WEDNESDAY MAY 19, 2021

THE NEWTON SMART SHADE SYSTEM

THE STARTING POINT IN SMART HOME AUTOMATION

The Newton™ Smart Shade System is a sophisticated shade control option for upgrading a manual cord-lock or clutch control at an affordable price point.  

Motorize a single shade or a complete room with these internal, electric battery-powered motors. Shades are set into motion with a gentle tug of the tassel or a touch of the remote providing the ultimate in convenience and safety. Ideal for retrofit situations or when power cannot otherwise be provided at the window. 

Special features include:
· Safety by Design – safer for homes with children and pets
· Low Maintenance – rechargeable battery with a USB cable, battery life 500 cycles/approx one year
· Stylish – modern metal pull chain and tassel offered in four colorways
· Preprogrammed – shades are programmed before shipping
· Warranty – H&F 5 year motor warranty

STYLES
With over 400 weave options, the Newton Smart Shade System is available for Natural Woven Shades, Fabric Shades, and Performance Rollershades in Roman, Roller, or Rollerfold styles.

Automation simplified with our Newton Smart Shade System.

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TUESDAY APRIL 20, 2021

NEW DESIGNS FROM H&F STUDIO

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A passion for handweaving, design exploration and a love of nature continues to fuel the evolution and growth of our in-house collections. For Spring/Summer ’21 we’re thrilled to introduce updates to the following collections:



STUDIO CONCEPTS
Combinations of unique fibers, and techniques are the focus of these four new, individual, limited-edition designs.

 



ESSENCE COLLECTION
Rich jewel-tones and onyx add to this collection of Woven-to-Size Grassweave Windowcoverings. This versatile weave, now in 25 colorways, provides the design foundation for every space and style.

 




 

HANDWOVEN BORDER TRIMS
An exquisite collection of border trims handwoven in a new contemporary design. Available in five colorways coordinated to complement many of our windowcovering collections.

 



PERFORMANCE FABRICS
The solution when you need heat and glare reduction, UV filtration, and privacy. The 9000 series, with a modern textured design, is updated in the ever-popular bright white and shades of grey and brown.




 

Explore our New Arrivals >

 

TUESDAY MARCH 23, 2021

JOIN US FOR A LIVE Q&A WITH J. RANDALL POWERS

BEHIND THE WEAVE
The Making of Sustainable Design with Designer J. Randall Powers

Award-winning designer J. Randall Powers is known for his tailored and sophisticated spaces. He brings that aesthetic to his new collection with Hartmann&Forbes. Join us for a conversation with the Elle Décor A-Lister and Hartmann&Forbes Director of Product Development, Rebecca Welch, as they discuss the elevated designs of his sustainable window and wall covering line. Moderated by Sabine Rothman, Creative Consultant and Co-founder of Interiors Academy.

TUESDAY | MARCH 30TH | 1PM ET

REGISTER HERE

THURSDAY MARCH 18, 2021

AN UPDATE WITH FLAIR

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Michael S Smith Collection UpdateIntroducing New Designs for the Michael S. Smith Collection

Recognized as one of the design industry’s most respected talents, Michael S. Smith is celebrated for his effortless blend of European Classicism and American Modernism.  

The Michael S. Smith Collection reflects the designer’s fresh, worldly style, combining historically referenced patterns in a sophisticated color palette with the textural detailing that is Hartmann&Forbes’ signature. These latest introductions are an exciting addition to the collection, including a new Woven-to-Size Grassweave Windowcovering design and our first embroidered Natural Wallcovering. They are a perfect pairing in an organic color scheme of greens and blues.

View the Collection >

 

 

TUESDAY MARCH 2, 2021

J. Randall Powers is Keeping in Check

JRP-long-cropIntroducing the J. Randall Powers Collection by Hartmann&Forbes

Principal of his eponymous Houston, Texas firm and named one of the top interior designers in the country on Elle Decor’s annual A-List, J. Randall Powers is renowned for his classic yet cosmopolitan style. The J. Randall Powers Collection reveals the artisanal quality of Hartmann&Forbes’ handwoven textiles combined with Powers’ penchant for tailored patterns with a playful twist.

"This collection is about the confidence of a structured pattern, something tailored and refined, but of a scale that is playful and invigorating. Using unexpected and sophisticated colors that highlight the natural beauty of Hartmann&Forbes' handwoven products, this collaboration has resulted in something classic and timeless."
– J. Randall Powers

The J. Randall Powers Collection by Hartmann&Forbes includes four Woven-to-Size Grassweave Windowcovering series and two Natural Wallcovering series in fresh, sophisticated colors.

