If you’re considering plantation shutters for your windows, you’re probably aware there’s a lot to think about. At Altra Home Décor serving the greater Phoenix and Peoria areas, we’ll be happy to help you sort through all of the options. Just talk to one of our trained professionals!
When we talk about pets in the home, it is important that our furry friends feel comfortable and safe. Window treatments can present some hidden dangers, so it’s important to consider how a cat or dog might be harmed when you make your product choice. Hunter Douglas, the leader in window fashions innovation, believes you…
As much as 50% of a home’s electric bill goes out of an untreated window, and the sun’s UV rays can be damaging to floors and furniture. So treating a window is very important—and it doesn’t have to impede the view. At Altra Home Décor, serving the greater Phoenix area including Peoria, we understand the…
At Altra Home Décor here in Phoenix, we know that many of our customers still think of roller shades as only the heavy vinyl numbers that were used for room darkening decades ago. But they’re so much more now! Roller shades have evolved over the years, and they’re very popular today. They are a great…
If you’ve got a patio, balcony, sunroom, terrace, hot tub, or other area you’d like to use more of, consider adding outdoor window treatments. For added privacy, protection from the sun, and a feel of a room away from the house, they’ll create a setting and enhance the living areas of your home. Speak with…
In many new homes—and some older ones—specialty shaped windows are a popular design feature. They are unique and beautiful, but they can also lead to a dilemma about treatments. After all, sometimes people want to just see the architectural beauty, but sometimes they need to protect their floors and furniture from harmful UV rays. If…
With their distinctive natural textures, woven wood shades offer a one-of-a-kind look that you can’t get from fabric shades. Because natural fibers inherently come with variations in color and other minor flaws, these shades offer unique charm. For example, natural fibers will react to changes in heat and humidity, and the color of the shade…
Today, window treatments play a bigger role in the home than just covering the window. They add color, texture, and interest to any room. Where there were once white or off-white 2” venetian blinds, you now have honeycomb shades in hundreds of colors, textures, pleat sizes, and opacities. The possibilities are endless. But in addition…
Sometimes, window treatments can do more than just cover your windows. Sliding window panels and vertical honeycomb shades, for example, also make excellent room dividers. As your local Hunter Douglas dealer serving Phoenix, we carry the innovative Skyline® Gliding Window Panels and Duette® Honeycomb with Vertiglide™ honeycomb shade that work wonderfully in this non-traditional way.
There’s an expression in the construction business that says, “Remodel where the water is.” This is true for a lot of reasons. First and foremost, remodeling kitchens and bathrooms will add value to your home. Even if you’re planning on staying in your home forever, a remodeled bathroom or kitchen will help you enjoy your…
Window treatments don’t just add beauty at the window, they offer a multitude of features and benefits to turn your house into a home. Very often, we overlook functionality for fashion. In today’s market you can have both. At Altra Home Decor serving the Phoenix area, we’ll help you consider the functionality and look of…
What does it take for window treatments to be considered eco-friendly? Window coverings impact the environment in a few different ways. First, they can make your home more energy efficient. Second, the way they are manufactured can have an impact on the environment. As your Phoenix area Hunter Douglas dealer, we’re proud to carry the…
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