Hunter Douglas Skyline™ Panel-Track Blinds near Charlotte & Cornelius, North Carolina (NC) & North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (SC)

Choosing the right window blinds for your room can feel like picking the perfect accessory for an outfit—they should pull other elements together but look great and serve an essential purpose. And like a handbag or belt, the best blinds for windows do the job right, are attractive, and are suited to a specific occasion.

At A Shade Above, our team features custom types of blinds from Hunter Douglas, and our experts can help you select the ideal blinds for different rooms or occasions in your home. Let’s break down the strengths of our blind styles and discuss where they will work their best.

Try Wooden Window Blinds for Bedrooms and Dining Rooms

Crafted from 100% real hardwood, Parkland® Wood Blinds are a style of horizontal blinds that have character, texture, and undeniable appeal. They suit many styles, from traditional to modern. We recommend them for both casual and formal spaces—and anywhere a natural aesthetic is desired. Wood blinds complement wood furniture or accents and are perfect for bedrooms, home offices, dining rooms, and living areas.

For maintenance, dust them with a soft cloth or vacuum lightly to keep them clean. However, these blinds aren’t always recommended for humid environments like bathrooms or kitchens, as wood can absorb moisture.

Try Faux Wood Blinds for Busy Spaces

Faux wood blinds mimic the appearance of real wood. Hunter Douglas EverWood® Faux Wood Blinds are made of composite materials. They are one of the best blinds for windows in spaces that require durability and moisture resistance, like bathrooms, bust living rooms, kitchens, or laundry rooms. Unlike real wood, faux wood doesn’t warp or discolor in hot or humid environments. Plus, these horizontal blinds are available in a range of finishes to suit different aesthetics.

You can clean them with a bit of water, but they should be dried completely when finished. A great whole home solution, these are a durable and flexible blind solutions.

Aluminum Metal Blinds are Flexible Options

Made from aluminum, Modern Precious Metals® Mini Blinds resist moisture and stains. They’re a sleek, durable choice for kitchens, bathrooms, kids’ rooms, and other high-traffic areas. And if you aren’t into shiny finishes, today’s materials include options like matte, textured, and pearlized slats in multiple colors that add interest to your windows.

To clean metal blinds, dust them regularly with a microfiber cloth or a vacuum cleaner with a brush attachment. Built to stand up and bounce back better than other horizontal blinds, these are a great option for the whole home or business and are a modern and contemporary option.

Vertical Types of Blinds are Perfect for Large Windows

We often recommend vertical blinds for large windows, sliding glass doors, and floor-to-ceiling windows. They’re available in fabric, vinyl, or aluminum slats or panels. Fabric-covered blinds add softness to a room, while vinyl and aluminum options are casual and practical for high-traffic areas.

Vertical blinds work well in open-layout rooms or spaces with a lot of natural light; they diffuse sunlight and maintain privacy. They can also elongate a room’s look by drawing the eye upward.

Clean fabric or aluminum vertical blinds as described above; wipe vinyl blinds with a damp cloth and mild soap.

What Are Vertical Panels?

Skyline® Panel-Track Blinds are a modern twist on vertical blinds. Thanks to weighted bottoms, they have wider slats or panels that slide along a track. These blinds work exceptionally well on patio doors or expansive windows. They can also be mounted from the ceiling and used as room dividers in open concept spaces to create more intimate areas within the space. To keep them looking their best, use a vacuum brush or lint roller for quick cleaning.

We Have the Best Blinds for Windows Near Charlotte, NC

We get it—trying to select the best blinds for your home’s windows can seem overwhelming, with so many choices.

Why not stop by one of our showrooms and see them in person? Visit one of our convenient location in Charlotte and Cornelius, NC, and North Myrtle Beach, SC. Contact us to learn more about Hunter Douglas window treatments and custom-made shutters.

A Shade Above – Charlotte Headquarters
& Temporary Showroom

1253 Matthews Mint Hill Road

Matthews, NC 28105

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