You want your bathroom windows to look absolutely amazing, right? Bathroom windows, though, are fairly unique in that the need for privacy here almost exceeds that of any other room in the house. That’s what makes choosing the right bathroom window coverings so important. So, what are your options in this arena? What’s going to offer you the combination of form and function you need most, especially in the bathroom where you want to make a great impression? Take a look at this list.

Faux Wood Bathroom Blinds: Real wood blinds look nothing short of amazing in any space. They offer great privacy and create an elegance few other options can. The problem? Real wood blinds will warp and crack in a hot, humid space like the bathroom. Faux wood blinds have moisture-proof slats that won’t do that. They offer the same look and feel like real wood blinds without the danger. You can get them in a range of colors, or you can go with a traditional wood grain look. They’re even easy to care for – just use soapy water to wipe them down and keep the mildew out of your bathroom for good.

Honeycomb Bathroom Shades: Honeycomb shades have long been a way to let the natural light come in without compromising your privacy. In the bathroom, this is a must. You get plenty of light, but you also get temperature control and a physical block to the outside world. As with faux wood shades, this choice can handle heat and humidity, and you can expect them to be a durable choice that will look great no matter what your colors or decorative style.

Natural Fiber Shades: If you’re looking for creative textures, natural fiber shades are the perfect addition to your bathroom. You’ll get some natural light, but you’ll also get privacy, especially if you choose to add a liner. These tend to fit better with rustic styles, but they’ll go with almost anything. While some options in this category are susceptible to moisture damage, many others are naturally mildew resistant, so make certain you choose one that will help fight mildew and mold in your bathroom.

Faux Wood Shutters: There is no more classic window covering than shutters. They look absolutely elegant, and because they’re usually designed to fit your windows specifically, they can actually add to the resale value of your home. Traditional wood shutters won’t work well in your bathroom, but faux wood shutters can be designed in any color you like, and they’re a great complement to any bathroom. You can choose the level of light and privacy you want at any given time with an option like this one, and they’re as easy to clean as faux wood blinds. They stand up well to both heat and humidity, so you can count on great-looking bathroom windows in the years to come.

Roller Shades: Worried a choice like this will make your bathroom look like something from your great-grandmother’s house? Think again. Today’s roller shades offer a vintage look while being easy to clean and maintain. What’s more, though, is that they come in a variety of colors, textures, and other options to help you find what will work best for you.

Not sure which one is right for you? We can help you select the perfect option. We even offer a variety of custom bathroom window treatments that could work for your master bathroom, your guest en-suite, or any other bathroom in your house.

We’ll be happy to schedule an in-home consultation to ensure you get the perfect choice to meet your needs. To learn more, contact us today!

Finding the right solutions for large windows and doors can be complex. Traditional vertical blinds don’t always make sense within a given space, and there simply aren’t a lot of other good choices out there, until now. Skyline Panel Tracks installation is a Hunter Douglas window treatment innovation, and the perfect way to create the light control and privacy you want, no matter how large the windows in your home or office.

What Are They?

Skyline Panels are really a lot like sliding door shades. Scottsdale has a number of homes and offices with large sections of windows or large doors, and they’re tough to cover with typical window coverings. These aren’t your typical window coverings, though. Available in 11.5 inches and 17-inch panels, these window coverings were designed to be as stunning as the view outside is. Thanks to a revolutionary hardware system, each panel glides across the window, stacking on the next one so you get complete privacy and light control.  You can even attach them to Hunter Douglas’ automated option for remote operation.

Ready to open them up and see the outside world? The vanes glide across the proprietary hardware system to tuck unobtrusively next to the window. It’s one of the most unique systems you’ll ever find.

How Can They Make Your Home Look Amazing?

Skyline Window Panels come in a number of different fabric and color options, so no matter what the style in your home or office, there’s a Skyline choice that meets your needs. We’ll help you make sure they look fantastic in your home.

At Gallery of Shades, we’ll even arrange for your Skyline panel tracks installation. Scottsdale is home to so many beautiful spaces and views, and this window covering choice is one that can really accentuate those views without ever being in the way.

To shop Skyline or any option from Hunter Douglas, Scottsdale’s own Gallery of Shades is here to help. Set up an appointment with us today.

The temperature is warming up in Arizona. That can mean only one thing, right? Time to use the patio again. We also know you will be spending more time at home in the next few months. But what are you going to do, when the afternoon sun makes the patio almost unlivable? Don’t face yet another summer where you can’t use your patio. Look to outdoor patio shades to make your space cooler and more comfortable no matter what time of day it is.  

