Tilting Versus Lifting Blinds or Shades

You might not know that, when it comes to how blinds and shades operate, they’re not all the same. At Altra Home Décor serving the greater Phoenix area, our trained specialists can show you all the options that match your preferred style. We’re proud to carry the full line of Hunter Douglas window fashions, so we’ll be able to find just the right fit for you, your needs, and your budget.

If You’re a “Tilter”

People who are “tilters” like to leave their window treatments in place and just rotate them open and closed. Great options for tilters include Silhouette or Nantucket Window Shadings, Pirouette Window Shadings, shutters, wood blinds, vertical blinds, and aluminum blinds.

If You’re a “Lifter”

People who are “lifters” like to see through an unobstructed window, so the blind or shade needs to be one that can be easily opened, closed, or moved out of the way. Great options for lifters include Honeycomb Shades, Design Studio Roman Shades, Designer Screen Shades, Designer Roller Shades, Pleated Shades, Provenance Woven Wood Shades, and Vignette Modern Roman Shades.

If You’re a Techie

Once you know if you are a “tilter” or “lifter,” consider your technology needs. If you’re a techie, you might want to go with motorization option for the lift system. Hunter Douglas offers PowerView® Motorization, which lets you lift, raise, or lower your blinds or shades, as well as adjust slats, vanes, and louvers from anywhere in the house—or even from anywhere in the world! PowerView offers convenience, security, energy efficiency, and more. But don’t just take our word for it—look to the experts. PowerView won the coveted Red Dot Award for 2016. The award honors design innovation and is recognized internationally. With more than 17,000 entries, Red Dot is one of the largest competitions in the world. But not only that—PowerView has been noted in other arenas, including Interior Design’s Best of Year, Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Art and Design’s Good Design, the Window Covering Manufacturers Association’s Top Design Innovation, and Technology Integrator’s Excite Award.

Buy Honeycomb Shades in the Phoenix and Peoria, Arizona Area

Altra Home Décor is your source for window treatments, custom drapery, flooring, and more! We serve the greater Phoenix area, including Peoria, Sun City West, Anthem, Buckeye, 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!