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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.
Blinds & Shades by Room
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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
See blinds and shades that are safer for children and pets.
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Discover Honeycomb Shades for a Cool Summer
With the warm North Carolina summer quickly approaching, you’re likely wondering how you can make your home more energy efficient before the heat settles in. Window treatments are a small upgrade you can make to your home that is sure to reap noticeable benefits. When it comes to enjoying a cool, comfortable, and shaded home during the hottest time of year, honeycomb shades are just the window treatment for you. Honeycomb shades are designed for optimal energy efficiency, reducing solar heat gain while offering UV protection and light control. At Benchmark Shutters & Shades, we feature a complete collection of premium Hunter Douglas honeycomb cellular shades perfect for upgrading your home before the summer begins.
Sonnette® Cellular Roller Shades
Enjoy the combined appeal of minimalistic roller shades with the energy-efficient innovation of cellular honeycomb shades in this window fashion from Hunter Douglas. Two layers combine for a durable window covering that filters incoming light for a soft, diffuse glow. Enjoy cool and comfortable days indoors with window coverings designed to keep out excessive sunlight while preventing your expensive cooled air from escaping your home. Cellular shades can even reduce up to 30% of lost energy, saving you money. Choose from a fabulous collection of fabrics featuring bright whites, natural hues, and luxurious colors that add a pop of visual interest to your windows. Saturated tones like Cider, Weathered Navy, and Pearl Gray offer refreshing color options without clashing against your existing interior decor.
Duette® Honeycomb Shades
This innovative design from Hunter Douglas features both single and double honeycomb-shaped interiors for the highest degree of energy efficiency and temperature control. Outfit your windows in stunning colors, patterns, and textures all encompass beautifully pleated shades that keep out excessive light and enhance your home’s privacy. Experience premium light control with the revolutionary LightLock™ system that allows you to enjoy your favorite fabrics without sacrificing light blocking capabilities. Duette® offers light filtering to room darkening opacities to choose from, making it a breeze to decorate your home in gorgeous styles unique to every room.
PowerView® Automation
Take your cellular honeycomb shades to the next level with the PowerView® Automation system. PowerView® transforms your shades into smart technology that blends seamlessly into your home’s existing smart home ecosystem for a fit that prides itself in convenience and usability. With PowerView®, it’s easy to get the most out of your energy efficient window treatments thanks to a system that syncs with your local sunrise and sunset times, making it effortless to keep your home shaded during the sunniest times of the day even if you’re not home. With professional installation and measuring, incorporating motorization into your home is a cinch. We handle all of the technical setups, so you don’t have to and make sure all of your questions are answered before leaving you with your new system.
Conclusion
Revamp your home with premium honeycomb shades this summer. Not sure where to begin? Our amazing staff will help you bring your visions to life. Contact us or call us at (919) 363-3284 to schedule a free consultation. We’re locally owned and operated, proud to service Central North Carolina, including Raleigh-Durham, Chapel Hill, Apex, and the surrounding area.