Hunter Douglas Cellular Shades are made of a solid fabric that stacks like an accordion. If you turn the shades sideways, it looks like a beehive. The air pocket makes the blinds very energy efficient, helping to retain heat in the winter and coolness during those hot Seattle summer days.

Hunter Douglas Faux Wood Blinds come in the traditional 2” slat or the 2 1/2” wider slat for added view.  PVC is made of 100% vinyl. PVC faux woods are heavier than most other products but are typically more affordable. The composite faux woods are made of a wood & vinyl mix. They are typically more expensive, but are lighter & more durable. Both are great for your home improvement needs.

Hunter Douglas Vertical Blinds are also very popular because you can use them on sliding glass doors. You can choose from the fabric vanes that allow light in to brighten the room & still provide privacy at the same time. You may also go with vinyl vanes that allow no light in, for room darkening. Verticals can draw from the right, or the left of  the split in the middle. New faux wood Hunter Douglas verticals match the popular faux wood blinds. The real wood vertical blinds are super thick & do not warp.

Hunter Douglas Bamboo Blinds are also known as woven woods & are a very popular selection. You can choose to have a backing, or just have it look natural. There are more than 300 styles & colors available. As the patterns get more complicated, the price level increases.

Hunter Douglas Roman Shades are becoming more & more popular each year, as prices have dropped for this window fashion. There are now hundreds of colors & styles to choose from. The popular Toscana roman shades collection has true 100% linen & 100% silk fabrics. Roman Shades have come a long way in the past several years. You can go for the standard traditional look, or the new popular hobbled style for your Western WA home. The popular top down, bottom up feature is also available for both of these Hunter Douglas styles.

Hunter Douglas Plantation Shutters gives your home the classic Southern look. Several changes have been made over the last several years. You can choose from the traditional true wood shutter, faux wood or vinyl shutters called PVC Shutters, or the new composite shutters which are made of wood & PVC mixture.

We offer motorization for almost all Hunter Douglas products. The pricing & quality has greatly improved over the last several years, moving from the standard infrared to the new radio remote frequencies technology, there is an affordable option for everyone.  Most of our options are battery operated for ease of use; optional plug-in adaptors are available if you do not want to have to change batteries.

Make sure & ask your Major Blinds Seattle sales consultant about the Hunter Douglas Motorization options available for the types of window coverings you choose.

Major Blinds offers numerous Hunter Douglas window coverings solutions for your Seattle area home. If you have any questions regarding Hunter Douglas products in the Seattle area, give us a call at (888) 662-5672.

As always, we offer free in home window coverings consultations.

Major Blinds proudly serves all of Western Washington including Seattle, Tacoma, Bellevue, Olympia, Bellingham & beyond!

With the recall of so many types of blinds due to safety issues concerning possible  strangulation of small children, Major Blinds would like to present you with some of the child-safe blinds options available from Hunter Douglas.

There is a complete downloadable list of HD options at the Hunter Douglas web site: www.hunterdouglas.com.

Highlights of their child safe window treatment designs include:

• Hunter Douglas Vignette^® Modern Roman Shades are the industry’s only roman shade with no exposed rear cords.

• Hunter Douglas developed the first Break-Thru^® Safety Tassel, which is designed to break open under pressure should a child or pet become entangled in the cord loop.
• Our innovative motorized lifting system, PowerRise^® with Platinum™ Technology, allows you to raise and lower window treatments with just the press of a button.
• Our cordless LiteRise^® system has no operating cords; it just pushes up and pulls down from the bottom. The shade or blind raises or lowers evenly to the desired position, and then holds that position, locking in automatically.

To get more information or to schedule an appointment for completely child safe blinds for your Seattle area home or business, please call Major Blinds in Seattle at (888) 662-5672 for a free in home consultation.  Or visit our window coverings website at www.majorblinds.com

Major Blinds proudly serves all of Western Washington including Seattle, Tacoma, Bellevue, Olympia, Bellingham & beyond

Enjoy big energy savings at the window with some of our most energy efficient products and you may also qualify for a Federal Tax Credit of up to $1,500.

Purchase any qualifying energy-efficient Hunter Douglas products within the following collections:

• Duette® Architella® honeycomb shades with certain fabrics and options*
• LiteRise® TrimKit (for use on certain Duette® and Applause® honeycomb shades)*

* Contact us for a detailed list of the qualifying products and restrictions, and for the Hunter Douglas Manufacturer’s Certification Statements. Consult a tax professional regarding your individual tax situation and ability to claim a tax credit related to the purchase of qualifying Hunter Douglas products

• All Hunter Douglas products are made for a lifetime of wear-resistant trouble-free performance.

