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Maximizing Your Modern Window Shades

Of course, we all want our window shades to look good, to match the room's decor, and, through their own style, elevate our home’s aesthetic. But it’s not enough to look good; after all, modern window shades also need to perform a variety of control tasks in order to make our homes feel comfortable, welcoming, and protected.

Hunter Douglas Modern Vignette® Roman Shades near Anaheim, CA

So, at Don’s Drapery Service, we asked our window treatment professionals near Anaheim, CA, to look at the latest features and advancements to the operating systems of popular modern window shades that improve performance in ways relevant to today’s homeowners.

Achieve Better Light Filtration and Privacy with Hunter Douglas Duolite®

To expand the range of light control that modern window shades can offer, Hunter Douglas developed the Duolite® system. Centered around an innovative single header that can control two shades independently, these modern shades can offer increased privacy and light filtration.

With a light-filtering shade in the front and a room-darkening shade in the back, modern window shades with this feature can give you the best of both worlds, allowing you to block out unwanted glare while keeping your space private from prying eyes.

Some of our favorite modern shade options for the Duolite® system are:

  • Hunter Douglas Vignette® Roman Shades
  • Hunter Douglas Duette® Cellular Shades
  • Hunter Douglas Designer Roller Shades
  • Hunter Douglas Silhouette® Sheer Shades

Get Motorized Control with Hunter Douglas PowerView® Automation

One of the most popular upgrades for modern window shades is motorization, and with Hunter Douglas PowerView® Automation, this modern upgrade is easy to achieve. Our experts love this unique feature on cellular shades, modern Roman shades, and roller shades for a variety of reasons.

Not only are motorized shades simple to use, but they also make it more accessible for individuals with mobility issues to adjust their window shades with control options that allow you to open and close your shades with a remote, an app, or even voice control through your smart-home device.

Block Out Light with Hunter Douglas LightLock®

Available with Duette® Cellular Shades, the LightLock® Blackout System eliminates light leaks around the edges of a cellular shade to drastically improve the treatment’s room-darkening abilities. To achieve this, LightLock® uses u-shaped brackets that encompass the edges of the shade and work to deflect or absorb incoming sunlight.

Because of the incredible light control this system offers, we like to use LightLock® cellular shades in nurseries, kids' rooms, guest rooms, and the primary bedroom to create conditions ideal for sleep. This blackout system is also great in rooms where you gather to watch TV, enjoy movie nights, or use computer monitors, as LightLock® shades reduce glare and bright spots on the screen for unimpeded viewing sessions.

Upgrade Your Modern Window Shades near Anaheim, CA

Learn more about the latest design advancements for modern window shades from Hunter Douglas at Don’s Drapery Service. Let our team walk you through the different options available for better light control and motorization, and then customize treatments to seamlessly match your home decor – request a consultation today. Don’s Drapery Service is located near Anaheim, California, serving homeowners in Anaheim, Irvine, and Yorba Linda, CA.