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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.
Products
Motorized Window CoveringsMotorized Window Coverings
Enjoy the convenience of motorized window coverings.
Window Covering Measuring & Installations
Our measuring and installation service will ensure an exact fit for your window coverings.
About Us
Benchmark Shutters & Shades is a family owned, locally operated business specializing in interior window coverings for your home or business.
Raleigh, NC
For almost two decades, Benchmark Shutters & Shades has brought exceptional window treatments to homes across Raleigh, NC, and the surrounding communities.
Durham, NC
We all come to a point with our homes when we decide that the window treatments need to be updated.
Chapel Hill, NC
At Benchmark Shutters & Shades, we can’t wait to help you transform your home by upgrading your window treatments.
Apex, NC
Since 2005, Benchmark Shutters & Shades has brought superior window treatments to homes and businesses throughout central North Carolina.
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Nursery & Kids Room
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French Doors
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Sidelights
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Sliding Glass Doors
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Skylights
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Automated
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Blackout
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Energy Efficient
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Light Filtering
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Child and Pet-Friendly
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Durham, NC
High-quality window treatments dramatically improve your living spaces by managing sunlight, increasing privacy, and adding visual appeal. Our convenient shop-at-home service brings Hunter Douglas window fashions directly to homes near Durham, NC. Our complimentary in-home consultations help clients choose stunning window treatments that match their signature style.
Family Business
Since 2005, we've taken pride in bringing the finest window fashions directly to Durham, NC homes. Rather than asking you to imagine how samples might look in your space, we bring them right to you. This personal approach eliminates the guesswork - you'll see precisely how fabrics catch the light, how materials complement your wall colors, and how different operating styles suit your lifestyle. Our family-owned business thrives on these meaningful connections with homeowners, making the selection process enjoyable and rewarding.
We value supporting American manufacturing and jobs, which is why we prioritize domestically made products whenever possible. Our experience shows that American-made window treatments consistently deliver superior performance and stronger warranty coverage compared to imported alternatives. Focusing on quality craftsmanship and domestic production helps maintain high standards while supporting our national economy.
Exceptional Window Design
We believe windows deserve far better than mass-produced, one-size-fits-all coverings. Hunter Douglas shares this philosophy, crafting treatments that blend innovative engineering with timeless style. Our plantation shutters, available in genuine wood and hybrid materials, offer precise light management while adding lasting architectural interest.
Imagine waking up to the gently filtered light of cellular shades, their innovative design quietly maintaining your ideal room temperature year-round. Picture the clean sophistication of roller shades, their premium fabrics diffusing harsh sunlight into a soft, welcoming glow. Consider the luxurious drape of Roman shades, where traditional elegance meets modern convenience.
Woven wood shades bring nature's beauty indoors through carefully selected bamboo, reeds, and grasses. Each piece celebrates natural variations in texture and color, creating truly individual window treatments. For classic appeal with modern performance, our horizontal and vertical blinds offer exceptional versatility in wood, faux wood, and aluminum options.
The magic of PowerView® Automation elevates these treatments further. Imagine your shades adjusting throughout the day, maintaining perfect light levels while maximizing energy efficiency. This smart home integration beautifully combines convenience and sophistication.
Frequently Asked Questions About Window Treatments in Durham, NC
Q. What makes in-home consultations unique?
A. We bring our entire showroom to you, allowing you to compare options in your actual lighting and space. This personalized experience includes professional measurements, detailed pricing, and expert recommendations based on your specific windows and preferences.
Q. How do Hunter Douglas treatments compare to standard options?
A. Every Hunter Douglas product combines premium materials, patented operating systems, and rigorous quality testing. The difference shows in smoother operation, better light control, and significantly longer lifespan compared to standard window treatments.
Q. Tell me about the installation process.
A. Our experienced installers handle everything meticulously, typically completing most homes within 2-3 hours. We respect your space, work cleanly, and thoroughly demonstrate how to operate your new window coverings.
Q. Can I integrate my window treatments with my smart home?
A. PowerView® Automation seamlessly connects with major smart home systems, offering control via smartphone, remote, or voice commands. With a simple tap, you can schedule automatic adjustments or control individual treatments.
Q. How do I clean and maintain my new window treatments?
A. Most treatments require minimal care. Gently dusting them with a cloth will keep them looking fresh. We provide specific care instructions for your custom window treatments for deeper cleaning.
Q. Why choose American-made window treatments?
A. Hunter Douglas window treatments are made in American facilities, supporting local jobs while maintaining strict quality control—this commitment to domestic manufacturing results in superior products, robust warranties, and reliable long-term performance.
Our Reviews
Great customer service and very professional. The plantation shutters are beautiful. Ordered for 2 rooms in our home and did such a great job ordered for another room. Installation went great and the installers cleaned up behind themselves. After installing I was given an overview of how to properly open and close the shutters and how to keep them clean. I would recommend to anyone who wants professional service.
Benchmark Shutters & Shades did an extraordinary job at our home! Clint Chambers the owner is honest, professional, punctual and priced just right. Mr. Chambers was wonderful to work with on our project - we went the 4" vein Silhouettes in the front and master bedrooms and Ever Woods in our guest room. The window treatments are so beautiful and the installation done by his installer Billy are perfect and I mean perfect! We are simply thrilled!! We will be recommending Benchmark Shutters & Shades to our new neighbors and friends!! These are just so beautiful!!!
We are beyond thrilled with our new Plantation Shutters that were recently installed, they completely changed the appearance of our house inside and out! The customer service that we received from this company was outstanding, they even offered to clean up the dust from installation! The attention to detail is what I loved most about Clint, he was such a huge help with deciding what to do with our oversized window ! I can't wait to have more installed in the near future. I would and will use this company again and would highly recommend them to anyone who is looking for a professional, friendly and personable staff! Thank you for making my living room and kitchen beautiful!
Shop Custom Window Treatments near Durham, NC
Beautiful window treatments add lasting value to your home while creating spaces you'll love spending time in. Our attention to detail and genuine care for every project continues to earn enthusiastic recommendations throughout Central North Carolina.
Serving homeowners across Raleigh-Durham, Chapel Hill, Apex, and surrounding communities, we bring the showroom experience directly to your doorstep. To learn more, call (919) 363-3284 or reach out to us online to schedule your complimentary consultation. Together, we'll select window treatments that capture your style while delivering the quality and performance you deserve. Your dream windows are waiting - call now to begin the journey.