Levolor's Updated Vertical Blinds Transform Windows

September 12, 2005 - Levolor Window Fashions, a leading manufacturer of custom blinds and shades, has just expanded its custom vertical blinds and Perceptions soft vertical shades programs, now available at The Home Depot, Lowe's Home Improvement, select JCPenney locations and a variety of independent retail locations. For a complete list in your area, visit www.levolor.com.

Keeping up with today's home décor trends, Levolor has modernized this program to offer savvy homeowners the most fashion-forward and comprehensive collection of vertical blinds available in the industry. With so many new colors and patterns, the updated program has options to reflect a wide range of homeowners' personalities and styles - sending plain white, vinyl vertical shades the way of wall paneling and shag carpet.

In addition to the new patterns and fabrics, the updated custom vertical line also includes other new and exclusive features, including:

* The exclusive LXT-2000 headrail system - Offers smooth, trouble-free operation for the life of the blinds.
* Exclusive BackStacker option - Control option feature, pulls vanes from the outside edge of the window allowing more outside view and easier operation.
* Exclusive Laminate vane collection - Finely woven fabrics laminated to an S-Shaped vinyl backing to provide the beauty of a rich fabric combined with the durability of vinyl.
* Largest selection of S-Shaped vanes in the industry - S-Shaped vanes create tighter closure for more privacy and give a flowing look in window.
* Fabric with Groover - Groover adds privacy and a neutral street appearance to any fabric. It also improves durability and ease of cleaning.

The elite Perceptions soft vertical shades, part of Levolor's custom vertical blind program, were also recently updated to reflect today's trends. The stylish decorative fabrics combine with light-blocking vanes to form an elegant drapery look on any window. Levolor Perceptions feature the exclusive BackStacker operation, decorative top and bottom drapery hems, three fabric choices ranging from semi-sheer to opaque and European-styled channel valances. Choosing soft vertical shades is a beautiful way to enhance the style and elegance of windows throughout the home.

Since 1914, Levolor has set the standard in window fashion, design innovation, product quality and customer satisfaction. First to offer cordless custom blinds, Levolor continues to pioneer window treatments and remains the most recognized name in custom window coverings. With its ever-increasing product offerings of vertical, aluminum and wood blinds; cellular and woven wood shades; and sheer vertical window treatments, Levolor's beautiful line of fashion forward window treatments has expanded the company's reputation as the innovators of the 1" mini blind and the first to bring color to blinds. For more information on Levolor and the many varieties of blinds and shades Levolor offers, visit www.levolor.com.

SOURCE Levolor