Archive for the ‘Hunter Douglas’ Category

Hunter Douglas Vignette Modern Roman Shades

Wednesday, January 28th, 2009

Sleek and sophisticated, Vignette® Modern Roman Shades consistently present a clean, neat appearance. Beautifully designed front and back without exposed lift cords, tapes or grommets, the soft overlapping folds give them their distinctive styling. Combining the classic look of a custom drapery with the ease and convenience of a shade, these shades roll into a fabric-covered headrail for an unobstructed view. Now available with the Top-Down/Bottom-Up lifting system, Vignette shades have never been more versatile.

Features:

  • Excellent Sound Absorbency
  • 95 Material/Color Options
  • Moderate Privacy and Light Control
  • Top Down or Bottom Up
  • Ultraglide Retractable Cord System
  • Soil and Dust Resistant
  • Excellent UV Protection
Major Blinds of Seattle, Bellevue, Redmond and all of Puget Sounds offers a rich variety of Hunter Douglas Blinds, Shades and Shutters. Give us a call for a free in home estimate.

Hunter Douglas Custom Vertical Blinds

Wednesday, January 28th, 2009

Hunter Douglas elevates vertical blinds to an unprecedented level of style and fashion. Their Premium Collection included two remarkable new programs designed to enhance any decor. Somner Custom Vertical Blinds feature a wide range of vinyl and fabric styles with the colors, textures, patterns and privacy options to suit any lifestyle. Our award-winning Cadence Soft Vertical Blinds combine a unique curved profile with the soft look of fabric. Both Somnar and Cadence vertical blinds feature the Paramount Contoured Headrail System which eliminates light gap and provides a flawless finish from top to bottom. The Choice Collection, Including M3 Textured Vinyl Verticals and Vertical Solutions Blinds, brings together the latest designer looks in vertical fashions at attractive prices. Not matter which collection you select, experience the quality, fashion and functionality of Hunter Douglas custom vertical blinds.

Major Blinds offers custom blind installation in bellevue, redmond, seattle and most of the greater Puget Sound Area. Call us today to schedule a free estimate.

How Do I Dress My Windows II

Tuesday, January 20th, 2009

High Windows:

Many bedrooms and most basement rooms present high window, or a narrow strip of windows. To best dress these panes, think about the other elements in the room. For instance, if you place a piece of furniture under the window, a fitted covering such as shutters, shades or blinds will stay out of the way of the furnishings. For custom blind, shutter or shade installation in bellevue, seattle and most of the greater Puget Sound Area contact Major Blinds.

Casement Windows:

Standard casement windows swing out, and can be treated similarly to a single window. There is one special consideration in a casement’s case, however. The covering you choose should mount on the outside so that it falls over the windows cranking mechanism.

French Doors:

Although an architectural asset, French Doors can be tough to treat. They combine the problems of outfitting in-swinging casement windows with those of covering sliding glass doors. The solutions? For a look that won’t interfere with the architecture, mount blinds or shades on each door.

Palladian or Oddly Shaped Windows:

Shapely windows have long been used to add drama to a home’s design, in traditional architecture as well as in the most up-to-the-minute construction. The trick to treating these special panes is to flow with the curve – or bend with the angle – of the opening. Where privacy and light control are needed, custom fitted shades or blinds will do the trick with altering the window’s shape. For custom blind installation, contact Major Blinds.

Hunter Douglas Woodmates – Alternative Wood Blinds

Wednesday, January 14th, 2009

Stop yourself from being blinded by the light all the time with Hunter Douglas Commercial’s Woodmates® Blinds! Made in America from engineered polymers, the Woodmates® Blinds are a tougher and more resistant alternative to wooden blinds. So if you have an area where natural timbers are not suitable because of high humidity then make the the smarter choice of Woodmates® Blinds. The sophisticated Venetian appearance of Woodmates® Blinds both look and feel like wood so much that Hunter Douglas will have you saying ‘I can’t believe it’s not timber!’

