Aura
Program your window treatments so that they adjust themselves automatically, creating the perfect room ambiance morning, noon and night.
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 Measuring & Installations
Our measuring and installation service will ensure an exact fit for your window coverings.
About Us
Redmond Window Treats is owned by Jeff and Donora Winters. Central Oregon has been their home since the summer of 1978...
Redmond, OR
Redmond Window Treats specializes in providing Central Oregon homeowners with custom Hunter Douglas window treatments that infuse life, style, and personality into their homes...
Testimonials and Reviews
Find out what our past customers think about the products and services that Redmond Window Treats provides.
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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
See window covering solutions for light filtering and UV protection.
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
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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
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Energy Efficient
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Light Filtering
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Child and Pet-Friendly
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Horizontal Blinds vs. Vertical Blinds: Making the Right Choice for Your Windows
If you're looking for a way to update your windows, you might wonder whether horizontal or vertical blinds are a better option. Both types of blinds have their pros and cons, and the best choice depends on your style, budget, and windows.
Horizontal Blinds
Horizontal blinds are the classic window treatment that most people are familiar with. They consist of slats that run horizontally across the window that you can tilt to adjust the amount of light and privacy. Horizontal blinds are versatile and can fit any window size and shape, from small to large, square to round.
Pros of Horizontal Blinds
- Light control: Horizontal blinds provide precise control over light and privacy. You can adjust the light entering the room by tilting the slats.
- Aesthetics: The horizontal orientation of these blinds adds a timeless charm to any space, making them suitable for modern and traditional interiors.
- Variety of materials: We offer a range of Hunter Douglas horizontal blinds at Redmond Window Treats, such as the Hunter Douglas Parkland® Wood Blinds. These blinds come in various wood finishes, allowing you to match them to your decor effortlessly.
- Easy maintenance: Horizontal blinds are easy to clean and maintain, making them a practical choice for busy households.
Cons of Horizontal Blinds
- Not ideal for large windows: There may be better options than horizontal blinds for covering large windows or sliding glass doors since they have the maximum length they can be before needing additional cords.
- Limited style options: While horizontal blinds offer versatility in materials, they may provide less design flexibility than vertical blinds.
Vertical Blinds
Vertical blinds are a more modern alternative, with slats hanging vertically from a track at the top of the window. They can be drawn to the side to open or close the window or rotated to control the light and privacy. These blinds are ideal for large windows and sliding glass doors, as they can cover a wide span of glass without sagging or bending and have no cords.
Pros of Vertical Blinds
- Perfect for Large Windows: Vertical blinds cover expansive windows and sliding glass doors. They provide seamless coverage and easy access to the outdoors.
- Enhanced privacy: The vertical orientation of these blinds ensures better privacy, especially for rooms with tall windows.
- Diverse styles: Hunter Douglas Vertical Blinds are available in various colors, textures, and materials. This diversity allows you to achieve a contemporary look that complements your home's aesthetic.
- Easy maintenance: Like horizontal blinds, vertical blinds are easy to clean and maintain.
Cons of Vertical Blinds
- Less precision in light control: Vertical blinds offer excellent privacy but may provide less precise light control than horizontal blinds.
- Modern aesthetic: The contemporary style of vertical blinds may only suit some interiors, especially if you have a more traditional home.
Take a quick look at some of the exciting vertical blind options we have:
Which Type Is Right For You?
Ultimately, it depends on your taste and needs. However, Hunter Douglas offers blinds for a high-quality window treatment with style and functionality. Hunter Douglas is a leading brand in the window treatment industry that provides a wide range of horizontal and vertical blinds designed to suit any home.
At Redmond Window Treats, we proudly offer Hunter Douglas blinds to our customers in Redmond, Bend, Prineville, Madras, and Sisters, Oregon.
Visit our showroom in Redmond, Oregon, to see our products in person and get expert advice from our friendly staff. We'll help you find the best Hunter Douglas blinds for your home and budget. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation and estimate!