Your Home, Your Retreat


As an antidote to these busy and uncertain times, our homes should provide us with a calm retreat from the world. As you look to create your own private spaces that put you at ease, keep in mind that the type of light coming into your room can contribute significantly to that restful mood. "In my opinion, light is the most important design element of a room," says Wendell Colson, vice president of research and development at Hunter Douglas. "And the more control we have over light, the better we can design with it."

Toward that end, we encourage you to consider our extensive line of light-diffusing products, including our shadings, sheers, louvers and panels, our shades and our exclusive offering from The Alustra® Collection. Regardless of which product you choose, you'll find a wide selection of soft fabrics, from opaque to translucent materials. These Hunter Douglas window fashions allow you to access total brightness or total darkness—and any point in between—simply by tilting the vanes. By choosing window treatments that modulate and diffuse natural light, rather than simply blocking it out, you can transform the mood and ambiance in your room, turning an ordinary space into one that's soothing and inviting. In short, you can create the perfect retreat.

For more information on designing with light, browse over to our Getting Started channel, where we'll show you how to use light as a valuable decorating tool throughout your home. We'll also walk you through other important window fashion considerations, such as your source of the light (does it come from the north, south, east or west?) and the amount of privacy you require. Finally, check out our free Designing Windows booklet for dozens of inspiring decorating ideas. Simply go to our request form and we'll send you a copy today.

So while the world at large may be increasingly hard to predict, controlling the mood inside your home is easier than ever with Hunter Douglas' superior line of custom window fashions.


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