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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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Automated Blackout Energy Efficient Light Filtering Child and Pet-Friendly Cordless Energy-Efficient ShadesAll Design Ideas
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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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Doors and Their Window Treatments
Glass doors and doors with glass elements are functional and fashionable, admitting natural light and giving a stylish appearance. Without the right door window treatments, however, homeowners may be left struggling with privacy, glare, or energy efficiency problems. From French door shades, sliding door shades, or entrance glass panel window treatments, selecting the most appropriate one will enhance your home's comfort and style.
Considerations for Windows on Doors
Glass inserts or full-panel windows both permit natural light to enter and become entry points, contributing an open and breezy ambiance to a home. Although assisting with openness, there are other issues from the viewpoints of privacy and glare, as well as efficiency of energy, necessitating correct window coverings. Correct coverings enable appropriate control of lighting by enabling owners to control light at any given time during the day without jeopardizing security as well as comfort.
Custom door window treatments are used to harmonize functionality and design, beautifying a house's interior and functionality. The ideal solution depends on the door type, frequency of use, and level of privacy desired, with the ease of movement without compromising functionality. From the minimalist sliding panel to the high-end entrance curtain, custom designs make glass doors functional and stylish home fixtures.
Window Treatments for Doors
Let's discuss some suggestions for window treatments for different styles of doors.
- French Doors and Their Window Treatment Solutions: Classic French doors enhance natural light but require stylish French door shades for privacy. The best options for this style of door include: Soft, elegant Roman shades, available in custom fabrics; Energy-efficient cellular (honeycomb) shades, reducing heat transfer through glass panels; Custom-fit shutters for sophisticated light control and durability.
- Sliding Glass Door Solutions: Sliding door shades must allow for easy operation and smooth movement. The best options for sliding doors include: Vertical blinds with their adjustable slats for precise light control and easy movement; panel-track blinds, which are modern in style and ideal for wide doors; sheer drapes, offering soft light diffusion while maintaining an airy aesthetic.
- Patio Doors: These doors should balance style and practicality to create indoor-outdoor flow but also exhibit a durable build to withstand sun exposure. The best options for patio doors include woven wood shades, which have a natural, textured appearance and organic feel, and sheer shades, which provide UV protection while maintaining outdoor visibility.
Window Treatments for Doors near Raleigh, North Carolina
At Benchmark Shutters and Shades, we specialize in custom window treatments for doors, offering solutions tailored to both practicality and design. Serving Central North Carolina, including Raleigh-Durham, Chapel Hill, and Apex, NC, our expert team helps homeowners find the perfect balance of light control, insulation, and style. From Roman shades for French doors to vertical blinds for sliding doors, our curated selection ensures your space stays functional and beautiful.
Let our experts walk you through your options for interior blinds, shades, and shutters for your doors and windows to help you narrow in on styles that suit your personal tastes the best and upgrades that could benefit your household efficiency the most. Hunter Douglas has a wide selection of shades and other window treatments that are perfect for French doors and sliding doors, which are ideal for the Raleigh area. Please request a consultation to learn more. Benchmark Shutters and Shades serves homeowners in Chapel Hill, Apex, and Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina.