Aura
Program your window treatments so that they adjust themselves automatically, creating the perfect room ambiance morning, noon and night.
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.
Vertical Shades
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.
Metal Blinds
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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Consumer Financing by Wells Fargo
We offer financing options for our customers, subject to approved credit.
Consumer Financing by Wells Fargo
We offer financing options for our customers, subject to approved credit.
About Us
Blinds 'N' Shades has been providing window fashion products since 1987. If you are looking for fast, personalized service, competitive prices, and Shop-at-Home Service - you found the right company!
San Jose, CA
Since 1987, Blinds' N' Shades Express has established a specialty as a leading provider of window fashion products for homes and businesses alike.
Campbell, CA
Located in Campbell, CA, Blinds ‘N’ Shades Express has served the local community since 1987.
Saratoga, CA
Blinds ‘N’ Shades Express has proudly served the Saratoga, CA, area since 1987. We are passionate about offering the local community beautiful, high-quality products.
Cupertino, CA
Blinds ‘N’ Shades Express is deeply rooted in the heart of Cupertino, CA.
Los Gatos, CA
Blinds ‘N’ Shades Express has provided custom window treatments to the Los Gatos, California, area since 1987.
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How to Introduce Cafe-Style Shutters to your Home
Shutters are a timeless window treatment that provides charm and class to any space. Of course, traditional doesn't mean uninteresting! Today's window treatment manufacturers, such as Hunter Douglas, can custom-cut various shutters to cover unique windows and/or add visual intrigue to your Home. Café-style shutters, for example, are a charming and versatile choice that can transform your windows and living spaces. Curious about how to introduce them into your Home? Our experts discuss their tips and tricks below.
What Are Cafe Style Shutters?
Before we discuss how you can integrate them into your home, we must first define these types of shutters! Cafe-style shutters, also known as half-height shutters, cover only the bottom half of your windows, exposing the top portion. They are popular for achieving a unique and stylish look while maintaining privacy and allowing natural light into your space. They are the perfect option if you desire both privacy and light.
When it comes to your new shutters, there is no "wrong" room to place them. Typically, café-style shutters are popular in kitchens, dining rooms, living rooms, and bedrooms. This is because many homeowners desire natural sunlight in these spaces but don't want prying eyes to see inside. Café-style shutters are often preferred over ducking underneath your windows so no one can see you, instead letting you enjoy some sunshine!
Picking the Right Material
The best materials for café-style shutters depend on which room you plan to use them. Café-style shutters are available in various materials, including wood, vinyl, and composite. Wood shutters, like the Hunter Douglas Heritance® Wood Shutters, offer a timeless and warm look, while vinyl and composite shutters, like Hunter Douglas Newstyle® Composite Shutters or Palm Beach™ Polysatin™ Shutters, are moisture-resistant and durable, making them suitable for high-humidity areas like kitchens and bathrooms. Our experts are happy to help you select a suitable material!
Picking the Right Style
The finish and color of your cafe-style shutters can significantly impact the overall aesthetics of your space. We suggest you select a finish that complements your interior decor, whether a classic white, rich wood stain or a custom color to match your room's palette. If you want to make a bold statement, dark, rich wood can create the dramatic look you are seeking. A white-colored shutter, on the other hand, can allow different pieces of décor or furniture to shine. A neutral color can open up a smaller space by creating a light-and-airy feel.
Contact Us Today
Café-style shutters are a beautiful and practical addition to any home that desires privacy and sunlight at the same time. Whether you are curious about which rooms to place these shutters in or how to customize them to fit into your Home, our experts at Blinds' N Shades Express are happy to help! Contact us today to get started.
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Blinds' N Shades Express is located in Campbell, California, and proudly serves Campbell, San Jose, Saratoga, Los Gatos, Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Mountain View, Los Altos, Morgan Hill, and Gilroy, California.