• Many shade fabrics are specially treated to repel dust and dirt.

• Aluminum horizontal blinds are treated with Dust Shield™, an anti-static paint additive that inhibits dust build-up.

• Detailed cleaning instructions are included with every Hunter Douglas window fashion.

• See the Care and Cleaning Chart on the last two pages for additional care and maintenance recommendations for most Hunter Douglas window fashions.

Recommended Cleaning Methods

Dusting

Regular light dusting maintains a like-new appearance of most blinds, shades, shadings, sheers, shutters and window panels.

Vacuuming

For deeper cleaning, vacuum gently with a brush attachment of any vacuum cleaner. Most products may be vacuumed using a vertical stroke; however, Do not use a brush attachment with Luminette® or Park Lane®

Privacy Sheers

Compressed air or hair dryer (non-heat setting). Use to blow dust off selected window coverings.

Spot-cleaning

Spot-clean shades and blinds with soft cloth or sponge moistened with lukewarm water. Add mild detergent if needed.

Blot gently to avoid creasing or damaging the fabric. Rubbing can damage fabrics. Spotcleaning may result in cleaner areas.

Notes:

• Certain honeycomb fabrics should not be spot-cleaned. Please consult the Applause® and Duette® sections in the Care and Cleaning chart for more specific information.

• Use cool, distilled water when spot-cleaning fabric-covered headrails on Alustra® Silhouette®, and Silhouette and Nantucket™ window shadings.

Aluminum blinds

Use an over-the-counter blind cleaner with a soft cloth.

Vinyl and aluminum vertical blinds

Reduce build-up of static electricity by applying a very thin film of detergent on all vanes.

Bathtub cleaning/water immersion

This method is used for EverWood® Collection alternative wood blinds, Modern Precious Metals® aluminum blinds and most, but not all, honeycomb fabrics.

1. Immerse entire shade assembly in lukewarm water with mild detergent. Wash for five minutes by gently moving liquid around with your fingers.

Not recommended for blinds with cotton or decorative tapes.

Important! Do not immerse headrails on TruRise®, EasyRise™, LiteRise®, UltraGlide®, PowerRise® or Vertiglide™ systems, EverWood Collection or Modern Precious Metals blinds. Do not immerse specialty shapes mounting hardware for Alustra Silhouette and Silhouette window shadings, and Alustra Vignette® and Vignette Modern Roman Shades.

2. Rinse with clear water.

3. Close shade before removing from rinse water.

4. Hold rails and tilt the shade to allow excess water to drain off.

5. Re-install damp shade into window opening.

6. Lower shade all the way to allow it to dry completely.

Note: Honeycomb shades should be dried in the fully lowered position. Refer to the charts on the following pages for products not recommended for bathtub cleaning. Certain honeycomb fabrics should not be immersed

in water. Please consult the Duette and Applause sections in the Care and Cleaning chart for more specific information.

Ultrasonic cleaning

Professional ultrasonic cleaning is recommended for several products.

Do not use this method for: Chalet Woods® and Country Woods® wood blinds, Country Woods® Exposé™ wood blinds and wood cornices, Cadence® Motif™ soft vertical blinds, Crosswinds® wood vertical blinds, Skyline™ Gliding Window Panels, UltraGlide, PowerRise with Platinum™ Technology, Skyrise®, Simplicity™, Vertiglide, TruRise and LiteRise systems, EverWood and WoodMates® alternative wood blinds, Modern Precious Metals, Silhouette Bon Soir™, motorized systems, Nantucket Misty Harbor™ or metallized-backed shades.

Injection/extraction cleaning system

This type of cleaning injects a cleaning solution into the fabric and extracts the dirty solution in the same motion. It is a very effective way to deep clean your window treatments.

The service is typically performed in the home so there is no need to remove the window treatments.

Products that can use this method include any soft, fabric-based Hunter Douglas product including Luminette and Park Lane Privacy Sheers, Silhouette window shadings, Vignette Modern Roman Shades and Duette honeycomb shades.*

Dry method is recommended for certain fabrics.

Important! Do not clean fabric covered headrails or fabric-covered valances.

