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Window Treatments for Shaped Windows

by backyardstudioson 25 February 2019in News

Window Treatments for Shaped Windows

Specialty Shaped windows

Are you wondering where to start in finding the right window treatment to cover your shaped windows and doors? Do you want the ultimate flexibility when it comes to privacy and light control but don’t know what’s available?  Do you need some inspiration to help you decide what options would look best in your home? Luckily, Hunter Douglas offers many solutions for challenging windows.

ARCHES, ANGLES, CIRCLES & MORE

Unusually shaped windows can add drama and elegance to a home. They do present particular challenges, however, when trying to find the best way to cover them to add a decorative touch while providing privacy, light control and insulation. Hunter Douglas offers you a wide selection of window treatments that can cover virtually any challenging shape or size of window. See Arch, Angle & Circle Photos

BAY, CORNER & BOW WINDOWS

Bay, corner and bow windows are a beautiful feature in any home that can make a typical flat wall become a picturesque architectural element. Other benefits include added square footage for seating or decoration, and allowing more natural light to enter the room. See Bay, Corner & Bow Photos

FRENCH DOORS

While virtually any Hunter Douglas window treatment can be used on French doors, certain window coverings are better choices for these doors. To allow easy access to handles, window cranks and levers, some, like Duette® and NewStyle®, even offer cut-outs. See French-Door Photos

 

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ARCHES, ANGLES, CIRCLES AND MORE

shaped windows - Pirouette

Pirouette® Window Shadings

Pirouette® shadings easily accommodate a large variety of arches and angles with effortless continuity. Specialty shapes are mounted inside the window casement and are non-operable and stationary with the vanes permanently closed in the contoured position.

Learn More About Pirouette
shaped windows - Duette

Duette® Honeycomb Shades

Duette® Honeycomb Shades offer a variety of operable and non-operable specialty shapes to fit any decor and are available in a vast array of fabrics, colors and opacities.

Learn More About Duette
shaped windows - Heritance

Heritance® Hardwood Shutters

With the timeless beauty of real wood, precise craftsmanship and superb finishes, Heritance® Hardwood Shutters are available in a diverse range of specialty shapes with operable sunburst or horizontal louvers.

Learn More About Heritance

BAY, CORNER & BOW WINDOWS

shaped windows - Silhouette

Silhouette® Window Shadings

For a soft look in a corner window that comes from transforming sunlight into a warm glow, our Silhouette® Window Shadings also reflect the sun’s heat to help keep inside temperatures comfortable.

Learn More About Silhouette
shaped windows - Vignette

Vignette® Modern Roman Shades

Vignette® Modern Roman Shades impart a classic, tailored look for your bay windows and can be constructed using our 4” full folds or 6” flat folds that both retain a consistent appearance.

Learn More About Vignette
shaped windows - Provenance

Provenance® Woven Wood Shades

For a look of natural beauty for your bow windows, our Provenance® Woven Wood Shades are a fitting option. Choose from a selection of roman and roller styles plus additional decorative details such as edge bandings and valances.

Learn More About Provenance

FRENCH DOORS

shaped windows - Duette

Duette® Honeycomb Shades

French door window treatments are typically mounted ‘outside’ of the opening (beyond the glass frame) and require the use of extension brackets. Duette®shades are a good choice for these circumstances since they don’t require a wide mounting depth.

Learn More About Duette
shaped windows - Vignette

Vignette® Modern Roman Shades

Vignette® Modern Roman Shades are an excellent choice for French doors since they have no exposed rear cords for a clean exterior appearance.

Learn More About Vignette
shaped windows - NewStyle

NewStyle® Hybrid Shutters

For a durable product that combines the look of real wood with resilient man-made material, our NewStyle® shutters offer an array of cut-out options designed to accommodate a variety of door handle and lock configurations.

Learn More About NewStyle

About Blinded by Delight Window Coverings & Design

In December 2004, Cyndi Roberts founded Blinded by Delight Window Coverings & Design as a shop at home service. Due to the tremendous response and growing clientele, we officially opened our Hunter Douglas gallery in 2013.

The primary goal at Blinded by Delight is to educate our clients on the various options. There are many products and vendors with all different price points. The finished product is our client’s choice based on what is most important to them: be it price point, versatility, or uniqueness for their home.

