You wake as the first signs of daybreak start to filter through your current window coverings, but instead of feeling refreshed, you still feel unusually groggy. As the day progresses you find yourself becoming sleepy and more irritable, even after drinking a second highly caffeinated beverage after arriving at the office. By lunch you think it would be a great idea to take a nap in your car, and although it would be nice if our bosses would insist that we take naps when we start rubbing our eyes, getting irritable, and generally behaving like children under the age of 6, it most likely isn’t going to happen.
If this sounds like a normal day for you, there could be a couple of causes for the poor night’s sleep you’ve been getting including environmental disruptions, stress, using screens (tv, tablet, phone) right before bed, drinking or eating too much, and sleep disorders. Each one of the disruptions listed can interrupt sleep cycles causing short- and long-term health issues. Knowing these possible causes for restless sleep isn’t necessarily cause for concern, especially when you can try a simple solution before immediately phoning your sleep specialist to set up an appointment. The easiest things to try first is re-evaluating the effectiveness of your window coverings.
We know that certain window treatments can help make your home more efficient, but they can also play an important role in promoting better sleep by creating an optimal sleeping environment. The following are some ways window coverings can help improve your night’s sleep by:
The first and second environmental disruptions to our sleep, light and noise, are probably the most likely contributors to sleepless nights and at the same time they can be the easiest disruption to get rid of. When dealing with noise pollution filtering into our sleep environment, cellular blinds, roman shades, and lined curtains can all help absorb the sound and reduce its effect on our sleep. Check out our Cadence® Soft Vertical Window Blinds that are accompanied by sound absorption, light control, and privacy to ensure a peaceful night's sleep.
Choosing the right window coverings for your bedroom can create a comfortable, relaxing, and sleep-conducive environment that helps you get a better night's rest. To find the right window treatment for your specific environmental sleep disruption, head down to see the professionals at Horizon Window Fashions or go online to view their Fashion Design Gallery for some inspiration.
Are you trying to manifest the energy you want for 2022? Then take the time to update your window coverings and attract the positive atmosphere you deserve daily. Don’t hold on to the past. Instead, revamp your window covering look and feel with a timeless and contemporary appeal by visiting our Reno Hunter Douglas Gallery for inspiration.
No matter what you are looking for, smart shades offer a stylish, intelligent aesthetic ready to complement any room. These window coverings automatically extend, retract and tilt using Powerview Automation, so you never have to worry about adjusting them throughout the day.
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Voice activation allows you to adjust your motorized drapes and smart shades from anywhere in your home. Of course, the convenience doesn't stop there. Smart shades give you control even when you're out with the touch of a button by connecting them to your smartphone. This feature helps you save money in the future by avoiding heat gain or heat loss during the changing seasons.
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Powerview Automation motorized shades give your home increased security when you are away. The ability to program your smart shades to extend, retract or tilt even when you're makes it look like someone's always home. Upgrade your window coverings with Powerview Automation and add an extra layer of security to your home when you're not around.
This clean look is another option if you're looking for a practical minimalist design that complements your home. Roller shades bring texture and allure to any space because they have the ability to roll, stack, or slide when lifted. These shades use a variety of fabric options so you can keep the color arrangement simple or add a pop of color to help make a bold statement in any room.
Roller shades are a simple, sleek design ready to compliment any indoor or outdoor living space. They have the capability to brighten any room with light filtering fabric that gives you a chance to see outside even when they are shut. Interested in a little more privacy? Choose an opaque fabric that diffuses light while still having the ability to darken any space.
Pro Tip: Give your home convenience and style by upgrading almost any product into smart shades. We craft each smart shade to order, giving you the power to create anything your heart desires.
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2022 is about elegance and style. We are looking to bring ourselves to life, but why stop there? Give every room a little character with the Hunter Douglas Alustra Collection.
This collection uses elevated, elegant fabrics and texture to add character to your home. These fabrics can be added to a variety of products which gives you a chance to break away from traditional window covering. Surprise your friends and family with luxurious woven textures and bold color to make your home stand out.
Let us help you find something you’ll love for years to come. Horizon Window Fashions is Reno’s premier window covering showroom. We focus on giving you the best selection of Hunter Douglas blinds, shutters, and shades by starting with a free consultation. Our goal is to uncover your vision so you can buy with confidence.
Northern Nevada endures a significant drop in temperature during its winter months. Rain, snow and strong winds greet Reno residents and persist well into the new year.
Insulated window shades offer you the best protection from outdoor extremities while allowing your heater to take a break. Check out how our team at Horizon Window Fashions can keep you warm all winter long by finding the best-insulated window coverings for your home.
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Horizon Window Fashions is Reno’s premier local Hunter Douglas Dealer. We recommend replacing your current window coverings with Newstyle® Hybrid Composite Shutters or Duette® Honeycomb Shades to help add extra comfort to your home during the coldest days.
