Understanding Different Types of Window Shades | Covered Creations

Understanding the Different Types of Window Shades

If you’re new to the world of custom window coverings, it can seem like a lot of terminology to learn, but it’s really easy to get started.

Window treatments can be divided into a few main categories like blinds, shutters, shades, and draperies. Then each major category can be further divided into subcategories that explain special features that allow them to stand out from the crowd.

The Covered Creations design team is here to help familiarize you with all the different styles of window treatments available, and today, we’re focusing on different types of window shades.

Unlike hard window treatments like blinds and shutters made from wood, faux wood, and metal, window shades are softer treatments made from fabric. There’s much to discover here, especially when working with Hunter Douglas window treatments.

Cover Your Window with Roller Shades

For most windows, roller shades are a convenient and streamlined option. They have a contemporary, minimalistic profile and are made from a single material that rolls into a discreet casing.

• Hunter Douglas Designer Roller Shades come in over 350 fabric options, with sheer to opaque opacities; choose from different prints, patterns, and textures.
• Designer Solar Shades are a type of roller shade that are made from sheer or semi-sheer fabrics built to protect your interiors from the Sun’s harmful UV rays.

Sophisticated
Roman Shades

Made from panels of fabric that drape or stack elegantly, when raised, Roman shade fabrics fold into neat pleats for a structured, sophisticated style. And like roller shades, they can block light effectively when closed.

• Vignette® Roman Shades have 4" full or 6" flat folds and offer colors and textures like tweed, silk, linen, and natural weaves.

Discover Cellular Shades

Cellular shades, often called honeycomb shades, are among the most energy-efficient window treatments on the market. Their structure forms air-trapping cells that form an insulating barrier. Cellular shades regulate indoor temperatures and can reduce reliance on heating and cooling systems, which can save you money.

• Duette® Cellular Shades offer high-performing fabrics and the industry’s most comprehensive selection of cellular pleat sizes, opacities, colors, and textures. These shades offer endless possibilities, with an impressive range of functions and control options. They come in horizontal or vertical orientations, single or double-cell configurations, and fit specialty-sized windows and glass patio doors.

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Woven Shades

Woven shades bring an organic vibe to home interiors. They’re made from materials like bamboo, woods, grasses, and natural woven fibers. This makes them a surprisingly durable option. You can add liners for additional light control and privacy, making them suitable for bedrooms or living rooms.

• Provenance® Woven Wood Shades feature artisanal weaving and sustainably sourced materials, which means that while they math and pair well together, no two are exactly the same. Hunter Douglas also makes these woven shades in Roman, Waterfall Roman, and Vertical Drapery styles.

Types
of Window Shades: Sheers

Light and elegant sheer shades gently filter sunlight while maintaining privacy with opaque bands attached to sheer fabric panels. They’re ideal in spaces where you want to preserve an airy atmosphere, like living rooms, dining areas, or family rooms.

• Pirouette® Sheer Shades are innovative and sophisticated. They are made with soft, adjustable front-facing fabric vanes and a single sheer backing. Adjust the vanes to control light and protect privacy and see how beautifully they move.

We
Can Show You Every Type of Window Shade From Hunter Douglas

Hunter Douglas manufactures other custom shade styles besides the ones we’ve shown above. We can show you the full line during an in-home consultation and look forward to meeting you!

Contact us for an in-home consultation! We serve the areas surrounding Dallas, Prosper, Frisco, Plano, McKinney, Melissa, and Lewisville, TX.