Whether you are looking to spruce up your living space, update your home decor with contemporary window treatments or simply modernize your blinds and shades we have excellent specialists that will assist you in finding the best selection for the vision you have in mind for your custom window coverings.

Schedule an appointment today. It’s free, there’s no obligation. Come to our gallery to see all the options on display. Our Hunter Douglas Showroom is one of the best in the region! We ask that you bring your basic measurements of the custom window coverings you are interested in installing, as well as photographs when possible. Once you are ready, we will schedule an in-home appointment where we will take detailed measurements in order to finalize your project. Simply click on Schedule An Appointment or call 210-336-5266. Our hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm, and Saturday, 10:00am to 4:00pm.

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Roman Shade Styles Defined

by backyardstudioson 15 February 2019in News

Roman Shade Styles Defined

Roman shade styles
Vignette® Modern Roman Shades Fabric: Cascade  Color: Bashful

Roman Shades: The Timeless Classic in Window Coverings

Rich, full-length draperies can certainly add drama and elegance to a room. But sometimes you need a clean, streamlined look at the window, especially if space is limited. Roman shades are a classic staple in décor, and are known for the soft, modern polish they bring to any room. In their basic form, Roman shades are simply fabric window coverings that can be raised or lowered with the help of a cord system and rings sewn on the back of the fabric. When raised, the fabric stacks evenly in horizontal folds.

Vignette Modern Roman Shades

The Modern Take on a Classic

Vignette® Modern Roman Shades take the Roman shade concept to the next level of style and tailoring. These modern Roman shades are available in both rolling and stacking options. The rolling style is the only Roman shade on the market without internal lift cords, and the fabric shade rolls completely into the headrail for unobstructed views. The stacking style has no exposed cords for enhanced safety in homes with children and pets. The result with either style is an impeccably clean, uncluttered Roman shade with an equally clean, uncluttered back. The gorgeous fabric choices in Vignette Modern Roman Shades are extensive and made from 100% polyester for durability and easy cleaning.

For exclusive fabric choices, Alustra® Vignette Modern Roman Shades are worth looking at. The rich textures, precision tailoring and shimmering details give a look of artistry to the humble Roman shade. Choices like Villa, a dimensional organic texture with a basket weave appearance, offer such eye-catching interest that you may be tempted to leave them lowered at all times to showcase the beauty of the fabric.

And for light control like never before, Vignette Modern Roman Shades take a brand-new approach with their Duolite®option. A flat-fold light-filtering or sheer front shade and a room-darkening panel occupy one roller—seamless and simple. Once the front shade is fully lowered, the back liner can be lowered to achieve your desired level of light control and privacy.

Solera Soft Shades

A Roman Shade and Cellular Shade in One

For superior energy efficiency, Solera® Soft Shades combine the soft, sculpted folds of a Roman shade with the insulating design of a cellular shade. The soft folds form pockets that add an extra layer of insulation at the window, saving you energy costs. But you don’t have to sacrifice fashion for function. Solera shades come in a wide variety of luxurious woven and non-woven colors, textures and patterns in both light-filtering and room-darkening fabrics.

Design Studio Roman Shades

Customized by You

If modern isn’t for you, there are a multitude of other choices in fabric Roman shades that help you define your style, add convenience, and control light and privacy in better ways. Take Design Studio™ Roman Shades, available in a wide variety of timeless fabrics like cotton, silk and linen. They come in four different styles—flat, hobble, batten front, batten back—to give you slightly different looks in how the shade appears. And an optional lining on the back hides lift strings and, of course, adds another layer to control light and increase insulation.

Each shade is made specifically for the measurements of your window with close attention to detail and quality. What’s more, a sophisticated selection of tapes and trims elevates this classic shade to a customized masterpiece. All the fabrics, tapes and trims are available by the yard as well, so you can create decorative accents for your rooms.

Comparison image of inside versus outside mount

Inside or Outside Mount?

The placement of your Roman shade depends on several elements. If your home has gorgeous moldings, you may opt to mount your shade on the inside of the window frame and still keep the architectural details on view. Or, if your home is fairly modern and the moldings are rather simple, mount the shades on the outside of the window. This option also provides more light blockage and privacy as the shade is slightly wider than the window. You may even choose to mount the top of the shade several inches above the top of the window frame to add more height to your room.

