Window Treatments for Office Spaces

Finding the right office window treatment can be tricky. There are a few factors to consider before making your selection including:

• The amount of natural light that comes into the office
• Glare on computers or other electronics
• The amount of privacy needed
• Direction the windows are facing
• Personal preferences

Natural Light and Glaring

It is important in a professional setting to have adequate lighting, but it is always nice to utilize more natural lighting than artificial lighting. Natural lighting is easier on the eyes, and can help improve workplace productivity. Invite the natural light in, but keep the option to limit it to reduce glaring with honeycomb shades and cellular shades especially during the brightest part of the day.

Privacy and Window Placement

The direction the windows face can determine when the sun shines through the windows, and the amount of privacy needed. Top-down, bottom-up shades allow the user to position the shades to block out the glaring sun during certain parts of the day, or limit who can see inside the windows. Many of the Hunter Douglas shades available from Window Coverings of Idaho offer this function.

Personal Preference

Sometimes personal preference plays the most important role in selecting window coverings. With a huge selection to choose from, and the option for custom designs, Window Coverings of Idaho can find something to fit everyone’s personal preference.

When choosing new window treatments for your office, custom Hunter Douglas window coverings allow more options, a better fit aesthetically, and the perfect balance of natural lighting. Talk to the team at Window Coverings of Idaho about creating custom window coverings for your office today.

Caring for Window Treatments

Cleaning window treatments keeps them in top shape and the house sparkling. One of the nice things about Hunter Douglas window treatments is they are designed to require minimal cleaning. Homeowners will only have to worry about dusting and some vacuuming to keep these window treatments looking their best.

For regular care and maintenance, follow these tips:

• Dusting

Blinds, shutters, shades, sheers, and window panels benefit from a light dusting regularly. Magnetic cleaner should never be used on light-dimming fabrics as they could damage the light-dimming backing.

• Vacuuming

Not all Hunter Douglas window treatments benefit from vacuuming. Alustra Luminette and Luminette privacy sheers should not be vacuumed with a brushed attachment or with vertical strokes. This could cause the fabric to crease. Never vacuum Architella Elan and Architella Elan Eclipse fabrics either. For the rest, vacuum them gently with the brush attachment in vertical strokes.

• Blowing

A can of compressed air or a hair dryer on a non-heat setting can also be used to dust off certain window treatments.

When it comes to spot cleaning, products vary. Some cannot be spot cleaned. Look at that product’s specific care and cleaning instructions to see if it is safe. If it is allowed, use a non-abrasive detergent that has no additives and a clean, white cloth.

Professional cleaning can be beneficial for those who are worried about cleaning window coverings themselves. Always check the specifications for each product before having it professionally cleaned. There are two cleaning methods that Hunter Douglas acknowledges as being safe and effective. These are:

• Injection/Extraction Cleaning: A cleaning solution is injected into the fabric and the dirty solution is extracted in one motion.
• Ultrasonic Cleaning: This involves immersing the product in a tank of cleaning solution.

In general, cleaning window treatments helps to preserve their lifespan, but should be done carefully. Always check out the care and cleaning instructions before any type of cleaning.

5 Signs It is Time to Replace Window Treatments

1. Discolored

Blinds and other window coverings can start to show their age by becoming faded or discolored. It is also a sign that they might be deteriorating and won’t last too much longer. The window coverings offered by Window Coverings of Idaho have UV protection, to help them last longer and be more resistant to fading and discoloration.

2. Misshapen Slats

Bent or warped slats are very noticeable and not in a good way. Faux wood blinds can become warped due to heat damage while real wood blinds can bend as a result of humidity. Either way, it’s definitely time to find new blinds. Window Coverings of Idaho has many wood or wood alternatives to choose from.

3. Not Child-Friendly

The cords on window coverings can be a strangulation hazard for small children. Hunter Douglas is aware of this and has many options that are safer for children such as their cordless blinds, motorized operating systems, and more.

4. Window Needs

Some blinds and covering just don’t get the job done. They may not be as energy efficient or offer as much privacy as you would like. Window Coverings of Idaho has a huge variety of window coverings to meet every need.

5. Out of Style

Just like homeowners get new furniture, they also need to consider new window treatments. If it’s been years since the last update, call Window Coverings of Idaho to help find a newer, more stylish option.

Update those old, worn out window coverings with the help of Window Coverings of Idaho. View their large selection of window coverings on our website.

Choosing Coverings for Sliding Glass Doors

Sliding glass doors let a lot of natural light in, but sunlight isn’t always desirable and sometimes privacy is important. To control how much light comes in and when, find a good window treatment for the sliding glass door. Window Coverings of Idaho offers multiple options.

• Vertical Blinds

These are the most common window covering for sliding glass doors. They allow homeowners to control privacy and the amount of light filtering into the room. Vertical blinds are available in fabric, vinyl, wood, and aluminum with a variety of styles, colors, textures and patterns.

• Shutters

Looking for something a little different? Shutters offer a unique sliding glass door solution. All three shutter collections by Hunter Douglas can be made with the Bi-fold and By-pass Track Systems.

• Honeycomb Shades

Honeycomb shades are not just for windows. This type of shade can provide extra insulation on sliding glass doors that might lose warm or cold air. When installed with the Vertiglide operating system, there are no cords, chains, or wands needed to move the shade.

• Gliding Panels

Those looking for a sleeker design should consider the Skyline Gliding Window Panels. They create a very polished look in any room.

• Roman Shades

Take roman shades vertical on the sliding glass door. Being able to coordinate with the horizontal roman shades on the windows will make the a perfectly designed room. They can also be used with the Vertiglide system, making for easy operation.

Talk to Window Coverings of Idaho to find the perfect sliding glass door covering for any home. We will help find the perfect fit for light control, privacy, and décor.