Traditionally, homeowners have expected their window treatments to perform three important jobs: control natural light, provide privacy on demand, and enhance indoor beauty. But can window treatments help you save on your heating and cooling costs? Today, there many window shades that offer excellent control over the amount of heat that escapes and, even though it’s hard to imagine right …
Read Full ArticleTo Open or Not to Open? That is the Question. When Arctic air descends upon Minnesota—or, even worse, a polar vortex—it’s all you can do to stay warm when you venture outdoors. It can be hard on your furnace to keep your house comfortable indoors, too. You want to maximize the extra energy efficiency your window treatments may provide, but …
Read Full ArticleWhat is a plantation shutter? Plantation shutters are wide louver interior window blinds traditionally made from broad slats of wood mounted in a solid frame. They have been used for both decoration and protection from the elements for centuries and are a versatile window treatment suitable for any room in your home. Hunter Douglas plantation-style shutters are available in many …
Read Full ArticleA casement window is a window that is attached to its frame by one or more hinges. Casement windows are hinged at the side and are opened with a crank, which is placed around hand height or at the bottom and serves as a window lock. This important aspect is vital to keep in mind when shopping for window treatment styles. Fashion and functionality can combine …
Read Full ArticleIt’s awards season. The Golden Globes got us started, with the Oscars and Grammys on the way. But no matter how much somebody or some group cleans up at any of those events, it will be hard to match the showing Hunter Douglas made at the 2015 WCMA Product Awards. Hunter Douglas won an amazing 31 awards at the annual …
Read Full ArticleA special project completed during National Window Covering Safety Month will have a lasting impact for children in Anoka. The stock vinyl mini-blinds at the Little Blessings of Anoka Early Childhood Learning Center were a safety hazard, so the non-profit, Awareness of Blind Cord Safety (ABC’s), organized a project to fix it. Hunter Douglas, Hirshfield’s, and Blind Installation & Repair …
Read Full ArticleShopping for window treatments can be a lot of fun. The right styles, fabrics and colors can really bring a room to life. And the most energy-efficient models can even save you a lot of money — if you know what to look for. But what if you don’t? That’s where a new online offering from Hunter Douglas steps in. The slick, new …
Read Full ArticleBesides introducing the new PowerView Motorization System and Pebble Remote Controls that we raved about last week, Hunter Douglas also shared some other great new products with our window treatment designers at their recent Premieres Event. “My favorite among the many is the Vignette,” says Diane from the Eden Prairie Hirshfield’s. “They simplified the style options, it either rolls, …
Read Full ArticleWhen Hunter Douglas introduced Solera window treatments in 2012, they were an immediate hit – an exciting new alternative that combined the soft folds of roman shades with the efficiency and practicality of honeycombs. And now the soft shades known for their beauty and versatility have even more options, with more colors, textures and fabrics available this year – along with a …
Read Full ArticleThere’s nothing like freshly washed windows to announce that Spring – and its beautiful sunlight – is here! Learn tips on how to clean your window treatments.
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