How to Know If It’s Time for New Window Treatments

At Blinds & Designs serving Marin County and San Francisco, we know that our clients are sometimes unsure of whether it’s time for them to get new window fashions. And it truly can be a dilemma. We’re happy to help you determine if the time is right—or if you can wait a bit longer. Check out our tips for “knowing” if you need new treatments, and contact one of our consultants if you have additional questions or want some particular advice.

Ask Yourself These Questions

Start by asking yourself: Do my window treatments function the way I want? Do they control light the way my room needs? Do they protect my furniture and flooring from harmful UV rays? Do they match my current décor? Do my treatments add value to my home? If you answer “no” to one or more of the questions, it might be time for something new. Below are some ways to address a few of these issues.

Functionality

Having the right “functionality” often boils down to the window treatment’s operating system. Older treatments generally have corded operating systems, which present strangling hazards to children and pets. Hard-to-reach windows and skylights can mean unmoving treatments. Replacing those types of window fashions with Hunter Douglas products means you can find a variety of convenient and simple systems, including UltraGlide®, LiteRise®, Simplicity™, and more. Or you could choose the best of the best, PowerView® Automation, which lets you move your window treatment with the touch of a button and adds the height of convenience, security, and safety.

Protection From UV Rays

Hunter Douglas window fashions filter out at least 75 percent of the sun’s harmful rays—and many of the products, when fully closed, filter as much as 99 percent. They also offer products that let you control light and block UV rays and allow great view-through, including options like Silhouette® Sheer Shades, Luminette® Sheer Panels, Designer Banded Shades, and more.

Aesthetics

Hunter Douglas product lines all are available in a wide array of fabrics and accessories, so you’re bound to find just the right touch to match your décor. Even better, you’ll be able to find things that will adapt as your style changes in the future, including hardware and accessories that will enhance the overall look and make your new window fashions fully your own.

Bringing More Value

Many indoor shutters can give excellent return on investment in a home’s sale. Hunter Douglas offers genuine wood shutters, vinyl shutters, or composite shutters, which offer the look of genuine wood along with the durability of composite materials. Plus they have the popular Heritance® Wood Shutters, which are highly customizable, to the point of being something that truly no other home will have. Whether you’re looking to better your ROI or just update your look, our specialists are happy to help. Give us a call today.

Deciding on New Window Treatments in Marin County, Greater Bay Area CA

Blinds & Designs offers a full line of quality window treatments to homeowners and commercial clients throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and Marin County areas, including Burlingame, Hillsborough, Atherton, and Los Altos. With an ongoing commitment to high quality products and exceptional service, we’ve been serving our communities for over 26 years.

Stop by our showrooms in San Francisco or Belvedere-Tiburon to see a variety of motorization displays in our showroom or call 415-921-4212 Ext 101 for more information.