If you are looking for Hunter Douglas Blinds and you live in Seattle or the greater Puget Sound area, contact Major Blinds for all your window treatment needs.

Hunter Douglas is the value leader in 2″ alternative wood blinds, WoodMates® blinds come standard with a 3″ valance and is a sensible choice for rooms exposed to high heat and humidity. Guaranteed not to fade, yellow, warp or bow. Available in six popular natural wood tones, five shaded whites and two textured white finishes.

Hunter Douglas Skyline Gliding Window Panels

Wednesday, January 14th, 2009

From contemporary to traditional, Hunter Douglas Skyline™ Gliding Window Panels set a new standard in modern window fashions providing a sophisticated look to match today’s urban design influence.

Hunter Douglas Skyline Gliding Window Panels European-inspired design provides a dramatic, sleek and seamless look, allowing you to express your style through color, texture and light. No matter the size of your space or window Hunter Douglas Skyline Gliding Window Panels are the solution. Let your room glow with warmth, texture and quiet sophistication while maximizing your view. The array of fashion-forward colors and styles gives Hunter Douglas Skyline Gliding Window Panels their modern, sleek, yet inviting personality. For lifestyles ranging from contemporary settings to traditional suburban lifestyles, let the style reflect your attitude. Let the light reflect your mood. Separate large spaces, add dramatic detail to a small area or simply create your own architectural element within a room. As a room divider, the fashion-forward fabric selection of colors, patterns and styles of Hunter Douglas Skyline Gliding Window Panels will inspire the architect within you. Urban is a feeling, a style and an attitude. By creating a mixture of traditional and non-traditional elements through textures, patterns and modern and eclectic styles you create a clean, simple environment reflective of you, no matter where you live. Accentuate the architectural aspects of even the grandest spaces with unmatched functionality and panache, innovative design and attention to detail. Hunter Douglas Skyline Gliding Window Panels provides smooth operation even in the largest applications. The sophisticated combination of sleek, modern European styling gives you decorating options for open floor plans and rooms with different door and window openings. Hunter Douglas Skyline Gliding Window Panels provide a coordinated distinct and seamless look.

Unique to the market and unlike traditional systems that offer varying panel sizes, Hunter Douglas Skyline Gliding Window Panels are designed to provide uniformity within a room with minimal stack-back providing maximum view. Available exclusively with two panel widths, 11½” and 17″, panel sizes are established based on the size of your window, taking the guesswork out of planning, to create a stunning and consistent aesthetic in your room.

The fabrics in the Hunter Douglas Skyline™ Gliding Window Panels collection enable you to create the level of light you desire while providing the amount of privacy you need. Each fabric, from sheer to opaque, helps to create a mood reflective of your lifestyle.

Hunter Douglas Skyline Gliding Window Panels fabric collection includes:

Sheer: Rich light bathes your room providing a view to the outside with minimal privacy. Styles include: Sola, Arbor Lane, Sussex Linen, Sheer Linen, Astoria and Lena Clair.

Screen: The light within your room is determined by the openness of the fabric. Styles include: Canyon Bay, Point South, Del Sol, Parker Hill, Hampton Breeze, Diamond Head and Cape Sound.

Semi-Opaque: Soft shadows and diffused light soften your room providing moderate privacy. Styles include: Maddox, Langley, Aubrey, Bryan, Lena, Palma, Kiera, Ellis, Chatham, Grove Street and Central Park.

Opaque: A warm, lush and cozy atmosphere provides the ultimate in privacy and room darkening. Styles include: East Village, Valhalla Drive and Strand.

Hunter Douglas Skyline Gliding Window Panels features a wide range of fashion forward fabrics, offered in five distinctive categories, a patented, innovative hardware system and custom colored hardware designed to coordinate with each fabric in the collection.

