Article: HOT NEW LOOKS IN WINDOW COVERINGS ALSO KEEP ROOMS COOL FEATURED VIEWING.(U)

Byline: Barbara De Witt Staff Writer

Pulling the shade down on summer heat is a cool decorating strategy that's on the upswing.

From shades that offer UV protection to classic formal draperies and vinyl shutters that are attractive and easy to care for, window treatments are available in more colors, styles and price ranges than ever.

Among the newest offerings are cellular shades, made of layers of a woven polyester fabric like a honeycomb, that filter the light, keep the house cooler and provide moderate UV protection.

``It used to to be mini-blinds that people wanted, but now (the cellular shade) is taking over because it does such ...

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