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.
Consumer Financing by Wells Fargo
We offer financing options for our customers, subject to approved credit.
Window Covering Cleaning
We offer professional window treatment cleaning services.
Window Covering Measuring & Installations
Our measuring and installation service will ensure an exact fit for your window coverings.
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Bathroom
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Bedroom
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Home Office
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Kitchen
See window covering solutions for a variety of needs and kitchen styles.
Living Room
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Media Room
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Nursery & Kids Room
See child-safe window coverings for baby nurseries and kids rooms
Angled Windows
See blinds and shades for angled, sloped, and triangle-shaped windows.
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
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Sidelights
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Sliding Glass Doors
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Skylights
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Automated
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Blackout
See our options for blinds and shades that best control light.
Energy Efficient
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Light Filtering
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Child and Pet-Friendly
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Vertical vs. Horizontal Blinds
One of the first steps when deciding what type of window treatment to purchase is whether or not you need vertical or horizontal blinds. Though they both cover windows beautifully, each offers distinct benefits and features. Depending on your home’s needs, one might enhance your abode better and perform more functions that are beneficial to you.
What’s the Difference?
One of the critical distinctions between vertical vs. horizontal blinds is their aesthetic appeal. Vertical blinds are known for their contemporary and streamlined look, making them an ideal choice for large windows and sliding glass doors. On the other hand, horizontal blinds offer a more traditional and classic appearance, with slats that run horizontally across the window. Due to their construction, horizontal blinds are better suited for taller windows rather than wide ones.
Which Offers Better Light Control and Privacy?
Light control and privacy are two of the most significant factors when selecting window treatments for your home. Vertical blinds excel at directing light away from the window, making them an excellent choice for rooms where sunlight can cause glare or heat buildup. With Hunter Douglas vertical blinds, you can easily tilt the vanes to adjust the amount of light entering the room while maintaining privacy. Conversely, horizontal blinds offer precise control over light and privacy with adjustable slats that you can tilt open or closed.
What is Maintenance Like for Each?
In terms of maintenance, there is a difference between vertical vs. horizontal blinds. Vertical blinds are often easier to clean than horizontal blinds. This fact is because they tend not to collect as much dust, dirt, or allergens as horizontal blinds. Plus, if you select blinds that use artificial materials, you can rest easy knowing that your cleaning products will not cause your slats to fade or stain.
What Are Your Options?
When selecting vertical vs. horizontal blinds, the sky is the limit with Hunter Douglas! Popular Hunter Douglas horizontal blinds include:
- Parkland® Wood Blinds: Crafted from natural hardwood, these window treatments create a warm, inviting, classic atmosphere.
- EverWood® Faux Wood Blinds: Featuring manufactured materials with realistic wood construction, these blinds can withstand heat, sunlight, and moisture without fading, warping, or bowing.
- Modern Precious Metals® Mini Blinds: These window treatments are durable and attractive, with a sleek aesthetic and construction that lets them “bounce back” better than most blinds. This feature makes them ideal for busy households.
Popular Hunter Douglas vertical blinds include:
- Luminette® Sheer Panels: These light-diffusing vertical sheer panels from Hunter Douglas feature fully integrated vertical vanes for exceptional light control.
- Cadence® Vertical Blinds: Elegantly designed to mimic plush drapery folds, these custom vertical blinds near Novato, California, are a stunning style for modern homes.
- Vertical Solutions® Vertical Blinds: Made with essential fabric and vinyl options, these vertical blinds provide a minimalist design that lets furniture and artwork take center stage.
Contact Us Today To Find Your Vertical and Horizontal Blinds
Ready to select horizontal or vertical blinds for your home? Be sure to contact or visit us today at Bay Blinds Window Coverings. Plus, visit our promotions page for excellent savings on Hunter Douglas blinds, shades, and shutters throughout the year.
Bay Blinds Window Coverings is located in Novato, California, and proudly serves Marin County and Sonoma County, including Novato, Marin, and San Rafel, California.