The Benefits of Cordless Window Shades

Cordless window shades benefit your home and the people and animals in it. Not only are they safer, but they look cleaner and can be easy to use. While all of our Hunter Douglas window shades are cordless, motorized shades and shades with the Top-Down/Bottom-Up option add something special. At Barrington Draperies and Shutters, we can help you find the perfect cordless window shades with consideration for your interior design, color preferences, and style preferences.

Benefit #1: Safety

The most important benefit of cordless window shades is that they are safer than other treatments. Since no cords are dangling down, children and pets cannot become entangled in the cords, which eliminates the risk of strangulation. You can consider:

• Push-up/Pull-down LiteRise® system, which raises or lowers by lifting or pulling a bar at the bottom
• Corded Loop, where you pull the looped fabric one way or the other to adjust the shade
• Retractable wand, which you pull down to adjust, and then it goes back into place
• Motorized shades that you operate with a remote, your voice, or an app

Benefit #2: Easy to Use

If you’ve ever had cords tangle up on you when trying to raise or lower them, you know how incredibly frustrating it can be to maneuver them. Sometimes corded window shades tangle or open at odd angles, and all of that frustration is eliminated when you forgo the cords, particularly if you choose motorized shades. They also look cleaner and more polished without cords dangling down.

Benefit #3: Better Security and Privacy

The Top-Down/Bottom-Up System® also allows improved security and privacy because you can open your cordless window shade from the top or the bottom to control what you see when you look out and what others see if they look in. This option also improves light control and is available on:

• Vignette® Roman Shades
• Duette® Cellular Shades
• Provenance® Woven Wood Shades
• Alustra® Woven Textures® Woven Shades

Benefit #4: Increased Energy Savings

Rise and lower your motorized shades throughout the day to take advantage of warmer or cooler temperatures and natural light so you don’t have to rely so heavily on your HVAC system. Cellular shades are our most energy-efficient option, and with motorization, you can tie them into your Smart Thermometer to boost savings.

Benefit #5: Light Control

Cordless window shades are easier to control, so you can get the view and light control you want. Multiply the benefits by selecting a dual shade, which combines two independently-operating shades of two different fabrics or opacities. You can also consider the Duolite® option, which incorporates a sheer and opaque or semi-opaque fabric to have constant protection from UV rays and the amount of light you prefer.

Contact Us for Cordless Window Shades

Select cordless shades that complement your home and interior design with our wide range of colors, patterns, and designs. For additional benefits, add motorized shades. At Barrington Draperies and Shutters in Barrington, Illinois, we carry Hunter Douglas shades, shutters, and blinds. We will gladly work with you to help you find the perfect fit for your home.

When you’re ready to upgrade, fill out our online contact form, call to request a consultation, or visit our showroom. We proudly serve Barrington, Palatine, and Kildeer, IL, as well as the Northwest Chicagoland area. Contact us today!