Our Newstyle® Hybrid Composite Shutters blend the elegance of real wood with modern-day materials offering you the best protection from outside hazards. These shutters have a classic, plantation aesthetic that exudes sophistication and are considered the best shutters for insulation.
Using the most advanced technology, we install each shutter to completely enclose your windows. Our composite shutters have fewer gaps and create a sealed effect. The snug fit of these shutters provides better insulation for your home by keeping your warm air in even after you turn your heater off.
Our Duette® Honeycomb Shades are the best option for versatility, energy efficiency, and lighting control. PowerView® Automation lets you open and close your shades with the touch of a button. Duette® Honeycomb Shades offer the best coverage for even the trickiest specialty-shaped windows.
These shades offer a specially engineered honeycomb design that traps air in distinct pockets. This design helps insulate your home to lower your energy consumption and bill all year long. Find out why Duette® Honeycomb Shades are the best-insulated window shades by visiting us online.
Let our specialist help guide you through the process of finding the best-insulated window blinds and shutters for your home. We offer a variety of options to suit your home and budget. All of our Hunter Douglas products offer convenience and functionality along with our satisfaction guarantee.
Our team's goal is to make sure you have no reason to keep your heater on all day long.
Horizon Window Fashions is now offering custom draperies and curtains through Hunter Douglas! Our designers at Hunter Douglas have insider knowledge on what customers want in their preferred window treatments and tailor their products to meet these specific needs. In a world where a multitude of products are mass-produced to keep up with ever-increasing demand, Hunter Douglas is a manufacturer that goes against this grain, always putting the customer’s preferences first.
We explore the benefits of customizable window treatments as well as detail the process of selecting your custom draperies and curtains with our one-of-a-kind design studio below!
Key Features and Benefits of Custom Draperies and CurtainsOur Design Studio suite of products is designed to add depth, dimension, and texture to your windows with our artfully curated collection of designer fabrics with built-in key features you’ll be pleased you don't have to hunt around for!
Our Design Studio is the best place to start when choosing your custom drapery and curtains. Take your pick from a range of styles, designer collections, fabric textures, colors and patterns, lengths, and other window treatments. Our specialists will work with you to pinpoint your specific needs and desires when it comes to window coverings, taking into account factors such as window shape and size, lighting and privacy preferences, and existing decor patterns.
Fabric styles include: artisanal embroidery, jacquards, velvet, linen, sheer, wool, silk, and eight signature fabrics from New York designer, Rebecca Atwood.
Drapery and side panel styles include: two-finger pinch pleat, two-finger European pinch pleat, ripple fold, and grommets.
It's important to keep your existing window treatments in mind as well as the aesthetics of the room you are adding to. The best way to start is by selecting your window shade color and pattern, taking into account the design elements of the surrounding space. Then consider how to complement your shade arrangement with drapes and side panels. Some ideas from design experts include:
Functionality and appearance are the biggest factors when it comes to choosing the length you want your drapes or curtains to fall to. Going for a clean, elegant look? Floor-length drapes will do the trick, just make sure to leave at least a half an inch between the drapes and the floor for greater functionality when you open and close them.
Want a more dramatic look? Let your drapes brush the floor. Keep in mind this might not be practical for every room such as the kitchen or bathrooms as they may get in the way, so hang them just below the window sill for optimum functionality.
With all of this insider information on the benefits of custom Hunter Douglas window treatments, the Design Studio, and tips on pairing different window coverings together from design experts, it’s time to choose window treatments for your home! Speak with one of our authorized Hunter Douglas Window-Treatment Specialists who can work with you on the design, measurement, and installation specifications for your home today!
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Window coverings provide a wide range of benefits for your home. Not only are they used for aesthetic purposes, but they also help regulate your home’s temperature and allow you to manipulate the amount of light that shines through your windows, among other benefits. There are multiple types of window coverings to choose from, the two most common being blinds and shades. All of our Reno blinds and Reno shades are manufactured by Hunter Douglas for the best quality and durability. Now all you have to do is decide which you’d prefer - blinds or shades?
Take a look below to learn more about Reno blinds and Reno shades from Hunter Douglas.
There are some key differences between blinds and shades that can help you decide which window covering option will work best for you and your home. Learn more about them below:
Reno BlindsBlinds are considered “hard” window coverings as they are made from solid materials like wood, and metal. Blinds are made up of individual slats crafted from real wood, wood-alternative, or aluminum which can be rotated to let in more or less light. And to create a completely unobstructed view or have complete window coverage, you can simply raise or lower the blinds. Our Reno blinds are available in vertical and horizontal slats to fit any window or sliding glass doors.
