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Custom Luxury Window Treatments for Homes

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 20:07:00 GMT

After decades of wanting everything ready for us on the spot, custom-made items are seeing a resurgence in popularity as we enter into the new decade. The end of the 2010’s saw a return to the virtues of uniqueness and individuality, as well as an increased focus on quality over quantity. All of this means that consumers are clamoring for custom items, not cheaply made, readily available, prefabricated ones. This may make sense for things like clothing and shoes, but it is just as relevant with home décor as it is with any other time of goods you may be seeking out. And we think that there is no place that deserves customization more than your home’s window fashions. Keep reading to let the team at Fullam’s Windows tell you three reasons why you need custom luxury window treatments for homes near New Canaan, CT.

Reason #1 - They are truly custom!

Some items are touted as being “custom-made” when really you are just picking a color or one aspect of design. Custom luxury window treatments from Hunter Douglas, however, are custom all the way down and don’t even exist until you put in an order for them. Working with our team of highly trained designers, we will take the measurements of your specific window, as well as take note of your unique design tastes, to craft a window covering that is perfect for you and your home, not the whims of the market at large. You can customize every aspect of your window fashions, from the material, to the light control, the operation, and more to achieve something that could only be made for you.

Reason #2 - An Ideal Fit

Whether you’re shopping for jeans, shoes, or window coverings, there is no denying that trying to find the right fit from something you found at a store can be incredibly tough. This is why custom luxury window treatments from Hunter Douglas are made to order, and the measurements of your home’s windows are one of the major components we take into account. This means that your new window coverings will be a perfect fit for your windows, because they were made for your windows, not some mythical, perfectly even window that does not actually exist. This will not only ensure that your window fashions fit perfectly, but will also increase their longevity and ease of use.

Reason #3 - Operation for Every Home

In an ideal world, window coverings would operate themselves. And while we might not live in an ideal world for everything, we do live in one for custom luxury window treatments. Hunter Douglas provides their customers with a wide selection of operation choices for their blinds and shades, so whether you choose to operate them by hand or upgrade them to use their PowerView® Automation system, we are sure that your new custom window fashions will be a perfect addition to your home and your lifestyle.

To learn more about custom luxury window treatments for homes near New Canaan, CT, contact Fullam’s Windows today! Our showroom is conveniently located in Norwalk, CT, but we also proudly serve all of Fairfield County, including Darien, New Canaan, Westport, Wilton, and Greenwich.

Motorized Hunter Douglas Window Treatments

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 13:09:00 GMT

Motorize Hunter Douglas Window Treatments

As we kick off the new millennium, it can be overwhelming to look back on all the changes – both technological and cultural – that have overtaken our lives during the last twenty years alone. From the proliferation of the internet, to the invention and streamlining of new innovations like electric cars (and even self-driving cars), one can only imagine the technologies that will make the 2020’s even more remarkable than the 2010’s. If you’re ready to get your home up to speed, then we have the perfect way to do it. Keep reading to let the team at Fullam’s Windows tell you about the benefits of motorized Hunter Douglas window treatments for Wilton, CT homes.

Ease of Use

Home Security

It is an unfortunate truth that as our world progresses, we become more keenly aware of the threats to our security. Because of this, home security is one of the most common, and most important, concerns of contemporary homeowners. But if you’ve already got a video camera-enabled doorbell and a security system that sends push notifications to your phone, have you ever considered how your window treatments can impact your home security? With motorized Hunter Douglas window treatments, not only is it easier for you to maintain the privacy of you and your family, but you can also make your home look occupied even if you are on the other side of the planet, helping to deter burglars and other criminals when your home would be at its most vulnerable.

Energy Efficiency

At this point, we all know there are a million ways to make your home more energy efficient. That being said, who isn’t looking for another way to shave off some dollars from your monthly energy bills? With motorized Hunter Douglas window treatments, you can maximize your window coverings’ ability to block out excess light and heat, two things that can send your energy bills skyrocketing. With the PowerView® app, you can even sync your window fashions to sunrise and sunset times, or fluctuations in local temperatures, allowing you to make your home more energy efficient without a second thought.

