Aura
Program your window treatments so that they adjust themselves automatically, creating the perfect room ambiance morning, noon and night.
PowerView® Automation
Program your window treatments so that they adjust themselves automatically, creating the perfect room ambiance morning, noon and night.
Sheer Shades
Learn more about Hunter Douglas custom window sheers, including our shadings and privacy sheers. Innovative, light-diffusing sheers. Your trusted source for window treatments.
Cellular Shades
Cellular honeycomb shades from Hunter Douglas. An energy-efficient design that traps air in distinct pockets to help keep your house cool in the summer and warm in the winter.
Roman Shades
Custom-made fabric Roman Shades by Hunter Douglas, combining the look of soft folds with the ease and convenience of a shade. Custom-crafted.
Roller Shades
The Hunter Douglas roller shades & solar screen shades collections offer excellent light control and a clean, stylish look in a range of fabrics and materials.
Woven Shades
For a warm, natural look our Hunter Douglas Woven Wood Shades collection of window treatments transforms sunlight into captivating design statements. Choose yours today.
Vertical Shades
Find the right custom vertical shades for any room in your home. Search our most popular window shades.
Wood Blinds
From controlling light to their stylish, sleek look, wood blinds have been a favorite among homeowners for decades.
Metal Blinds
Find the perfect metal blinds for any room in your home. From controlling light to their stylish, sleek look, metal blinds have been a favorite among homeowners.
Vertical Blinds
Discover Hunter Douglas customized vertical blinds featuring elegant styling and translucency in a large selection of colors, treatments, and textures. Lifetime guarantee.
Shutters
Hunter Douglas custom window shutters provide superior light control and privacy with classic styles, long-lasting finishes, and exceptional craftsmanship.
Drapery
Choose from timeless and on-trend fabrics, including lofty textures and alluring jacquards, artisanal embroideries and luminous sheers.
Light Enhancing
Enjoy the beauty of natural light and make any space more captivating, with the following light-enhancing shades.
Room Darkening
Want a darker room for better sleep or optimal movie binging? These shades and drapes help block light at the window.
Energy Efficient
Live comfortably and save energy with these shades. Designer to keep a room warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
Door Coverings
Manage natural light and add privacy with these window treatments that work well for sliding-glass and patio doors.
Sound Absorption
Create a quieter, more relaxing room with these window treatments, which help absorb sound, reducing exterior noise.
Top-Down Bottom-Up
For privacy and natural light, position shades from the top, bottom or both. These shades have this feature available.
Cornices
We offer window treatments for any business or commercial setting.
Drapery & Valances
Add the perfect finishing touch to your windows.
Exterior Shutters
Enhance your home's curb-appeal with exterior shutters.
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Enjoy the convenience of motorized window coverings.
Window Top Treatments
Add color and softness to your window with top treatments.
Window Covering Measuring & Installations
Our measuring and installation service will ensure an exact fit for your window coverings.
Window Tinting
Window tinting is more than a sleek accent for your car! While window tinting is a popular choice for vehicles because of its advanced light filtration, reduced glare, and classic appearance, residential window tinting can boost the value of your home.
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Best Uses for Motorized Window Treatments near St. Petersburg, FL
When motorized blinds first hit the scene, they were found only in the most high-end homes. Today, you can find motorized window treatments in homes of all shapes and sizes in every city. Still, many people find themselves wondering what the best uses for motorized blinds are. Our pros at Blind & Shutter Gallery are sharing our favorite uses for motorized window treatments.
Tall or High Windows
If your home has tall windows or high ceilings, you may find yourself in a pickle when trying to open and close your window coverings. Vaulted ceilings and skylights are gorgeous additions but it’s cumbersome to pull out a step ladder anytime you want to adjust your window shades. Perhaps your best option has been to not cover such windows, but this leaves your home’s interior at risk for sun damage, not to mention sacrificing your privacy. So, what’s the solution? Motorized window treatments. PowerView® Automation allows you to easily adjust even the most out-of-reach shades or blinds using the PowerView® app, handheld Pebble® remote, or simple voice commands through your smart home system, now powered by Bluetooth technology.
Nurseries & Kids’ Rooms
Decorating your child’s nursery or bedroom is a labor of love. You want everything to look amazing but to also be safe for your little one. Motorized window treatments are cordless, meaning there’s no risk of your child getting tangled in chains or cords. Opting for automated blinds gives a room an uncluttered aesthetic that blends seamlessly with any existing decor. An added bonus is that you can raise and lower the shades in the room without sneaking in, which is awesome for parents with light sleepers.
Other Uses for Motorized Window Treatments
Older adults and people with differing abilities can have trouble when operating their window coverings. Maintaining a sense of independence is vital to the overall well-being of everyone, and motorized window treatments can contribute to that. You will never have to worry about your friends or family members risking their safety to raise or lower their window coverings. Smart blinds also give you the freedom to tilt the slats from anywhere in your home, so you can be assured of your privacy prior to entering a room.
Automated blinds and shades tend to see more use and have a longer lifespan than manually operated varieties. Since consistent force is used while adjusting, you’ll never have to risk pulling too hard and breaking your shades. Ultra-quiet motors will not disturb you or your guests, and you can set schedules for your shades or blinds to open even when you’re not at home.
Contact Us
Have you been considering adding motorized shades to your home? Now that you know the best uses for motorized window treatments, let’s get started. We’ve been the area’s premier Hunter Douglas dealer for more than 20 years because we provide exceptional service and premium products. Check out our portfolio for design ideas, then call us to schedule your consultation. Our showroom is in sunny St. Petersburg, FL, and we are happy to serve Clearwater, St. Petersburg, and Tampa, FL.