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.
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.
Motorized Window Coverings
Enjoy the convenience of motorized window coverings.
Outdoor Solar Shades
Make your outdoor spaces more comfortable with our outdoor solar shades.
After-Hours & In-Home Consultations
Our schedule is flexible, and we can come to your home for a consultation.
Free Estimates
Get a free estimate for your next decorating project.
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We offer expert motorization services for your window coverings.
Upholstery
We offer re-upholstery services for all furniture styles.
About Us
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 Window Shades to Keep Your Furniture from Fading
When it comes to protecting your furniture and interior decor, you’re probably just thinking about factors coming from inside the home like spills, scratches, and general wear-and-tear. However, there's another silent threat that can cause irreversible damage over time: the sun's harmful UV rays. Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight can cause your furniture and belongings to fade, losing their vibrant colors and beauty.
Fortunately, there are effective solutions available from our team at North County Blinds to prevent this damage. We’re going to suggest three top-tier window treatment solutions from Hunter Douglas that will act as the ultimate UV barrier for your interiors to help you preserve your furniture and maintain a stylish, sun-safe home.
Protect Your Home with Stylish Designer Solar Shades
Hunter Douglas Designer Solar Shades are a quintessential window treatment option for those who want to enjoy their outdoor view and who also need to protect their interiors from UV damage. Solar shades for windows are an excellent choice for homeowners who desire a balance between natural light and protection. These shades are meticulously crafted to filter out harmful UV rays while maintaining optimal visibility and privacy.
At North County Blinds, we offer a wide range of fabrics in bold and neutral colors and openness levels (over 130 choices, to be exact), allowing you to customize the level of light control and UV protection. With their sleek design and versatile functionality, Designer Solar Shades not only safeguard your furniture but also enhance the look and feel of your living space with a modern edge. The best part? Our solar shades can roll up into their enclosed header for pristine views when you want them—a great solution for patios and sunrooms.
Enjoy Innovative Silhouette® Sheer Shades
Silhouette® Sheer Shades from Hunter Douglas offer a unique combination of light control, UV protection, and elegance. These innovative sheer window shadings feature soft fabric vanes suspended between two sheer panels, creating a beautiful floating effect. When the vanes are open, the sheer fabric diffuses sunlight, reducing UV rays and protecting your furniture from fading. The sheer panels also provide daytime privacy while maintaining a view of the outside. With the vanes closed, the shadings offer enhanced UV protection, blocking up to 88% of harmful rays.
Silhouette® Sheer Shades are available in a variety of fabrics, colors, and opacities, allowing you to find the perfect balance between style and functionality for your home. It’s hard not to find the perfect fit in these shades with over 150 color and fabric choices to choose from.
#3: Pirouette® Sheer Shades
Pirouette® Sheer Shades are another excellent choice for both UV protection and enhancing the beauty of your living spaces. These sheer shadings feature soft, horizontal fabric vanes attached to a single sheer backing. When the vanes are open, the sheer fabric filters and diffuses sunlight, protecting your furniture from fading. The vanes can also be adjusted to control the amount of light and privacy desired. With the vanes closed, the shadings provide increased UV protection, blocking up to 81% of harmful rays. Pirouette® Window Shadings are available in over 90 color and fabric options, so you can choose the perfect color, texture, and opacity combination for your home.
Other Options for Sun Protection
There are plenty of other options for window treatments that provide sun protection for your flooring and furnishing if none of these options pique your interest. Considering looking through our catalog of plantation shutters, custom drapery, cellular shades, and tons more! The best part about shopping with us at North County Blinds is that we’re a Hunter Douglas dealer, meaning all of our window treatments are crafted with functionality and longevity in mind.
Book Your Complimentary Consultation Today
When it comes to protecting your furniture from fading caused by the sun's UV rays, investing in high-quality window treatments is essential. Designer Solar Shades, Silhouette® Sheer Shades, and Pirouette® Sheer Shades are all excellent options for your UV protection needs, among many other shade, blind, and shutter options we carry at North County Blinds. Our window treatment experts would be happy to talk further with you about other UV protection options.
The bottom line? If you’re looking for solar shades, patio shades, and other window treatments to protect your interior near Encinitas, CA, we’ve got you covered! Book your complimentary consultation today to get started. We’re also available by phone at (760) 944-9056 to answer your questions.
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