No Good Off The Shelf Option This Bloomfield Hills homeowner reached
Scott Pulus
Aug 73 min read
A Fresh Kitchen Deserves Fresh Windows: Roman Shades and Corner Honeycomb Shades in Beverly Hills, MI
Before and after: Sometimes the final detail makes the biggest impact. This custom Roman shade brought warmth, texture, and elegance to the finished space. When a Beverly Hills homeowner finished a beautiful kitchen renovation, the last piece of the puzzle was the windows. Here is how we brought the whole room together. A Kitchen Remodel That Needed the Right Finishing Touch This Beverly Hills home recently went through a full kitchen update. New counters, new finishes, a who
Scott Pulus
Jul 154 min read
Transform Your Basement Egress Windows with Plantation Shutters for Style and Functionality
Basements have evolved from dark, unused spaces into inviting rooms for family gatherings, home offices, gyms, or entertainment areas. Yet, one feature often disrupts the cozy atmosphere: the basement egress windows. These windows, essential for safety and ventilation, can make the space feel disconnected from the rest of the home. Plantation shutters offer a smart solution that blends style and practicality, turning these windows into a design highlight rather than a distrac
Scott Pulus
Jul 13 min read
It's Not About the Window Treatment. It's About How You Live in Your Home.
Elegant window design featuring adjustable shutters to regulate light, complemented by side panels that ensure minimal light seepage around the perimeter. Most people come to us thinking they need blinds. Or maybe shades. Or curtains. And that makes sense - those are the words everyone uses when they start shopping for window coverings. But here's what we've learned after years of working in Michigan homes: what you actually need isn't a product. It's a solution to the way li
Scott Pulus
Jun 166 min read
Celebrating 3 Years of Perr Daht Window Fashions & Design
Celebrating 3 years of design excellence with PerrDaht: A milestone in window fashions and design. Three years ago, I filed for my LLC and officially launched Perr Daht Window Fashions & Design. At the time, I simply wanted to build a business that combined exceptional service, thoughtful design, and high-quality products. I believed homeowners deserved a better experience when it came to selecting window treatments, and I set out to create that experience one project at a ti
Scott Pulus
Jun 12 min read
Why New Construction Homes Always Get the Windows Wrong (And How to Fix It)
Exploring fabric options for roller shades in the bright and airy setting of a newly constructed laundry room. You just closed on a new construction home in Michigan. The lot is picked, the floor plan is set, and you're deep in decisions about cabinet hardware and countertop edges. Window treatments? That's a later problem. Then move-in day arrives. And suddenly every room feels unfinished, exposed, and oddly institutional - because the builder left you with nothing. Just gla
Scott Pulus
May 215 min read
Choosing the Right Window Coverings for Your Space
A serene bedroom featuring floral bedding and elegant Roman shades, basked in natural daylight through large windows. Every window tells a story. We make sure yours speaks luxury, precision, and timeless design. Selecting the perfect window coverings is more than just a functional choice - it is an opportunity to transform your home into a sanctuary of style, comfort, and convenience. In Metro Detroit’s upscale neighborhoods, where custom-built homes and lakefront estates abo
Scott Pulus
Apr 287 min read
Stop Telling People You’re Not Home: The Smartest Way to Secure Your Windows While You’re Away
Modern home showcases "Mockupancy" system with automated shades, creating a lived-in appearance through its warmly lit windows. When most people leave for vacation, they think about packing, flights, and maybe asking a neighbor to grab the mail. What they don’t think about? Their windows. Because whether you realize it or not… your home might be quietly announcing that no one’s there. A modern home sits quietly under overcast skies, with shut blinds and dim rooms indicating t
Scott Pulus
Apr 163 min read
Clinton Township Primary Bedroom Remodel: The Window Treatment That Tied It All Together
A primary bedroom remodel is one of the most personal projects a homeowner can take on. For one Clinton Township client, the finishing touch came down to the windows — and one unexpected detail she fell in love with on the spot. The Remodel Was Almost Done. The Windows Were the Last Piece. There's a familiar moment in every remodel. The walls are painted, the furniture is placed, the room is taking shape — and then you look at the windows and realize that part still hasn't ha
Scott Pulus
Apr 133 min read
The Privacy Problem in Michigan's New Subdivisions (And the Elegant Solution)
Three large, uncurtained windows reveal an illuminated interior, offering a clear view inside and highlighting the lack of privacy. You paid for the light. You didn't sign up for the audience. The New Subdivision Trade-Off Nobody Talks About There's a moment every new construction buyer eventually hits. The home is beautiful. The windows are big and plentiful — exactly what you wanted. The natural light is everything you imagined when you signed the contract. And then the nei
Scott Pulus
