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 since 1999. 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!
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!
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!
Hunter Douglas Window TreatmentsNearly all of the Hunter Douglas window treatments can be motorized now. The exclusive Hunter Douglas Powerview® system allows people to enjoy the convenience of opening and closing their window blinds or shades with the touch of a button. Most of the Powerview window treatments are battery powered. The battery is hidden behind the headrail so you don’t have to worry about it being out in the open. You also have the option have your Hunter Douglas Powerview® system to be hard-wired, eliminating the need for batteries. And the motors that control the window treatments are very quiet so there’s no noise to bother you while your blinds or shades are in motion.
Hunter Douglas has created a new Powerview® Hub which includes technology that lets you use voice commands to control your window treatments. The Powerview Hub connects to a Wi-Fi router to communicate with your window coverings that feature Powerview motorization. Now, with certain devices, you won’t even need to press a button to command your window blinds or shades. Download the Hunter Douglas Powerview® App to make the process even easier by allowing you to set scenes and timers which will put an end to turning your window treatments on-and-off by hand. Now, your window blinds or shades will be controlled automatically through the Powerview App.
The Hunter Douglas Powerview Hub now supports the use of devices such as Amazon Echo and Alexa to vocally control your window treatments. All you have to do is connect the devices together and adjust your settings, and you’re done! Your window coverings can be controlled by voice commands, making the process of opening and closing blinds and shades effortless. Check out a few of the devices that can be integrated with the Powerview hub.
To activate your Hunter Douglas Alexa blinds, go to the Alexa App on your mobile device and select “Menu.” Next, select the Skills and Games tab and search “Powerview Scenes Skill.” Enable the Powerview Scenes Skill, and then select “Discover Devices.” Once connected, you can command your Alexa device by saying “Alexa, turn on…” followed by the Powerview Scene name. For example, if you say “Alexa, turn on Good Morning,” your Powerview hub will activate the scene setting for that command and open or close your blinds to the desired setting. Take a look at this video that shows exactly how to connect your Hunter Douglas Alexa blinds to your Powerview hub.
To use the Apple HomeKit with your Hunter Douglas PowerView® Shades, you’ll need to use your Apple Home app and Siri on any of the following Apple devices:
After you’ve installed your PowerView system, it’s time to enable HomeKit directly from the PowerView app. Once enabled, your PowerView shades can be controlled using Apple Home and Siri with HomeKit enabled accessories from your Apple device.
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To operate your Hunter Douglas PowerView blinds with Google Assistant you’ll need to open either the Google Home or Google Assistant app on your mobile device. Click on “Home Control” in the Assistant tab. Next, Choose to add a device by clicking on the plus sign icon and select “Powerview Scenes.” You’ll be required to enter your Powerview account information in order to link your Powerview account to your Google account. Activate Powerview Scenes using the Google Assistant by saying action phrases that correspond to your Powerview Scene names. For example, say “Hey Google, activate Good Night,” and your Powerview hub will activate and control your window blinds without having to lift a finger.
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Horizon Window Fashions is a proud dealer of Hunter Douglas shades, blinds, and shutters. Our trained window fashion experts are certified in Hunter Douglas products and are specialists in installation and maintenance of these products. If you're looking for new window blinds or shades, or want to try the Powerview window treatments by Hunter Douglas, then set up a free consultation! Our free in-home consultations make the process of getting new blinds or shades easy and painless.
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.
With PowerView Hunter Douglas motorization, the world’s most beautiful motorized drapes and shutters are now the most intelligent. This innovative wireless system lets you tilt your Hunter Douglas window treatments according to the schedules you set. Perfect lighting, energy efficiency, everyday convenience -- its all delivered automatically with Powerview technology.
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The PowerView App makes life easy. The app gives you the option to create customized Scenes with the touch of a button. You can choose to operate shutters individually or in any combination that you desire. Once you’ve customized your Scenes, you input them into the Hunter Douglas PowerView app, and your motorized shutters will automatically close and open according to your schedule.
Not only can you use the PowerView App to schedule when your shutters open and close, but with PowerView Motorization, you can tilt your shutters’ louvers according to the sun’s daily patterns. This can reduce solar heat gain, heat loss in the winter, and can lower your energy bills.
You no longer have to worry about the safety of your home when you are on vacation or out running errands. The RemoteConnect feature on your smartphone allows you to adjust your shutters for added security when you are away.
