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Custom Shades for Western NC Homes

Cellular honeycomb, roller, Roman, sheers and shadings — the most versatile window treatment category. Solution-driven designs for energy efficiency, privacy, light control, and glare protection.

Types of Shades We Carry

Shades are the most versatile window treatment category. Unlike blinds and shutters, they don't have slats — they're solution-driven, designed to solve specific problems like energy efficiency, privacy, light control, and glare protection.

Hunter Douglas Duette Honeycomb Shades

Cellular (Honeycomb) Shades

Made from cells designed to expand to cover a window and collapse when opened.Our top recommendation for WNC mountain homes — the insulating air pockets can reduce energy costs by up to 40%.

Energy EfficientInsulatingLight Filtering & Blackout
★ Featured: Hunter Douglas Duette® & Sonnette™
Hunter Douglas Vignette Modern Roman Shades

Roman Shades

Fabric panels that gather into elegant pleats when raised. Roman shades lend distinctive classical elegance — the panels create a feeling of luxury. Available in flat, hobbled, and balloon styles in hundreds of fabrics. Energy efficient, insulating, with excellent light control.

ElegantSoft FabricClassic Style
★ Featured: Hunter Douglas Vignette® Modern Roman Shades
Hunter Douglas Designer Screen Shades

Roller & Solar Shades

Roller shades have become a permanent part of interior design — their flexibility adapting to different décor makes them extremely versatile. Solar screen shades are a type of roller shade used where glare and UV protection are needed while maintaining the view. Energy efficient, child and pet friendly.

Modern & VersatileSolar Screen OptionsUV Protection
★ Featured: Hunter Douglas Designer Banded Shades
Hunter Douglas Silhouette Window Shadings

Sheers & Shadings

From satin to sheer, these specialty shades combine innovative technology and shape to transform light and provide UV protection for your furnishings and fine art. They softly diffuse light while maintaining your view — the perfect balance of beauty and function.

Light DiffusingUV ProtectionView-Through
★ Featured: Hunter Douglas Silhouette® & Luminette®

Why Shades Are Perfect for WNC Mountain Homes

WNC's mountain climate creates unique challenges: cold winters, intense summer sun, elevation-driven temperature swings, and the desire to preserve stunning views. Shades are the most solution-driven window treatment category because each type addresses specific problems.

Cellular honeycomb shades are our top recommendation for insulation — their air pockets work like double-pane windows. Homeowners regularly report noticeable reductions in heating and cooling costs.

For homes with large view windows, solar shades are ideal — they cut glare and UV damage while maintaining the mountain panorama. Top-down/bottom-up shades give you privacy at eye level with the view preserved above.

All shades are available cordless and motorized. Brands we carry include Hunter Douglas and Alta Window Fashions — visit our showrooms to compare them side by side.

Shade Brands We Carry

Premium brands at every price point — all available to see in our showrooms.

Alta Window Fashions

High-quality shades at competitive price points. Excellent cellular, roller, and Roman shade options with strong warranties. A great choice for whole-home projects where value matters.

Cellular · Roller · Roman · Woven Wood

Shade Questions & Answers

Common questions about custom shades for WNC homes.

Custom window treatment pricing varies based on window size, shape, product type, and features selected. Options like motorization, specialty shapes, and premium materials affect the final price. The best way to get accurate pricing is to schedule a free in-home or in-showroom consultation where we measure your specific windows and discuss your needs. We provide a detailed estimate within 2–3 days with no obligation.

Cellular (honeycomb) shades are the clear winner. The insulating air pockets can reduce heat loss through windows by up to 40%.Hunter Douglas Duette is our most popular energy-efficient shade — see it in our showrooms.

Yes. Solar screen shades maintain your view while cutting glare and UV. Top-down/bottom-up shades let you lower from the top to keep the view while adding privacy below. Hunter Douglas Silhouette sheer shadings filter light beautifully while preserving the panorama.

Yes — most shade types can be motorized with Hunter Douglas PowerView® motors. Control from your phone, voice assistant, or automated schedules. Especially popular for hard-to-reach windows, skylights, and screened porches. Visit our showroom for live demonstrations.

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