To learn more about motorized Hunter Douglas window treatments for Wilton, CT homes, contact Fullam’s Windows today! Our showroom is conveniently located in Norwalk, CT, but we also proudly serve all of Fairfield County, including Darien, New Canaan, Westport, Wilton, and Greenwich.

Custom Honeycomb Shades for Home Windows

Mon, 16 Dec 2019 06:05:00 GMT

Custom Honeycomb Shades for Homes near Fairfield County, CT

With cooler weather rolling in, it can be hard to ever believe that we had record-breaking temperatures throughout the summer. With these massively fluctuating temperatures, it is more important than ever to make sure that your home is properly insulated. This will not only keep you and your family comfortable regardless of the season, but it will also help you save a few extra dollars on your monthly energy bill. While your home’s walls may be well insulated, what about your windows? The windows of our homes need additional attention because of their tendency toward energy leakage. Fortunately, we have a solution. Keep reading to let the team at Fullam’s Windows tell you about your choices for custom honeycomb shades for homes.

Duette® Honeycomb Shades

The Duette® collection of custom honeycomb shades was Hunter Douglas’s original response to the energy crisis of the 1970s. However, their energy-efficient construction is just as perfect for contemporary homes as they were when they were invented. The Duette® collection features air-trapping fabric cells that prevent air from flowing in or out of your windows. In turn, this stops a major source of energy leakage before it can wreak havoc on your energy bill. Additionally, the Duette® line features a thoroughly modern, eye-catching design that is a perfect fit for any space. This gives you the energy efficiency you need without compromising on style.

Sonnette® Cellular Roller Shades

We think that more things in life should be easy, which is why we cannot recommend the Sonnette™ collection of cellular roller shades enough. These custom honeycomb shades combine the revolutionary construction of the Duette® line with the no-sweat operation of a roller shade. This brings you insulation and ease all in one incredible window fashion. Making sure your home is properly insulated is hard enough on its own without having to fret over operating your window treatments. With the Sonnette™ collection, achieving your perfect balance of light control and privacy is as easy as rolling your shades up or down as you see fit.

Solera® Cellular Roller Shades

People are complex, and this allows us to care about multiple things at one time. Because of this, it is perfectly possible to care about your home’s energy efficiency just as much as you care about its style. And at Fullam;s Windows, we believe that you shouldn’t have to sacrifice one or the other. Solera® cellular roman shades are the perfect example of how custom honeycomb shades can strike this impressive balance. The Solera® collection adds insulating, honeycomb cells to the gentle fabric pleats and folds of a roman shade, dressing up energy efficiency for even the most formal and stylish spaces. Whether you are looking to outfit a formal dining room, an elegant living room, or even just your bedroom, Solera® cellular roman shades will keep your home beautiful and comfortable.

To learn more about custom honeycomb shades for homes near Fairfield County, Connecticut, contact Fullam’s Windows today! Our showroom is conveniently located in Norwalk, Connecticut, but we also proudly serve all of Fairfield County, including Darien, New Canaan, Westport, Wilton, and Greenwich.

Luxury Custom Plantation Shutters for Homes

Thu, 21 Nov 2019 11:35:00 GMT

Beauty of Shutters

We are living in an age of increased customization. Our social media feeds, web searches, and music and video streaming platforms respond to our choices in order to bring us things that are tailored to our preferences. We are seeing a resurgence in things like personal stylist services and restaurants where you essentially build your own food. Now more than ever, Americans are craving things that are tailor made to us. So why do we still buy prefabricated window treatments so often? Here at Fullam’s Windows, we think that, if given the choice, everyone would love custom window coverings. If you don’t believe us, keep reading to learn three reasons why you need luxury custom plantation shutters for homes near Norwalk, Connecticut.

All Windows are Different

Go into any room in your home and look at your windows. They may all look to be the same shape and size, but frequently windows are not perfectly square or rectangular, which can make it difficult to find window treatments that fit. Luckily, with luxury custom plantation shutters , this is an issue of the past. When you choose to craft custom plantation shutters with the team at Fullam’s Windows, we will create your shutters specifically with the measurements of your windows in mind. Because of this, you can guarantee that in addition to being beautiful, your shutters will fit your windows like a glove.

