Blinds, Shades and Shutters – Which Window Covering is Best for You?

If you’ve been thinking about replacing your blinds, shades or shutters, now is the perfect time! There are hundreds of styles, colors, fabrics, textures, and options available to go with any decor. Operational options are also branching out, with new ideas coming on the market all the time. As your locally owned source for Hunter Douglas window fashions, we can help you decide which of the latest styles, operating systems, and installation choices are right for you. Serving the Dallas area since 1981, our window covering consultants will help you find the perfect blinds, shades, or shutters for your windows!

What’s the Difference between Blinds, Shades & Shutters?

Window coverings all serve the same basic purpose – to cover your windows! It is the opacity, look, and feel that makes them different. Let’s take a look at the basic types of window coverings – blinds, shades and shutters.

Window Blinds

Blinds are a classic window treatment known for their slat construction. Blinds are available in horizontal, vertical and specialty shaped window applications. Typically, blinds do not block out light completely due to the route holes. 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.

Window Shades

Shades have become more and more popular over the years. They offer fashionable design, energy efficiency, sun protection, room-darkening features, and privacy. Shade fabrics range from man-made materials to natural sustainable materials like bamboo and are available in the widest selection of colors, styles, textures, and options.

Window Shutters

Shutters are timeless and work well with any décor style. Considered like a piece of furniture, shutters are the most expensive of the three window treatment types. Available in hardwood, polysatin, and vinyl in an array of colors, textures and slat options, they provide the ultimate in privacy.

Choose the Best Blinds, Shades or Shutters 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 Platinum technology automation 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.