Once blinds are installed in your home, the first thing you will notice is you have more control over the sunlight and how it enters your room. For instance, some window blinds have slats that close tighter than others (often referred to as “routeless”), minimizing the amount of light that is able to enter the room. Routeless blinds might be a good option for bedrooms, or a room with a home theater setup where light can reflect off the screen. Routeless blinds are explained in greater detail here.

Wood Blinds
Wood blinds are available in a huge selection of colors, patterns and styles. This allows you to create the perfect look for any room in your home, including your bathroom, kitchen, bedroom, dining and living room. A Shade Better offers a wide variety of blinds, including Hunter Douglas’s Parkland, Scenic, Classics, Textures and Weathered lines. We also carry Comfortex, Vista, and American Classic branded blinds.

Parkland Scenic blinds feature 100% basswood, and include a lovely mixture of stains and paints, creating a gorgeous wood grain. The color palette of the Parkland Scenic blinds features neutral whites and grays, which complement modern cabinetry and furniture colors. 

Parkland Classics blinds are also 100% basswood. This collection offers you our biggest selection of slat sizes, paint colors and stains, allowing you to choose the perfect design for your High Point home. 

Did you know that using natural textures in your home is a great way to add contrast to your décor? Our Parkland Textures blinds are created from a species of wood called abachi. This wood has a unique ticking appearance, which lends a modern matte texture to your blinds.

Parkland Weathered wood blinds also feature abachi wood. This collection presents a delicate texture that is wire-brushed onto the wood. This option will bring a lovely surface texture and depth to your windows.

Metal Blinds
When you want the focal point of your windows to be your beautiful view, consider our Reveal with MagnaView aluminum blinds. These aluminum blinds are designed to nest two slats together when tilted to the open position - providing you with double the view of a standard blind. 

Our Natural Elements blinds feature a special combination of aluminum slats with a real wood valance, bottom rail, tassels and tilt wand. These aluminum blinds are available in a wide variety of finishes and colors. They offer you the ultimate amount of privacy and light control, all with a sleek, fashionable appearance. Many of our metal blinds are also available with the routless option.

Faux (or Alternative Wood) Blinds
If you're searching for an alternative to standard wood blinds, then our Everwood Renditions collection is for you. This economical blind collection features wood grain colors and white finishes, which are perfect if you have rooms moisture or large temperature changes (think bathroom or garage). Our Everwood Faux blinds will lend a bright, classic appearance to any area with high traffic. Hunter Douglas backs its entire Everwood line with a written guarantee that they will not warp, bow, fade, or discolor. 

Vertical Window Blinds
Did you know that vertical blinds are perfect for wide window expanses or sliding glass doors. Our Hunter Douglas vertical blinds are available in hundreds of colors, fabrics and materials. We offer four main types of vertical blinds, including Cadence, Somner, Skyline and Vertical Solutions.

A Shade Better has blinds, shades, shutters, and draperies for any color or style of décor. We can’t wait to help you transform your High Point home into a work of art! Call us today for a free estimate!

​So, the time has come to get window coverings for your home in Summerfield. Should you choose curtains or drapes? Maybe shutters are the way to go, or perhaps blinds are your best bet? Before you know it, your head is spinning, and you are beginning to remember the reason why you put window coverings off in the first place. Don’t stress - The experts at A Shade Better understand! Even if you have changed window coverings once or twice before, it’s not something you do every day, and it’s natural to feel a little overwhelmed. However, when it comes to choosing the best type of window covering for your windows, it’s really quite simple. A few practical tips will help you get a better understanding of what type of window coverings will serve you best.

The same type of window covering may not work for every room in your home - Any window covering has three main tasks: to provide light control, provide privacy and security (if needed), and be aesthetically pleasing to the eye. The trick is to choose the window covering that will provide you with adequate levels of all three for the specific application. Not to mention that certain kinds of window coverings work better in certain rooms. For example, you probably wouldn’t want to install floor-length draperies in your bathroom, or contemporary wood blinds on the window above the kitchen sink. Perhaps the most important thing to remember when choosing window coverings, is to always try to put function before style. It’s helpful to ask yourself two questions: First, how much light do you want coming in through your windows? And second, what level of privacy do you desire? If you’re like most homeowners, you may have a different answer for every room in the house.

Tips for window coverings in the kitchen - When you are installing window coverings in your kitchen, consider taking a minimalistic approach. This means that you should avoid anything that would be too heavy - like draperies. Ideally, the kitchen should be a bright room, with plenty of access to natural lighting. This can be achieved with blinds, pleated shades, or maybe even roman shades.  Any of these will adequately provide light control and privacy, each doing with with a different look and functionality.

A Shade Better provides quality window coverings to meet the needs of your entire home - Are there certain rooms in your home that always seem to be hotter or colder than the rest of the house? Duette or Applause Honeycomb shades are an excellent choice for dealing with insulation issues. By design these shades trap the air and allow it to act as insulation, providing you with superior energy efficiency. 

Our Wood, Poly (Vinyl), or Hybrid shutters can easily turn your home into a work of art! These shutters come in a wide variety of configurations and finishes. Best of all, we have so many colors to choose from, that you won’t have any trouble picking out the perfect finish to match your décor. A Shade Better offers every type of window covering you could desire for your home in Summerfield, NC. We can’t wait to help you create the home of your dreams! Call us today for your free estimate!