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.
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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
Count on the knowledgeable and friendly professionals at Amazing Blinds & Shutters to coordinate your decorating project from start to finish.
Our Team
All of us at Amazing Blinds & Shutters are here to help you with your window covering needs.
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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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Choosing Blinds or Shutters
With so many types of window treatments available, you may be wondering which is suitable for you. If you’ve narrowed down your options between blinds and shutters, we can help you make an informed decision that will be best for your home.
Both window treatments have their benefits and drawbacks, but we’ll start with the benefits of blinds. Blinds offer excellent variable light control by simply adjusting the slats. They are easy to pair with other window coverings for a stylish, layered look. Blinds are available in various colors, fabrics, and styles to fit almost any interior decor. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, Hunter Douglas custom blinds are easy to have made.
Drawbacks of Blinds
While blinds are durable, they are not quite as robust as shutters and have a shorter lifespan. Blinds also tend to have thinner slats which require more effort when cleaning and performing maintenance. Placing Venetian blinds in too many rooms can also overwhelm the eye with too many thin, horizontal lines. The cords that come with manually operated blinds can also pose a safety hazard to young children and pets.
Benefits of Shutters
Shutters offer a timeless, elegant appearance. They’re a very durable window treatment and withstand daily wear and tear with ease. Shutters also lack any cords or chains that can pose a safety threat. You can buy shutters in a variety of materials, including hardwood and faux wood, making them ideal for any time of environment. Another perk of shutters is the superior ventilation and light control they offer. Tilt the louvers to adjust incoming light, or open one side while leaving the other closed. You can also enjoy leaving your shutters open without having to hear them flapping in the breeze.
Drawbacks of Shutters
Despite their many benefits, shutters are not a perfect solution for everyone. Shutters are a more expensive option and require more time to manufacture and install. The weight and size of shutters make them unsuitable for certain window styles. They are also less versatile with blinds and not as easy to pair with other window treatments.
Considerations to Make
The more information you have about blinds and shutters, the more confusing the process of choosing can become. There are four important considerations you should make that will help ensure you make the right choice for your home.
Blinds tend to have a lower price point at the initial purchase, which is a big selling point. However, even impeccably maintained blinds will need to be replaced every 5-10 years, and the cost of those replacements will add up. Shutters, on the other hand, can last up to five decades with proper care. Shutters are generally more energy-efficient and add to your home’s resale value.
What’s the maintenance like? The slats of blinds are almost always thinner than the louvers of shutters. This means less space between individual slats, which makes cleaning more difficult.
What level of light control will you get? It may be difficult to gain the level of room-darkening you need with blinds. The cords required to adjust blinds leave small holes in the blinds that allow light to enter. Hunter Douglas offers a de-Light® option to eliminate cord holes for blinds, but the majority of blinds will have cord holes.
Do you need ample style options? Blinds are available in a vast array of colors, materials, and styles, while shutters are available in much fewer choices. Keep this in mind if you plan to remodel or redecorate shortly after purchasing shutters or blinds.
Contact Us
Are you still undecided between blinds and shutters? We’re here to help! We carry the full line of Hunter Douglas window treatment products, including the innovative PowerView® Automation line. Give us a call at (806) 418-8385 to schedule your consultation. We offer professional measuring and installation services to ensure your new window treatments fit the first time. Our showroom is located in Amarillo, TX, and we are proud to serve the Texas Panhandle, including Amarillo, Canyon, and beyond.