How to Know When to Get New Treatments

At F&R Interiors, we know many clients initially think, “It’s OK—I can last a little longer with these window fashions.” And in some cases, that might be true. The treatments might have more life in them, they could still match the home’s aesthetics, and they could be functioning just fine. But if you’ve looked at your treatments and wondered “Is it time?” you might need to consider starting a search for new window fashions. Check out our thoughts below, and be sure to contact one of our consultants for ideas on your unique situation.

Ask Yourself Some Questions

Start by asking the following questions, recognizing that any “No” answer might mean you need to start shopping. Does the treatment protect your home, including your furniture and flooring, from harmful UV rays? Does it control light properly? Does the treatment function the way you want or need it to? Does it match your room’s décor and current style? Does it give you the privacy you need? Does your treatment add value to your home?

Light Control and UV Ray Protection

You might not know it, but Hunter Douglas window fashions filter out at least 75 percent of the sun’s harmful rays—and many Hunter Douglas products, when fully closed, filter up to 99 percent. Hunter Douglas also designs products that let you control light and block UV rays while still giving you great view-through—including Luminette® Sheer Panels, Silhouette® Sheer Shades, Designer Banded Shades, and more.

Functionality

Your window treatment’s operating system can dictate its functionality. Many older treatments still have corded operating systems, with dangling cords that can be dangerous for children and pets. Furthermore, if your window is in a hard-to-reach place or if it’s a skylight, you might not be able to move the treatment at all. Replacing the window fashion with a Hunter Douglas option means you can select from numerous convenient and simple systems, including UltraGlide®, LiteRise®, Simplicity™, and more. You can even add the best of the best, PowerView® Automation, which lets you move your window treatment with the touch of a button, for the best in convenience, security, and safety.

Matching Your Décor and Style

Hunter Douglas products are made in a wide array of fabrics and accessories, in numerous colors, patterns, and textures, so you’ll be able to find just the right touch to match your décor, including elements that could adapt as your style changes in the future. On top of that, you can choose your own hardware and accessories, to enhance the overall look and make it fully your own. 

Added Value

You might be surprised to hear that many indoor shutters actually give excellent return on investment in a home’s sale. Hunter Douglas offers genuine wood shutters, vinyl shutters, or composite shutters, which offer the look of genuine wood along with the durability of composite materials. If you select Heritance® Wood Shutters, you’ll get a highly customizable product, with the result being a product that no other home will have because of the uniqueness of the genuine wood grain.

Deciding on New Window Treatments in the Brentwood & Sherman Oaks CA Area

At F&R Interiors, we’ve been serving the Greater Los Angeles since 1990, with a showroom at 1529 S. Robertson Blvd. We offer the full line of Hunter Douglas window treatments including beautiful custom curtains, top treatments, pillows, and more. Our personalized service, quality products, and professional installation services ensures you’ll find the perfect window treatment solution for your home or business.

We service the Greater Los Angeles area including Brentwood, Sherman Oaks, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, West Hollywood, Pacific Palisades, Malibu, Hancock Park, Los Feliz, Hollywood Hills, and San Fernando Valley, CA and surrounding areas. Contact us for more details.