Vignette Roman Shades

Enjoy Many Choices

Today’s Roman shades are leaps and bounds ahead of the original window covering. The sheer variety of fabrics and opacities means this versatile shade offers something for everyone. And with innovations in liners and operating systems, the clean, modern Roman shade has never looked better.

Blinded by Delight Window Coverings & Design

In December 2004, Cyndi Roberts founded Blinded by Delight Window Coverings & Design as a shop at home service. Due to the tremendous response and growing clientele, we officially opened our Hunter Douglas gallery in 2013.

The primary goal at Blinded by Delight is to educate our clients on the various options. There are many products and vendors with all different price points. The finished product is our client’s choice based on what is most important to them: be it price point, versatility, or uniqueness for their home.

Whether you are looking to spruce up your living space, update your home decor with contemporary window treatments or simply modernize your blinds and shades we have excellent specialists that will assist you in finding the best selection for the vision you have in mind for your custom window coverings.

Schedule an appointment today. It’s free, there’s no obligation. Come to our gallery to see all the options on display. Our Hunter Douglas Showroom is one of the best in the region! We ask that you bring your basic measurements of the custom window coverings you are interested in installing, as well as photographs when possible. Once you are ready, we will schedule an in-home appointment where we will take detailed measurements in order to finalize your project. Simply click on Schedule An Appointment or call 210-336-5266. Our hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm, and Saturday, 10:00am to 4:00pm.

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Window Treatments for Patio and Sliding-Glass Doors

by backyardstudioson 23 January 2019in News

Window Treatments for Patio and Sliding-Glass Doors

Patio door window treatments
Duette® Honeycomb Shades Fabric: Architella® Elan®   Color: Volcanic Ash

While virtually any Hunter Douglas window treatment can be outfitted for a traditional patio or sliding-glass door, certain styles are better suited to these and other large expanses of windows simply because they traverse horizontally, making them easier to operate on these applications. Beyond traditional vertical blinds, we have many innovative alternatives to choose from.

 

Our Recommendations

Glass door window treatments - Duette

Duette® Honeycomb Shades

For doors that need extra insulation from the heat or cold, a cellular honeycomb shade with the Vertiglide™ operating system is the ideal option. This system is very simple, with no cords, chains or wands, and gives you flexibility to use one shade to cover the entire expanse or split it into two with each shade operating independently.

Learn More About Duette
Glass door window treatments - Luminette

Luminette® Privacy Sheers

If you are looking for a classical, elegant look, vertical sheers are a good choice. The sheer facing resembles traditional sheer draperies, while the 180-degree rotating vertical fabric vanes give you complete control over light and privacy to create the perfect ambiance.

Learn More About Luminette
Glass door window treatments - Skyline

Skyline® Gliding Window Panels

For a sleek, modern look, consider our gliding window panels. These are the perfect solution for large, expansive doors and windows. Our patented design allows an infinite number of panels to attach to one slim headrail regardless of door and window width making the stackback minimal.

Learn More About Skyline
Glass door window treatments - Provenance

Provenance® Woven Wood Shades

The perfect casual look can be found with the vertical-style option of our Provenance® Woven Wood Shades that are made with a combination of natural materials such as bamboo, woods, reeds and grasses.

Learn More About Provenance
Patio Door with Alustra Woven Textures

Alustra® Woven Textures®

Alustra® Woven Textures® are available as Skyline® Gliding Window Panels for vertical applications, and in Roman and roller shades for horizontal applications offering a complete look for your room. Woven Textures fabrics are a unique combination of fibers and textures and are a perfect alternative to solar screens and woven woods.

Learn More About Woven Textures
Glass door window treatments - Shutters

Shutters

Hunter Douglas offers three shutter collections that all can be made with the bi-fold and bypass track systems that are unique choices for patio and sliding-glass doors.

Learn More About Shutters
Patio door window treatments - Vertical Blinds

Vertical Blinds

Vertical blinds are the obvious choice for patio and sliding-glass doors. Our large selection includes fabric, vinyl, genuine wood and aluminum finishes with a variety of styles, colors, textures and patterns to enhance any décor.

Learn More About Verticals

Blinded by Delight Window Coverings & Design

In December 2004, Cyndi Roberts founded Blinded by Delight Window Coverings & Design as a shop at home service. Due to the tremendous response and growing clientele, we officially opened our Hunter Douglas gallery in 2013.