View the Collection>

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MONDAY MARCH 1, 2021

ANNOUNCING NEW WASHINGTON, DC SHOWROOM

NEW WASHINGTON, DC SHOWROOM

We are excited to announce DESIGNER LIBRARY as our new representative showroom in Washington, D.C.’s charming Georgetown neighborhood. Owned and operated by Chad Mitchell and Janine Guerin and recently profiled in Architectural Digest, DESIGNER LIBRARY will open in March 2021.  

To comply with COVID-19 restrictions, DESIGNER LIBRARY will be seeing guests by appointment only. To reserve your private appointment, please email hello@designerlibrary.com.

DESIGNER LIBRARY is located at 1667 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington DC 20007, 240-755-7716 www.designerlibrary.com

TUESDAY DECEMBER 29, 2020

New Shade Installation Tools

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         Roller Shade Leveling

To assist you in the shade installation process we are creating new online installation instructions. Starting with Ultra Clutch Installation and Troubleshooting Natural Roller Style Shade Leveling. 

 

These new pages include step-by-step instructions and videos to help you through the process. We’ll be building out more pages in the New Year – stay tuned!


For a complete list: Installation Instructions.

TUESDAY DECEMBER 15, 2020

CONTROL CORD & CHAIN OPTIONS UPDATE

Black and White metal ball chains are no longer available for Roman Style shades with a Clutch or Roller Style Shades. We have added a new Charcoal Metal Ball Chain, which is a good substitute for the Black. Please see all options listed below and note in your Style Guide for future reference.Black and White metal ball chains are no longer available for Roman Style shades with a Clutch or Roller Style Shades. We have added a new Charcoal Metal Ball Chain, which is a good substitute for the Black. Please see all options listed below and note in your Style Guide for future reference.

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Clutch Control Loop Options

- Textile Cord Loop- Textile Cord Loop
- Bead Chain- Metal Ball Chain- Bead Chain- Metal Ball Chain

 

 


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Control Loop Options

- Bead Chain- Bead Chain
- Metal Ball Chain- Metal Ball Chain

 

 


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SHADE SYSTEM
Control Options

- Metal Ball Chain- Metal Ball Chain

 

Please direct any questions you might have regarding this update to Customer Relations at 888.582.8780

MONDAY NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Recognizing Child Safety Month

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At the Heart of Hartmann&Forbes – Safety by Design
November spotlights Child Safety, but for us, safety and health are at the forefront of everything we do, every day of the year.  We make key decisions throughout the design, weaving, and crafting process of our natural windowcoverings to ensure our products do not endanger those around them. Our Safety by Design™ Initiative is meant to communicate these safety considerations.

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Our Dedication to Safety
We remain steadfast in our dedication to make windowcoverings that meet or exceed safety guidelines as prescribed by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the Window Covering Manufacturers Association (WCMA). We conduct ongoing testing to ensure that our windowcoverings are safe to operate, and continually strive to research and engineer innovative solutions and techniques to further improve shade safety.

Contributing to In-Home Health
We minimize the use of additives that may off-gas and reduce indoor air quality. We use natural techniques to achieve rich color tones and low or no VOC paints, stains, and adhesives whenever possible. As a result, our products have a minimal impact on air quality within an interior environment. 

Cordless Innovations 
Our award-winning Rollerfold™ Style combines the aesthetic beauty of a roman-fold shade with the sleek performance and child safety features of a Roller Style shade. This patented-innovative style is Best for Kids Certified when automated. Learn more.

Our Cordless Rollershade is operated by a smooth, silent spring system and delivers a simple and safe solution for spaces that solicit a cordless choice. With one easy pull, this rollershade lifts in a quiet and controlled motion. Learn more.

Eliminating all pull-cords with shade automation is the ultimate in safe, intelligent, and effortless shade functionality. Learn more.

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

CAST YOUR VOTE FOR H&F – ID MAGAZINE’S BoY AWARDS

Interior Design Magazine’s Best of Year Awards is now open for voting. We have submitted our Studio Concepts Collection to be considered. Please show your support by voting in the category “Window Treatments.” 

Studio Concepts is an archetype weave in the making – A concept is an abstract notion or general idea. An archetype is an original pattern or first prototype. Studio Concepts is a fusion of these two ideas founded by artistic curiosity and aimed at presenting a grouping of individual limited-edition designs. Custom handwoven to the size of the window and offered in 4 designs. Explore Studio Concepts.

Voting is live on the Interior Design Best of Year voting site through October 9th. We encourage you to vote once per day.

CAST YOUR VOTE FOR WINDOW TREATMENT

Thank you for your continued support.

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