Comparing the Different Styles of Window Blinds

At first glance, window blinds styles seem quite basic. But as our Window Magic Blinds & Drapery team knows, there are a surprising number of interesting options to compare. It all begins with the two main categories: horizontal and vertical. And from there, things branch out onto paths worth exploring. 

How Blinds Differ from Other Window Treatments

To fully explain these styles, we’ll define them and differentiate them from their cousins — shades and shutters.

• Blinds: Window treatments made from individual horizontal or vertical slats that tilt open and closed to regulate light.
• Shades: Fabric window coverings made from a continuous panel of material that raises and lowers without slats.
• Shutters: Rigid, solid-framed window treatments with operable louvers; shutters are permanently built directly into the window casing.

We can now delve into the various styles of window blinds.

Horizontal Window Blinds Styles

Horizontal blinds have slats made of wood, faux wood, or aluminum, connected to top headrails. We feature these Hunter Douglas window blind styles.

• Modern Precious Metals® Mini Blinds are sleek and stylish, made from durable, high-quality aluminum. They suit kitchens, bathrooms, kids’ rooms, or any high-traffic areas.
• Parkland® Wood Blinds are constructed from 100% natural basswood and available in an impressive selection of elegant paints and stains. Their traditional, elegant profile is lovely in bedrooms, living rooms, and dining rooms.
• EverWood® Faux Wood Blinds offer the look of genuine wood and resist heat and moisture, making them a good choice for kitchens and bathrooms. Hunter Douglas also customizes them in sophisticated paint and stain colors.

Vertical Window Blinds Styles

Vertical blinds work well on larger windows and glass doors. They also have top headrails that house their operating systems, but feature long, vertical panels made of fabric, vinyl, and other materials. Hunter Douglas also shines in this category.

• Skyline® Panel-Track Blinds create a modern, dramatic aesthetic. They have wider fabric panels connected to a bottom track through an interlocking bottom weight; the panels glide sideways and come in 450+ fabric options.
• Somner® Vertical Blinds have casual appeal and the quality you expect from Hunter Douglas. Choose from left, right, split, or center stacking options, fabulous colors, and fabric, vinyl, and aluminum materials.

Can You Help with Motorized Window Treatments?

Yes! Known for innovation, Hunter Douglas offers a proprietary motorized operating system, PowerView® Automation. It uses a wireless signal to control an integrated motor in the frame. To operate the system, just use a remote, app, or voice commands. PowerView® Automation can open, close, or adjust your blinds while you’re in the room or away; program them in advance as you like.

Let Us Show You Different Styles of Window Blinds from Hunter Douglas

Window Magic Blinds & Drapery has been in business for over 30 years and has two mobile showrooms serving the greater Houston, TX area. We retail Hunter Douglas Window Treatments and Carole™ Fabrics and can bring samples to your home. There’s no better way to shop for custom window blinds — contact us today for a consultation.