Aura
Program your window treatments so that they adjust themselves automatically, creating the perfect room ambiance morning, noon and night.
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.
Accessories for the Home
Create a unique and beautiful home environment. We can help with beautiful accessories.
Custom Bedding
We create one-of-a-kind custom bedding designs.
Fabrics
If you’re ready to completely transform your Traverse City, MI, home, look no further than Trend Window & Design.
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We offer financing options for our customers, subject to approved credit.
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Our measuring and installation service will ensure an exact fit for your window coverings.
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About Us
Trend Window & Design is your local resource for your interior design needs, including window coverings from Hunter Douglas, draperies, curtains, custom bedding, top treatment, and home decor accessories.
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Beat the Summer Heat with Solar Shades
Is the summer heat making your home feel like an oven? Whether you’re coming back from a vacation and sprinting to the AC or you have certain rooms in your home that simply never get comfortable, no one likes being in a hot house. The solution? Nip the culprit in the bud: poorly insulated windows.
Uncovered or poorly insulated windows can result in rapid heat gain, but with window treatments that are made to specifically curb the harsh sunlight, your home can remain cool during the summer months. Learn how you can beat the heat with solar shades from Hunter Douglas and Trend Window & Design.
What Are Solar Shades?
So, what are solar shades? How do they work? Solar shades are a category of roller shade that block harsh UV rays while still allowing natural light to filter through. In a way, they’re like the sunscreen of your home’s windows. This means you can enjoy a bright, sunny room without the accompanying heat and glare.
How they work depends on their level of opaqueness, or the amount of light that can pass through the fabric. A lower openness percentage blocks more light and offers greater privacy, while a higher percentage allows more light and a clearer view outside. Whether you want to enjoy your garden without the glare or keep your living room cool during a heatwave, solar shades let you enjoy the benefits of the summer sun without the harsh downsides.
Benefits of Solar Roller Shades
When it comes to the top benefits of solar shades, the list includes a streamlined look, glare protection, and protection from damaging UV rays. In terms of their appearance, these shades roll up neatly when not in use, providing a sleek, open look. When lowered, they provide excellent protection against heat and glare, making them perfect for rooms with large windows or sliding glass doors. Finally, by blocking up to 99% of harmful UV rays, these shades help protect your furniture, flooring, and artwork from fading.
Designer Solar Shades
While there are many solar shade options out there, Designer Solar Shades by Hunter Douglas soar above the competition. These custom solar shades come in a wide range of fabrics, colors, opacities and openness levels, allowing you to customize them with ease. Speaking of ease, the Beaded Loop control allows you to glide these shades effortlessly across your home’s windows. This style of solar shade for windows is also made from exclusive GreenScreen® Sea-Tex™ fabrics, fabrics used from recycled material for a sustainable window treatment that works hard, looks great, and helps contribute to a greener earth.
Solar Shades Near Traverse City, Michigan
When you add solar shades to the mix, you can enjoy the beauty of natural light without pesky heat and glare. If you are ready to adorn your windows in shades that enhance the beauty of your home while keeping it cool, shaded, and protected, then we are ready to meet you!
To learn more about solar roller shades, be sure to contact us at Trend Window and Design.
Trend Window & Design is located in Traverse City, MI, and proudly serves the greater Traverse City, MI area, including Grand Traverse County, Leelanau, Leelanau County, Benzie, Benzie County, Charlevoix, Kalkaska, Antrim County, MI, and the surrounding areas.