The primary goal at Blinded by Delight is to educate our clients on the various options. There are many products and vendors with all different price points. The finished product is our client’s choice based on what is most important to them: be it price point, versatility, or uniqueness for their home.

Whether you are looking to spruce up your living space, update your home decor with contemporary window treatments or simply modernize your blinds and shades we have excellent specialists that will assist you in finding the best selection for the vision you have in mind for your custom window coverings.

Schedule an appointment today. It’s free, there’s no obligation. Come to our gallery to see all the options on display. Our Hunter Douglas Showroom is one of the best in the region! We ask that you bring your basic measurements of the custom window coverings you are interested in installing, as well as photographs when possible. Once you are ready, we will schedule an in-home appointment where we will take detailed measurements in order to finalize your project. Simply click on Schedule An Appointment or call 210-336-5266. Our hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm, and Saturday, 10:00am to 4:00pm.

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Light Control and Privacy

by backyardstudioson 17 January 2019in News

LIGHT CONTROL AND PRIVACY

FROM COMPLETELY BLACKING OUT THE SUN TO ENHANCING THE NATURAL LIGHT IN YOUR HOME

Light control - Silhouette
Silhouette® Window Shadings

DIFFUSE OR BLACK OUT SUNLIGHT

Our products are designed to offer a range of light control and privacy options with a broad selection of fabrics and materials, in a range of opacities from sheer to room darkening to opaque.

The translucent fabrics that many of our products offer are specially engineered to diffuse harsh sunlight and draw it deeper into the room—dispersing the light to help illuminate your home naturally and reduce the need for artificial light. Our semi-opaque and opaque fabrics and materials are more appropriate for room darkening when you want as little light as possible. Learn more about our Window Treatments for Room Darkening & Blackout

Duette with LightLock
Duette® Honeycomb Shades

DUETTE® LIGHTLOCK™ SYSTEM

Offering 100% darkness, LightLock™ is the newest operating system for Duette Honeycomb Shades that is the first of its kind to completely block light with patent-pending, U-shaped side channels that fits seamlessly into the window overlapping the front and back of the shades. The specially shaped micro-ridges inside the channels absorb light, preventing it from entering your room.

Light control - Provenance
Provenance® Woven Wood Shades

ROOM DARKENING LINERS

If you are looking for optional room darkening capabilities, consider a room darkening liner available on many of our shades. The liner can be sewn directly to the face fabric, or for ultimate flexibility, can operate independently. Learn more about Provenance® Woven Wood Shades

Light control - Duolite - Duette
Duette® Honeycomb Shades

DUOLITE®

Our Duolite feature offers maximum light control by using two separate fabric panels to achieve a ‘day/night’ level of convenience, providing limitless options for privacy and light control.

Privacy shades - Top Down Bottom Up - Duette
Duette® Honeycomb Shades

TOP-DOWN/BOTTOM-UP

With innovations like our unique Top-Down/Bottom-Up operating system, you can maintain your privacy and still enjoy the natural light.

Privacy shades - Pirouette
Pirouette® Window Shadings

DEFLECT OR REDIRECT SUNLIGHT

Select Hunter Douglas products feature innovative slats and vanes that allow you to deflect and redirect sunlight precisely where you want. Explore our Sheers & Shadings

Blinded by Delight Window Coverings & Design

In December 2004, Cyndi Roberts founded Blinded by Delight Window Coverings & Design as a shop at home service. Due to the tremendous response and growing clientele, we officially opened our Hunter Douglas gallery in 2013.

The primary goal at Blinded by Delight is to educate our clients on the various options. There are many products and vendors with all different price points. The finished product is our client’s choice based on what is most important to them: be it price point, versatility, or uniqueness for their home.

Whether you are looking to spruce up your living space, update your home decor with contemporary window treatments or simply modernize your blinds and shades we have excellent specialists that will assist you in finding the best selection for the vision you have in mind for your custom window coverings.

Schedule an appointment today. It’s free, there’s no obligation. Come to our gallery to see all the options on display. Our Hunter Douglas Showroom is one of the best in the region! We ask that you bring your basic measurements of the custom window coverings you are interested in installing, as well as photographs when possible. Once you are ready, we will schedule an in-home appointment where we will take detailed measurements in order to finalize your project. Simply click on Schedule An Appointment or call 210-336-5266. Our hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm, and Saturday, 10:00am to 4:00pm.

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