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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.
After-Hours & In-Home Consultations
Our schedule is flexible, and we can come to your home for a consultation.
Consumer Financing by Wells Fargo
We offer financing options for our customers, subject to approved credit.
Interior Design Consultations
We can help you create your dream interior.
Upholstery
We offer re-upholstery services for all furniture styles.
Window Covering Measuring & Installations
Our measuring and installation service will ensure an exact fit for your window coverings.
About Us
Visual Creations is a full service design company, specializing in custom window treatments.
Herons Glen, FL
Your Full-service Design Company Right Here in Herons Glen.
Sanibel Island, FL
If you need help with your interior design, you have come to the perfect place.
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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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Window Treatment Alternatives to Draperies
Traditional drapery window treatments, once a staple of home decor, have seen a shift in taste as modern alternatives gain popularity for their versatility and functionality. While draperies have long been popular, newer alternatives check all the boxes for homeowners. Whether you're looking to update your home or seeking solutions for specific windows, Visual Creations can help you find the perfect fit for your space.
Consider Custom Blinds for a Draperies Alternative
Blinds are a unique interior window covering that can add style to any room. Available in a wide range of materials, including wood, faux wood, and metal, horizontal and vertical blinds offer a customizable solution for controlling light and maintaining privacy in your home.
A key benefit is their adjustable slats, which let you control the light entering the room. That makes them ideal for spaces where you need precise light control, like bedrooms or home offices. Additionally, blinds are simple to maintain and clean. To enhance your space's aesthetic appeal, consider layering blinds with lightweight curtains or draperies. This combination adds softness and texture to your windows.
Stylish Roman and Roller Shades are a Chic Draperies Alternative
Shades are another popular alternative to draperies, offering sophisticated style and energy efficiency. They’re made with single pieces of material and are available in fabric, bamboo, and other choices. Shades offer excellent light control and insulation properties.
One advantage of shades is that they can block out light completely when fully closed, making them ideal for bedrooms or media rooms where you desire darkness. Shades also come in various styles, from sleek roller shades to elegant Roman shades.
Consider investing in cellular shades for an added layer of insulation. These innovative window treatments feature honeycomb-shaped cells that trap air, helping to regulate the temperature in your home and reduce energy costs.
Think Interior Shutters as an Alternative to Drapery
Shutters are a classic, elegant alternative to draperies. They’re manufactured with materials like wood, composite materials, and vinyl. Since shutters have a timeless appeal, they work well with different decor styles.
In addition to their good looks, shutters also offer excellent light control and privacy. With adjustable louvers, you can easily regulate the light entering the room while maintaining privacy. That makes them the right choice for street-facing windows or rooms where privacy is a concern. You can pair shutters with coordinating blinds or draperies, too. That combination allows you to enjoy the benefits of both styles while adding visual interest to your windows.
Try Sheer Panels as a Stunning Draperies Alternative
Hunter Douglas sheer panels are window treatments made from soft, translucent fabrics that allow light to filter gently into a room while maintaining privacy. Luminette® Sheer Panels are an option that resembles the soft folds you see in draperies. The design features light-diffusing, sheer vertical panels with built-in vertical vanes.
Buy Window Treatments Near North Fort Myers, FL
The best way to explore Hunter Douglas blinds and draperies is in the comfort of your own home. Visual Creations serves clients throughout Lee County, FL, including Ft. Myers, Cape Coral, North Ft. Myers, Sanibel, Captiva, Ft. Myers Beach, Lexington Country Club, The Legends, Magnolia Landing, Moody River Estates, Whiskey Creek, Reflection Lakes, and surrounding areas. Contact us today for an appointment and experience blinds and draperies with a modern touch.