Custom Shades

Shades are different from other types of window treatments because you can use them on the window in only two ways: up or down. If they are up, most of the window will be exposed, and a lot of light will be filtered into the room. When they are down, nearly all light will be gone from the room because nearly the whole window will be covered. The newer style shades are able see through with floating vanes.  Hunter Douglas has the most extensive list of custom quality shade styles; Hunter Douglas Provenance® Woven Wood Shades, Hunter Douglas Applause® Honeycomb Shades, Hunter Douglas Duette® Honeycomb Shades, Hunter Douglas Silhouette window shades, Vignette® Modern Roman Shades.

We service The following areas:
Encino
Studio City
Woodland Hills
Sherman Oaks
Chatsworth
Porter Ranch
San Fernando Valley
Malibu
Tarzana
Calabasas
Van Nuys

Benefits of Shades
Many homeowners look to shades for their window treatments because they offer unique benefits that are hard to find with other window treatments. Some of the benefits of shades are:

• Window shades can completely block out light for bedrooms and home theatres.
• Window shades allow for total privacy.
• Window shades dampen or eliminate noise.
• Window shades are cost-effective.
• Window shades are stylish and fit any décor.
• Window shades can be motorized.
• Window shades are energy efficient.
• Window shades can be eco friendly, green.
• Window shades can be cord-free.

Of window treatments, many different types of shades are available. The different types include:

• Roman shades
• Cellular shades/honeycomb shades
• Pleated shades
• Roller shades
• Woven wood shades
• Bamboo shades
• Sheer shades

Shade Safety
With all window treatments you want to make sure that any cords or strings are tucked up safely away, but this is especially true with shades. When shades are all the way up, the cord that is left dangling at the side is especially long and can become a strangulation hazard in case there are pets or small children in the home. However, special hardware can be purchased to keep these strings tied back, eliminating the risk of harm. Cleats, hooks, weights, cord holders are all for sale.