All PowerView motorized shutters are battery powered, making them easy to install, operate, and maintain. The battery pack is hidden in the top/bottom rails, to put focus on the beauty of your shutters.
Say goodbye to hazardous cords, the PowerView shutter system is cord-free! Not only is it aesthetically pleasing, but safer for homes with children and pets.
PowerView motorized shutters add a whole new level of convenience and precise control. Some of the added benefits of PowerView Motorization are:
The PowerView App allows you to customize and automate your collections of Rooms and Scenes with one simple click. It’s designed for compatibility with Apple iOS products and Android tablets and mobile devices.
The sleek, handheld Pebble Remote and the wall-mounted Surface remote puts direct adjustment at your fingertips.
The PowerView Hub connects wirelessly to your WiFi network, making it the central point of control for your home’s PowerView motorized shutters. The Hub allows you to store all of your settings and activates your Scenes.
Don’t have your tablet or smartphone handy? No need to worry, the Scene Controller works seamlessly with your Powerview Hub or App to activate the Scenes that you have created, adding even more convenient control.
The PowerView Repeater is a small signal enhancer that plugs into almost any outlet. The Repeater extends signal range and carry commands throughout your home, and it also provides customized lighting via its illumination feature.
Today’s connected home is more advanced, and easier to control, than ever before. At Horizon Window Fashions, we want to help you find the best shutters for your home. If you want to learn more about Hunter Douglas PowerView Motorization, talk to one of our experts today!
If you're considering a window remodel, make sure you pick a company that values community and family as much as great service and expertise. Learn more about Horizon Window Fashions and check out our extensive line of Hunter Douglas window treatments. To see our window coverings in person, contact us or stop by our showroom located across from the Reno Costco.
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Window treatments can make a huge impact on energy consumption. As much as 50% of a home's heating and cooling energy can be lost through its windows. All Hunter Douglas window treatments provide window insulation, offering your home increased protection against heat loss during the winter, while minimizing the sun's heat or "solar heat" during the summer.
In winter months, indoor heating escapes through windows to the outdoors. During the summertime, outside heat flows the opposite direction and into your home. Many Hunter Douglas window treatments help insulate homes; this reduces energy consumption, saves on heating and cooling costs, and creates a more comfortable room setting.
The warmth provided by the sun (solar energy) may be desirable during winter months, yet this same heat can make a room overly hot and uncomfortable during the summer months, driving up air conditioning costs. Many window treatments are designed to reduce the amount of solar heat that passes through the window, which is known as the Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC). The lower the SHGC, the more protected your home is from the sun's heat. Enjoy the sun's warmth when desired, is as simple as raising or opening window treatments.
Daylighting is the practice of lighting rooms with natural light rather than generating illumination from electricity. With Hunter Douglas window treatments, you can control how much natural light comes into your room. Sheers and other select styles actually diffuse light as it enters, helping to draw it deeper into the room. You may also direct incoming light where it's needed most by tilting louvers, slats, vanes, window blinds and panels. Proper window treatments drawing natural light into a room and reduce your need for other types of lighting, netting energy savings.
Learn more about Horizon Window Fashions and check out the extensive line of Hunter Douglas window treatments that we offer. To see our window coverings in person, contact us or stop by our showroom located across from Reno Costco.
Nothing adds more versatility to a room than a designer screen shades from Hunter Douglas. These shades offer excellent UV protection while allowing you to keep a great view of the outdoors. Read on to find out some of the features that we have to offer with our Hunter Douglas shades.
With a selection of colors to choose from, you are sure to find a window shade that will complement your home. Beige, grey, or white are the best colors to accomplish this. Or, maybe you are looking to add a bold accent of color? If that is your goal, orange or red would be the perfect colors for you. Our designers can help you choose the best colors to match your room.
Ordinary shades might not effectively block out light or be easy to raise or lower. With Hunter Douglas, you can forget tangled cords or pulling on your shades to brighten or dim your room. Each shade has a flawless operation that is precision engineered to deliver a minimal light gap and a quiet, smooth operation.
Ready for the best part? Hunter Douglas products always come with a free in-home consultation and installation by a local design expert. You can forget about stressing out over the installation process, or choosing the right size, color…the list goes on. Leave it to us to come to your house and help you choose the best designer screen shades for your home. Benefits of Choosing Horizon Window Fashions: • Local, family owned company in Reno • Reputable business since 1999 • In-house skilled window fashion experts • Quality service and installation, every time • We help you get competitive pricing