PowerView® Automation
Program your window treatments so that they adjust themselves automatically, creating the perfect room ambiance morning, noon and night.
Sheer Shades
Learn more about Hunter Douglas custom window sheers, including our shadings and privacy sheers. Innovative, light-diffusing sheers. Your trusted source for window treatments.
Cellular Shades
Cellular honeycomb shades from Hunter Douglas. An energy-efficient design that traps air in distinct pockets to help keep your house cool in the summer and warm in the winter.
Roman Shades
Custom-made fabric Roman Shades by Hunter Douglas, combining the look of soft folds with the ease and convenience of a shade. Custom-crafted.
Roller Shades
The Hunter Douglas roller shades & solar screen shades collections offer excellent light control and a clean, stylish look in a range of fabrics and materials.
Woven Shades
For a warm, natural look our Hunter Douglas Woven Wood Shades collection of window treatments transforms sunlight into captivating design statements. Choose yours today.
Vertical Shades
Find the right custom vertical shades for any room in your home. Search our most popular window shades.
Wood Blinds
From controlling light to their stylish, sleek look, wood blinds have been a favorite among homeowners for decades.
Metal Blinds
Find the perfect metal blinds for any room in your home. From controlling light to their stylish, sleek look, metal blinds have been a favorite among homeowners.
Vertical Blinds
Discover Hunter Douglas customized vertical blinds featuring elegant styling and translucency in a large selection of colors, treatments, and textures. Lifetime guarantee.
Shutters
Hunter Douglas custom window shutters provide superior light control and privacy with classic styles, long-lasting finishes, and exceptional craftsmanship.
Drapery
Choose from timeless and on-trend fabrics, including lofty textures and alluring jacquards, artisanal embroideries and luminous sheers.
Light Enhancing
Enjoy the beauty of natural light and make any space more captivating, with the following light-enhancing shades.
Room Darkening
Want a darker room for better sleep or optimal movie binging? These shades and drapes help block light at the window.
Energy Efficient
Live comfortably and save energy with these shades. Designer to keep a room warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
Door Coverings
Manage natural light and add privacy with these window treatments that work well for sliding-glass and patio doors.
Sound Absorption
Create a quieter, more relaxing room with these window treatments, which help absorb sound, reducing exterior noise.
Top-Down Bottom-Up
For privacy and natural light, position shades from the top, bottom or both. These shades have this feature available.
Cornices
We offer window treatments for any business or commercial setting.
Drapery & Valances
Add the perfect finishing touch to your windows.
Flooring
We offer a large selection of flooring options for your home.
Motorized Window Coverings
Enjoy the convenience of motorized window coverings.
Window Top Treatments
Add color and softness to your window with top treatments.
After-Hours & In-Home Consultations
Our schedule is flexible, and we can come to your home for a consultation.
Blind and Shade Repairs
We offer quick and professional repairs for your blinds and shades.
Interior Design Consultations
We can help you create your dream interior.
Upholstery Cleaning
We offer professional upholstery cleaning services.
Window Covering Measuring & Installations
Our measuring and installation service will ensure an exact fit for your window coverings.
Interior Design Ideas
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Bathroom
See window covering solutions for privacy and moisture-resistance.
Bedroom
See window covering solutions for privacy and room darkening.
Home Office
See window covering solutions for light filtering and glare control.
Kitchen
See window covering solutions for a variety of needs and kitchen styles.
Living Room
See window covering solutions for light filtering and UV protection.
Media Room
See room darkening window treatments for your media room.
Nursery & Kids Room
See child-safe window coverings for baby nurseries and kids rooms
Angled Windows
See blinds and shades for angled, sloped, and triangle-shaped windows.
Arched Windows
See blinds and shades for arched, half-circle or half-moon windows.
Bay, Bow, Corner Windows
See blinds and shades for bay, bow and corner windows.
French Doors
See shutters, blinds and shades for French Doors.
Sidelights
See blinds and shades for sidelight windows.
Sliding Glass Doors
See blinds and shades for patio and sliding-glass doors.
Skylights
See blinds and shades specifically suited for skylights.
Automated
See all options for automated blinds and shades.
Blackout
See our options for blinds and shades that best control light.
Energy Efficient
See blinds and shades that help save energy at the window.
Light Filtering
See blinds and shades for light filtering and UV protection.
Child and Pet-Friendly
See blinds and shades that are safer for children and pets.
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Choosing Operating Systems for Roman Shades
It wasn’t that long ago that our window treatments had one way of operation: our hands. While battling finicky cords is annoying, it was the best option for achieving light, shade, and privacy. Fortunately, these are not the old days. Hunter Douglas offers a variety of operating systems that can make adjusting your Roman shades easy, efficient, and convenient. Read on to discover your options when it comes to choosing operating systems for Roman shades, including the Cordlock system, UltraGlide® System, EasyRise™ System, and LightRise™ System from Hunter Douglas.
Cordlock
A standard on each Hunter Douglas Roman shade, the innovative Cordlock system provides an uncluttered appearance that is perfect for homes with pets or small children. Featuring cord cleats that hold the cords of your shade, you will achieve a safe, minimalistic design at each window. No risk of trips or tangles. The Cordlock system is a great option for households that don’t mind operating cords, but simply wish for them to be out of sight after use. This is just one option to consider when choosing operating systems for Roman shades.
UltraGlide®
The next option on our list when it comes to choosing operating systems for Roman shades is the Hunter Douglas UltraGlide® system. This option lets you adjust your Roman shades with a retractable cord that never changes length. Instead of cords swinging about or pooling at your feet, this system offers a convenient, clean-looking cord that you can easily operate.
EasyRise™ & LiteRise®
Last but not least, another venue to explore when it comes to choosing operating systems for Roman shades are the EasyRise™ and LiteRise® systems. Featuring a continuous cord loop, EasyRise™ option lets you pull on the front of your shades to lower them and pull on the back to lift them for easy operation. If you want to eliminate cords completely, then you will love exploring our Hunter Douglas LiteRise® system. All you have to do is pull down or push up to achieve light, shade, and privacy. This system is also a great option for homes with small children or pets.
Motorization
If you are not interested in pulling or adjusting your Roman shade manually, then you will love adding our Hunter Douglas PowerView® Automation to your home. Whether you utilize the PowerView® App, the Pebble® Remote, or the sound of your voice, you will love exploring the benefits of this system when it comes to choosing operating systems for Roman shades.
Conclusion
From the stunning PowerView® Automation system to the sleek UltraGlide® system, you will love finding the right operating system for your Roman shades. To learn more about choosing operating systems for Roman shades, be sure to contact or visit us today at the Blind & Shutter Gallery. We cannot wait to find the right window treatments and operating systems for your home.
We are located in Cape Coral, Florida, and proudly serve Southwest Florida, including Sanibel, Captiva, Pine Island, San Carlos Park, Punta Gorda, and Fort Myers, Florida.