-Five style categories: screens, sheers, semi-opaque, opaque, and naturals and woven grass, each offering varying levels of privacy and light control

-187 SKUs in fashion-forward patterns and colors

-Two panel widths – 11½” and 17″ – provide uniformity within a room

-Patented dual channel, single track system for sleek, contoured styling with minimal stack-back

-Panels attach diagonally to the front and back channels allowing a single track to be used for any window width while maintaining a constant track depth

-Interlocking bottom weight systemfor stability; also eliminates tangling when panels are traversed

-Unique fabric hanging system provides a tailored finish

-Screen category offers patterns and colors to coordinate with Hunter Douglas Screen Shades

-Custom-colored hardware in eight designer finishes coordinates with fabric in the collection

-Cord control is standard and can be changed in the field

-Choose left, right or split stack orientation

-Left or right panel orientation controls light direction

-Sleek, contoured valance

-Ceiling mount as a room divider system

-Lifetime Limited Warranty

Hunter Douglas – Mini Blinds

Tuesday, January 13th, 2009

Mini blinds are a popular way of covering windows. Apart from the fact that mini blinds beautify your house and come in a assortment of styles, they also provide better window coverage. Hunter Douglas mini blinds are considered the superior range of the mini blinds market today. Mini blinds offer a sleek look that fits the more zen look that is popular right now.Mini blinds are like most blinds – they have slats or louvers. They are good for people who are looking for more privacy and demand their window coverings to look good at the same time. Mini blinds by Hunter Douglas are a more practical means of regulating sunlight and glare than many other types of window blinds and shades. Aluminum blinds in particular are far more durable if they use a high gauge aluminum slat which lowers the chances that they will become warped or dented.

Hunter Douglas mini blinds are special in a number of ways. First of all the Hunter Douglas mini blinds come in a assortment of styles and materials, they also have a assortment of different fittings to suit individual needs. Many of the more sophisticated blinds have electronic controls for easy opening and closing. The Macro 2″ has a feature which eradicates cord holes from the blind and blocks 50% more sunlight than other blinds giving more privacy and light control. Hunter Douglas use their own exclusive alloy in these blinds which gives them much greater durability and a special treatment also reduces the dust build-up on the blind. Some of their mini blinds are made from faux wood; these work just as well as wooden blinds at regulating light and privacy but because they are made from a substance called polymer they are sturdier and more moisture resistant. Most Hunter Douglas mini blinds have a sleek modern look that blends well with most decors.

Like most mini blinds Hunter Douglas blinds are not entirely air tight and this means that they do not provide the same levels of insulation as some other window coverings – it should be noted that this is a weakness of all mini blinds. Mini blinds work best on door windows where there is not much space between the door handle and the window. However, some Hunter Douglas mini blinds are made in such a way that they will increase insulation levels in a room and this makes them much more energy efficient than many others.

Hunter Douglas mini blinds are not the economical mini blinds on the market. However, they are made to save you money in the long term. Hunter Douglas products come with a lifetime limited warranty which is a huge plus. If you pay $250 on average for a blind and the warranty lasts for 5 years then the cost of the blind is compensated by this warranty.

A Variety of Hunter Douglas Shades & Blinds

Tuesday, January 13th, 2009

When you are looking for shades or blinds for your home, you are probably interested in finding something of high quality at competitive pricing. If you want quality products that come with affordable prices, you should look to Major Blinds where product and affordability do go together when it comes to shades and blinds. All you have to do is take some time and browse our website, contact us and you’ll probably be surprised to see that some of the discount blinds you’ll find there are top of the line products and very appealing to you.Furthermore, you’ll find that name brand shades, blinds and window treatments such as Hunter Douglas’ are custom made, to fit your windows perfectly, while following the highest quality standards.

The days of the roller are long gone now. Major Blinds now provides you with an extensive selection of shades for your windows, for instance Hunter Douglas Applause and Duette honeycomb shades or Brilliance Pleated shades, Provenance woven wood blinds, Remembrance Window shades, and many more.