Apr 77 min read
Royal Oak New Construction: A Whole-Home Window Treatment Transformation from Temporary Shades to the Finishing Touch
A brand-new home is a blank canvas. We helped one Royal Oak family fill every window — beautifully, intentionally, and without the overwhelm. Starting From Scratch Doesn't Have to Be Stressful Moving into a new construction home means every window is a decision. There's no existing treatment to keep or replace — it's all starting from zero. For most homeowners, that's exciting in theory and exhausting in practice. This Royal Oak family had a clear sense of what they loved. Th
Scott Pulus
Mar 276 min read
Transform Your Space with Custom Window Shades
Charming cafe curtains add a touch of elegance while allowing natural light to filter through, ensuring privacy in a stylish bathroom setting. Every window tells a story. We make sure yours speaks luxury, precision, and timeless design. When it comes to elevating your home in Metro Detroit, custom window shades are more than just functional elements - they are transformative design features that blend style, comfort, and convenience seamlessly. At Perr Daht, we specialize in
Scott Pulus
Mar 174 min read
The Question Every Serious Homeowner Should Ask Before Buying Window Treatments
A bright and airy kitchen featuring modern white Roman shades, natural wood cabinetry, and elegant pendant lighting, creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere. Let me ask you something. You have walked into a home before and felt it. That quiet exhale. That sense of everything being exactly where it belongs. The light was soft, the room felt warm, and you thought, why does my house not feel like this? Here is a hint. It was not the throw pillows. It was the windows. Or more pre
Scott Pulus
Mar 134 min read
Lake Orion Home Upgrade: Soft, Blackout Roman Shades for the Perfect Guest Room & Nursery
Elegant roman shades adorn the guest bedroom window, offering a cozy and sophisticated touch to the space. When comfort, safety, and style matter most — your window treatments should do more than just “cover the window.” We recently completed a beautiful install in Lake Orion where the homeowners wanted two things: softness and true darkness. The spaces? A welcoming guest bedroom and a cozy nursery. The solution: Norman Window Fashions Centerpiece™ Roman Shades with blackout
Scott Pulus
Mar 23 min read
Underdressed Windows Are Quietly Ruining Your Room’s Design
Even the most beautiful furniture and décor can fall flat if your windows aren’t styled with intention. Elegant drapery over layered roller shades adds a sophisticated touch to this cozy bedroom, enhancing privacy and style. Windows are some of the largest visual surfaces in any room, yet they are often treated as an afterthought. You might have invested in high-end furniture, statement lighting, or perfectly curated décor but if your windows are underdressed, the room will f
Scott Pulus
Jan 273 min read
Why Custom Window Treatments Cost More And Why That Matters
If you’ve ever compared custom window treatments to options from a big box store, the price difference can feel surprising at first. Many homeowners in Oakland County and Macomb County ask us the same question: Custom Norman Woodlore Plus Shutters Why do custom window treatments cost more and are they really worth it? The short answer: yes. The longer answer explains why custom window treatments are not an expense, but an investment in your home’s comfort, appearance, and lo
Scott Pulus
Jan 233 min read
2026 Window Treatment Trends: What Luxury Homes in Metro Detroit Are Doing Next
Natural woven shades are elegantly layered with drapery panels, creating a warm and cozy ambiance in this inviting living space. Interior design in 2026 is making a clear shift: homes are becoming more intentional, more tailored, and more livable. Window treatments are no longer an afterthought—they’re a defining design element that influences comfort, energy efficiency, privacy, and resale value. If you’re building, renovating, or simply upgrading your home in Oakland County
Scott Pulus
Dec 20, 20254 min read
Finding the Perfect Balance of Comfort and Style in Oakland Township
Upgrading your home’s look often comes down to the details. In Oakland Township, Michigan, a recent project demonstrated how the right finishing touches can transform dining and sitting rooms into inviting, stylish spaces. The homeowners chose top-down bottom-up cellular shades, a smart choice that blends beauty, function, and energy efficiency. This post explores how these shades elevate home design. Top-down bottom-up cellular shades enhancing natural light in Oakland Towns
Scott Pulus
Dec 11, 20253 min read
The Gift They Didn’t Know They Needed: Why Window Treatments Make the Perfect Family Gift
Sheer Roman Shades Finding the right gift for the people you love most isn’t always easy. Parents who “already have everything” don’t need another sweater. Adult children starting their lives don’t need more things to store. And every family has that moment where you want to give something meaningful. Something that lasts, improves daily life, and feels thoughtful every single day. That’s where custom window treatments come in. Whether you’re gifting beautiful new shades to
Scott Pulus
Nov 28, 20253 min read
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