The Basics About Window Fashions
At Altra Home Décor serving the greater Phoenix area, we help all kinds of customers, from first-time to seasoned buyers. So we know that everyone arrives at our store with a different level of knowledge about window fashions and what the industry holds. So we like to help people understand the basics of what they’re getting into. If you’re new to window treatments, see below for our primer on the general terms so that, when you’re ready to buy, you’ll be armed with a good base of knowledge.
Choosing Blinds
Blinds control light and privacy when you tilt their slats or raise or lower the entire treatment (of course, with vertically oriented treatments, you traverse the slats or rotate them). They offer view-through while providing elegance to a space. You can choose from a variety of colors or finishes as well as different types of materials, including genuine wood, metal, and alternative woods. Popular Hunter Douglas blinds include Parkland® Wood Blinds, Everwood® Alternative Wood Blinds, and Somner® Custom Vertical Blinds.
Choosing Shades
Shades are made of solid fabric, woven woods, or sheer fabric and can help you control light and privacy when you lift or lower the treatment. These types of window fashions run the gamut in features in benefits—some focus on energy efficiency, some focus on view-through, and some bring great aesthetics to a room. Types of shades include sheers and shadings, honeycomb (cellular) shades, Roman shades, and roller or solar shades. Popular Hunter Douglas shades include Sonnette® Cellular Roller Shades, Vignette® Modern Roman Shades, and designer banded (layered) shades.
Choosing Shutters
Many people aren’t aware that interior shutters might actually increase the value of a home, which can help ultimately give you a nice return on investment. They are classic and timeless, stylish and modern, durable and elegant and easy to maintain. Some shutters are made from genuine hardwood, and others from a durable hybrid composite, and they’re available in a variety of paint and stain options to match your décor. Popular Hunter Douglas shutters include Heritance® Hardwood Shutters and Palm Beach™ Polysatin shutters.
Window Treatment Basics in the Greater Phoenix Area
Altra Home Decor is your source for window treatments, custom drapery, flooring, and more! We serve the greater Phoenix area, including Peoria, Sun City West, Glendale, and Scottsdale, with a showroom in Surprise.
Stop by our locally owned store to view our full-size window treatment displays and sample books. Contact us today to schedule an in-home design consultation!
