Banded shades bring together the best of many types of window treatments: the precision of blinds, the easy maneuverability of roller shades, and the delicate aesthetic of sheer shadings. Hunter Douglas makes a leading style of banded shade with customization options that include band size, opacity, and color. Installing banded shades in your home can…

Thermal Window Coverings When Hunter Douglas debuted its first line of thermal window coverings in 1985 the innovative cellular construction reinvented what insulation meant for window shades. With a one-of-a-kind honeycomb design, Hunter Douglas was able to dramatically improve the energy efficiency of window shades by making the shade itself an insulating tool. The cellular…

Two of the most popular and consistently stylish choices for window treatments are shutters and blinds, and Hunter Douglas makes some of the finest models of both in a variety of materials. So, when it comes time to decide what kind of window treatment is best for your home (both functionally and stylistically) it can…

They say that window treatments help to make your house a home. At Blind Builders, we say Custom Hunter Douglas window treatments help you make your house into the home of your dreams! One of our dreamiest window treatments are our Roman shades, thanks to the numerous customization options that are available with this type…

When choosing a new direction for the decor in your home, you may want to consider the unique elements of woven woods. These beautiful Hunter Douglas window treatments can integrate into any type of room in a way that subtly gives a nod to the textures found in nature. At Blind Builders, we value the effect…

While often time talk of insulation makes us think about the wintertime, the truth is that insulation plays a role in maintaining a comfortable indoor atmosphere year-round. And while temperatures may change year-round, the way cellular shades protect our homes and make them more comfortable places to do not. It is the cellular, spheroidal shape…

When temperatures rise in the summer, it’s a priority for most homeowners to try and keep a cool and comfortable indoor atmosphere so that their home is an oasis in the heat rather than a beautiful mirage that only promises relief. A key part of doing this is controlling the vulnerable points of energy loss…

Motivate your day with automated sheer shades that create an atmosphere conducive to productivity. Though often thought of as delicate and ornate, modern sheer shades are design-forward and highly in tune with the demands of contemporary life. So, as you mold your home to suit your needs and support your lifestyle choices, remember that window…

Fabric is a versatile material when it comes to interior design because of the variety of colors, patterns or prints, and textures it comes in making it easy to coordinate with existing décor in a multitude of interior design styles. Additionally, the material itself adds depth and richness to design with the natural movement of…

When choosing blinds often we focus on the visual aspects. Do we want the flowing drama of drapes or streamlined authority of blinds? Would they look best in neutral tones or should we add a pop of color or pattern? And while these aesthetic ponderings are necessary don’t forget that some of the most important…

Wood blinds are classic, durable window treatments that have long been valued for the privacy and style they add to a room. Additionally, wood blinds can also help solve many issues in the home from improving energy efficiency to making shades easier to use to completing a design aesthetic. So, if you’re not 100% happy…

When winter comes, there’s no place in our homes we feel the cold more than through the windows. Old glass, gaps in the sealer, and inefficient window treatments all can let the heat out and the cold in. The right winter window treatment, however, can not only help make your home warmer when the temperatures…