As an astute observer of the evolving world of interior décor, I've always been fascinated by the quiet charm of window treatments. They're the unsung heroes that set the mood of a space, controlling light while offering privacy and style. Today, I am particularly excited to share my thoughts on the Vignette Modern Roman Shades offered by Horizon Window Fashions, a leading Reno window shades provider.
Elegance and practicality are two terms that perfectly describe these Roman shades. Crafted with beautiful fabrics and a rich array of textures, they transform your windows into an artistic canvas. They take the concept of simplicity to the next level, offering a clean, classic look that effortlessly melds with a variety of décor styles.
What sets these shades apart is the versatility of their operation. You have the option with Vignette to make your Roman shades roll, stack, or slide, catering to your specific needs. Whether you crave a clear view of the outside world or desire a serene, enclosed environment, you're in total control.
The Vignette Modern Roman Shades truly shine in the variety they offer. From the color palette to the fabric selection, to the styles and fold sizes, the options seem virtually endless. You are empowered to make a choice that reflects your unique taste and style. The joy of creating your perfect window treatment is compounded by the exquisite variety that the Hunter Douglas window coverings offer.
As I immersed myself in the Vignette shades' splendor, I was also reminded of the Design Studio™ Roman Shades. If you adore the Roman shades style and long for an even higher level of customization through pattern and texture, the Design Studio is a path worth exploring. While the Vignette shades exemplify minimalistic charm, the Design Studio shades take a more individualistic approach, becoming a reflection of your personal aesthetics.
But the allure of the Vignette Modern Roman Shades extends beyond their beauty and versatility. It is equally rooted in the reputation of Horizon Window Fashions, the brand behind these exquisite shades. Serving the Reno-Sparks, Carson, Tahoe, Fernley, and Fallon areas for over 22 years, Horizon Window Fashions has firmly established itself as a household name.
Horizon Window Fashions is not just a business; it's a close-knit, family-owned entity that puts community at the heart of its operations. Their commitment to the local community is evident in their sponsorship and support of local events and organizations, such as the Reno Rodeo, The Veteran’s Guest House, and more.
What truly impresses me about Horizon Window Fashions, however, is their exceptional customer service. They walk alongside their customers at every stage of the window covering remodel process, from budgeting and selection to installation and maintenance. Backing their products and installations with a satisfaction guarantee and offering competitive pricing, they demonstrate a level of customer service that is indeed commendable.
When you step into the Horizon Window Fashions showroom (open Monday through Friday from 11:00 – 5:00, and Saturdays from 10:00 – 4:00), you're not just exploring a range of Reno window coverings. You're stepping into a world of thoughtful design and impeccable service. The experience is akin to having an informed friend guiding you, ensuring that you make the perfect choice for your home.
In conclusion, the Vignette Modern Roman Shades from Horizon Window Fashions are not merely window coverings; they are a testament to the beauty that emerges when design meets functionality, when style aligns with substance. They create a symphony of light and shade, texture and color, comfort, and style, enhancing your living space in a way few other elements can.
Smart homes were once a pipe dream from days past. In the 50’s, companies promised us instant meal machines, stowaway appliances, and robot assistants to free up tasks and streamline the home. While the level of mechanized automation portrayed in mid-century TV shows never quite caught on, there has been promising progress in making smart home convenience a reality for the masses.
Hunter Douglas® Blinds has embraced emerging smart home technology in recent years, creating the Powerview® line of motorized shades, blinds, and draperies that integrate seamlessly with home automation systems. Syncing window treatments to work in unison with smart lights, your thermostat, and entertainment system is at the top of the list of advantages when going motorized. Let’s explore more benefits of smart blinds here!
Closing the blinds when it gets dark so the neighbors can’t see you in full view, then opening them again in the morning to let in the sun isn’t so hard to do. But do this simple task 365 days a year, and suddenly, the time and energy spent going around the house adjusting blinds can add up. Hunter Douglas motorized blinds can be programmed to open and close at specific times, and can even learn when to open/close to keep your home in ideal light. No more rushing around in the morning adjusting blinds when you’re late for work.
