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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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Bathroom
See window covering solutions for privacy and moisture-resistance.
Bedroom
See window covering solutions for privacy and room darkening.
Home Office
See window covering solutions for light filtering and glare control.
Kitchen
See window covering solutions for a variety of needs and kitchen styles.
Living Room
See window covering solutions for light filtering and UV protection.
Media Room
See room darkening window treatments for your media room.
Nursery & Kids Room
See child-safe window coverings for baby nurseries and kids rooms
Angled Windows
See blinds and shades for angled, sloped, and triangle-shaped windows.
Arched Windows
See blinds and shades for arched, half-circle or half-moon windows.
Bay, Bow, Corner Windows
See blinds and shades for bay, bow and corner windows.
French Doors
See shutters, blinds and shades for French Doors.
Sidelights
See blinds and shades for sidelight windows.
Sliding Glass Doors
See blinds and shades for patio and sliding-glass doors.
Skylights
See blinds and shades specifically suited for skylights.
Automated
See all options for automated blinds and shades.
Blackout
See our options for blinds and shades that best control light.
Energy Efficient
See blinds and shades that help save energy at the window.
Light Filtering
See blinds and shades for light filtering and UV protection.
Child and Pet-Friendly
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Beat the Heat with Summer Blinds and Motorization
With summer in full swing, you might be considering updating your home's window treatment to be more efficient at keeping your living space cooler during the hottest times of the day. Blinds can be a great way to resolve this issue while revamping your home. Blinds are a classic window fashion, but that doesn't mean they can't be modern and sleek. Hunter Douglas blinds feature stunning varieties to help you revitalize your home and bring together the decor in any space. With room darkening and motorized options, there a several ways Benchmark Shutters & Shades can help you incorporate blinds into your home for contemporary style and functionality.
Parkland® Wood Blinds
Wood blinds are a practical and durable solution to your summer window treatment needs. Wooden blinds complement any room with neutral colors and beautiful designs that are subtle enough to not overpower your existing decor. Parkland® hardwood slat blinds feature de-Light™ technology, meaning smaller cord holes for a darker room when shut, blocking out sunlight and keeping you cool --great for bedrooms where reducing light can help you achieve better sleep. These blinds come in an array of wood finishes, ranging from light to dark, reddish to deep brown colors. Choose from decorative tape options to further customize your unique blinds to fit your home perfectly. Parkland® Wood Blinds not only offer UV protection, but can also stand the test against prolonged exposure to sunlight and heat, resisting warping and ensuring your wooden blinds always look new. Cordless options make these summer blinds a great option for homes with pets and children. With several options to choose from, you can incorporate Parkland® blinds through your entire home with different options for your bedroom, living room, kitchen, bathroom, and more, keeping an overall consistent feel with fresh variety from room to room.
PowerView® Automation
Award winning PowerView® Automation gives you precise control over the lighting in your home. This technology can be added onto your Hunter Douglas window treatments, including not only blinds, but also shutters, drapes, curtains, and shades to suit your tastes. PowerView® can help you stick to a budget during the summer months. With the PowerView® smartphone app, scheduling your motorized blinds is a cinch. Program your blinds to open and close in response to the hottest and coolest times of day to maximize efficiency and reduce strain on your heating and cooling system. Adjust the time throughout the year as you please. Even if the temperatures are climbing outside, the temperature in your home doesn't have to with blinds that block harsh, incoming solar light. PowerView® pairs with Amazon Alexa, Apple, and Google Assistant to create a seamless transition into your smart home.
We at Benchmark Shutters & Shades are here to help. We proudly service Central North Carolina, including Raleigh-Durham, Chapel Hill, Apex, and the surrounding areas. Contact us today for a free quote and let’s discuss the many options for summer blinds and other window treatments we have in store for you.