Window Treatment Talk

This is the newest article from Sally Morse, Director of Creative Services for Hunter Douglas. Promises, promises: Every year as the days get shorter and the temperatures start to drop, we vow to make our homes warmer and cozier. Increasingly, we're also looking for ways to do that while lowering our heating needs, as rising energy costs are affecting everyone's pocketbook! To me, a cozy room is synonymous with a stylish room, an inviting place where I want to relax and entertain family and friends. And few things instantly transform a room with style like the just-right window fashion. You'll not only find that perfect window fashion at Hunter Douglas, you'll find highly energy-efficient products. In fact, Hunter Douglas window fashions are an extremely effective way to conserve energy at the window. Not only do their insulating qualities help to keep rooms warmer in the winter, their ability to diffuse and disperse light deeper into a room means less need for elec...

Many people are aware of the great selection of window coverings provided by Hunter Douglas, but I am still amazed at how many people don't know that Hunter Douglas fabricates plantation shutters as well. And not just any plantation shutter, but the best...would you expect any different from Hunter Douglas? What really sets them apart from other shutters is the quality craftsmanship. Shutters are all going to look pretty much the same, but how they are constructed, and the finish and materials used are going to make a differenence in the longevity and everlasting beauty of the shutters. Hunter Douglas offers 3 kinds of shutters. -Heritance hardwood shutters are crafted for maximum strength and durability using Trumill dovetail joinery and finished with any of our 100 Integra paint and stain finishes. A vast selection of frame choices, specialty shapes, configuration options and louver sizes gives your one of the largest selections in the industry. Made of 100% real wood, Heri...