Patio Shades for Your Outdoor Living Space

Patio shades are a way to block the sun from your patio area but not the view. Constructed from materials available in a variety of opacities, these outdoor shades hang from the edges of your patio covering so you get a great level of protection that will still help you enjoy your outdoor living space.

Patio shades offer you many benefits you may not have previously considered. They help to block the glare and stop UV damage when you’re outside. They can also reduce the temperature. Go with a solar screen material, and they can dissipate up to 90% of the sun’s heat. In an Arizona summer, that can mean seriously cooler temperatures! Add that to the fact that they can protect you from insects and even block the wind, and you have a winning equation you just don’t want to miss.

Custom Patio Shades with Gallery of Shades

Ready to ensure your outdoor living space is perfect no matter how hot it gets this summer? Gallery of Shades offers custom patio shades with the perfect level of opacity and UV light blocking capability to meet your needs, and we’re ready to create them for your patio.

To learn more about what we have to offer, give us a call today at 480.643.0014.

With the COVID-19 we are taking extra precautions to ensure the safety of both our clients and our employees. Our showroom will be closed until 4/30/2020 but will open by appointment only. Our office will still be answering phones and returning calls throughout business hours.

Our sales team will still be doing in-home consultations, measurements and repairs as long as no one is experiencing any flu-like symptoms in your household. Our sales team will sanitize their hands before entering your home or business and if anyone is experiencing flu-like symptoms; they will not be coming to your home under any circumstances. 

A quick glance out the window to see the sun or the rain. A long look out the window as you wait for someone special to come home. The short peeks out the window here and there as you wait for the sun to come up so you can get your run in. They’re all the reasons you need to connect to the outside world with your windows, but most window treatments simply get in the way. Many are designed to give you complete privacy or none at all, and mastering control over that can mean the power to use your windows the way you want. What if there were sheer window treatments designed to give you the light and privacy control you wanted without getting in the way? There are – Luminette Privacy Sheers by Hunter Douglas.

What Are They?

Luminette sheers also can be motorized blinds for your windows. A vertical solution designed to cover big spaces, offering you light and privacy when you need it but those quick glances and long looks out the window when you want that connection to the outside. Using sheer fabric attached to something that resembles traditional vertical blind vanes, they have the power that many window coverings simply don’t. Want to control the light a bit? The vanes rotate 180 degrees, so you’ll always enjoy the light level you want most. Hoping to just look out the window at your beautiful view? A touch of a button on the remote will help you do that. It’s even smart home integrated, so you can always control them from your phone.

No More Bulky Hardware

Most window treatments mean hardware attached to the wall or the window, and it’s a noticeable feature of many rooms. Luminette window blinds, though, don’t have that problem. They’re built with concealed hardware you may never notice. Close them, and the patented SofTrak hardware system is completely hidden under the fabric. That feature also means added reliability, as you never have to worry about dust or dirt getting inside.

Added Style

For many, choosing motorized blinds means choosing function over style. That’s not the case with Luminette sheers, though. They’re available in a variety of fabric choices to accent the room. Not only can you choose the color that best meets your needs, but you can also choose a texture you love, too. Go with something a little more natural or something a bit more traditional.

At Gallery of Shades, we can help you find the perfect fabric choice to meet the needs of your home. Hunter Douglas even offers their Luminette fabrics available in cut yardage, so you can coordinate decorative accents throughout the room to match your new window coverings.

The Details

Hunter Douglas Luminette window sheers are available in a vertical orientation. Vanes are 3.5 inches wide, and the shades are available in widths from 8” to 192”. You can get them in heights ranging from 24” to 120”.  While you can see a number of colors and textures online, Gallery of Shades has the full selection available in our showroom. They’re even available in room darkening fabrics for added light control. The fabric behind this powerful window covering is 100% polyester, which means a durable, easy-to-care-for choice in your home. The vanes have been measured to block 99% of UV light when closed, so they’re just as protective of your furniture and floors as any other choice on the market today.

Ready to make a purchase? Give us a call today at 480.643.0014.