As far as the blinds are concerned, Major Blinds provides you with a wide choice of styles. Blinds can be horizontal or vertical, and they come in a variety of materials, colors, textures and styles. Hunter Douglas blinds have innovative features that make them stand out before any other brand. Whether you choose Hunter Douglas vertical blinds, or the horizontal aluminum Hunter Douglas blinds, it all comes down to a question of choice. It’s up to you to decide which of these you like best, and which would be most appropriate with the atmosphere in your home, because when it comes to quality, you can rest assured that all Hunter Douglas blinds are products of top notch quality.

Hunter Douglas Blinds and shades are now available with special features, such as the hidden control system, allowing you to lower and raise your blinds without any cords, but with a simple touch of your finger; the de-Light feature, which prevents up to 99% of the visual light from coming into your home and eliminates the traditional route holes. The Hunter Douglas wood blinds come in a great variety of colors and Woodtones and can be with a lift cord or cordless, for maximum child safety. The De-Light feature is available with these blinds as well, and you can be certain that they are a lot more durable than the standard wood blinds, easy to clean and resistant to common cleaning solvents in the household, as well as very resistant to scratches thanks to their TopShied finish.

If you are looking for quality blinds at competitive pricing, you will probably be happy to hear that there are many discount blinds that you can choose from, and you can find great savings when buying Hunter Douglas blinds from Major Blinds.

Pirouette Window Shades – A Classic Look for Your Home

Saturday, December 27th, 2008

Pirouette® window shadings combine the personality of a classic roman shade with the ability to control light in an entirely new way. With the gentle pull of the operating cord, textured fabric in a palette of delightful colors transforms from contoured folds to opened vanes, allowing a softened outside view through the sheer backing. The revolutionary Invisi-Lift™ system allows the horizontal fabric vanes to float gracefully in the window, while providing precise control of the light in your life.

Create harmony throughout your home with three fashionable fabric options. Choose the simple and flirty look of Linen, the more elegant yet chic look of Satin, or the sleek and stylish look of Crepe. With 34 colors, all available in semi-opaque or room darkening, and your choice of 4″ or 5″ vane sizes, you can have it all with Pirouette® window shadings versatility in both function and style, and the perfect finishing touch to every room in your home.

Differences Between Park Lane and Luminette Sheers

Saturday, December 27th, 2008

Although Luminette and Park Lane look similar, there are important product differences. Park Lane is priced at 25% below Luminette, but there are also significant differences in how they operate and available options.

With Luminette, the SofTrak headrail is concealed with an integrated fabric header. With Park Lane, the Paramount headrail is visible. An optional valance is available if the customer wishes to cover the headrail.

These products do perform differently due to hardware differences. You are all already familiar with the functionality of both headrail system. An important difference is the Park Lane is NOT available in Center Opening or Split Stack, while Luminette is.

The size specifications are similar for both brands. Luminette does win by an inch both ways! The Park Lane headrail is painted with a white matte finish. Both Park Lane and Luminette use a wand/cord combination.

The recommended overlaps for measuring and ordering Park Lane Privacy Sheers: 4” to 6” on the top; 6” on the sides; and 4” on the bottom. The 6” side overlap is more than the 4” recommended for Luminette sheers because of the edge gaps.

Introducing NEW Park Lane Privacy Sheer

Saturday, December 27th, 2008

Park Lane is a completely new Privacy Sheer. It’s designed to expand the Privacy Sheers category by aiming for a younger target customer than Luminette Privacy Sheers. It is a great soft solution for large expanses. Park Lane can cover large expanses of up to 16 feet wide by 10 feet high in a single panel! The Park Lane system uses the Hunter Douglas Paramount track system also used for vertical blinds. It installs easily by clipping into the brackets and then attaching the sheer to the track carriers.

Inside mount is not recommended for Park Lane due to a pronounced light gaps at either end. On vertical blinds these edge gaps and vane spacing are similar. With Park Lane the face fabric is attached to the vanes creating a more apparent edge gap.