Shades are considered “soft” window coverings as they are made from flexible materials. Unlike blinds which are made up of multiple louvers, shades are made using a single piece of fabric. They usually hang from a roller that creates neatly folded stacks when drawn to the top and a smooth finish when lowered. While shades typically cannot be rotated to filter light because they lack slats, they do come in various opacities to allow some control over the light that enters your home. You can choose from various colors and fabrics for your Reno shades, and room-darkening options are available.
When it comes time to choose between blinds and shades to adorn your home, there are a few things you should consider. First, you need to determine how much light filtration you need or want for your home. Do you require more flexibility so that you can adjust your window coverings as the day progresses? If so, blinds may be your best option because they can be rotated to let in as much or as little light as you want. Shades on the other hand are made in several opacities which also filter light, but are not adjustable throughout the day.
You should also consider the aesthetics of your home to determine which window covering option would be best for you. Blinds typically provide a clean, natural look while shades are more flowing and modern. What’s so great about Hunter Douglas blinds and shades is that they come in a variety of sizes and colors to fit the look and feel of your home.
Horizon Window Fashions is a premier local Hunter Douglas dealer in Reno, NV. Our goal is to provide our customers with the best Reno blinds and Reno shades available. We are a Hunter Douglas supplier that carries a beautiful selection of premier window blinds, shades, and motorized shutters. Our variety of Hunter Douglas window coverings and treatments can match your Reno home style and make any room look luxurious.
Connect with us today to see if your home would be better suited for blinds or shades!
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Since we've all been cooped up indoors, many people are taking advantage of this time to get things done around their home that they usually don't think of doing. For instance, when was the last time you cleaned your window coverings? If it's been awhile, don't fret, you're not alone. And, Hunter Douglas window treatments are easier to clean than you may think.
To maintain your Hunter Douglas window treatments' quality, you'll need first to learn how to care for them properly. These window coverings are meant to require minimal care and cleaning, but you should be adequately prepared when the time does come.
Dust and dirt collect on blinds and shades fairly quickly. To maintain your window coverings' quality, you should use safe cleaning methods and use the proper materials. Use these tips to get clean, dust-free blinds or shades.
As long as you regularly dust your blinds or shades, all they’ll require each time is some light dusting. You can use a microfiber cloth or microfiber duster, feather dusters, or wool dusters. However, you should avoid using magnetic cleaners, like the dusting mitt, on light-dimming fabrics. These types of cleaning materials can damage the backing of the light-dimming fabric. Take your duster or cloth and lightly glide it over the surface of your blinds or shades.
VacuumingAs long as you regularly dust your blinds or shades, all they’ll require each time is some light dusting. You can use a microfiber cloth or microfiber duster, feather dusters, or wool dusters. However, you should avoid using magnetic cleaners, like the dusting mitt, on light-dimming fabrics. These types of cleaning materials can damage the backing of the light-dimming fabric. Take your duster or cloth and lightly glide it over the surface of your blinds or shades.
For this cleaning method, you’ll need either a can of compressed air or a hairdryer. Using your can of compressed air or your hairdryer (used on a non-heat or cool setting), blow the dust off selected window coverings. Please avoid using your hairdryer on a hot setting as it can cause damage to your blinds or shades.
Remember to check your operation manual before spot cleaning your Hunter Douglas window treatments to prevent any damage. You can also check the Care and Cleaning guide from Hunter Douglas to ensure your product is safe to be spot cleaned.
While spot cleaning using household cleaning products can be an effective and safe cleaning method for your window coverings, try using a mild detergent and a clean, soft cloth. The detergent should be free of additives and be non-abrasive. You should avoid rubbing detergent into the product because it can damage the fabric. Instead, gently blot the spot with your clean cloth until clean.
Steaming is mostly used to remove wrinkles from the fabric, making your window coverings look more elegant and put together. This can be a tricky procedure because getting too close to the material can lead to damage. To prevent possible damage, be sure to hold your steamer 6-8 inches away from the fabric. Also, avoid using heavy-duty steamers as they can be too abrasive for the material. We recommend using a hand-held travel size steamer that produces consistent steam.
Another tried, and true method we recommend is injection and extraction cleaning. This is one of the most effective ways to deep clean your window treatments and provides beautiful results. To do this, you'll inject a cleaning solution into the fabric and immediately extract the dirty solution by vacuuming it out. This helps the fabric dry quicker and ensures any dust or dirt is thoroughly removed from the product. This cleaning method is mostly used on room darkening fabric blinds or blinds that can't be cleaned ultrasonically.
For more tips and tricks for cleaning your Hunter Douglas window treatments, connect with the experts at Horizon Window Fashions. They carry a variety of blinds and shades from Hunter Douglas. As a premier dealer of window coverings for the Reno and Sparks area, Horizon Window Fashions can help you decide which window treatment will be best for you and your home. Take a look at the Horizon Window Fashions Gallery and see all the options we have for you to choose from!
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!