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
We offer window treatments for any business or commercial setting.
Consumer Financing by Wells Fargo
We offer financing options for our customers, subject to approved credit.
Window Covering Measuring & Installations
Our measuring and installation service will ensure an exact fit for your window coverings.
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Living Room
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Media Room
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Nursery & Kids Room
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Angled Windows
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Sliding Glass Doors
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2022
The Top 5 Myths About Window Treatments
You don’t have to be a design expert to get window treatments you love. You do need to know about common myths surrounding purchasing window coverings and the truths behind them. Our professional design team is here to help you choose window treatments that will fit your needs, taste, and budget.
Myth #1
The first myth is a very common misconception that most people share. This being that drapery should be hung on the window trim. Hanging it there gives the illusion of short, squatty windows, and is generally unattractive. It also blocks out a lot of natural light. For the best aesthetic appeal, hang your drapes one or two inches from the ceiling. The inner edge of your drapes should fall on the outer edge of the window. Not only does this allow more light to shine in, but it also gives your window the illusion of being higher, and wider.
Myth #2
The second myth is that window treatments will make your home too dark. Window treatments are designed to afford you privacy and the ability to control light, they don’t have to block it out completely. Window coverings are available in a range of opacities from sheer to blackout, and each serves its own purpose. Blackout curtains are great for bedrooms but can still be open when light is desired. For living areas, try a sheer shade. These window treatments gently diffuse incoming light while still providing daytime privacy.
Myth #3
A third misconception is that you cannot have window treatments if you want minimalist decor. This couldn’t be further from the truth. You simply need the right window treatments for your desired aesthetic. Roman shades and shutters fit the bill perfectly. Both have clean lines and can blend right into your existing decor.
Myth #4
Another very common myth is that window treatments will obstruct your view of the outdoors. If you have large windows or a sunroom that you use to enjoy the view, think of window treatments as a complement to the window. You can use solar or sheer shades with the top-down/bottom-up design to enjoy light during the day, and privacy at night.
Myth #5
Many people believe all window treatments are the same. Years ago, the choices were indeed very limited. Today, you can get different types of window treatments for different needs. You can select blackout shades for your bedroom to get a great night of sleep. Living and sitting rooms look great with sheer window shadings, and formal dining rooms are a wonderful place for Roman shades. Traditional curtains or drapery are always a wise choice for any room, as well.
Contact The Blind, Shade, and Shutter Company
Are you ready to choose the perfect window treatments for your needs? We’re here to help you from purchase to installation, and every step along the way. We’ve been serving the community for more than 20 years, and pride ourselves on providing great customer service, and selling only premium brand products. You can schedule a consultation online or by calling us at (703) 669-2400. We are located in Hamilton, VA, and are pleased to serve Loudon County, VA, and the surrounding areas. We’re looking forward to helping you design your dream window treatments.