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.
Drapery & Valances
Add the perfect finishing touch to your windows.
Drapery Hardware
Choose from a wide selection of styles.
Motorized Window Coverings
Enjoy the convenience of motorized window coverings.
Window Covering Repairs
We offer quick and professional repairs for your window covering.
Window Covering Cleaning
We offer professional window treatment cleaning services.
Window Covering Measuring & Installations
Our measuring and installation service will ensure an exact fit for your window coverings.
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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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When to Replace your Window Treatments
Window treatments form the backbone of a home's aesthetic, influencing lighting, privacy, energy efficiency, and overall style. These key elements, available in various materials, sizes, and styles, work tirelessly to shape the character of your interiors. However, as steadfast as they might be, time inevitably leaves marks on window treatments, eventually necessitating their replacement. But how do you know what the right time to replace your window treatments is? We will outline the on-spot indicators that suggest when your window treatments call for a replacement, making it easy for you to figure out when it's time for a complete replacement instead of a simple repair or cleaning.
The Tell-tale Sign of Fading and Discoloration
The most conspicuous signal for replacement is the fading and discoloration of your window treatments. Given their front-seat exposure to sunlight, most fabrics and materials employed in making window treatments gradually lose their vibrancy, adopting a subtle yet noticeable change in color. When your window treatments start looking past their prime with faded hues, it's time to seek replacements.
Expert Tip: Strive for longevity by choosing window treatments fabricated from UV-resistant materials. For example, our Hunter Douglas Palm Beach™ Polysatin™ Vinyl Shutters are built to not discolor or fade even in the toughest conditions.
Evidence of Wear and Tear
Over time, window treatments will inevitably deal with a lot of wear and tear. This can manifest as frayed corners, loosening threads, or visible holes or tears. This damage adversely affects the aesthetic appeal and functional value of your window treatments. Small issues can be repaired, but once these larger imperfections begin to surface, you might want to start exploring replacement options.
Expert Tip: Invest in superior craftmanship when considering new window treatments. For instance, Hunter Douglas's Heritance® Hardwood Shutters boast of intricate interlocking construction, ensuring enhanced durability.
Struggling with Operation
Effortless operation marks a well-functioning window treatment. Experiencing troubles while opening or closing them is an alarm that it might be time to replace your window treatments. Apart from making your window treatments cumbersome and inconvenient to use, the impaired functionality could lead to larger safety problems down the road.
Expert Tip: Hunter Douglas window treatments feature various user-friendly operational styles. Our team of experts can help you zero in on the most suitable one, accommodating preferences like cordless, top-down/bottom-up, automated operations, and more.
Dipping Energy Efficiency
Retiring window treatments might fall short of providing ample insulation, leading to energy inefficiency. Drafts or fluctuations in temperature near windows could indicate that your window treatments are not insulating your home like they used to, and it might be a good time to find some new ones. In such cases as this, we recommend replacing them with modern energy-efficient counterparts like cellular shades or insulated curtains.
Expert Tip: The Hunter Douglas Duette® Cellular Shades harbor a unique design adept at trapping air at windows. This creates a barrier between your home's internal and external air, curbing energy leaks and improving your home’s energy efficiency.
Your Journey starts with Us
Keeping a pulse on when your window treatments demand replacement is essential for ensuring your home's aesthetic appeal, operational functionality, and energy efficiency. No matter the sign-- be it fading hues, aging effects, operational hitches, or dipping energy performance -- don't hesitate to experiment with newer window treatment styles. These can breathe newfound life into your living space, aligning better with your ever-evolving requirements and tastes.
Our highly skilled team is well-equipped to guide you through your journey of finding the perfect replacements for your window treatments. Contact us today to set sail on your home transformation journey. Also, make a habit of checking our promotions page regularly to crack the deal on various Hunter Douglas products.
Wessco Blinds, situated in Seattle, Washington, is honored to offer its services to the greater Seattle, Washington area.