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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
Since 2005, Benchmark Shutters & Shades Incorporated has been the place to get stunning interior window treatments near Raleigh, North Carolina.
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
At Benchmark Shutters & Shades, we provide the best Hunter Douglas custom blinds, shades, shutters, and drapery on the market alongside generation 3 of their motorized window coverings, PowerView® Automation.
Interior Design Ideas
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See current and past decorating ideas from our 'Fresh Ideas' Newsletter.
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 the Benefits of Smart Blinds
There are all kinds of ways to bring your home into the 21st century: lights you can adjust with your smartphone, a fridge you can see through before you even open the door, a thermostat that automatically adjusts throughout the day. But did you know that even your window treatments can be powered by wireless technology? Smart blinds incorporate the best of stylish window treatments and comfortable controls. Whether you like classic window blinds, colorful Roman shades, or elegant plantation shutters, there is a motorization option out there to make interacting with your favorite window treatments a cinch. At Benchmark Shutters & Shades, we are your local experts for adding smart window treatments to your home. Today, we’re taking the time to share a few of our favorite smart blinds and shades so that you can discover your next favorite style.
Vignette® Modern Roman Shades
This simple, minimalistic window treatment is designed for those who enjoy playing up their interior décor with fun fabrics and colors. Outfit your windows in soft, luxurious folds that give your windows a sense of depth and volume that can help play up your surrounding décor. Explore a beautiful selection of fabrics including silks, linens, and tweeds spanning an array of colors, textures, and patterns. With inspirational styles like Escape, Feather, and Kyanite, you can’t go wrong. Choose from Rolling and Stacking Styles that boast a consistent appearance no matter how often you use them. All of our smart blinds and shades are equipped with PowerView® Automation, a motorization system from Hunter Douglas that puts your entire home’s natural lighting at your fingertips. Program your Roman shades to open and close on custom schedules you create in the PowerView® smartphone app. Make life easier while leaving a lasting impression on your family and guests.
EverWood® Alternative Wood Blinds
If you enjoy versatility but appreciate the simple beauty of hardwood blinds, then you will love this alternative wood option from Hunter Douglas. EverWood® smart blinds feature a combination of wood and vinyl that produces ultra-durable louvers designed to look and feel just like real hardwood blinds. Explore an array of colors and finishes that make EverWood® perfect from anywhere in your home, including your bathroom, kitchen, and even bedroom. EverWood® faux wood blinds boast de-Light™ construction designed to eliminate cord holds for up to 50% more light blocking than typical window blinds. Paired with PowerView® Automation, EverWood® Alternative Wood Blinds are the total package. Boost your home’s energy efficiency with windows that sync with your local sunrise and sunset times for a home that automatically keeps out the sunniest time of day. Or kick back and relax with the ability to adjust your blinds from the comfort of your couch or bed.
Conclusion
On the market for brand new window treatments? Ready to take your home’s interior lighting to a new level? Contact us today to schedule your free in-home consultation and let our expert staff help you design the perfect smart blinds in the comfort of your home. At Benchmark Shutters & Shades, we bring the showroom to you. We are locally owned and operated, always happy to service Central North Carolina, including Raleigh-Durham, Chapel Hill, Apex, and the surrounding area.