Sunlight pouring in usually means added heat in your home, especially during hot summer months when the rays are most powerful. Not only does closing the blinds cut down on heat, the blinds themselves will act as an insulating barrier. Conversely, when you want to let in sun in the winter months, smart blinds can be programmed to automatically open when the rays come shining to gently warm your house and reduce your heating bill. Control over light means control over your utility bill by letting the PowerView app set the best time to open and close your shades, depending on your location and time of year.
On the topic of letting light in when desired, smart blinds can help protect your interior from harmful UV rays. Whether it’s your furniture, priceless pictures, or family heirlooms on the shelf, Hunter Douglas motorized blinds can close automatically to shield your items. Especially if you have out of reach windows, automated blinds are a great option for adjusting the level of UV ray protection.
When you were a kid, do you remember playing with (and possibly breaking) your home’s blinds by pulling on the adjustment cord? Us too. Hunter Douglas motorized blinds are wrapped up in a sleek, cord-free unit that eliminates those mishaps. Not only that, the cord-free designs keep your children and pets from getting accidentally entangled, which in rare cases leads to asphyxiation and injury.
Just like the time-tested trick of putting interior lights on a timer when you’re on vacation, positioning your blinds to make it look like your home can prevent burglary. Combined with your home’s front camera and some automated lights, motorized blinds can effectively keep your home from becoming easy prey for drive-by opportunists.
Digital Assistants like Google Home®, Amazon Alexa®, and Apple HomeKit® are commonplace in many homes. These internet-capable devices already utilize data points to turn your thermostat on, tell you the weather, and operate your entertainment center. Why not add motorized blinds to the lineup? And for those who don’t have a digital assistant, Hunter Douglas offers their own version, the Gateway®. Make your blinds operate autonomously by integrating them with the assistant of your choice.
In many parts of America, it’s still a seller’s market. Whether you’re trying to sell a beloved home, or are a home flipper, adding motorized blinds can give you a leg up on the appraisal. Smart blinds also make your home stand out on tours. People will see up to a dozen homes a day when looking. They’ll remember the one with the smart blinds!
Entertaining friends? Watching a movie? Use a voice command, the Powerview app, or remote-control to set the mood. The PowerView app can also store preset “scenes” to orchestrate the level of light, your BBQ playlist, and more to create the perfect mood for the moment.
Being jolted awake by an alarm is not pleasant. Maybe it’s a necessity on work days, but on the weekends, ditch the alarm and wake up with the sun. Program your shades to gently let in light, and ease into your morning. Your mind, body, and soul will thank you!
Often times, the homeowners that come in looking for automated blinds consist of two personalities. One partner enjoys picking out the type of window covering and perfect fabric, while the other enjoys learning about all the technology integrated in PowerView blinds. Regardless of which category you fit under, the staff at Horizon Window Fashions has the knowledge to make the shopping experience fun and informative for anyone.
You’ll likely discover even more benefits of motorized blinds based on your unique needs as a homeowner. As the Reno area’s Hunter Douglas Blinds supplier, Horizon Window Fashions can help you navigate the types of window coverings available with motorized capabilities. Book an appointment and tell our knowledgeable staff about your project! We’ll help you discover how motorized blinds can bring your home into the new era of automation.
With summer right around the corner, many people are preparing their homes for the hot months to come. Energy-efficient window treatments can be the perfect combination of affordability, aesthetics, and practicality. At Hunter Douglas, we have been pioneering energy-efficient products since the 1980s. Our selection of energy-efficient window treatments of shades, shutters, blinds, and technologically advanced PowerView Motorization can improve your home in many different aspects.
In the summer months, your AC energy escapes through your windows and doors, and heat escapes in the winter. The one-time installation and simple maintenance of window treatments are an easy remedy to improve your house's energy efficiency.
Depending on the age of your house, it is estimated that 25-50% of your heating and cooling energy is lost through your windows. The addition of energy-efficient window treatments can improve your home’s performance and enhance natural light use.
