Rediscovering Roller Shades

Designer Roller Screen Shades in the Living Room

Designer Roller Screen Shades in the Living Room

Roller shades have long been popular, even from their early days of being vinyl room-darkeners. They have evolved over the years to become an option that won’t go out of style because they can match any décor. At Window Products in Connecticut, our trained consultants will be happy to help you decide if roller shades are right for your home.

New Design Improves Light Gap

The one drawback to roller shades is the light gap that comes from the sides of the shade when installed inside the window frame. One side of the roller shade has a clutch to raise and lower the shade. As a result, the fabric on the control side leaves a light gap for the clutch to operate. This year, however, Hunter Douglas has recognized the need to modernize and streamline this classic shade by changing the clutch to a new, ultra-slim system called custom clutch. This new custom clutch is attached to the bracket and allows the fabric of the shade to be cut larger for better coverage. Yes, there is still a small light gap on each side of the shade; however, it is minimal. Without question, today’s updated, spring-loaded roller shade by Hunter Douglas is setting a new standard for this time-tested classic. [Read more…]

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Roller Shades and Solar Screens

Roller shades and solar screen shades have never gone out of style and are as popular today as they were years ago. Today’s styles, though, offer a much more sophisticated and sleek look that is perfect for any room in your home. Roller shades help darken a room or filter light, and they also offer more privacy than a solar screen shade. Each shade has different characteristics. In general, solar screens diffuse light at varying degrees but do not block it completely. Roller screens provide more privacy. Both are easy to operate and work well in any room. Take a look:


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Hunter Douglas Counterparts

Skline Gliding Window Panels pair well with Hunter Douglas Designer Roller Shades

Skyline Gliding Window Panels pair well with Hunter Douglas Designer Roller Shades

Bring your horizontal and vertical window treatments together with the Hunter Douglas Counterparts program. The Counterparts program pairs complementary fabrics from across multiple product lines, allowing you to coordinate your horizontal and vertical window fashions. As your local Hunter Douglas dealer in Southbury, CT, our window treatment and design consultants can help you find the perfect window coverings for all your windows and doors.
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