PowerView® Automation
Program your window treatments so that they adjust themselves automatically, creating the perfect room ambiance morning, noon and night.
Sheer Shades
Learn more about Hunter Douglas custom window sheers, including our shadings and privacy sheers. Innovative, light-diffusing sheers. Your trusted source for window treatments.
Cellular Shades
Cellular honeycomb shades from Hunter Douglas. An energy-efficient design that traps air in distinct pockets to help keep your house cool in the summer and warm in the winter.
Roman Shades
Custom-made fabric Roman Shades by Hunter Douglas, combining the look of soft folds with the ease and convenience of a shade. Custom-crafted.
Roller Shades
The Hunter Douglas roller shades & solar screen shades collections offer excellent light control and a clean, stylish look in a range of fabrics and materials.
Woven Shades
For a warm, natural look our Hunter Douglas Woven Wood Shades collection of window treatments transforms sunlight into captivating design statements. Choose yours today.
Vertical Shades
Find the right custom vertical shades for any room in your home. Search our most popular window shades.
Wood Blinds
From controlling light to their stylish, sleek look, wood blinds have been a favorite among homeowners for decades.
Metal Blinds
Find the perfect metal blinds for any room in your home. From controlling light to their stylish, sleek look, metal blinds have been a favorite among homeowners.
Vertical Blinds
Discover Hunter Douglas customized vertical blinds featuring elegant styling and translucency in a large selection of colors, treatments, and textures. Lifetime guarantee.
Shutters
Hunter Douglas custom window shutters provide superior light control and privacy with classic styles, long-lasting finishes, and exceptional craftsmanship.
Drapery
Choose from timeless and on-trend fabrics, including lofty textures and alluring jacquards, artisanal embroideries and luminous sheers.
Light Enhancing
Enjoy the beauty of natural light and make any space more captivating, with the following light-enhancing shades.
Room Darkening
Want a darker room for better sleep or optimal movie binging? These shades and drapes help block light at the window.
Energy Efficient
Live comfortably and save energy with these shades. Designer to keep a room warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
Door Coverings
Manage natural light and add privacy with these window treatments that work well for sliding-glass and patio doors.
Sound Absorption
Create a quieter, more relaxing room with these window treatments, which help absorb sound, reducing exterior noise.
Top-Down Bottom-Up
For privacy and natural light, position shades from the top, bottom or both. These shades have this feature available.
Flooring
We offer a large selection of flooring options for your home.
Kitchens
Update your kitchen's look and increase comfort.
Motorized Window Coverings
Enjoy the convenience of motorized window coverings.
Paint
We offer a wide selection of top-quality paint, primers and stains.
Consumer Financing by Wells Fargo
We offer financing options for our customers, subject to approved credit.
Interior Design Consultations
Planning to redecorate an interior space can get very overwhelming very fast.
Window Covering Measuring & Installations
Our measuring and installation service will ensure an exact fit for your window coverings.
About Us
Established in 1980 by Wade Sturkie, E.D.'s Paint & Decorating in Lexington, South Carolina has brought to the Midlands and the surrounding area the finest in design and building materials.
Lexington, SC
Whether your room needs a fresh coat of paint, your windows lack treatments to provide light control and privacy, or you’re ready for a complete kitchen renovation, you want the best.
Columbia, SC
Since 1980, Wade Sturkie's vision has flourished at ED’'s Paint & Decorating in Lexington, South Carolina.
Interior Design Ideas
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See current and past decorating ideas from our 'Fresh Ideas' Newsletter.
Bathroom
See window covering solutions for privacy and moisture-resistance.
Bedroom
See window covering solutions for privacy and room darkening.
Home Office
See window covering solutions for light filtering and glare control.
Kitchen
See window covering solutions for a variety of needs and kitchen styles.
Living Room
See window covering solutions for light filtering and UV protection.
Media Room
See room darkening window treatments for your media room.
Nursery & Kids Room
See child-safe window coverings for baby nurseries and kids rooms
Angled Windows
See blinds and shades for angled, sloped, and triangle-shaped windows.
Arched Windows
See blinds and shades for arched, half-circle or half-moon windows.
Bay, Bow, Corner Windows
See blinds and shades for bay, bow and corner windows.
French Doors
See shutters, blinds and shades for French Doors.
Sidelights
See blinds and shades for sidelight windows.
Sliding Glass Doors
See blinds and shades for patio and sliding-glass doors.
Skylights
See blinds and shades specifically suited for skylights.
Automated
See all options for automated blinds and shades.
Blackout
See our options for blinds and shades that best control light.
Energy Efficient
See blinds and shades that help save energy at the window.
Light Filtering
See blinds and shades for light filtering and UV protection.
Child and Pet-Friendly
See blinds and shades that are safer for children and pets.
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Adding New Flooring to Homes
As we transition into a new season, you may be ready to give your home an upgrade. In particular, you may notice that your trusty floors are looking a little, well…aged. Don’t get us wrong, our home’s first flooring has let us walk, dance, and even play throughout the years for memories that always make us smile. However, giving your floors an upgrade allows you to make more memories while bringing your home into the 21st century. That is why we are here to discuss a variety of flooring options for you to choose from, including wood flooring, carpeting, and laminate. Read on to find your match!
Option 1: Authentic Wood Flooring
Adding new flooring means a lot of things to a lot of people. It can mean giving your dining room a luxurious upgrade. Or, it can mean complementing the warm tones of the walls in your home. Whatever your goal is, authentic wood flooring is a stunning addition to any home. Hardwood floors are also known for their durability, which means you can enjoy these floors for years to come. In terms of maintenance, wood flooring only requires an occasional vacuum job or sweep. With this in mind, wood flooring is excellent for homes with spill-prone children or pets.
When it comes to cost, it should be known that wood flooring is often an expensive option that can require refinishing to keep its luster. Wood flooring also increases the acoustics in your home. This means that music, voices, and footsteps will be more noticeable if your home lacks any soft upholstery or rugs. By analyzing the different aspects of wood flooring, you can decide if this is the best option for you.
Option 2: Carpeting
If you want a classic floor type that offers a variety of benefits, then adding new flooring begins and ends with carpeting. Carpeting is a relatively inexpensive flooring option, which makes it great for homes that are hoping to stay on a budget. Opposite of wood flooring, carpeting improves the acoustics of your home thanks to its noise-absorption capabilities. This reduces echoes, footsteps, and more, making it perfect for homes that want some peace and quiet. Carpeting also tends to hide dirt better than tile, wood floors, or laminate floors, so you can get by vacuuming it every so often.
It should be noted that carpeting usually shows wear and tear sooner than other flooring options. Carpeted floors also absorb stains quickly and can stubbornly hold on to them. If regular maintenance is not on your wish list for flooring, then carpeting may not be your cup of tea.
Option 3: Laminate Flooring
If you want an inexpensive flooring option that boasts a clean look and low maintenance, then laminate flooring is the best option when it comes to adding new flooring to homes. Laminate floors are often inexpensive but boast the appearance, warmth, and beauty of hardwood floors depending on what style you get. Additionally, laminate flooring is stain-resistant and easy to clean. This makes it a great option for homes with pets or small children.
Laminate flooring can potentially increase the acoustics of the rooms they are placed in, so this is something to consider if you do not want any current sounds in your home amplified.
Conclusion
To learn more about the best types of flooring for homes, be sure to contact or visit us today at Ed’s Paint and Decorating. We are located in Lexington, South Carolina, and proudly serve Lexington, Columbia, Chapin, Irmo, and West Columbia, South Carolina.