In a time where eco-friendly practices are at the forefront of politics, implementation, and society, window treatments are a step in the right direction. While it may seem far-fetched that your house will have a significant impact on emissions, it’s essential to understand that all savings can collectively impact.
Window treatments improve your home’s efficiency, but through Horizon Window Fashions, you can customize your window treatments to get exactly what your house needs. Window dressing is an art, and our wide selection of different styles and materials will enable you to find the perfect match for your home’s interior.
Hunter Douglas Energy-Efficient Window TreatmentsOur goal here at Hunter Douglas is to provide our Reno customers with personalized, high-quality window treatments. Our shades, shutters, blinds, and PowerView Motorization technology can provide your home with improved efficiency, convenience, and compatibility.
Duette Architella Honeycomb Shades: This is a honeycomb inside a honeycomb design specializing in energy efficiency in the summer and winter months. The Honeycomb shape was constructed to trap air going in and out, and they are available in a variety of materials, pleat sizes, colors, and textures.
Applause: This is a variation of the honeycomb design and the only one with energy-efficient triple-cell construction. These shades feature alternating sheer and solid fabric bands and are available in several different shapes to fit any glass windows or doors.
Newstyle Shutters: The NewStyle Hybrid Shutters are the perfect choice for your home. These shutters are a blend of real wood and polypropylene materials that work together to withstand the wear and tear of extreme weather conditions.
EverWood Alternative Wood Blinds: We guarantee through the EverWood Alternative that these blinds will resist fading, yellowing, warping or bowing. It makes them perfect for rooms that undergo direct sunlight and the humidity of bathrooms.
The PowerView Motorization accessory combines beauty, intelligence, and efficiency. This new wireless motorization technology enables you to control all of your shutters from your smartphone, tablet, or the pebble controller.
When activated, you can set your shutters to move automatically throughout the day according to the schedules you set up. You can program them to close and open during certain times when you’re not home to avoid those hefty energy bills from heat loss or gain. Head over to our PowerView Motorization page if you want to learn more about this cutting edge technology.
We are a family-owned Hunter Douglas supplier serving the greater Reno-Sparks, Carson, Tahoe, Fernley, and Fallon areas for over 20 years. We strive to meet the needs of every customer, from planning to post-installation maintenance. If you’re shopping for new window coverings, feel free to contact us or set up an appointment for our virtual showroom!
Horizon Window Fashions has partnered with Toll Brothers Reno to do vignette shades installations on their model homes. We are going to be starting a series in which we talk about specific model homes and the type of shade or shutter that was installed. Today, we will be talking about the Sorrento Trail model in Damonte Ranch that is featuring a Vignette Shade.
The Hunter Douglas Modern Roman Vignette shades come in a variety of fabrics. The combination of the gorgeous fabric and the soft, stacked folds give your home a clean, modern look. The stacked folds are designed to not only give off a beautiful aesthetic but are easy to operate as well. These shades do not have exposed rear cords, which improves the overall look of your home while also enhancing child safety.
Variety of Fabrics to Choose From: The Modern Roman shades are offered in sheer, light-filtering and room-darkening fabrics opacities. They come in a wide variety of colors and textures including silk, linen, tweed, and more.
Different Styles: The vignette shades are available in two different options. The first option is the Rolling Style feature, which includes a 4" full fold or 6" flat fold and rolls up towards the headrail. The second option is the Stacking style which stacks
Duolite: The Vignette Duolite Shades has both light-filtering and room-darkening capabilities. So whether you want to fill your house with sunlight, or get a few extra hours of sleep in the morning, the Vignette Duolite shade gives you this option!
The Vignette Shades are also available in PowerView Motorization, LiteRise, UltraGlide, EasyRise, and Top-Down/Bottom-Up Operating Systems.
Horizon Window Fashions will do the installation for you! The process varies depending on the type of shade or shutter and typically takes around 2 hours.
Because Vignette Roman Shades are made using an anti-static, dust-resistant fabric. Here are a few tips to keep your shades looking brand new:
Dusting: To keep your shades dust-free, you can lightly sweep with a feather duster across the tiers.
