Blind & Shade Buying Guide
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What To Consider Before Buying Blinds
Energy Efficiency
Proper blinds can make a huge impact on a Colorado home’s energy usage. In the Wintertime, it’s important that the blinds allow sunlight to naturally warm the home during the day. The shades will serve as an extra insulation barrier between the home and the window at night. In the Summertime, go easy on your cooling system by reflecting away powerful sunlight.
Visibility / Privacy
So many great Colorado mountain views have been spoiled by a poor choice in window treatments. Not anymore. Hunter Douglas offers a variety of blinds and shades that can maintain a beautiful view while still controlling the light. Privacy is another consideration – typically, lighter-colored screen fabrics will offer more privacy due to more reflection of the light.
Light Control
The type of light control you need is going to depend on the room you’re working with. A light-filtering or sheer fabric is a great choice in a common space, like a family room or kitchen. It provides privacy while still allowing natural sunlight to brighten the room. If you’re considering blinds for a bedroom, a room-darkening fabric is best for ideal sleep.
Discover Benefits of Different Blind and Shades Styles
Browse by Popular Types of Blinds, Shades, Shutters, and More
Wood Blinds
Classic & Timeless
Roller Shades
Economical & Versatile
Motorized Blinds & Automated Shades
Designed to Match Your Lifestyle
Cellular & Honeycomb
#1 Energy-Efficient Option
Motorized Blinds & Automated Shades
Designed to Match Your Lifestyle
Cellular & Honeycomb
#1 Energy-Efficient Option
Faux Wood Blinds
Classic & Durable
Top-Down Bottom-Up Window Treatments
Balance Between Privacy & Natural Light
Top-Down/Bottom-Up refers to the unique functionality of window treatments that can lower from the top or raise from the bottom to achieve the ideal amount of sunlight at any time of day. These are a good option for windows on the main level and bathrooms where privacy is essential or extensive windows with views. With the ability to operate as a regular shade or open up the top section of the window while the lower portion is covered, they are an excellent option for privacy that still allows for some natural light and warmth when desired. There are a variety of styles that offer top-down/bottom-up functionality, including Honeycomb Shades, Roman Shades, and Woven Wood Shades.
Screen & Solar Shades
Modern and Contemporary
Metal Blinds
Small and Sleek
Roman Shades
Classic or Contemporary
Roman shades have a classic look that adds dimension and texture to windows. Available in a stacking or rolling style, these shades can bring a traditional or a contemporary look to your home. Cellular Roman shades are an excellent option for someone with energy efficiency in mind, but who knows, they prefer the style of a Roman shade. Hunter Douglas Roman shades come in various fabrics, colors, fold sizes, and opacities. Add a sheer, light-filtering, or room-darkening liner to gain even more light control. Some operating systems allow for an additional liner that functions independently, giving you two fabric opacity choices depending on the time and occasion.
Window Shutters
Traditional & Rustic
Shutters also referred to as “Plantation Shutters,” have a traditional and rustic appeal. Window shutters feature tilting louvers that, when adjusted, allow for varying amounts of light while maintaining privacy or can be closed entirely for a room-darkening effect. Choose from louver sizes of 2 1/2″, 3 1/2″, or 4 1/2″ and many other customizations to find the perfect look and fit for your Colorado home. Additionally, hinged panels allow shutters to open fully for 100% natural light and a clear view. Hunter Douglas shutters are durable and built to last, made from UV-resistant, water-resistant materials, and won’t warp, peel, or crack. These window treatments are an excellent option for common spaces as they provide a stylish and versatile addition to home decor.
Woven Woods Roman Shades
Naturally Beautiful
Blackout & Room-Darkening Shades
Better Night’s Sleep
We offer serval products that are available in blackout and room-darkening material. While the material is highly effective, Hunter Douglas room-darkening and blackout shades will block 90-99% of total light. Inevitably, all blinds and shades allow some light to shine in from the sides and the bottom of the fabric. One can achieve maximum darkness by using side and bottom channels in a blackout system. These window coverings are ideal in bedrooms, nurseries, and media rooms. Black-out and room-darkening shades are also available in a motorized operating system. When blackout shades combine with motorization in a bedroom, we can program them to open when you want to wake up to natural sunlight. See them in action with Hunter Douglas LightLock™.
Privacy Sheers
Multifaceted Light Control
Privacy sheers offer the most versatile light control of all window treatments by combining the functionality of a shade and a blind into one elegant window covering. Window sheers have adjustable slats connected by sheer fabric. When the slats are open, the sheer fabric disperses direct sunlight into an illuminating glow that fills the room. Closing the slats will achieve 100% privacy and shading. Similar to a blind, the slats can raise or slide for a 100% open view. Hunter Douglas sheers come in a horizontal as well as vertical solution that pairs nicely with sliding glass doors. Luminette is a great choice for floor-to-ceiling windows or sliding glass doors and can be paired with Silhouette for consistent style.