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.
Custom Bedding
We create one-of-a-kind custom bedding designs.
Drapery & Valances
Add the perfect finishing touch to your windows.
Motorized Window Coverings
Enjoy the convenience of motorized window coverings.
Upholstery
We offer re-upholstery services for all furniture styles.
Window Covering Measuring & Installations
Our measuring and installation service will ensure an exact fit for your window coverings.
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Bathroom
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Bedroom
See window covering solutions for privacy and room darkening.
Home Office
See window covering solutions for light filtering and glare control.
Kitchen
See window covering solutions for a variety of needs and kitchen styles.
Living Room
See window covering solutions for light filtering and UV protection.
Media Room
See room darkening window treatments for your media room.
Nursery & Kids Room
See child-safe window coverings for baby nurseries and kids rooms
Angled Windows
See blinds and shades for angled, sloped, and triangle-shaped windows.
Arched Windows
See blinds and shades for arched, half-circle or half-moon windows.
Bay, Bow, Corner Windows
See blinds and shades for bay, bow and corner windows.
French Doors
See shutters, blinds and shades for French Doors.
Sidelights
See blinds and shades for sidelight windows.
Sliding Glass Doors
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Skylights
See blinds and shades specifically suited for skylights.
Automated
See all options for automated blinds and shades.
Blackout
See our options for blinds and shades that best control light.
Energy Efficient
See blinds and shades that help save energy at the window.
Light Filtering
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Child and Pet-Friendly
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How to Choose Blinds for a Spring Renewal
Create a renewal in your home when you start your spring cleaning with window treatments. Window treatments can create a fresh new look and let in incredible light. Visit Barrington Draperies and Shutters for Hunter Douglas blinds near Barrington, Illinois, to create a fresh spring feel. Here's how to choose the best blinds for you.
Choose Your Materials
Blinds come in all shapes, sizes, and materials. Each option will add a different feel to your home. Our Hunter Douglas blinds are all created from high-quality materials and constructed to last. Adjust them to allow light while blocking harsh UV rays to prevent your flooring, furniture, paint, and artwork from fading. At night, simply twisting the slats provides you with privacy.
- If you like the classic elegance of wood, consider Parkland® Wood Blinds or Everwood® Alternative Blinds.
- Consider durable and sleek Modern Precious Metals® Mini Blinds for a modern style.
- If you like the soft sophistication of fabric or vinyl, consider vertical blinds, which provide dimension and can add a drapery-like feel.
- If you want to fill your home with natural light without sacrificing UV protection, consider Luminette® Sheer Panels. These sheer, vertical blinds let in gently diffused light even when the panels are closed.
Select Neutral Colors
Selecting blinds in a neutral color allows them to blend in seamlessly with the rest of your décor, allowing for an easy flip from winter to spring. Neutral colors allow other elements, like artwork or furniture, to take center stage. To add some color, pair your neutral blinds with colorful drapery, adding depth and warmth.
Customize Them
Hunter Douglas window treatments are highly customizable. You can select the colors, slat sizes, and other elements that make the rooms darker or more private. For vertical blinds, you can choose fabric of varying opacities. Some customizations to consider include:
- The slats for wood blinds or faux wood blinds can be 2 or 2½ inches wide. They're available in 50 colors, and you can add decorative tape.
- The slat sizes for metal blinds are ½ inch, 1 inch, or 2 inches. They're available in over 70 colors and with decorative tapes.
- Vanes for most vertical blinds are 3 ½ inches, but Skyline Panel-Track Blinds, ideal for large windows, can be either 11½ inches or 17 inches. Vertical blinds have up to 470 combinations of colors and materials.
Add Automation
Once you've selected your blinds, consider adding Hunter Douglas PowerView® Automation. Motorized slats twist to let in light, and vertical blinds can glide across the rail to open or close so you can let in the beautiful spring light. This option allows you to schedule the angle you want your blinds to be open at any given time of day, giving you the ultimate control over light and privacy.
Contact Us for Blinds Near Barrington, Illinois
Begin your spring renewal with metal, vertical, faux wood, or wood blinds near Chicago, Illinois. At Barrington Draperies and Shutters, customize blinds to complement your home and style and let in beautiful spring light. Call us or fill out our online form to request an appointment. We proudly serve the Northwest Chicagoland area, including Barrington, Palatine, and Kildeer, Illinois. Contact us today!