PowerView® Automation
Program your window treatments so that they adjust themselves automatically, creating the perfect room ambiance morning, noon and night.
Sheer Shades
Learn more about Hunter Douglas custom window sheers, including our shadings and privacy sheers. Innovative, light-diffusing sheers. Your trusted source for window treatments.
Cellular Shades
Cellular honeycomb shades from Hunter Douglas. An energy-efficient design that traps air in distinct pockets to help keep your house cool in the summer and warm in the winter.
Roman Shades
Custom-made fabric Roman Shades by Hunter Douglas, combining the look of soft folds with the ease and convenience of a shade. Custom-crafted.
Roller Shades
The Hunter Douglas roller shades & solar screen shades collections offer excellent light control and a clean, stylish look in a range of fabrics and materials.
Woven Shades
For a warm, natural look our Hunter Douglas Woven Wood Shades collection of window treatments transforms sunlight into captivating design statements. Choose yours today.
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Find the right custom vertical shades for any room in your home. Search our most popular window shades.
Wood Blinds
From controlling light to their stylish, sleek look, wood blinds have been a favorite among homeowners for decades.
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Find the perfect metal blinds for any room in your home. From controlling light to their stylish, sleek look, metal blinds have been a favorite among homeowners.
Vertical Blinds
Discover Hunter Douglas customized vertical blinds featuring elegant styling and translucency in a large selection of colors, treatments, and textures. Lifetime guarantee.
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Hunter Douglas custom window shutters provide superior light control and privacy with classic styles, long-lasting finishes, and exceptional craftsmanship.
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Light Enhancing
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Room Darkening
Want a darker room for better sleep or optimal movie binging? These shades and drapes help block light at the window.
Energy Efficient
Live comfortably and save energy with these shades. Designer to keep a room warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
Door Coverings
Manage natural light and add privacy with these window treatments that work well for sliding-glass and patio doors.
Sound Absorption
Create a quieter, more relaxing room with these window treatments, which help absorb sound, reducing exterior noise.
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For privacy and natural light, position shades from the top, bottom or both. These shades have this feature available.
Cornices
When it comes to interior design, window treatments alone can make a statement in the way that they look in a room and filter natural light.
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Add the perfect finishing touch to your windows.
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Choose from a wide selection of styles.
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Window Treatments and the Call for Child Home Safety
Home is where the heart is, but more importantly, it’s where our little ones grow, explore, and learn. As parents, we put in the effort to turn our homes into safe sanctuaries. We baby-proof our electrical outlets, install safety gates, and place corner protectors on sharp furniture edges. Yet, there is one area often forgotten in the quest for child home safety: window treatments.
Your window treatments do more than just decorate your home; they control light, offer privacy, and even insulate your rooms. But have you ever considered the hidden dangers they may pose? Traditional window treatments with exposed or dangling cords can turn into safety hazards for your curious children.
As you read through this blog post, you'll discover elegant, yet essential safety measures. Let's embark on a journey to find window treatments that not only elevate your home's decor but also safeguard your children's well-being.
Cord-Free: The New Normal in Window Treatments for Homes
Before we delve into the types of window treatments that are safe for children, it's crucial to address the importance of preemptive action. With their boundless curiosity, children can turn the most innocuous household items into potential hazards. Anticipating these risks by childproofing windows beforehand is not just wise—it's imperative.
Being proactive with child home safety allows you to mitigate risks even before they can become a reality. The aim is not just to react to dangers but to eliminate them from the equation entirely, thereby allowing your kids to explore their world with the assurance that they're in a safe environment.
To that end, you don’t have to sacrifice aesthetics for safety. Modern window treatment solutions offer a beautiful blend of both. Now you can dress up your windows in style without a second thought about safety risks. Let’s take a closer look at some innovative options that combine elegance with child home safety.
PowerView® Automation
Automated window treatments bring the future into your home. With just a click, a tap, or even a voice command, you can control the level of sunlight or privacy in your room. These smart, cord-free solutions seamlessly integrate with other home automation systems, making them an ideal option for a modern, safe home.
LiteRise® System
If you're a fan of the manual but still want a safer alternative, the LiteRise® System is for you. Simple and cord-free, you raise or lower the shade or blind by pushing it up or pulling it down. With various styles available, finding one that matches your interior won't be a problem.
UltraGlide® Wand
Sometimes, a little magic wand is all you need to make your home safer. The UltraGlide® Wand stays at a constant length, eliminating the need for loose, dangling cords. With a gentle pull, you can easily adjust your window treatments.
Wrapping Up
In conclusion, the move toward a child-safe home is more than a checklist—it's a commitment. By proactively selecting the right window treatments for your home, you are taking a significant step in childproofing against both seen and unseen hazards, ensuring peace of mind for you and a safer environment for your children.