Gotcha Covered Lake Forest

08/31/2026

Fall is on the way! As the temperatures start to drop, your windows become your home's biggest source of heat loss. Insulating window treatments keep the warmth in and the cold out all season long. Your home stays cozier and your heating bill stays lower. Now is the perfect time to update your current window coverings!

08/25/2026

: Your dining room can handle more than you think. This is one of the best rooms in the house to go bold with window treatments! Consider a rich fabric, a deeper color, or lively patterns. Dining rooms are used for moments, not all day every day, which makes them the perfect place to take a design risk with your window coverings and love the result!

08/20/2026

As we've reached the end of August, school is on its way back! Make sure your kids' study nook is ready to go for the school year. The right window coverings can turn frustrating glare-filled room into a calm, focused environment ready for learning. Read our recent blog at the link below how window coverings can help with your home's study areas.

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08/11/2026

Design Tip Tuesday! Contrast can add depth to any room in your home. If your room's color is mostly neutrals — whites, grays, beiges — your window treatments are a great place to introduce texture. Add bold patterns or colors to your window coverings to make your spaces POP!

08/06/2026

Your home office should inspire you, not drain you. The right window coverings help control light in your spaces, reducing computer glare and eye strain. Add in beautiful and aesthetic draperies for an added bonus of increased creativity to love the space you work in!

07/28/2026

Cordless window treatments are an absolute necessity for homes with little ones and curious pets. It's one of the best upgrades you can make for a smarter, safer home for your family.

07/27/2026

We love the Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Chamber! It’s been great to go deep with the community!

Gotcha Covered Lake Forest specializes in custom window treatments that bring together exceptional design, everyday comfort, and smart functionality. Local owner Boone Ott partners with homeowners, interior designers, builders, and remodelers throughout Chicago's North Shore to create tailored solutions including blinds, shades, shutters, draperies, and motorized window treatments.

Known for a responsive, highly personalized approach, Gotcha Covered Lake Forest leads with exceptional customer service and a commitment to clear communication, dependable follow through, and attention to every detail. Every home is unique, and every recommendation is thoughtfully designed around the client's architecture, lifestyle, and vision. Through a concierge, white-glove experience from consultation to installation, Gotcha Covered Lake Forest helps transform houses into beautifully finished homes where light, privacy, and design work in perfect harmony.

07/24/2026

The dog days of summer mean the oppressive sun can ruin office productivity. By investing in commercial roller shades, an office can reduce AC strain and screen glare. Read more about it at on our recent blog!

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07/21/2026

A child's bedroom should feel cozy, calm, and just a little bit magical! The right window coverings set the tone and aesthetic: soft light for playtime, total darkness for sleep, and a look that grows with them. Custom window treatments mean the fit is always perfect and the style is always intentional: whatever fits your growing family.

07/14/2026

Design Tip Tuesday!

Two layers are always better than one! Pair a sheer or light-filtering shade with draperies for the ultimate in flexibility and style. Sheer down during the day for soft light, close the drapes at night for privacy and warmth. It's the designer trick that also happens to be incredibly practical!