Aria™️ Fabric Blinds
Crafted of lightweight and translucent fabric. For a first-of-its-kind design.
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.
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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.
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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.
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We create one-of-a-kind custom bedding designs.
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Add the perfect finishing touch to your windows.
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We offer expert motorization services for your window coverings.
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Our measuring and installation service will ensure an exact fit for your window coverings.
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Give Your Outdoor Patio a Spring Refresh with Solar Shades
There is no better place to enjoy a gorgeous Texan spring than from the comfort of your patio. Since that’s where you’ll spend most of your time, it’s always a good idea to refresh it for the spring season.
Our team at Window Design Gallery, LLC in Bulverde, Texas, is excited to share some ideas on how to liven up your patio with the addition of beautiful solar shades from Hunter Douglas.
What Is a Solar Shade?
Solar shades, also known as sun shades, are a style of roller shade made from UV-blocking materials such as PVC and polyester. They offer UV protection while simultaneously preserving your view with gorgeous sheer fabrics. Solar shades provide different opacities depending on how tightly or loosely the material is woven, referred to as “openness”.
If the shade has a lower openness level, the fabric is woven more tightly, blocking more sunlight and limiting your viewing abilities. On the other hand, if the shade’s openness level is higher, less sun is blocked, but your visibility is increased.
Designer screen shades can have openness levels ranging from 0 to 14 %. Your openness level depends on your desired view and the amount of sun you want to block, and there are options to match any of your needs.
Benefits of a Solar Screen Window Shade
Glare Reduction
Nothing is more annoying when trying to relax, work, or entertain than an intense glare from the sun. Solar shades will diminish this glare, so you can enjoy downtime or work productivity without having to deal with glare or blazing sunlight.
Protection for Your Furnishings
Because solar shades are so adept at blocking harmful UV rays, they are very effective at protecting your patio furniture and other décor. You can rest assured that you won’t have to replace your patio cushions yearly due to fading.
Heat Reduction
On a hot Texas afternoon, you can be assured that your patio will remain cooler because the shade blocks out that harsh light.
Hunter Douglas Solar Screen Shades to Perfect Your Patio for Spring
Hunter Douglas Solar Screen Shades come in over 130 color and fabric choices. These remarkable shades boast smooth, flawless movement. Not only will they block the sun, but they will also add style to your patio. Add a decorative accent to the top or bottom for further aesthetic appeal. Since patios collect dust and dirt, you can opt for a dust cover.
Contact us Today for Types of Solar Shades Near Bulverde, Texas
Window Design Gallery is proud to be a certified Hunter Douglas Gallery. We have an extensive line of high-quality window treatments, custom bedding, and drapery. Our team of experts is well-versed in all of our products and services and can give you hands-on demonstrations in our state-of-the-art showroom.
Visit our store in Bulverde, TX, or request an online consultation, and we will contact you soon. We proudly serve the greater Bulverde, Texas, area, Spring Branch, Kendalia, Canyon Lake, New Braunfels, and the surrounding areas.