PowerView® Automation
Program your window treatments so that they adjust themselves automatically, creating the perfect room ambiance morning, noon and night.
Sheer Shades
Learn more about Hunter Douglas custom window sheers, including our shadings and privacy sheers. Innovative, light-diffusing sheers. Your trusted source for window treatments.
Cellular Shades
Cellular honeycomb shades from Hunter Douglas. An energy-efficient design that traps air in distinct pockets to help keep your house cool in the summer and warm in the winter.
Roman Shades
Custom-made fabric Roman Shades by Hunter Douglas, combining the look of soft folds with the ease and convenience of a shade. Custom-crafted.
Roller Shades
The Hunter Douglas roller shades & solar screen shades collections offer excellent light control and a clean, stylish look in a range of fabrics and materials.
Woven Shades
For a warm, natural look our Hunter Douglas Woven Wood Shades collection of window treatments transforms sunlight into captivating design statements. Choose yours today.
Vertical Shades
Find the right custom vertical shades for any room in your home. Search our most popular window shades.
Wood Blinds
From controlling light to their stylish, sleek look, wood blinds have been a favorite among homeowners for decades.
Metal Blinds
Find the perfect metal blinds for any room in your home. From controlling light to their stylish, sleek look, metal blinds have been a favorite among homeowners.
Vertical Blinds
Discover Hunter Douglas customized vertical blinds featuring elegant styling and translucency in a large selection of colors, treatments, and textures. Lifetime guarantee.
Shutters
Hunter Douglas custom window shutters provide superior light control and privacy with classic styles, long-lasting finishes, and exceptional craftsmanship.
Drapery
Choose from timeless and on-trend fabrics, including lofty textures and alluring jacquards, artisanal embroideries and luminous sheers.
Light Enhancing
Enjoy the beauty of natural light and make any space more captivating, with the following light-enhancing shades.
Room Darkening
Want a darker room for better sleep or optimal movie binging? These shades and drapes help block light at the window.
Energy Efficient
Live comfortably and save energy with these shades. Designer to keep a room warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
Door Coverings
Manage natural light and add privacy with these window treatments that work well for sliding-glass and patio doors.
Sound Absorption
Create a quieter, more relaxing room with these window treatments, which help absorb sound, reducing exterior noise.
Top-Down Bottom-Up
For privacy and natural light, position shades from the top, bottom or both. These shades have this feature available.
Drapery & Valances
Add the perfect finishing touch to your windows.
Fabrics
Choose from our large selection of fabric colors, patterns and textures.
Motorized Window Coverings
Enjoy the convenience of motorized window coverings.
Upholstery
We offer re-upholstery services for all furniture styles.
Window Covering Measuring & Installations
Our measuring and installation service will ensure an exact fit for your window coverings.
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Bathroom
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Bedroom
See window covering solutions for privacy and room darkening.
Home Office
See window covering solutions for light filtering and glare control.
Kitchen
See window covering solutions for a variety of needs and kitchen styles.
Living Room
See window covering solutions for light filtering and UV protection.
Media Room
See room darkening window treatments for your media room.
Nursery & Kids Room
See child-safe window coverings for baby nurseries and kids rooms
Angled Windows
See blinds and shades for angled, sloped, and triangle-shaped windows.
Arched Windows
See blinds and shades for arched, half-circle or half-moon windows.
Bay, Bow, Corner Windows
See blinds and shades for bay, bow and corner windows.
French Doors
See shutters, blinds and shades for French Doors.
Sidelights
See blinds and shades for sidelight windows.
Sliding Glass Doors
See blinds and shades for patio and sliding-glass doors.
Skylights
See blinds and shades specifically suited for skylights.
Automated
See all options for automated blinds and shades.
Blackout
See our options for blinds and shades that best control light.
Energy Efficient
See blinds and shades that help save energy at the window.
Light Filtering
See blinds and shades for light filtering and UV protection.
Child and Pet-Friendly
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Explore the Advantages of Layered Shades
When you think about window treatment ideas, layered shades may not be the first thought that comes to mind. Although people might not use this term as frequently as they use "shades" or "blinds," you can be sure it's just as popular, and you've probably seen it often. These highly functional window treatments can enhance any home.
Here at Window Décor of Fairfax, we specialize in multiple window treatment options that will benefit you.
What are Layered Shades?
Before diving into the advantages of using these shades, what are layered shades? Typically, a layered shade has two fabrics: sheer and opaque. These two fabrics provide a few benefits that unlayered shades can’t, such as efficient light and temperature control.
When to Use Layered Shades
You might consider using these window treatments for various reasons, including:
Privacy
Hunter Douglas Duette® Cellular Shades, which are layered, enhance the privacy of your home due to the bottom layer of the shades that block out light. They make the ideal interior design idea when looking to improve your privacy. If you have a room or an area of your home that is easily visible to neighbors or those pesky salespeople, these window coverings make a great addition to your space.
Light Control
Creating a peaceful ambiance is simple by using layered shades because they soften light as it pours into a room. They also make it simple to control how much light you want in a space, whether it be a bright sunny morning or a calm and cool evening. Having the ability to brighten or darken a room at your convenience has never been easier.
Energy Efficiency
Layered shades help to keep cool air in and warm air out, or vice versa, depending on the season. These shades offer some insulation to your windows and home, helping retain the temperature of your space. Energy-efficient window treatment allows your heating and air conditioner to take it a bit easier, potentially helping with electric bills.
Interior Design
If you want to update your home’s interior design, layered shades are a great option to begin working on your dream aesthetic. These shades add a flair of personality to any space while offering practical benefits like energy efficiency. They also provide a softer, more elegant touch to any room, making the atmosphere cozy and comfortable. With over 150 color choices, these window treatments are ideal for enhancing your home’s design style.
Shop Window Shades Near Fairfax, VA
Layered shades offer your home much more than a pleasing aesthetic. Our expert team at Window Decor of Fairfax will assist with all your interior design needs. Shop window shades near Fairfax, Virginia, and let us help you find the best choices for your space.
Request a consultation today or call us at (703) 352- 2588 to discuss your window treatment ideas.
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