Quality Craftmanship

When you choose to purchase prefabricated window fashions for your home, it is entirely possible that the large companies who made them cut corners in order to produce the most window treatments for the lowest price in order to ensure the highest amount of profit. This is a cheap and easy way to do business, but we are truly passionate about luxury custom plantation shutters, so we still make our shutters the old-fashioned way . This means that they take longer to create, but we genuinely believe in the quality of the product that we make for each client. However, just because our shutters are old fashioned doesn’t mean they’re behind on the times: we use the most up to date technology possible to ensure that your shutters are both beautiful and sturdy.

Our Highly Trained Team

You may want luxury custom plantation shutters but worry that this undertaking will require a lot of work to get to the finished product. This is true, but almost all of the work is on our end, and we will be with you for every step of the process so that you are constantly involved in the creation of your dream plantation shutters. Not only is our team here to help, but we are also highly trained and incredibly knowledgeable in the craft of creating premium window fashions , so you will end up with a beautiful piece that was made uniquely for you and your home.

To learn more about luxury custom plantation shutters for homes near Norwalk, CT, contact Fullam’s Windows today! Our showroom is conveniently located in Norwalk, CT, but we also proudly serve all of Fairfield County, including Darien, New Canaan, Westport, Wilton, and Greenwich.

Custom Hunter Douglas Roman Shades for Homes

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 05:19:00 GMT

The Beauty of Custom

Whether you have already considered them, or you are a relative newcomer, there has never been a better time to incorporate Hunter Douglas custom window treatments into your home. Our homes have never been more tailored to our specific tastes, so why not bring your window coverings up to speed with the rest of your home? Keep reading to let the team at Fullam’s Windows tell you about your many options for custom Hunter Douglas Roman shades for homes near Greenwich, CT.

Vignette® Modern Roman Shades

Roman shades are a classic window treatment option to choose from, and you need not look any further than Vignette® modern roman shades to see why. The Vignette® collection takes the timeless design you’ve come to expect from custom Hunter Douglas Roman shades and elevates it to a new, twenty-first century standard. The Vignette® line features high quality, designer picked fabrics that are then pleated and folded to your specifications to create a beautiful window fashion. Additionally, the Vignette® features no exposed operation hardware. Not only is operation hardware unsightly; it can also be dangerous. Removing it streamlines the silhouette of your window coverings while protecting any little ones or furry friends you may have at home.

Solera® Cellular Roman Shades

Window coverings already do a lot for our homes by providing them with light control, privacy, and an added pop of style at our windows. But what if they could do even more? With Solera® cellular roman shades, they can. These custom Hunter Douglas roman shades incorporate Hunter Douglas’s unique cellular shade construction into the design of a roman shade. This brings you the energy efficient insulation of a honeycomb shade with the beauty and refinement of a roman shade. Cellular shades prevent air from entering or leaving your home through your windows, helping to save you money on your energy bills. Style and substance are never more closely intertwined than with Solera® cellular roman shades.

Design Studio™ Roman Shades

Custom Hunter Douglas Roman shades are already some of the most customizable window coverings on the market. We craft your roman shades directly from your specifications to guarantee that your shades look amazing and fit perfectly every time. Design Studio™ Roman Shades up the ante for customization, allowing you to choose pleat and fold size, color, pattern, fabric, and even optional trims, valances, and tapes to complete the look. Design Studio™ roman shades allow you to be the designer of your own window treatments, giving you unprecedented freedom in how you choose to accessorize your home’s windows.

To learn more about custom Hunter Douglas roman shades for homes near Greenwich, CT, contact Fullam’s Windows today! Our showroom is conveniently located in Norwalk, CT, but we also proudly serve all of Fairfield County, including Darien, New Canaan, Westport, Wilton, and Greenwich.

Custom Woven Wood Shades for Home Windows

Mon, 16 Sep 2019 06:10:00 GMT

The Beauty of Organic

All it takes is a trip to an art museum to realize how beautiful the natural world is. Humanity has created a lot of incredible, inspiring things in our time, but it is difficult to match the simplicity and elegance of a tree, a flower, or a landscape. Because of this, it makes sense to want to bring the natural world into your home. However, if you have less than a green thumb, or live in a situation where indoor plants are not an ideal home décor option, that doesn’t mean that you cannot bring nature into your home at all. If you want a beautiful, low maintenance way to incorporate Mother Nature into your décor, then you will love reading more about our custom woven wood shades here at Fullam’s Windows !