To locate businesses that utilize this method, check the yellow pages or call Hunter Douglas at 1-888-501-8364 for referrals. Hunter Douglas acknowledges these cleaning methods as being safe and effective. We cannot attest to the quality of equipment or services provided by any independent cleaning facility.

Steaming

Steaming can be done to remove wrinkles from some fabrics. A hand-held travel size steamer that provides continuous steam is best. Heavy-duty steamers are not recommended.

Please contact the Hunter Douglas Customer Information Center for product specifics.

* There are some specific fabric exceptions. Please refer to the Care and Cleaning chart.

The following “helpful hints” have been outlined by product category

Faux Wood or Vinyl Products

• To reduce static cling and help repel dust, wipe the product with dryer sheets.

• Do not use abrasive cleaners or chemical solvents, as they will scratch or damage the surface.

• Allow blinds in the EverWood® Collection to air dry to preserve the dust repellent properties of the slats.

• Clean Palm Beach™ polysatin shutters with mild soap and water. Do not use ammonia-based products.

Wood or Hybrid Products

• Clean using a dry and soft feather duster, clean cloth, dust cloth or dusting mitt. A vacuum with the soft brush attachment can also be used.

• Ultrasonic cleaning or use of chemical solvents and scrubbing cleansers are not recommended. They will damage the product.

• Protect all fine wood products from exposure to steam or high moisture areas, rain or outside irrigation systems to ensure their long life.

• When cleaning any window, spray glass cleaner on a cloth rather than spraying directly on the window. This will prevent damage to the wood finish by splattering cleaner.

Cloth Tapes

• Spot-cleaning with fabric cleaning wipes found at your grocery store is recommended for all tapes. These will typically not leave a stain or discolor the tapes. We suggest a cleaning test on the underneath side of the blind where the tape wraps around the bottom rail where any stain would be the least visible.

• 100% polyester tapes can be spot-cleaned with cool distilled water using a clean white cloth. Support the tape from behind using another clean cloth that is dry. Use a gentle blotting action to clean the spot or soiled area. Rinse by blotting with clean distilled water. Let air dry. A gentle detergent can also be used on the 100% polyester trims. Spot-cleaning may result in cleaner areas.

• If the tape is shiny or has a luster, DO NOT USE WATER. It is most likely rayon or acetate. The result will be a water stain. Wipes are the best for all fiber contents.

Fabric Shades, Shadings or Window Panels

• Do not use magnetic cleaners such as a dusting mitt on light-dimming fabrics. This will damage the light-dimming backing.

• When cleaning any window, spray glass cleaner on a cloth rather than spraying directly on the window. This will prevent damage to the fabrics by splattering cleaner.

• While some fabric window covering products may seem perfect for an outdoor setting, all are recommended for indoor use only.

Sheers

When choosing an ultrasonic cleaning technician for Luminette® or Park Lane® sheer fabrics, be sure to ask:

• Have you ultrasonically cleaned Luminette or Park Lane sheers for other customers?

• Do you have the proper equipment and Luminette or Park Lane product knowledge? The ultrasonic cleaning process requires the sheers to be removed from the home and transported back to the cleaning facility. And, sheers should be rolled on a tube during transport to minimize wrinkling and damage.

• Will the temperature of the bath water exceed 90°F? If the water temperature is higher than the recommendation, oxidation may occur in room-darkening vanes.

• Is your tank long enough to accommodate the length of the sheer? (Very important.) The tank used should be at least as long as the height of the sheer to allow for cleaning without folding and wrinkling the vanes.

More Care & Cleaning helpful hints

The following “helpful hints” have been outlined by product category for your use.

Faux Wood or Vinyl Products

• To reduce static cling and help repel dust, wipe the product with dryer sheets.

• Do not use abrasive cleaners or chemical solvents, as they will scratch or damage the surface.

• Allow blinds in the EverWood® Collection to air dry to preserve the dust repellent properties of the slats.

• Clean Palm Beach™ polysatin shutters with mild soap and water. Do not use ammonia-based products.

Wood or Hybrid Products

• Clean using a dry and soft feather duster, clean cloth, dust cloth or dusting mitt. A vacuum with the soft brush attachment can also be used.

• Ultrasonic cleaning or use of chemical solvents and scrubbing cleansers are not recommended. They will damage the product.

• Protect all fine wood products from exposure to steam or high moisture areas, rain or outside irrigation systems to ensure their long life.

• When cleaning any window, spray glass cleaner on a cloth rather than spraying directly on the window. This will prevent damage to the wood finish by splattering cleaner.