Vacuuming: If you don't own a duster, a hand-held vacuum or vacuum with a suction attachment is a great alternative to removing dust.
Hair Dryer for Dirt & Debris: If you look at your shades and notice that dirt or debris is starting to collect, you can use your hairdryer (on the cool setting) to clean them out.
Spot-Cleaning: To spot clean your shades, take a cloth or sponge and dip it into a mixture of warm, distilled water and soap. Dab with the dampened cloth until you have gotten your desired result. Allow the shade to dry fully before raising them up!
Horizon Window Fashions is your go-to place for all of your window shades, blinds, and shutters. We offer 20 years of experience and strive for 100% customer satisfaction. Feel free to contact us and speak with one of our experts about your window covering needs!
There are many benefits to bringing natural light into your home. Not only will your home feel brighter and more lively, but you’ll also see changes in your mood, health, and productivity. For instance, natural light has been known to increase productivity, elevate your mood, and even offer some health benefits as well. Also, utilizing the natural light in your home helps save energy and money, and can enhance the look and beauty of your home’s interior. See for yourself how the products from Horizon Window Fashions, a Hunter Douglas partner, can help give your home the natural light it needs.
The Vignette® shades from Hunter Douglas are made from tactile fabrics that have either flat or contoured folds. The folds help make the shades look nicely uniform and elegant. And their chic look is perfect for transforming incoming light so that it’s crisp and bright. The fabric has light-filtering abilities that allow natural light to enter your home without being overly bright. Another variation of this shade Duolite, offers a sheer front shade with a room-darkening back panel which also allows natural light to enter your home while providing more privacy and light control.
As a Hunter Douglas partner, Horizon Window Fashions carries a variety of Hunter Douglas products, including the Silhouette® window shadings. These window coverings are perfect for adding some natural light to your home because of their soft fabric and tilting ability. Also, these window treatments are designed with unique S-shaped vanes that make diffusing light possible. This helps heighten your senses and allows you to personalize the amount of light you let into your home. And when the shades are tilted, you have optimal privacy from the outside, which lets you manage light and privacy almost effortlessly. You’re easily able to transform a dark and dreary room into a warm and inviting space with these shades.
As an added bonus, the Silhouette® window shadings are also available with a specialized front and back sheer that diffuses light and provides UV protection. And, the best part is you still get a view of the great outdoors.
The PowerView™ motorization system that pairs with Hunter Douglas blinds and shades makes opening and closing your window treatments effortless and convenient. With PowerView™ motorization, you’re able to set a schedule for your blinds or shades to open or close automatically. That means you have the opportunity to structure your window coverings based on the amount of light you want to let in and always have the chance to get the best natural light in your home. You can even adjust the programming of the device to follow the sun’s movements for an enhanced experience.
When it comes to bringing natural light into your home, the window treatments you use are critical. Horizon Window Fashions, a Hunter Douglas partner, offers various window treatments that come directly from Hunter Douglas. Their quality blinds and shades provide the perfect addition to any window. While the Vignette and Silhouette shades offer the best natural lighting all on their own, the PowerView motorization gives any window covering the ability to let natural light in. Connect with a representative from Horizon Window Fashions to schedule your consultation!
The wait has finally come to an end! Our Hunter Douglas Motorized Drapes are ready to be installed in your home. With the combination of function and beauty, these drapes can be layered over any Hunter Douglas product. You can easily control both products with just the touch of a button. Our beautiful new motorized drapes fully cover your windows and will provide both privacy and light control. Read below to learn more about what to expect with our new PowerView Hunter Douglas motorization.
Our motorized window drapes will be sold in pairs and its hardware will allow users to have control at the touch of a button to provide automation throughout your home. It will be available in Contempo and Essential for both Pleated style Draperies. Because we pay great attention to detail, we will be offering a decorative 1 ⅜” drapery hardware option for stationary panels, and non-motorized draperies featuring two exclusive designs and three custom finishes.