An Intro to Woven Wood Shades

Woven wood shades are a unique window covering option that combines the convenience of a roller shade with the unmatched beauty of nature. Rather than being made from a traditional fabric or vinyl, custom Hunter Douglas woven wood shades are made from all-natural fibers , sourced from real reeds, woods, and grasses, and then woven together to create a window fashion that looks like nothing else on the market. Since all of the materials sourced are organic, no two woven wood shades are exactly the same, making them a perfect choice for any homeowner who wants to express their individuality with their window treatments. That is just one of the many benefits of custom woven wood shades!

Impeccable Light Control

While many window coverings provide light control, custom woven wood shades are unique in that they provide light control that is unlike any other shade. For example, most shades might provide total light blockage. However, the weave on a woven wood shade is intentionally loose to dapple the sunlight that comes through your windows rather than fully blocking it. Because of this, the effect of light that comes through your woven wood shades is similar to the dappled light that comes through trees in a forest. The effect is tranquil, calming, and will make any space in your home feel as serene as a spa.

Easy Operation

As mentioned previously, the woven wood fibers of these Hunter Douglas custom woven wood shades are mounted on your windows in a manner similar to a roller shade. Because of this, the woven wood fibers comprise a single piece that is then attached to a roller at the top of your window frame. To adjust the amount of light control and privacy you wish to receive from your woven wood shades, simply raise or lower them along the roller as you see fit. Additionally, if you would like to have woven wood shades that are even more convenient to use , you can also upgrade them to Hunter Douglas’s PowerView® motorization system to operate your windows via app, remote control, or with your voice.

To learn more about your options for Hunter Douglas custom woven wood shades, contact Fullam’s Windows today! Our showroom is conveniently located in Norwalk, CT, but we also proudly serve all of Fairfield County, including Darien, New Canaan, Westport, Wilton, and Greenwich.

Custom Hunter Douglas Roller Shades for Homes

Wed, 14 Aug 2019 06:56:00 GMT

The Perfect New England Shade

There is a reason why the rest of New England comes to Connecticut during the summer. With our vast stretches of coastline and our temperate climate, this is the perfect place to spend those coveted lazy summer afternoons. And, whether you’re on a boat or in your home, there is no denying that Connecticut is a uniquely beautiful place to spend the summer. With this in mind, we understand that you would probably rather be out enjoying the nice weather than tinkering with your décor, but we actually have a home décor solution that can save you time and energy while keeping your home looking stylish all summer long. Keep reading to allow the team at Fullam’s Windows to introduce you to custom Hunter Douglas roller shades for homes.

Designer Roller Shades & Designer Screen Shades

Roller shades are a classic window covering and one that you have likely seen before, and for good reason. Made from a single piece of fabric that is affixed to your window, all you have to do to operate these shades is roll them up or down to suit your needs. This makes roller shades one of the simplest window covering categories to operate and decorate with. Designer Roller Shades are a perfect choice for your home, and are available in a wide range of opacities, from semi-opaque to blackout. Want to extend this innovation to your home’s outdoor spaces or sunroom? Designer Screen Shades are a perfect way to supply you with the light control and privacy you need, both in and out of doors. With custom Hunter Douglas roller shades, you can remain perfectly comfortable wherever you are.

Sonnette™ Cellular Roller Shades

Custom Hunter Douglas roller shades are a great way to keep your home cool and comfortable through this historically hot summer due to the way they block sunlight, and heat as well, from coming in through your home’s windows. But did you know that your roller shades can also make your home more energy efficient? Look no further than Sonnette™ Cellular Roller Shades , Hunter Douglas’s unique combination of insulating honeycomb shade cells and easy to operate roller shade construction. With Sonnette™, it has never been easier to keep your home comfortable, all while working to save you money on your energy bills in the process.

