Advice for Choosing Window Fashions

At Altra Home Décor serving the greater Phoenix area, we keep up with all the current trends in window treatments so you don’t have to. And on top of that, we’re highly adept at helping people find just the right window solution for their room or entire home. We carry the full line of Hunter Douglas products, so there’s an option for every style and budget. Read on for some tips on how to approach your window fashions search! 

Matching Your Treatments to Your Décor  

Unless you like sore thumbs, it’s best to find window fashions that complement your décor, from their design to their color and texture. It’s expedient to find versatile options by choosing designs, colors, and styles that can still work even if you update other elements of the space. Hunter Douglas offers mix-and-match options, including custom drapery or side panels, that can add depth and dimension to the window and enhance the overall look. 

Energy Efficiency  

We all know there are those times when the electric bill can seem out of control. That’s where energy-efficient window fashions can help. Options like Duette® cellular shades, which are made with a honeycomb construction that helps keep outside air out and inside air in, can help you save money on energy while still preserving excellent style. Plus, they’re versatile enough to coordinate with nearly any décor style. If you’re looking for something different, you can also explore Sonnette® cellular roller shades, which are a blend of a cellular shade with a roller shade, or Vignette® Modern Roman Shades, which offer timeless elegance while helping to reduce energy bills.

Functionality 

On top of style and savings, your window treatment should also offer great functionality. Consider your light and privacy needs, as well as ways to protect from harmful UV rays. Many shades are available with top-down/bottom-up functionality, which allows you to open from the top, from the bottom, or both. Many other products are available with blackout or light-reduction options, for rooms that need to be dark. If you’ve got hard-to-reach windows, like skylights or windows in a vaulted ceiling, having a lift system like PowerView® automation can add convenience, safety, and style.

Child and Pet Safety

Dangling cords can present strangling issues for young children and pets, so it’s important to eliminate that issue from the home. When you buy new Hunter Douglas window fashions, you can choose from a variety of child- and pet-safe lift systems, including:

• Cordless lift system, a spring-assisted lift system that’s hidden in the treatment’s headrail.
• SimpleLift™, which lets you raise and lower the treatment with the simple touch of a button on the bottom rail.
• UltraGlide®, a single retractable cord or wand.
• LiteRise®, which lets you raise and lower the treatment with simple pressure from your hand.
• SoftTouch® motorization, which is a battery-powered system that responds to you pulling down on or pushing up on a wand.
• PowerView® Automation, a fully programmable motorized system that lets you adjust your window treatments based on programming or at any time, even if you’re not at home.

Finding Window Fashions in the Greater Phoenix Area

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!