Cloth Tapes

• Spot-cleaning with fabric cleaning wipes found at your grocery store is recommended for all tapes. These will typically not leave a stain or discolor the tapes. We suggest a cleaning test on the underneath side of the blind where the tape wraps around the bottom rail where any stain would be the least visible.

• 100% polyester tapes can be spot-cleaned with cool distilled water using a clean white cloth. Support the tape from behind using another clean cloth that is dry. Use a gentle blotting action to clean the spot or soiled area. Rinse by blotting with clean distilled water. Let air dry. A gentle detergent can also be used on the 100% polyester trims. Spot-cleaning may result in cleaner areas.

• If the tape is shiny or has a luster, DO NOT USE WATER. It is most likely rayon or acetate. The result will be a water stain. Wipes are the best for all fiber contents.

Fabric Shades, Shadings or Window Panels

• Do not use magnetic cleaners such as a dusting mitt on light-dimming fabrics. This will damage the light-dimming backing.

• When cleaning any window, spray glass cleaner on a cloth rather than spraying directly on the window. This will prevent damage to the fabrics by splattering cleaner.

• While some fabric window covering products may seem perfect for an outdoor setting, all are recommended for indoor use only.

Sheers

When choosing an ultrasonic cleaning technician for Luminette® or Park Lane® sheer fabrics, be sure to ask:

• Have you ultrasonically cleaned Luminette or Park Lane sheers for other customers?

• Do you have the proper equipment and Luminette or Park Lane product knowledge? The ultrasonic cleaning process requires the sheers to be removed from the home and transported back to the cleaning facility.

And, sheers should be rolled on a tube during transport to minimize wrinkling and damage.

• Will the temperature of the bath water exceed 90°F? If the water temperature is higher than the recommendation, oxidation may occur in room-darkening vanes.

• Is your tank long enough to accommodate the length of the sheer? (Very important.) The tank used should be at least as long as the height of the sheer to allow for cleaning without folding and wrinkling the vanes.

It’s that easy! If you have any questions please call Major Blinds at (888)662-5672.  This article was brought to you by HunterDouglas.com.

Major Blinds proudly serves all of Western Washington including Seattle, Tacoma, Bellevue, Olympia, Bellingham & Beyond!

Take a look around your home…are you pleased with what you see?

Do you have quality window coverings that not only look great but also help to reduce your energy bill?

No?  Well we can help. Major Blinds offers hundreds of solutions to make your Seattle area home look & feel its best!!

In this struggling economy many families have decided that instead of buying a new home, or recreational vehicle, they will invest in what they have. Something as simple as adding new window coverings can make that big difference you are looking for.

Adding new Hunter Douglas honeycomb shades to your home, or RV, can insulate against the sun’s damaging rays & reduce temperatures while giving you a great new look at an affordable price.

If you would like to see the entire Hunter Douglas line we offer in your home please give Major Blinds a call at (888) 662-5672 for your free in-home consultation.

Major Blinds proudly serves all of Western Washington including Seattle, Tacoma, Bellevue, Olympia, Bellingham & beyond!

• Applause^® honeycomb shades
• Brilliance^® pleated shades
• Cadence^® SoftVertical Blinds
• Celebrity^® aluminum blinds
• Chalet Woods^® wood blinds
• Country Woods^® Classics^TM blinds
• Country Woods^® Exposé^TM blinds
• Country Woods^® Genuine Woods blinds
• Country Woods^® Reflections^® blinds
• Country Woods^® Select^TM blinds
• Crosswinds^® wood vertical blinds
• Décor^® aluminum blinds
• Designer Roller Shades
• Designer Screen Shades
• Duette^®Architella^® honeycomb shades
• Duette^® honeycomb shades
• EverWood^® 2″blinds
• EverWood^® X-tra blinds
• Heritance^® hardwood shutters
• Lightlines^® aluminum blinds
• Luminette^® Privacy Sheers
• Macro aluminum blinds
• Nantucket^TM window shadings
• New Style^® hybrid shutters
• Palm Beach^TM polysatin shutters
• Park  Lane^® Privacy Sheers
• Pirouette^® window shadings
• Provenance^® woven wood shades
• Reveal^TM with MagnaView^TM
• Silhouette^® window shadings
• Skyline^TM Gliding Window Panels
• Somner^® Custom Vertical Blinds
• Vertical Solutions^® Select
• Vignette^® Modern Roman Shades
• WoodMates^® Blinds

If you are interested in any of the Hunter Douglas products listed, or any of the other window blinds, awnings, solar shades, or custom shutters please call Major Blinds at (888) 662-5672 for a free in-home design consultation.

