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.
Commercial Blinds & Shades
Commercial spaces, offices, and public facilities have special needs when it comes to covering their windows.
Motorized Window Coverings
Enjoy the convenience of motorized window coverings.
After-Hours & In-Home Consultations
Our schedule is flexible, and we can come to your home for a consultation.
Blind and Shade Repairs
If you are struggling with stuck shades or having trouble with broken blinds or stuck shutters, you’re not getting the full benefit of your window treatments.
Consumer Financing by Wells Fargo
We offer financing options for our customers, subject to approved credit.
Free Estimates
Get a free estimate for your next decorating project.
Motorized Covering Expertise
We offer expert motorization services for your window coverings.
Window Covering Measuring & Installations
Our measuring and installation service will ensure an exact fit for your window coverings.
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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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How Often Should you Update your Window Treatments?
As with any interior design element, window treatments do not last forever, and periodic updates will keep them fresh and functional. At Affordable Blind Solutions, we listen closely to our customers and see that they change theirs every five to seven years on average. That's enough time for trends to change, so this is when they generally look for a refresh.
There are a few reasons for updating window treatments sooner than that, though. A significant life event such as a renovation or move would warrant new ones:
- Changes in family dynamics like a new baby, adult children moving out, or retirement are also reasons to shop for new window coverings.
- Purchasing or selling a home with outdated window coverings is an excellent time to refresh them and improve the home's value.
- Wear and tear is another cause for an update, primarily to ensure your window treatments operate well and perform how you want.
Other Reasons for Updating Window Treatments
Companies like Hunter Douglas often introduce new fabrics, materials, styles, and technologies, leading many consumers to update sooner. Seasonal changes encourage people to change things, such as switching out heavier drapery for lighter, sheer blinds or curtains. Ultimately, your preferences should guide your decision – if what is up there doesn't align with your tastes, we can help.
How to Choose Window Treatments
While simple, budget-mindful options could be an easier choice, the result might be different from your hopes. Other factors to consider are how much light and privacy you need and the room's decor. Some tips for choosing window treatments include:
- Prioritizing quality: Ready-made window treatments are always an option, but they don't necessarily rank high in quality and craftsmanship, and that kind of value is integral for many homes. Well-made fabrics and materials look and work better, providing optimal natural light and aesthetics. Without question, better functionality and durability are ideal for all homes.
- Considering light and privacy needs: Certain rooms, like bedrooms and nurseries, need darkness for better sleep and privacy. On the other end of the spectrum, a treatment that softly filters light can enhance a lovely bay window in the family room. You can pull down single-fabric window treatments like Roman or roller shades to keep out more light, but we recommend blackout shades to customers who need the ultimate in light blocking and privacy.
- Coordinating style and decor: Window treatments should enhance your decor, so it's wise to blend the aesthetics. For example, Hunter Douglas Palm Beach™ Polysatin™ Vinyl Shutters have an easy, breezy look that works well in casual settings, and Vignette® Roman Shades are modern and refined. Draperies, on the other hand, might work better in a formal dining room. There aren't any unbendable rules here because some of the most unexpected design ideas work beautifully.
We Can Help You Update and Choose Window Treatments
At Affordable Blind Solutions in El Dorado, California, our experienced design team knows how to choose window treatments and make our clients happy. To see what we have in store, contact us for a personalized consultation or stop in our beautiful showroom. Our service areas include El Dorado County, Placerville, Shingle Springs, Rancho Cordova, and Citrus Heights, California.