This design is for Two-Finger Pinch Pleat and for Two-Finger European Pinch Pleat. This style of drapery is available in widths from 36" to 210". Contempo style requires a DC power source for operation and is available in all 3 finishes.
The Essential style is also for Two-Finger Pinch Pleat and Two-Finger European Pinch Pleat. This drapery is available in widths from 36" to 210" and requires a DC power source for operation. The motorized headrail is available in white only.
Ripplefold is available for Ripplefold Drapery only. The drapery widths are also 36" to 210" and requires a DC power source for operation. This ripple fold headrail is available in white only.
While both Side Panels and Drapery can be paired with any Hunter Douglas window treatment, there are some differences that are important to note. The Side Panel covers the sides of the window and eliminates the light gap that is on the inside on the mount shades and blinds. It is a non-functioning detail that frames the window. Whereas the Drapery covers the window when drawn closed and adds both beauty and function while providing light and control privacy.
Our new Design Studio program is perfectly paired with all Hunter Douglas blinds and shades. All you have to do is layer the decorative side panels or drapery with any Hunter Douglas product. The results will transform your room with even more color, design, style, texture, and beauty. This combination will provide the best performance possible of Hunter Douglas window treatments with the beauty of Design Studio. Connect with a representative from Horizon Window Fashions to schedule your consultation!
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Window covering safety should be practiced every day, but this month is even more special because it’s National Window Covering Safety Month. This month we’re going to share with you some tools and tricks you can use to keep your children safe from window covering cords. With alternatives such as cordless coverings and the Powerview Hunter Douglas Window Coverings from Horizon Window Fashions, it’s easier than ever to keep your children away from dangerous cords.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission calls corded window coverings one of the top five hidden hazards in American homes, causing infants and children to accidentally becoming entangled in window blind cords. The cords that hang from your window coverings may seem harmless, but they can become potential strangulation hazards to children if not properly managed. There are many window covering options to choose from that are child friendly, see which one will work best for you and your family.
Retractable lift cords can be adjusted to your desired length so they won’t be in reach of children. This system keeps cords at a constant length so you don’t have to worry about readjusting.
Continuous cord loop tensioners keep long cords from hanging down, and away from the reach of children. The cord loops through the tensioner device and works on a pull system, which means small children won’t be able to grab onto the cords.
Hunter Douglas has made window coverings that are completely cordless. To use them, all you have to do is pull down on the blinds or shades to close them, or push them up to open them. These window treatments eliminates the cord altogether, making them safe for any child to be around.
Motorized operating systems such as the Hunter Douglas PowerView system are completely hands free and can be found at dealers like Horizon Window Fashions. These motorized shutters don’t come with a cord attached because the cord isn’t necessary for controlling your window coverings. Instead of using a cord to control your Hunter Douglas window coverings, the PowerView system allows motorized shutters to move independently based on a schedule you set for them, making them perfectly safe for your children.
There are many tools available that can help educate and inform consumers of proper window covering safety methods. One of the best resources to use is the Window Covering Safety Council (WCSC) website. There, they have tips for childproofing your home, as well as articles, blogs and extra resources to help you keep your little ones safe from cord strangulation.
Other resources you can use are:
Horizon Window Fashions is a proud dealer of Hunter Douglas window treatments. We carry a wide range of Hunter Douglas blinds, shades, and shutters. Family is also important to us, which is why we encourage proper window covering safety. If you’re looking to enhance the safety of your Hunter Douglas window coverings, then connect with us! We can help make your home’s blinds or shades completely child safe, so you won’t have to worry about your children being near the windows. Contact us today!
We know it can be a difficult process when it comes to finding the right window blinds and shutters for your home. Whether you need a Reno blind repair or want a new look, Horizon Window Fashions has a variety of styles and materials to choose from. Stop by and take a look at our Hunter Douglas gallery, we are here to make this process easy and enjoyable for you.
Hunter Douglas PowerView Shades and shutters help you create the perfect home setting. Whether you're using the app, pebble, or a home-automation system, PowerView shades lift and lower at your command.