Think valances are the perfect touch for every window in your home? You’re not alone. Many people add valances to complement other window treatments or will often use them alone. Wondering why they’re so popular? There’s simply nothing to dislike about these great window treatments. Take a look at this versatile option:

• Lots of Options: Window coverings tend to come in a wide range of options these days, and valances are no different. What you may not know, though, is that not all valances are created equally. Maybe a box valance is a perfect choice for your elegant living room. Maybe you want to go with something a little more casual like a pleated valance in the guest room. Perhaps you’ve always wanted a scarf valance in the bathroom. Choosing the right valance doesn’t just mean selecting the right colors and fabrics. It can also mean choosing a different style for every single room in your house.
• A Softer Touch: Valances can help add a softer touch to some window treatments like wood blinds. This added effect can mean comfort and style you simply wouldn’t get with the window treatment alone, and that’s a level of versatility that some interior window treatments just can’t offer on their own.
• Added Customization: You want to make every room in your house your own. The same is true for window treatments, too. Off-the-shelf options like blinds and shades can look great, but at the end of the day, they’re going to look like the blinds and shades in every home. Valances, though, can be uniquely you. They can reflect your space in a way that many other window treatments just can’t, so if you’re looking for a touch that puts you in your home, this really is one of the best options available.

Think valances might be the perfect window treatments in your home? Learn more about how we can create custom valances for windows in your house to make it look like your own!

Contact us today to schedule a free in-home design consultation at 480.643.0014.

Bamboo window treatments look absolutely amazing. They’re easily going to be one of the most popular window coverings of the upcoming decade and judged by their share-ability on platforms like Pinterest and Instagram, they may even take off beyond designers’ wildest imaginations. Before you buy a set or two for your home, though, there are a few things you may want to know about bamboo window coverings.

• Go for Quality: Part of the drawback of the popularity of bamboo window coverings is the fact that they’re absolutely everywhere. Not convinced that’s actually a drawback? The problem here is that the bargain bin choice is literally sitting next to some of the best quality bamboo shades you’ll ever find in the online marketplace, and many people are seriously tempted by those cheaper prices. If you’re going to choose bamboo shades, you’re going to want to select the quality option over the cheap one in an online marketplace. The reason for this is pretty simple. You want a choice that’s easy to clean, one that will last, and one that’s going to look great in your home, and you’re only going to get that if you go with a high-quality version.
• Think About the Options Before You Buy: They’re just bamboo blinds. There aren’t that many decisions to make, right? Wrong. Bamboo blinds mean lots of choices. It starts with textures and colors. You can’t imagine how many textures and colors are out there until you start shopping. Wide slats. Light colors. The integration of other natural fibers. Coastal style. You’re going to come up against lots of choices to make, and the key is to not go into analyzation mode and spend days trying to select the right ones to meet your needs. Go into this decision with some sense of what you want before you get started. Think about the tones that are going to work best with your home. Think about the fibers that will look great with your current décor. Sure, you’re still going to have lots of decisions to make, they just might be a little easier when you’re sitting down with one of our helpful team members.
• Consider a Liner: Bamboo shades offer serious light filtering capabilities during the day. At night, though, you’re going to find your privacy compromised if you haven’t ordered yours with a liner. You don’t have to go with something heavy like a blackout liner, but this is really the best option if you’d ever like to have privacy in your home at some point in the future.
• Learn About Cleaning: After you’ve ordered your bamboo blinds but before you actually hang them in your windows, be sure to do a bit of research about keeping them clean. They’re probably going to be the easiest window coverings you’ve ever had to clean as they typically just need a quick wipe down with a microfiber cloth, but because there are so many different material options, take some time to learn more about how to clean your bamboo shades and what to expect when you do.

We have a complete supply of many shades options ready for you to browse now. We even offer custom bamboo shades for your space. If you’re ready to tap into this trend, we can help you select the right ones for your space.

Gallery of Shades even offers free in-home design consultations so we can envision your space the same way you do. To learn more, contact us today at 480.643.0014.

The passing of each new decade seems to bring entirely new and different trends to the world of windows, and as 2019 has now changed to 2020, you’re likely to notice the changing state of window treatments once again. What trends are popular now in 2020? What are the best window treatment trends this year that will take us all by storm? Explore some of the best options on the market now.

Sheers

The demand for natural light certainly hasn’t waned over the past few years. In fact, people are continually looking for more ways than ever to add natural light to their spaces, and when they go to buy new window treatments, they’re looking for options that do that. Sheers are the perfect fit in this setting. They don’t just have to be white or off-white, either. There are many color choices available. You’re not just limited to sheer curtains, though. While those are a great option, there are also other sheer choices including sheer shades with soft translucent fabric between the traditional plastic panels to add a bit more control to the sheer feeling in a room.

