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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.
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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.
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From controlling light to their stylish, sleek look, wood blinds have been a favorite among homeowners for decades.
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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.
Commercial Blinds & Shades
We offer window treatments for any business or commercial setting.
Cornices
We offer window treatments for any business or commercial setting.
Custom Bedding
We create one-of-a-kind custom bedding designs.
Drapery & Valances
Add the perfect finishing touch to your windows.
Drapery Hardware
Choose from a wide selection of styles.
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Enjoy the convenience of motorized window coverings.
Outdoor Solar Shades
Make your outdoor spaces more comfortable with our outdoor solar shades.
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We offer expert motorization services for your window coverings.
Upholstery
We offer re-upholstery services for all furniture styles.
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At North County Blind Company, we take window fashions seriously. We can provide treatments that capture the sun's warmth and add architectural interest to your home.
Encinitas, CA
At North County Blinds, we have been serving our valued customers since 1985. Our commitment to exceptional products from Hunter Douglas, expert design consultations, and in-home installations has made us a trusted name in Encinitas, California.
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3 Reasons to Love Woven Shades for Sustainable Design
When it comes to sustainable design, finding eco-friendly alternatives for your home's window treatments is an excellent way to reduce your carbon footprint. In recent years, woven shades have gained immense popularity among homeowners and designers alike. These versatile window coverings not only offer a unique aesthetic appeal, they also provide several environmental benefits.
At North County Blinds, we take pride in offering a wide range of sustainable Hunter Douglas window treatment options, including woven shades. We're going to explore three reasons why woven shades are an excellent choice for those seeking sustainable design solutions near Encinitas, CA.
#1: Woven Natural Materials are Fast-Growing Renewable Resources
One of the most significant advantages of woven shades is that they are crafted from renewable resources. Unlike other materials that can take decades to mature, natural materials like bamboo are sourced sustainably and grows incredibly fast. In fact, bamboo can reach full maturity in as little as three to five years, making it an ideal choice for sustainable design. By choosing woven shades for your windows, you’re actively participating in the conservation of forests.
Synthetic materials have their benefits, but they can take hundreds of years to biodegrade in landfills—instead, choose a functional and sustainable design made from a sustainable material that is good for the environment and that functions well in your home with woven shades from Hunter Douglas.
#2: Woven Shades Are Great for Energy Efficiency
Another reason to love woven shades for sustainable design is their inherent energy efficiency. Windows are a major source of heat gain or loss in a home, impacting both energy consumption and comfort levels. Woven shades act as a natural insulator, helping to regulate the temperature inside your living space.
During the hot summer months, woven shades block a significant amount of solar heat, which in turn reduces the need for excessive air conditioning. Conversely, during the colder months, they provide an additional layer of insulation, minimizing heat loss through the windows. By moderating indoor temperatures, woven shades help reduce the reliance on heating and cooling systems, ultimately leading to lower energy consumption and decreased carbon emissions. It’s a win-win: you can enjoy better regulated indoor temperatures while reducing your carbon footprint.
#3: Woven Shades Offer Functional Beauty
Not only does Hunter Douglas employ responsible manufacturing techniques in the making of their woven shades, you can also reap the benefits of aesthetics and functionality from your new woven shades. Woven shades offer a abundance of practical and aesthetic benefits. They bring the beauty of nature indoors with their natural materials, making it easy to incorporate into your home decor if you’re already a fan of sustainable design and raw materials.
Whether you choose Provenance® Woven Wood Shades or a selection from the Alustra® Woven Textures® collection of Roman or roller shades, our woven shades come in several different style iterations, so it can best fit your interior decor style: Roman, Waterfall Roman, Recessed Roman, roller-style, and Vertical Drapery.
One of our favorite functional benefits of woven shades is that you can leave behind the days of using heavy cleaners or chemicals to clean your window treatments. They’re far easier to maintain than traditional wood blinds, and they can be easily kept pristine with routine dusting with a feather duster or microfiber cloth. If you want a deeper clean, we recommend using a vacuum with a soft brush attachment. Alternatively, if you want a really deep clean, you can also utilize a gentle, natural cleaning solution, such as vinegar and water, in order to gently scrub off any excess dirt or other unwanted surface materials.
Contact Us to Learn More About our Woven Shades
As the importance of sustainable design continues to grow, incorporating eco-friendly elements into our homes becomes paramount. Hunter Douglas woven shades offer a beautiful, natural aesthetic while providing numerous benefits for the environment.
If you’re interested in learning more about Provenance® Woven Wood Shades or our other woven shade selections, don’t hesitate to book your complimentary consultation with us. Between more than 80 color choices and their beautifully woven, natural materials, we know you’ll find the perfect solution for your home’s sustainable design!
Give us a call at (760) 944-9056 with any questions. We proudly serve Encinitas, CA, and the surrounding areas, including San Diego, Carlsbad, Oceanside, and San Marcos, California.