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.
Cornices
When it comes to interior design, window treatments alone can make a statement in the way that they look in a room and filter natural light.
Drapery & Valances
Add the perfect finishing touch to your windows.
Drapery Hardware
Choose from a wide selection of styles.
Fabrics
Choose from our large selection of fabric colors, patterns and textures.
Free Estimates
Get a free estimate for your next decorating project.
Window Covering Measuring & Installations
Our measuring and installation service will ensure an exact fit for your window coverings.
Blinds & Shades by Room
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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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Busting Common Window Covering Myths
Selecting window coverings can be a difficult process, made more difficult by the many myths floating around. We are busting common window covering myths so you can make your selections with confidence.
MYTH: Window Coverings Will Block My Views
They’re called window coverings, of course they will cover your windows and block your views, right? Wrong! At least they don’t have to. Products like Hunter Douglas Silhouette and Pirouette sheer shades provide filtered light and daytime privacy while maintaining your view. Stationary drapes can frame your view — bringing even more attention to it. Solar shades protect your interior from harsh UV rays while preserving views to the outside. There are lots of options that will provide the functionality you want without obscuring your views.
MYTH: Window Coverings Will Make My Home Too Dark
Window coverings can indeed make a home too dark if proper selections are not made, but this doesn’t have to be the case! There are many light-filtering options available. Hunter Douglas sheer shades can actually enhance natural light, dispersing sunlight deep into a room and reducing the need for electric light.
There are also opaque opacities that can be fully raised into a small stack to allow in natural light during the day. Bottom-up operation allows for full privacy and natural light.
MTYH: Drapes Are Old-Fashioned
If drapes make you remember grandma’s house, you just haven’t noticed how drapes have modernized in recent years. Waterfall valences and tiebacks have been replaced with tailored drapes and streamlined hardware. Drapes can soften a room, add texture, and frame your views while providing privacy and light control. Don’t fall for this common myth and miss out on the advantages of draperies!
MYTH: Drapes Should Be Hung On The Window Trim
This common myth causes so many windows to look smaller than they are and block views and natural light. Drapes should be hung high and wide. This will make your windows appear bigger, your ceilings feel taller, let in natural light, and frame your views.
MYTH: Motorized Treatments Aren’t Compatible With My Home Automation System
Automated Hunter Douglas window coverings can be integrated with nearly any home automation system. This means you can operate your shades from the same device you control your lighting, music, and other home systems.
MYTH: I Must Automate Every Shade In My House
You certainly can but you may also opt to automate a handful of large or hard-to-reach shades and choose manual operation for the remaining window coverings. This can be a smart choice if there are some shades you don’t plan to open/close often or if you need to maximize your budget.
MYTH: Only Roller Shades Can Be Automated
Some companies can only automate roller shades — we are not one of those companies. We can automate nearly any type of window covering including drapes, Roman shades, roller shades, sheer shades, blinds, interior shutters, exterior awnings, and outdoor shades. If a company tells you that roller shades are your only option for motorized operation, run the other way!
MYTH: Window Coverings Are All The Same
This is absolutely false! Different types of window treatments don’t just look different — they provide different functionalities. They have different opacities, features, and operations. Some treatments look better depending on your home’s style and aesthetic. And different brands offer different levels of quality. It’s important to do your research or work with an expert to determine which window coverings are going to meet your style, functionality, and budget goals.
MYTH: I Should Use The Same Treatment In Every Room
Each room in your home functions differently and using a one-size-fits-all approach with your window coverings will leave you disappointed. Instead, consider the lighting, privacy, and style goals of each room and select your window coverings accordingly. For example, you will likely want a treatment that will provide maximum privacy and blackout abilities for your bedroom while in the garage you may want a budget-friendly light-filtering option.
We hope that by busting these common myths, you feel more confident selecting the right window coverings for your home. If you are in the Triangle area, we can help you avoid common pitfalls and expensive mistakes. Our expert design consultants will guide you through the process from selection to installation. Request a free design consultation here.