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.
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We offer window treatments for any business or commercial setting.
Cornices
We offer window treatments for any business or commercial setting.
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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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Vertical vs Horizontal Blinds: Which are Right for You?
Blinds are one of the most popular and well-known window treatments on the market. When it comes to blinds, the key choice you’re going to have to make is whether you prefer horizontal or vertical blinds for your window treatments. Luckily, at North County Blinds we have both options available from one of the best window treatment creators on the market: Hunter Douglas. Normally, a good rule of thumb is that vertical blinds are great for windows that are wider than they are tall and horizontal blinds are perfect for windows that are taller than they are wide. Let us show you the best options for your home and help you decide whether vertical or horizontal blinds would be best.
Vertical Blinds: Perfect for Sliding Glass Doors
If you have large glass windows or sliding glass doors, Hunter Douglas vertical blinds are a clear choice for their function and aesthetic. Not only are they designed for large spaces of glass, but they also offer a sleek and modern look to your home.
One of the key reasons we recommend vertical blinds for larger windows is because of their versatility. They offer a nice interior aesthetic as well as energy efficiency to help regulate the temperature in your room and protect your interior from harmful UV rays. In addition, they offer excellent privacy and light control. When you choose an automated/motorized operation system, you can even shut your vertical blinds with the click of a button or via voice control when integrated with your smart home system.
Another reason our vertical blinds are a versatile option is because there are six different Hunter Douglas Vertical Blinds options. Here’s a list of all the options you can choose from (click on the options to see our full product specs on each vertical blind choice):
Hunter Douglas Horizontal Blinds: A Classic Look
While Hunter Douglas vertical blinds are ideal for larger windows as well as sliding glass doors. Hunter Douglas horizontal blinds offer a class look that can work incredibly well in a variety of living spaces (as well as commercial spaces). Hunter Douglas horizontal blinds are available in a wide variety of materials, including real wood, faux wood, and metal.
One of the key advantages of utilizing horizontal blinds is their durability. If you have small children, pets, or a high-traffic room in your home, the high-quality materials that these blinds are made from will come in handy. All of our Hunter Douglas window treatments are made to last a lifetime, but our horizontal blinds are specifically manufactured to withstand daily wear and tear.
When choosing Hunter Douglas horizontal blinds, you’ll have three key options to choose from:
- 100% real wood for warmth and luxury
- 2” or 2 ½” slat sizes
- Choose between wood stains and solid paint colors to match your style
- Harvested from responsibly managed forests; a donation to the Arbor Day Foundation is made with every purchase.
- 50+ color choices
- Optional upgrades:
- De-Light™ feature for additional light blocking
- Decorative tapes
- Cut-Outs available for window cranks, door handles, etc.
- Cornices available for an additional decorative accent
- Long-lasting materials make these blinds perfect for bathrooms or sunrooms.
- 2” or 2 ½” slat sizes.
- Resistant to fading, yellowing, warping, or bowing with Performance Plus Protection.
- 50+ color choices
- Optional upgrades:
- De-Light™ feature for additional light blocking
- Decorative tapes
- Cut-Outs available for window cranks, door handles, etc.
- Durable blinds for busy households
- ½”, 1”, and 2” slat sizes
- 70+ color choices
- Optional upgrades:
- De-Light™ feature for additional light blocking
- Decorative tapes
- Cut-Outs available for window cranks, door handles, etc.
- MagnaView® feature for expanded outdoor view
Still Not Sure What to Choose? Contact Us!
If you’re still not 100% sure which option would work better for your living space, feel free to contact our team at North County Blinds. We look forward to helping you find the perfect blinds for your home!
North County Blinds will take care of the entire process for you, top to bottom: from measuring each of your windows, ordering the custom window treatments, and professional installation of each of your new window treatments.
We’d love to set you up with a complimentary consultation to discuss our Hunter Douglas horizontal and vertical blinds options more thoroughly! Our in-person showroom at 264 N El Camino Real Ste G, Encinitas, CA, 92024 is open 6 days a week and closed only on Sundays. You’re also welcome to call us at (760) 944-9056. We proudly serve Encinitas, CA and the surrounding areas, including San Diego, Carlsbad, Oceanside, and San Marcos, California.