As one year ends and another begins, we love looking back at the features, favorites, and innovations homeowners in the Denver area have loved most. From motorization and energy efficiency to view-preserving shades and specialty solutions, these are the window covering features that stood out over the past year.
If you’re gathering ideas for your own home, this roundup is a great place to start. Take a look at the top window covering features Denver homeowners have been loving lately.
Motorized Window Treatments
More and more clients are loving window treatment motorization. Adding power to your window coverings offers convenience and control—but with motorized shades, you can also enjoy energy savings and easier management of hard-to-reach windows. Discover the many ways you can upgrade your life—and find answers to common questions in our guide to motorized window treatments.
Light-Filtering Sheers
Natural sunlight is a powerful force—it lifts our moods and increases productivity. That’s why so many homeowners aren’t interested in blocking it out completely—they want to harness the light while reducing the glare. That’s what light-filtering sheer shades do so beautifully. And when those shades also preserve a beautiful view? That’s something Colorado homeowners can absolutely get behind.
Enjoy the light, take in the view, and cut the glare for a more pleasant atmosphere. If view-through living is important in your home, you may also enjoy our article on large window covering ideas.
Room-Darkening + Blackout Solutions
We’ve already mentioned how much we love the light that Colorado skies have to offer—but when it comes to window treatments, it’s really about control. The ability to turn off the sunlight is important for getting sleep when you want it, darkening a media room, or reducing heat gain during the summer. What about that wall of windows that gets hit hard by the late afternoon sun? Blackout shades are ideal for keeping the interior of your home from overheating.
If you’re comparing opacities, take a look at our guide to light filtering vs room darkening window treatments.
Energy Efficiency with Honeycomb Shades
Window treatments that offer privacy, light control, and temperature control? It must be Honeycomb Shades. The Duette® collection from Hunter Douglas offers award-winning energy efficiency to help keep your home comfortable year-round. These cellular shades come in a variety of fabrics, pleat sizes, and feature options, which is one reason they continue to be one of the area’s window covering favorites.
If energy savings are a priority, you may also want to explore more window solutions for controlling light, temperature, and privacy throughout the home.
The Texture Trend
It’s no secret that interior design is brimming with texture—in all materials. When it comes to window treatments, one of the most popular textured favorites is the Provenance® Woven Wood Shades collection. Discover a wide range of natural fibers, including woven bamboo, grasses, reeds, and wood. Each variation offers a unique weave structure with intricate details and beautiful colorways.
Textured shades are especially appealing for homeowners who want warmth, softness, and natural character at the window. If you love layered style, explore more inspiration in our guide to layering window treatments.
Roman Shades: Timeless Beauty
Roman shades are always on trend for their beautiful style and functional design. We offer a number of collections that feature roman shade style, which means there is something for everyone. This category is also a vital part of solving challenging window issues, from fabric opacity and energy efficiency to elegant coverage for tall or specialty windows.
Learn more about custom Roman shades and how they balance softness with performance.
Dual Shades: Twice the Control
“I want the light, but I also want to block it out.” Sound familiar? There’s a time and a place for light—but also a time and a place for darkness. Being able to control both with two shades on one headrail is an incredible opportunity. Dual shades offer light-filtering viewing shades throughout the day so you can enjoy the atmosphere—until the afternoon sun adds relentless heat to your living room. That’s when the blackout shade portion comes into play.
These dual-functioning shades are ideal for spaces that need a variety of light and privacy protection. Compare the latest light filtering and room darkening window treatments on our blog.
Top Down Bottom Up
Top down bottom up shades allow you the ideal balance of natural light and privacy—plus energy efficiency. Whether you’re enjoying breakfast or a fun afternoon of games, having light and a little privacy is often high on the comfort list. Top-down shades give you exactly that, blocking the bottom portion of the window while allowing natural light to enter across the top.
Floor-to-Ceiling & Large Window Solutions
Large windows continue to be one of the most sought-after features in Denver homes—but they also come with unique challenges, from harsh glare and heat gain to privacy concerns and difficult adjustments. That’s why floor-to-ceiling window solutions and view-preserving shades remain a homeowner favorite.
If your home features expansive glass, take a look at the blog for inspiration and ideas for covering large windows.
Specialty Features
Unique windows are common here in Colorado. It’s time to love them and enhance the atmosphere of your home with the right window coverings.
Skylight Windows
Skylight windows bring in natural light while maintaining privacy, but depending on how many you have—or which direction they face—you may wish you had more control. Skylight window shades are a great way to get that control, with options ranging from light filtering to room darkening.
Arches, Angles & Irregular Shapes
We call them “specialty shapes,” and they bring architectural detail and charm to any home. But, you can’t cover them with just any window coverings. Arched and angled window treatments bring both beauty and function into play, with custom shades tailored to fit the shape of your windows so you don’t have to sacrifice light control.
The Tilt/Turn Window Design
If you have tilt-turn windows in your home, you know about the innovative control they provide. They tilt in at an angle and can also turn like a door. But light control, energy efficiency, and privacy used to be a challenge—until the Hunter Douglas TrackGlide™ system came along. Created to move with the glass, this system works beautifully with tilt-turn windows, shallow trim, and even narrow-framed French doors.
Learn more about covering tilt-turn windows and how TrackGlide™ works.
Smart Home Integration
Yes, we mentioned how Denver homeowners are loving motorized blinds. But the possibilities extend even further with smart shades and smart home integration. Not only can you adjust your shades in an instant—or on a schedule—you can set up integrations that offer effortless control with other devices in your home.
Your shades can open as you arrive home, bring in light when you want it, and even communicate with your thermostat to keep the summer sun out when indoor temperatures rise. The sky’s the limit. For a deeper look, visit our smart blinds and home automation guide.
Which Features Are In Your Top 10?
Which solutions, styles, and features would you love to see in your home in the coming year? We’ve been so lucky to work with amazing homeowners over the years, and this area boasts beautiful homes and gorgeous windows. Why not take a look at what your neighbors have chosen? Find inspiration in our gallery for your upcoming project.
Bringing in the experts is one of the best ways to achieve the right atmosphere, protection from the elements, and beautiful design details. Don’t get overwhelmed trying to do it yourself. We’ll make the process fun and exciting with a free design consultation.