What Kind of Blinds or Shades Should I Get? A Short Guide

It’s crucial to consider your decision to purchase blinds or shades for your Colorado home carefully because it’s a big one. You can improve the appearance of your home and control the amount of light and heat that enters it by using the right blinds and shades. 

Though your New View Blinds and Shutters consultant can address your specific problems and provide recommendations for you and your home, here is a quick review of some of the options:

Roller Shades

As their name suggests, roller shades are window treatments that roll down from a round rod at the top of your window. They can be used in any room in your house and are available in various designs and fabrics, making it simple to pick one that matches your décor. 

The unique technology included in the American-made Hunter Douglas Designer Roller Shades line shows that they have been ergonomically developed for increased efficiency. They can also beautifully span even the largest window, and their powerful hardware makes them dependable and straightforward.

For those who are sensitive to fabric smells, Hunter Douglas Designer Roller Shades have achieved Greenguard Gold Certification. Additionally, there are a variety of materials in this selection, including light-filtering screens and blackout fabrics. For the best possible hygiene, many materials are cleansed and then treated with a fabric protector, which deters the majority of stain-causing substances. 

You can choose from various operating systems in addition to various fabrics to suit your lifestyle. Standard chain operation is a convenient, reasonably priced choice that may be used throughout the house. With LiteRise, you can quickly raise the height by pulling or lifting the base rail in a cordless, self-contained, and user-friendly manner. The entire Hunter Douglas Designer Roller Shades lineup is also motorized and PowerView compatible.

Vertical Blinds

Hunter Douglas Cadence® Soft Vertical Blinds are another well-liked alternative in many homes since they give a conventional window treatment a modern twist. This style of blind is very adaptable and works well for more enormous windows and doors. Depending on your needs, they can be stacked to the left, the right, or even split down the middle. The Hunter Douglas Cadence® Soft Vertical Blinds are explicitly made for Colorado’s climate and can be used for various purposes. They are distinguished by their adaptability, toughness, and adequate UV protection.

You can completely adjust the amount and direction of light with these blinds by tilting the blades with a beaded chain and cord. A traversing wand is another option for simple and easy operation control. Draw across while tilting the blades with one hand. PowerView motorization is also available. Additionally, you have a vast selection of colors and textures to give your work a unique touch.

Horizontal Blind

Another contemporary variation on this time-honored favorite is horizontal blinds. They come in three main designs: faux wood blinds, wood blinds, and aluminum blinds. Slat color, size, material, and working mechanism are the Hunter Douglas range adjustable possibilities. 

Since they were first brought to the market, Hunter Douglas Modern Precious Metals Mini Blinds have been a customer favorite for a long time. These traditional blinds effectively control heat and privacy and have a timeless look. The aluminum slats have a superior coating that makes them resistant to abrasion, peeling, scratching, and discoloration, making them ideal for minimal maintenance.

Real wood blinds can be replaced with Hunter Douglas Everwood Blinds, a fantastic and valuable option. They are made of a strong polystyrene material that will not fade, break, or peel even when exposed to direct sunlight, making them ideal for high-humidity areas such as bathrooms, laundry rooms, and kitchens.

The wood used to create Hunter Douglas Parkland Wood Blinds is lightweight and incredibly dependable. Hunter Douglas Parkland Wood Blinds come in various colors, stains, and slat sizes and are designed to create a cozy and welcoming home.

Sheer Shades

Sheer shades are yet another excellent choice to consider and are becoming increasingly common in many house designs. 

Sheer shades, a recent blind innovation, serve as a kind of screen, letting light through while maintaining crucial privacy. Hunter Douglas Pirouette® Shadings and Hunter Douglas Luminette® Privacy Sheers are two of the brand’s most popular.

Using a cutting-edge material, Hunter Douglas Silhouette Shadings limits the view from the outside to the inside while allowing you to see outside. They are solid and easy to clean because they are constructed from 100% anti-static, dust-resistant polyester. They also come in translucent and room-darkening opacities.

With Hunter Douglas Pirouette Shadings, you and your family have a better way to regulate light and privacy. The horizontal fabric vanes are elegantly curled, and softly curved, joined to a sheer backdrop. They have a traditional appearance (similar to Roman shades), and the delicate folds give the impression that they are floating above the window, letting light through or being closed for perfect privacy. 

The Luminette® Privacy Sheers by Hunter Douglas blend a sheer curtain’s classic elegance with a vertical blind’s exceptional control. They have a vertical, gently curved shape with built-in fabric vanes that make a dramatic interior statement.

Do you want to learn more about blinds and shades?

Your New View Blinds and Shutters specialist is qualified to help you choose the most distinctive blinds and shades for your house. Free in-home consultations with our New View Blinds and Shutters specialists are available. Get a quote from us right away.