Natural Materials

More and more, natural materials are one of the best options for your windows, no matter what your décor style. They offer some pretty unique benefits, too. Whether you go with bamboo or natural grasses, you’re going to get a level of durability few other options on the market can touch. More than that, often these choices are eco-friendly, and if you’re working hard to go green in your life elsewhere, you may want your window covering choices to reflect that. Additionally, they’re incredibly versatile. From shades to blinds, you’ll find exactly what you want available in natural materials. They’re also pretty cost-effective, too.

Serious Contrast

One of the most popular window treatment trends of the upcoming year is likely to be those that offer contrasting colors to the room around it. When you add color to a room, you’re getting a solid touch without creating a loud space that makes everyone in the room feel uncomfortable. Window treatments are a great way to do just that because they’re an easy way to help you get the balance you want without having to add accent furniture or paint walls to achieve the look you want most. The best way to do that, naturally, is custom draperies with your colors, but there are lots of other options available too.

High-Tech Options

If there’s going to be one big trend this year you’ll absolutely want to follow, it’s going to be adding your window treatments to the list of things your smart home can control. Smart window covering technology is here. The Hunter Douglas Powerview line means motorization on an entirely different level. Whether you just want to control the light on lazy Saturday mornings or you need to make an adjustment while you’re away on vacation, motorized window coverings can make it happen for you the same way you can now control almost everything else in your home.

Hoping to ensure your home remains on par with the latest trends? Simply want something different for every single window in your house? We can help. Shop our complete selection today or sit down for a free in-home design consultation, and we’ll help you decide what might look best on your windows this year.

Worried you won’t find the right window covering for that large window? Looking for stylish window coverings that fit the patio door, but having trouble finding the right one? When was the last time you considered vertical blinds?

Great Advantages

Vertical blinds are the ideal choice in a number of different situations. As with any other window covering, they can help stop the sun’s rays as they try to damage and fade your furniture and flooring. With the right set, they can also increase the energy efficiency in your home. As with many other window covering choices, they come in great textures, fabrics, and colors today, and you can even choose options like easy-to-clean PVC or distinguished faux wood.

Vertical blinds, though, have a power other window coverings simply don’t, though. They are the most versatile, affordable choice for the biggest windows and doors. They offer the ideal light diffusion to meet your needs and they can create complete privacy in a room. They’re easy to open and close, and very little maintenance is required. All of that comes at an incredibly inexpensive selling point if you’re looking to cover a massive space.

Custom Vertical Blinds

One of the best options if you’re considering vertical blinds is to go with custom blinds. This will not only enable you to get the perfect size for your space, but it also allows you to select colors and textures that work well for every room in your house. Custom window coverings last far longer than other choices because they’re made for you and your home, and that means an investment you can turn to for light blocking protection again and again.

Ready to choose vertical blinds for your home? Give Gallery of Shades a call. We offer a free in-home design consultation to help us better understand your space before we start crafting a custom look for your windows. To learn more, contact us today.

For many people, wood window coverings are the way to go. They look distinguished and offer access to natural materials other window coverings simply don’t. If your home’s windows would look great with wood window coverings, you’re up against a serious choice – whether to buy faux wood blinds or to select real wood.

There are three key advantages to faux wood blinds Scottsdale residents love.

1. The Price: Everyone is looking for a great deal these days, and while they don’t always find it, the reality is that you simply can’t beat the price of faux wood blinds. They typically come in at hundreds of dollars cheaper than their real wood counterparts, and that may mean you have a bit of money left for something else you’ve been considering!
2. Cleaning Ease: The last thing you want is to spend hours cleaning window coverings, and that won’t happen with faux wood. You can give them a quick cleaning with a wet cleaning cloth or a steam bath with your steam cleaner. Faux wood, unlike real wood, is completely resistant to water, and that makes cleaning them so much easier.
3. Flexibility: Faux wood can literally go anywhere in your home. There are lots of spaces that would probably look great with wood blinds, but if you’re going to be in a place where the temperature may vary, like the kitchen, or in a spot with high humidity levels, like the bathroom, you can damage real wood window coverings. Faux wood, on the other hand, can stand the temperature variations and the heat without a problem, so they’re perfect for every single room.

Ready to consider faux wood blinds? Great choice! At Gallery of Shades, we can design custom faux wood blinds that are perfect for your home. We even provide a free in-home consultation so we can create the perfect custom option. To learn more, contact us today.