The Best Alternatives to Blinds for Mishawaka Homes
At Midwest Blind & Shade, we have nothing against window blinds. After all, they’re in our company’s name! But sometimes homeowners want a different aesthetic than blinds or are trying to achieve various goals, like room-darkening or sound-dampening.
Luckily, there’s a whole other world of window covering styles out there, with choices like window shades and interior shutters. Each alternative to blinds has advantages that might better match your lifestyle and design goals.
Our team has compiled some of our favorite Hunter Douglas premium window treatments near Mishawaka, IN, that aren’t blinds to help inspire your search for something different.
Choosing Hunter Douglas Faux Wood Shutters
Interior shutters add a sense of permanence and tradition to homes, with adjustable louvers mounted directly to window openings. They come in various materials, such as wood, vinyl, and composite, but if you want added durability, we suggest Hunter Douglas NewStyle® Composite Shutters.
Made from composite materials, they resist warping, cracking, and moisture damage compared to natural wood, making them excellent for kitchens and bathrooms. These faux wood shutters mimic the look of real wood and feature high-end finishes.
Inviting in Elegance With Hunter Douglas Roman Shades
As one of the most sophisticated alternatives to blinds, Roman shades stack in horizontal folds when raised and lie flat when lowered, offering a refined look. Hunter Douglas Vignette® Roman Shades, for instance, are an excellent choice, as they feature consistent folds with no exposed rear cords. These fabric options range from casual to formal, so they work in almost any room.
Investing in Hunter Douglas Cellular Shades
Hunter Douglas Duette® Cellular Shades offer exceptional energy-efficiency benefits. When lowered, the air pockets form an insulating barrier that regulates indoor temperature. You can use shades as an alternative to blinds, available in both horizontal and vertical orientations, so you can skip slatted vertical blinds altogether.
When you upgrade to Duette Architella® Cellular Shades for an extra-insulating honeycomb-within-a-honeycomb design, you can enjoy even more energy-efficient advantages that help your home during the Midwest winters and summers.
Simplifying Your Life With Hunter Douglas Roller Shades
When everything else in life can feel chaotic, from an overflowing email and an endless to-do list, Hunter Douglas Designer Roller Shades keep it simple. When raised, the fabrics roll up into a headrail, giving you unobstructed outdoor views and a uniform look at your windows.
Additionally, you can choose from over 370 colors and exclusive fabrics, including sheer to opaque.
Shop Premium Window Treatments Near Mishawaka, IN
The right window treatments enhance daily life by improving light control, privacy, and energy efficiency. Whether shutters appeal to your home’s architectural side, or Roman shades match your refined taste, there's a perfect alternative to blinds waiting for you.
Contact us online or call (574) 271-0770 and speak with our window fashion specialists about what you want to achieve at your windows.
Midwest Blind & Shade is a Hunter Douglas window treatment store that serves Mishawaka, Fort Wayne, Warsaw, Syracuse, Auburn, South Bend, Granger, Elkhart, LaPorte, Plymouth, and Michigan City, IN; as well as Niles, St Joseph, Benton Harbor, New Buffalo, and Three Rivers, MI.