Starting a Window Treatment Search

At Ross Howard Designs serving the greater Dallas area, we want to ensure that your purchase experience exceeds your expectations. We carry the full line of Hunter Douglas window fashions, which offer numerous features and benefits—so much more than simple off-the-shelf products from your local hardware store. But all of those features can seem overwhelming when you’re first starting your window treatments search, so it’s important that you get your goals sorted out in advance. Read on for some tips!

Achieving Your Window Treatment Goals

You might have any number of goals for a new window treatment, including privacy, UV protection, insulation at the window, or enhanced décor. You might even have an additional challenge of a vertical versus horizontal window or a specialty shape such as an oval, a semicircle, a skylight, or an octagon. Hunter Douglas offers solutions for each of those things, so just be sure you know what challenges you want to overtake.

Shade and Blind Functionality

I might seem obvious, but it’s important to note that the functionality of blinds/shutters and shades is different. Blinds and shutters are considered “tilters”: with them, you tilt the vanes up or down to adjust the amount of light entering the room. Shades are considered “lifters”: with them, you lift or lower them to control the light. A bonus for shades is the is called top-down/bottom-up operation, which allows you to adjust light from the top or bottom or both.

Fabric Is Flexible

That too, seems obvious, but it bears noting: Custom draperies and top treatments allow you bring your own personal style to a room. They can be used alone or combined with blinds or shades. Consider the following:

• If you want to just add softness or color to the room, you may want to consider stationary drapery panels instead of full draperies
• Add a blackout lining or combine draperies with a shade to further control a room’s light
• A valance or cornice would add interest to your room. Think about changing them out for winter and summer to keep your room looking fresh all year long

Find the Right Window Treatment 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.