Designer Banded Shades

You might think that with something as seemingly elemental as custom Hunter Douglas roller shades that there could be no way to improve on their design. Luckily, Hunter Douglas is never content to relax after accomplishing something incredible. For example, Designer Banded Shades are a wholly unique reinterpretation of the classic roller shade. If you have never been able to choose between a blackout shade and a screen shade, Designer Banded Shades allow you to have both by alternating strips of opaque and translucent fabric, giving you an incredible degree of control of the natural light that enters your home.

To learn more about custom Hunter Douglas roller shades, contact Fullam’s Windows today! Our showroom is conveniently located in Norwalk, CT, but we also proudly serve all of Fairfield County, including Darien, New Canaan, Westport, Wilton, and Greenwich.

Premium Hunter Douglas Window Shades for Homes

Tue, 16 Jul 2019 13:51:00 GMT

Whether you own your first house or your fiftieth, choosing your home’s window treatments likely falls behind other momentous decisions when you are decorating, like what color to paint your walls, what material to use for your floors, and what furniture to place in your living room. While all of this is understandable, window coverings can actually have a huge impact on the way you live in your home and can provide you with a degree of comfort that may be lacking if you brush your choice of window fashions to the side. If you find yourself dreading looking through an endless array of identical blinds or curtains, why not consider something a bit more high-brow? Keep reading to allow the team at Fullam’s Windows to tell you what you need to know about premium Hunter Douglas window shades for homes near Darien, CT .

What are premium custom Hunter Douglas window shades?

Let’s clear up a probable misconception first: compared to most other window treatments on the market, all of the pieces that Hunter Douglas offers are already premium. What makes their premium window shade collections different is that these window treatments have innovative designs, deluxe fabric choices, and are crafted to not just meet current interior design trends, but to exceed them and set new ones. If this sounds like something you might be interested in, then keep reading to learn more!

What are my choices for premium custom Hunter Douglas window shades?

Hunter Douglas’s premium window shade collections are the pinnacle of their preexisting window shade categories, meaning that you have premium options for sheer shadings, roman shades , honeycomb shades, as well as a few hybrid styles, such as cellular roman shades and cellular roller shades. Sheer shadings are an elegant choice for many spaces, and Hunter Douglas’s premium sheer shades give you expanded privacy and functionality choices. Roman shades are beautiful and stylish, and Hunter Douglas’s premium roman shades are the top of the line. And, of course, honeycomb shades are an innovative Hunter Douglas original that can allow you to save money and energy in your home, keeping you comfortable throughout the muggy New England summer.

How do I operate my premium custom Hunter Douglas window shades?

Hunter Douglas strives to make all of their window coverings easy to operate, but one thing that makes their premium collections especially exciting is that they can all be manipulated using Hunter Douglas’s revolutionary PowerView® motorization system! If you have ever had to pause a movie to get the glare off of your screen, or have been awoken in the morning by sun streaming through your windows, PowerView® makes adjusting your window coverings easier than ever, taking your premium window shades truly into the realm of magnificence.

To learn more about premium custom Hunter Douglas window shades for Darien, CT homes, contact Fullam’s Windows today! Our showroom is conveniently located in Norwalk, CT, but we also proudly serve all of Fairfield County, including Darien, New Canaan, Westport, Wilton, and Greenwich.

Hunter Douglas Blinds for Your Home

Sat, 15 Jun 2019 19:54:00 GMT

Hunter Douglas Blinds for Your Home

With spring well on its way into summer, have you caught up with your home’s warm-weather cleaning? We know that it can be hard to set aside the time to overhaul your home between work, family obligations, and your own leisure time, but there is really nothing that sets the tone for summer quite like having a clean, refreshed home. Taking a note from tidiness expert Marie Kondo, one way to start is by deciding if your home’s décor still makes you happy, and one area that often gets neglected is your window treatments. If you think it might be the right time to switch it up with your home’s windows, the team at Fullam’s Windows are here to tell you about the perfect Hunter Douglas blinds for your Norwalk, CT home.

Modern Precious Metals®

The first blind on our list is Hunter Douglas’ economical Modern Precious Metals® series. These blinds completely reinvent the image you have in your head of metal blinds and bring them up to speed so that they are just as fashionable as they are functional. The Modern Precious Metals® collection is available in both the widest selection of colors and slat widths of any of Hunter Douglas’s blinds, meaning that if you have an accent piece you’ve been dying to match, or you want blinds that allow you to maximize your light control, the Modern Precious Metals® blind is ideal for your home.