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Major Blinds proudly serves all of Western Washington including Seattle, Tacoma, Bellevue, Olympia, Bellingham & beyond!

For a limited time, enjoy special summer savings on select energy-efficient Hunter Douglas Window Fashions.

There are six (6) different limited-time offers to help you save money & increase the value of your home this summer:

• $60 rebate on each Silhouette Window Shades
• $20 rebate on each Duette Architella Honeycomb Shades
• $100 rebate on Skyline Gliding Window Panels
• $40 rebate on each Pirouette Window Shade
• $30 rebate on each Vignette Modern Roman Shade
• $100 rebate on each Luminette Privacy Sheers

Major Blinds proudly offers Hunter Douglas to the entire Western Washington area, as well as other top quality shades, blinds, shutters, outdoor solar shades & patio awnings.

Please give us a call at (866) 662-5672 to find out more. One of our window covering pros will come to your home & show you how Hunter Douglas blinds can increase the beauty & value of your home.

*Offers valid May 5-August 31, 2009 in the US only. No purchase minimums or maximums.  Limitations and restrictions apply.

Major Blinds proudly serves all of Western Washington including Seattle, Tacoma, Bellevue, Olympia, Bellingham & beyond!

By using passive methods, other than electricity or gas, to heat or cool your home you leave less of a carbon footprint & save money at the same time.

Innovators of the honeycomb shade, Hunter Douglas designs & manufactures various types & styles of honeycomb shades that block harmful UV rays & provide superior light control.

Hunter Douglas is committed to environmental sustainability, having implemented an aggressive environmental impact reduction program aimed at reducing their own energy consumption by 15%, their water usage by 40% and their overall carbon emissions by 20% within the next three years.

Isn’t it nice to know that there is a company that is as concerned about reducing their environmental footprint as you are?

If you would like to see earth friendly honeycomb shades made by Hunter Douglas please give Major Blinds a call at (888) 662-5672 for a free inhome consultation.

Major Blinds proudly serves all of Western Washington including Seattle, Tacoma, Bellevue, Olympia, Bellingham & beyond!

In today’s economy, most of us can’t afford to hire an interior designer to help pick the best choice & must now create the new look for our special spaces on our own.

Major Blinds can help you make the new look you want possible!  Our trained window fashion consultants will come to your home free-of-charge & help as you design your dream room. We will bring Hunter Douglas samples & lots of window treatments experience. We will show you the available options, and help answer your “What should I do?” questions.

Whether you’re looking for the modern sleek design of a Hunter Douglas roman shade, or the more classic look of wood blinds, our window coverings Pro will work with you to help select the right product for your desired look & budget.

Hunter Douglas is just one of the many product lines Major Blinds in Seattle offers, please give us a call at (888) 662-5672 for your free in-home consultation.

Major Blinds proudly serves all of Western Washington including Seattle, Tacoma, Bellevue, Olympia, Bellingham & beyond!

]]> http://www.majorblinds.com/hunter-douglas/designer-look-without-the-designer-price/feed/ 0 http://www.majorblinds.com/hunter-douglas/unparalleled-beauty-and-construction/ http://www.majorblinds.com/hunter-douglas/unparalleled-beauty-and-construction/#comments Mon, 01 Jun 2009 20:57:24 +0000 admin http://www.majorblinds.com/?p=477 When you think of top-of-the-line shades, blinds & window coverings what is the first name that comes to mind?  Hunter Douglas by chance?

Hunter Douglas is a staple in the window fashion industry.  They are an industry leader offering a wide variety of quality products; ranging from roman shades, to vertical blinds and traditional honeycombs.

Hunter Douglas also offers a lifetime guarantee, which means that any defect or broken part not caused by normal wear and tear will be fixed at no cost to you.

All Hunter Douglas window fashions are designed and custom assembled right here in the USA.

Like Major Blinds, they pride themselves on customer satisfaction; your satisfaction is their number one concern.

To see the unparalleled beauty of Hunter Douglas please give us a call at (888) 662-5672 for your free in-home consultation.

Major Blinds proudly serves all of Western Washington including Seattle, Tacoma, Bellevue, Olympia, Bellingham and beyond!