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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.
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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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What are Cellular Shades and Are They Worth the Investment?
Choosing the right window treatments is crucial when it comes to keeping your home comfortable all year, especially in the sweltering heat of Central North Carolina summers. One of the best options available is Hunter Douglas Duette® Cellular Shades. But what are cellular shades, and why are they particularly effective in hot climates? Let's explore why these energy-efficient window treatments are worth the investment.
What Are Cellular Shades?
Cellular shades, also called honeycomb shades, are a type of window covering designed with a unique structure that resembles a honeycomb when viewed from the side. This honeycomb design traps air within its pockets, creating an insulated area between the window and your home's interior. Hunter Douglas Duette® Cellular Shades take this design to the next level, offering superior insulation and energy efficiency.
Energy-Efficient Window Treatments in Hot Climates
One of the great features of cellular shades is their exceptional energy efficiency. In regions like Central North Carolina, where summer temperatures can soar, keeping your home cool without running up your energy bill is a challenge. Cellular shades excel in this area because they are specifically designed to help regulate indoor temperatures.
The honeycomb structure of these shades traps air, reducing heat transfer through your windows. This insulation effect keeps your home cool in the summer by blocking out the heat, reducing the need for air conditioning. Investing in energy-efficient window treatments like Hunter Douglas Duette® Cellular Shades can significantly lower your energy consumption and save on cooling costs.
Benefits of Energy-Efficient Window Treatments
In addition to their energy-saving benefits, Hunter Douglas Duette® Cellular Shades offer a variety of other advantages:
- UV Protection: Cellular shades block harmful UV rays. This will help protect your furniture, flooring, and artwork from fading.
- Light Control: With options ranging from sheer to dark, you can control the amount of outdoor light entering your home. This allows you to customize your window treatments in each room further.
- Noise Reduction: Cellular shades' insulating properties also help reduce outside noise, thus making your home quieter and more peaceful.
- Aesthetic Appeal: Cellular shades are available in a wide range of colors. These shades are able to match any décor, enhancing the beauty of your home.
- Temperature Control: Cellular shades can reduce temperature changes right at your window, helping keep your home comfortable.
Shop For Cellular Shades at Benchmark Shutters & Shades
At Benchmark Shutters & Shades, we understand the unique climate challenges faced by homeowners in Central North Carolina. Our Hunter Douglas Cellular Shades selection will meet your needs for style and energy efficiency. Whether you are located in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Apex, or the surrounding areas in central North Carolina, our team is here to help you find the perfect window treatments for your home.
Investing in cellular shades is not just about keeping your home cool; it's about making a long-term investment in energy efficiency and comfort. To learn more about the energy-efficient benefits of cellular shades or to schedule a consultation, contact us at Benchmark Shutters & Shades today.