EverWood®

While the Modern Precious Metals® line is fantastic, they do bring a look that is distinctly modern to your windows. Here in Connecticut, many of us like to connect with our state’s colonial past, channeling the history of American interior design. Because of this, the EverWood® line is an ideal combination of metal blinds’ durability and classic elegance. The EverWood® collection is made from a material that looks nearly identical to real wood, but is actually crafted from synthetic materials, giving your window coverings a durability that can’t be matched by authentic wood. If you love traditional elegance but don’t like having to fuss over your window treatments, the EverWood® collection of alternative wood blinds is for you.

Parkland®

While all of these options are fantastic, ultimately there is no denying the inimitable beauty of real wood. Although it will never be as durable as metal or alternative wood, authentic hardwood can last for years, as you can likely attest to if you’ve ever inherited furniture from a family member. Because of this, Parkland® real wood blinds from Hunter Douglas are more than a purchase: they’re an investment. They are available in all of the classic stains you have come to love from real wood, as well as a selection of timeless paint colors, such as the classic, bright white that is so popular in Connecticut’s nautical decorating.

To learn more about our selection of gorgeous Hunter Douglas custom blinds, contact Fullam’s Windows today. Our showroom is conveniently located in Norwalk, CT, but we also proudly serve all of Fairfield County, including Darien, New Canaan, Westport, Wilton, and Greenwich.

Custom Cellular Shades for Homes

Fri, 17 May 2019 06:49:00 GMT

Custom Cellular Shades for Homes

It is finally meteorological spring (and almost Summer at that), but as any seasoned New Englander knows, that doesn’t mean a whole lot in this part of the country. We could still get another snowstorm or ice storm before we are finally out of the woods. But, thankfully, once it gets here, New England in the warm weather is almost impossible to beat. However, for these next few weeks when the weather is likely to fluctuate wildly, you may notice something else fluctuating: your energy bill. If you want to find a unique way to keep your energy bill in check, keep reading to see why cellular shades are perfect for Fairfield County, CT homes.

All About Cellular Shades

Cellular shades are a truly unique window covering. They are so unique, in fact, that they were specifically designed by window treatment innovators Hunter Douglas to respond to the energy crisis of the 1970’s. These fantastic window coverings are created by layering high quality fabrics in such a way as to leave open cells or “honeycombs” of air within the shade. These honeycombs serve to trap air within these cells and to keep it from either entering or leaving through your window. A not-insignificant-amount of your home’s heating and cooling can escape from your windows, so these shades add an extra layer of insulation to your home’s most vulnerable assets – and keep your home’s climate more consistent and comfortable. A more consistent indoor temperature can help you save money on heating and cooling.

Styling Your Home with Cellular Shades

Just because cellular shades are useful doesn’t mean they can’t also be beautiful. Hunter Douglas has always loved finding the marriage between style and usability, and with cellular shades, you can find just that. Whether you love the simplicity of a roller shade, or the structured design of Hunter Douglas’s classic honeycomb shade , there is sure to be a Hunter Douglas cellular shade that will fit your sense of taste and your home’s décor style.

Operating Your Home’s Cellular Shades

Just as there will be a cellular shade that will fit in flawlessly with your existing décor, you can also find one that fits in seamlessly with your lifestyle. Hunter Douglas always strives to serve every type of customer, which is why their cellular shades are available in a wide variety of different operating systems, including their revolutionary PowerView® motorization system. With PowerView®, you can control your window coverings with the touch of a button, or even set them on a schedule so that you don’t have to consciously adjust them at all! With Hunter Douglas cellular shades, anything is possible!

With our temperamental climate in the spring and summer here in Connecticut, we really can’t recommend Hunter Douglas cellular shades enough for your Fairfield County, CT home. To learn more about them and our other fabulous products, contact Fullam’s Windows today! Our showroom is conveniently located in Norwalk, CT, but we also proudly serve the surrounding area, including all of Fairfield County, including Darien, New Canaan, Westport, Wilton, and Greenwich.