Window Covering Solutions by Technology
Smart Shades 
Automatic blinds and shades can adjust on a schedule, with a tap on a remote, or through an app on your smartphone. Discover how smart window coverings can simplify light control, privacy, and comfort during your free in-home consultation.
Window Covering Solutions by Feature
Room Darkening Shades
Room darkening window coverings help block outside light so you can enjoy better sleep, reduced glare, and improved privacy—no matter the time of day.
Top Down Bottom Up Shades
Top down bottom up shades create the ideal balance of natural light and privacy. Lower the top of the shade to let daylight in while keeping the lower portion of the window covered.
Cordless Window Treatments
Cordless blinds and shades eliminate dangling cords, helping improve safety for children and pets while creating a cleaner, streamlined look at your windows.
Energy Efficient Shades
Austin homes experience intense summer heat and cooler winter temperatures. Energy-efficient window shades help insulate your windows and maintain comfortable indoor temperatures year-round.
Duolite® Dual Shades
Duolite® is a dual-shade feature from Hunter Douglas that combines a light-filtering shade with a room-darkening liner, giving you a wider range of light control throughout the day.
Window Covering Solutions by Window Type
Tilt and Turn Window Coverings
Tilt and turn windows require specialized window coverings that move with the window. The TrackGlide™ system from Hunter Douglas allows shades to stay aligned while the window tilts or turns.
Window Coverings for Large Windows
Large windows create stunning views, but they also require window coverings that operate smoothly and control light effectively. Discover shades designed for tall and floor-to-ceiling windows.
Window Coverings for Glass Doors
Whether you’re covering french doors, patio doors, or sliding glass doors, the right window coverings provide privacy, light control, and smooth operation.
Specialty Shape Window Treatments
Arched, angled, and specialty-shaped windows create beautiful architectural details, but they can also allow too much light and reduce privacy. Find ways to cover them—including plantation shutters, shades and blinds—so you’re comfortable, while savoring the beauty of these custom windows.
Skylight Window Shades
Skylight windows bring beautiful natural light into your Austin home, but they can also create glare and heat. Skylight shades allow you to control light, temperature, and comfort.
Living here in the Austin area, we have specific challenges to overcome to ensure the comfort of our homes. Do you know exactly what you’re facing in your home? Take a look at this recently compiled Top 5 Solutions list. Visit our products section of the site to find your favorites, including our custom roman shades by Hunter Douglas. Then, come see us at the showroom to start browsing. Better yet, we’ll come to you for a free in-home consultation, sharing ideas for window covering products and operating systems that can create just the right atmosphere in your home.
Window Covering Solutions FAQ
What are the best window covering solutions for large windows?
Large windows often work best with roller shades, cellular shades, or vertical window coverings that provide smooth operation and light control.
Which window treatments are best for energy efficiency?
Honeycomb shades are among the most energy-efficient window coverings because their cellular structure traps air and helps regulate indoor temperature.
Which window coverings work best for skylights?
Skylight shades designed for angled or overhead windows allow you to control glare and heat while maintaining natural daylight. We recommend Duette® Honeycomb Shades that can be designed specifically for skylight windows.
Are there window treatments designed for privacy and natural light?
Top down bottom up shades allow natural light to enter from the top while maintaining privacy at the bottom of the window.
Which window coverings work best for sliding glass doors?
Vertical sheers, panel track blinds, and vertical cellular shades designed for doors provide smooth side-to-side operation.