New Window Fashions and Operating Systems

Buying new window treatments for the first time can be overwhelming. There are a lot of choices that all have great benefits. The leader in the window treatment industry, Hunter Douglas offers a vast assortment of styles, fabrics, textures, colors, and materials. At Ross Howard Designs serving the greater Dallas area, we’re more than happy to help you determine the right style, material, and look to meet your needs and budget. Read on to learn more!

Choosing Between Draperies, Blinds, Shades, and Shutters

Window coverings can be as simple as elegant cloth in front of the glass or as sophisticated as a treatment that offers multiple light- and privacy-controlling elements.

• Draperies are custom-made, elegant fabrics that can stand alone at the window or work in tandem with another treatment style to create a layered look for your room. Because you can choose from a variety of fabrics in numerous colors, patterns, and textures, you will get a one-of-a-kind look that will work with your décor well.
• Blinds are made with slats, and they can used for both horizontal and vertical openings as well as for windows of specialty shapes. Because of how they’re made, blinds have cord holes that allow light through; to fully eliminate light, you’ll need to consider a feature that cancels out the rout holes, such as the Hunter Douglas de-Light™ feature. An affordable window treatment, blinds come in aluminum, vinyl, wood, faux wood, and fabric in hundreds of colors, styles, and options to complement any room or décor style.
• Shades offer energy efficiency, sun protection, room-darkening features, and privacy. You can use them for both horizontal and vertical openings as well as for windows of specialty shapes. Made of fabrics that range from man-made materials to natural sustainable materials like bamboo, shades offer a soft, clean look at the window.
• Shutters are pair well with nearly any décor style. Although they are the most expensive of the three window treatment types, they might actually help increase the value of your home when you go to sell. You can choose from hardwood, faux wood, and vinyl in numerous colors, textures, and slat options.

Lift Systems

When shopping for window fashions, people often overlook the importance of the lift system. However, getting the right system for your needs is crucial—especially if you have young children or pets or if your windows are hard to reach. You could select UltraGlide®, which is a retractable cord system that lets you raise and lower your shades with no ugly, dangling external cords. Or go for LiteRise®, which is a cordless system that lets you gently raise and lower your shades with slight pressure from your hand. For the cream of the crop, choose PowerView® motorization, which is a wireless operating system that can be used with a PowerView® Pebble® remote or with your mobile device or tablet, even if you’re not at home. 

Choosing Treatments in Dallas

Ross Howard Designs has been a Dallas area leader in Hunter Douglas window coverings, interior design, and wallpaper since 1981. We offer personalized service you’ll only find with a locally owned store. Stop by our newly expanded Hunter Douglas Gallery location to see over 70 functional window covering displays, including the latest in PowerView® Motorization systems.

The professional designers at Ross Howard are committed to bringing you the latest styles, current trends, and innovative technologies. For more expert information on window treatments, or for a free in-store consultation, give us a call today – 972-490-0088. When you stop by our showroom make sure you ask us for a free design book.