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.
Motorized Covering Expertise
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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Bathroom
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Bedroom
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Home Office
See window covering solutions for light filtering and glare control.
Kitchen
See window covering solutions for a variety of needs and kitchen styles.
Living Room
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Media Room
See room darkening window treatments for your media room.
Nursery & Kids Room
See child-safe window coverings for baby nurseries and kids rooms
Angled Windows
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Arched Windows
See blinds and shades for arched, half-circle or half-moon windows.
Bay, Bow, Corner Windows
See blinds and shades for bay, bow and corner windows.
French Doors
See shutters, blinds and shades for French Doors.
Sidelights
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Sliding Glass Doors
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Skylights
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Automated
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Blackout
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What Type of Window Treatment is Best for Your Home Design?
When it comes to your home, the interior design defines the character of your space, influences your mood, and even communicates your personality to your guests. One critical (yet often overlooked) aspect of home design is your choice of window treatments. Custom window treatments can significantly influence the overall ambiance of your home.
Our team at North County Blinds understands that with window treatments, you can make a range of statements from to creating a unique style with stand-out pieces or complementing your interior décor with neutral shades. If you're near Encinitas, CA, and you're pondering over the best window treatment for your home design, you’ve come to the right place. We carry an extensive variety of Hunter Douglas window treatments that our team is ready to customize to your exact specifications.
Balancing Functionality and Aesthetics
Window treatments are more than just decorative elements. They serve critical, functional roles in your home such as enhancing privacy, controlling light, and improving energy efficiency. The best window treatment for your home design is one that strikes the perfect balance between functionality and aesthetics.
Our team has put together a few of our favorites to give you an idea of custom window treatments that we think best fit this bill.
Shutters Add Timeless Beauty and Durability
Our Hunter Douglas Shutters are a timeless window treatment option that exudes a classic charm. They're durable, easy to clean and maintain, and offer excellent privacy and light control. Whether your home design is traditional, rustic, or coastal, shutters can effortlessly enhance your space's aesthetic appeal.
In particular, we love our Palm Beach™ Polysatin™ Vinyl Shutters for our fellow North County homeowners because of their ability to withstand the humid air and intense sun without sustaining any damage.
Shades Offer Elegance and Energy Efficiency
If you're looking for a window treatment that adds a touch of elegance and sophistication to your home design, shades are an excellent choice. We offer a ton of shade options in various styles, including Roman, roller, cellular, and solar shades, each offering unique aesthetic and functional benefits.
Cellular shades, for instance, are known for their energy efficiency due to their unique honeycomb structure that traps air and provides insulation against heat and cold. They're perfect for Encinitas homeowners who want to achieve a chic, modern look while improving their home's energy efficiency.
- Our favorite cellular shades for energy efficiency are our Duette® Cellular Shades.
Drapes and Curtains: Dramatic Flair and Customization
For homeowners who want to add a dramatic flair to their home design, drapes and curtains are the way to go. They offer endless customization possibilities, allowing you to choose from a wide range of fabrics, patterns, and designs. Our Custom Drapes even include designs from exclusive artists in the Hunter Douglas family.
Whether you want to create a bold statement with vibrant colors or prefer a more subtle, neutral look, custom drapes and curtains can elevate your home design to a whole new level. Not to mention that they provide excellent light control and privacy and can even be layered with other window treatments for a more complete design.
Roller Shades: Versatile and Simple
Roller shades are a popular choice for homeowners in Encinitas, CA, because of their versatility and simplicity. Made from a single length of fabric attached to a single rolling header, you can choose from options like our Designer Solar Shades which offer UV protection to the elegant Designer Banded Shades—also known as zebra shades—which alternate sheer and opaque bands for a streamlined look at the window.
Roller shades are perfect for any home design, whether you're aiming for a modern minimalist look or a more traditional feel. Moreover, they offer excellent light control and privacy, making them a practical choice for various spaces—plus, they layer great with other shades and drapes.
Choose North County Blinds for Your Custom Window Treatments
The best window treatment for your home is ultimately going to depend on your personal style, functional needs, and budget. At our Encinitas North County Blinds store, our team of experts is always ready to guide you through the selection process, ensuring you choose a window treatment that complements your home design and meets your functional needs.
Feel free to contact us for a complimentary consultation or give us a call at (760) 944-9056 to learn more about your custom window treatment options. We are proud to serve Encinitas, CA, and the surrounding areas, including San Diego, Carlsbad, Oceanside, and San Marcos, California.