Using the Hunter Douglas PowerView App, you can control your shades and shutters with a simple swipe. Not only that, but you can create your own Scenes. Scenes allow you to position your window blinds and select the time of day that you would like them to operate. This can be done from the comfort of your home or even while you are away.
If apps are not your style, Hunter Douglas has created the PowerView Pebble. Just like you use a remote to switch the channels on your TV, you can use Pebble Control to do the same for your shades. The Pebble allows you to control up to 6 different groups of shades in the house with the press of a button. https://youtu.be/BcrkyoHh42o
You can integrate PowerView Motorization into a variety of home automation systems, including Alexa, Google Assistant, the Nest, and more.
If you are looking for energy efficient shades for your home, the Duette Architella shades are the ones for you. The honeycomb style shades are made with four separate layers. These layers help to slow heat transfers and gains allowing your house to stay cool in the summer and warm in the winter.
Duolite shades consist of two separate fabric panels, these panels help to give off a seamless day to night feel and provide many options for privacy and light control. https://youtu.be/dCuNQs3sNaA
LireRise is a cordless operating system, its ease of use will make you question why you ever bought window coverings with a cord in the first place. To raise, you simply push up on the tab at the bottom of the shades; and to lower, you pull down.
Say goodbye to loose cords strings, and hello to the Easy Rise operating system. EasyRise contains a continuous cord that can be bolted to the wall. To raise and lower your shades, all you have to do is pull on the cord and voila!
If you are interested in learning more about our selection of Hunter Douglas window treatments and finding the right window blinds for your home, give us a call or visit us at Horizon Window Fashions today.
Hunter Douglas LiteRise or UltraGlide? In this age of rapid technological advancement, your home can be more functional than ever. Our Reno window coverings can be programmed to align with your lifestyle. Hunter Douglas offers operating systems that require an effortless operation to adjust both privacy and light control options.
Individual window treatments may require different operating systems based on how they are used – even if they function in the same shared space. With the Hunter Douglas LiteRise or UltraGlide Lift Systems, you have complete control over your window coverings. Based on each specific window function and needs, you can determine which operating system will suit your lifestyle and home. The best part about it is that you can have both, and with the innovative design features, the window treatments will coordinate nicely, regardless of the lifting system.
Featuring one retractable cord. the Hunter Douglas UltraGlide lift system provides you with the ease of function to raise and lower your window treatments. Gently tug on the cord to set the window treatment in the exact position you desire for privacy and light control. The retractable cord is valuable for windows in high traffic areas where access might have obstacles.
Hunter Douglas Reno continually provides beautiful versatility with product combination, to offer clients the opportunity to coordinate with other window treatments in a shared space. Preserving the complementary design, while customizing the lift system for the function of the window treatment is such a tailored experience. Let's take a look at how you might mix and match for the perfect combination.
The LiteRise System perfectly fits for the function and use of your Vignette Modern Roman Shades featured throughout your open concept kitchen. However, the roman shade covering the window above your sink would best function with the UltraGlide System, allowing you to reach the cord to position the shade without hassle. Your Vignette Modern Roman Shades provide a beautiful look, with coordinating fabric valances, but more importantly, the shades will have customized functions just for your home.
The LiteRise System provides effortless control of both the light and privacy within your bedroom, but your master bath window is not as convenient to reach. Existing behind the tub, the window treatment would more easily function with the UltraGlide lift system's retractable cord, allowing you the enjoyment of light control and privacy options. Your family room may require both the LiteRise and UltraGlide lift systems due to the placement of furniture, taking into account your windows' location. Considering your window treatments' use and function will help you decide which window treatments should utilize which operating system.
The benefit of using both lift systems is the complementary design features for the coordination of fabrics to offer your home a finished look. We understand the importance of function for your window treatments. Customization is the key, allowing you to enjoy your beautiful view, while quickly adjusting your window treatments to the perfect setting.
Find out how the Hunter Douglas LiteRise and UltraGlide lift systems can offer you a custom experience for your unique lifestyle. Contact us to get started on your window treatment customization!