The Ever-Practical Roller Shade
Roller shades have come a long way since the days of heavy vinyl on a spring-return tube. Back in those days, we didn’t have much choice—so it’s a good that today’s roller shades offer a great deal more character and practicality. And that they can even be stylish! At Altra Home Décor serving the greater Phoenix area, we’re happy to carry the full line of Hunter Douglas products, including some great roller shades options. Learn more below and be sure to contact one of our representatives for advice on your unique situation.
Benefits of Roller Shades
Roller shades are one of the most affordable and versatile window treatments on the market today. They’re designed with one continuous panel that rolls up into the headrail so that it is no longer visible on the window, making them great when you want to preserve your room but still have an option for light control and privacy. Sleek, minimalist, and bearing clean lines, roller shades complement nearly any décor.
Energy Efficiency
At Altra Home Décor, many of our clients are surprised to learn that an untreated window can lose up to 50% of a home’s energy. Roller shades can reduce the amount of solar heat that passes through the window, commonly referred to as the Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC), which can help keep your room the temperature you want it to be. Hunter Douglas Designer Roller Shades are available in a variety of colors and textures that can work with your aesthetics while insulating your home.
UV Protection
Rooms that get a lot of direct sunlight (particularly south- or west-facing rooms) can suffer from UV ray damage—flooring, furniture, and décor can be discolored or warped from the sun. Roller shades are well-known for their ability to protect from harmful UV rays, while still offering a flexible fabric selection and light-filtering options, and you can customize them to fit your needs. Products like Sonnette™ Cellular Roller Shades combine the energy-efficient construction of a cellular shade with the clean lines of a standard roller, giving you benefits on several levels.
Useful for a Sunroom or Patio
Roller shades—and roller screen shades—offer a variety of weaves that allow you view-through while still offering light and privacy control and UV protection, making them great solutions for sunrooms or patios. Hunter Douglas Designer Roller Shades offer a light-filtering fabric selection, while Hunter Douglas Designer Screen Shades have more of a contemporary look to them due to the combination of fabrics and hardware.
Best Ways to Style Roller Shades
Because they have a clean, neutral appearance, roller shades blend in to almost any setting, from modern to traditional. To add even more emphasis to the neutral beauty of the roller shade, layer it with coordinating drapery or side panels to add drama, dimension, texture, and depth while framing the window in an elegant way. Many Hunter Douglas Designer Roller Shade fabrics are available in Accents by the Yard, which lets you have extra fabric to create accent pieces such as throw pillows. And don’t forget the drapery hardware for the ultimate finishing touch.
Finding Roller Shades in the Greater Phoenix, Glendale AZ Areas
Altra Home Decor is your source for window treatments, custom drapery, flooring, and more! We serve the greater Phoenix area, including Peoria, Sun City West, Glendale, and Scottsdale, with a showroom in Surprise. Stop by our locally owned store to view our full-size window treatment displays and sample books. Contact us today to schedule an in-home design consultation!
