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2026 Drapery Trends: Should Your Drapes Touch the Floor?

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:14:15 GMT

Just like clothing, hairstyles, car designs, and color stories, window treatments follow style trends, too. Recently, we wrote about some of the top window treatment trends for 2026 such as layering materials, fabrics with natural textures, options with flexible light control, and thoughtful details like award-winning power shades suited to real life.

2026 Drapery Trends Near The Bay Area

When it comes to trends solely about drapery and curtains , our decor experts are on top of the latest popular options going into designer spaces in 2026. One of the questions we hear most often heading into 2026 is a simple one: should your drapes touch the floor? The short answer is almost always yes, but the how is where this year's trends get interesting.

From kissing hems to dramatic puddles, here's what's showing up in designer spaces in 2026, plus the fabrics, hardware, and layering ideas pulling it all together.

What Drapery Lengths Are Trending in 2026?

Three styles are leading the way: kissing length, puddle (or sweep), and break. Each offers a different feel, from tailored and clean to soft and dramatic, so you can coordinate your selections with a room’s other elements.

Kissing : The kissing length means the fabric just grazes the floor, typically about a half-inch before contact. It looks polished, intentional, and even a bit romantic, while remaining practical — cleaning your floors is easier!
Puddle or Sweep : This familiar style features fabric pooling on the floor, usually over 3 inches. It creates an elegant, high-end look that works well in formal spaces and rooms with higher ceilings. You’ll need to prop it up when cleaning your floors and to shake it out the fabric from time to time.
Break : The break style has about an inch of fabric resting on the floor. It strikes a balance between kiss and puddle, with a slightly softer look and neat profile.

When Should Drapes Touch the Floor?

We recommend floor-length custom drapes to make ceilings appear taller, your windows look larger and give the space a more finished appearance.

Are Shorter Drapery Styles Still In Style?

Definitely, especially in kitchens, bathrooms , and casual spaces. Café curtains and sill-length panels are fine for smaller windows, where full-length ones won’t work. In fact, we usually refer to them as curtains, not drapery.

What Drapery Colors & Patterns Are Popular In 2026?

Natural and tactile materials is the throughline for 2026. Linen continues to be a popular choice—it drapes beautifully, filters light without blacking it out, and gets better with age. Jute, hemp, and woven blends add texture for rooms leaning organic, boho, or coastal. The mood is matte, textural, tonal—and a little throwback, with gingham check and plaids also being popular prints—especially in unique colorways.

What Drapery Styles and Finishes Are Popular In 2026?

Finishing touches like drapery header style and hardware choices do as much work as the fabric.

Euro pleats (pinched at the very top instead of a few inches down) are modern and architectural and very popular.
Inverted box pleats are popular for a clean, flat-front look.
 Ripple fold are classic because your panels stack tightly and glide smoothly.

For hardware, matte black and warm brass are still the top finishes, with brushed nickel making a comeback in transitional spaces.

What Are Layered Drapery Trends?

Layering is less a trend than a long-term shift in how designers approach dressing windows.

One approach layers sheer panels with heavier drapes. It gives you more flexible light control, added privacy, and a finished, designer look.
Motorized shades behind stationary side panels is another combo we're installing constantly, especially on tall or hard-to-reach windows.

Browse 2026 Drapery Trends at Rebarts Blinds and Shade

Rebarts Blinds and Shades is a family-owned local business that supports individuals and designers through the Bay Area with our custom drapery and Hunter Douglas window treatment showrooms. We believe that selecting the right drapery is more than just a trend—it’s about picking a length, fabric, and style that will work for your home, with expert design guidance.

Visit one of our locations in Burlingame, Los Altos, Menlo Park, and San Carlos, or contact us for a consultation at your home or business. We look forward to speaking with you!

Hunter Douglas PowerView® Automation vs. Lutron Serena Smart Shades

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:46:42 GMT

Smart shades have gone from a luxury addition to a standard request in nearly every Bay Area home design. If you’ve just started shopping, chances are you’ve narrowed your options to some of the two best-known names in the category.

Hunter Douglas PowerView® Automation and Lutron Serena Smart Shades are two of the top options in home automation. Both raise and lower at the tap of a button. Both connect to Alexa and Google. Both promise to make your mornings easier and your evenings more private. So how do you choose between them?

At Rebarts, we’ve installed and serviced motorized window treatments across the Bay Area and Peninsula for years—and we keep recommending Hunter Douglas PowerView® Automation .

Once you look past the surface, PowerView® Automation consistently delivers more of the kind of whole-home automation our customers expect.

A Quick Look at Both Systems

Before we get into the comparison, here’s a snapshot of each of these leading systms.

Lutron Serena

Serena is Lutron’s smart shade line, designed to slot into the Lutron ecosystem. The lineup includes roller shades, honeycomb shades, and wood blinds. Serena is largely DIY-friendly—you can order online, measure, install, and set up the system yourself with the Lutron Smart Hub. It’s a solid, reliable product, especially for homeowners who want a straightforward smart shade in a few accessible windows.

Hunter Douglas PowerView® Automation

PowerView® is the award-winning motorization platform built to run across almost the entire Hunter Douglas catalog —from Duette® Cellular Shades to Silhouette® Sheer Shades, Vignette® Roman Shades, Hunter Douglas blinds, custom shutters and beyond. You control everything through the sleek Pebble® Remote, the PowerView® App, or your voice. PowerView® Automation only comes through Hunter Douglas Gallery dealers, which means it’s designed, installed, and supported by certified pros—people like our in-house team at Rebarts.

Where Hunter Douglas PowerView® Pulls Ahead

A bigger, more beautiful family of shades

This is the big one. Lutron Serena offers a few shade categories: roller, honeycomb, and wood blinds.

Hunter Douglas PowerView® Automation works across more than a dozen distinct shade collections—including signature designs for large and wide windows you can’t get anywhere else.

Want the soft, light-diffusing vanes of Silhouette® Sheer Shades in your living room and Provenance® Woven Wood Shades on the patio slider? Top-down/bottom-up Vignette® Roman Shades in the dining room and Luminette® Sheer Panelss across the picture windows? With PowerView® Automation, every one of those shades runs on the same app, the same remote, and the same scenes.

With Serena, you’re limited to a much narrower aesthetic palette—and if you fall in love with a Hunter Douglas signature style, Serena simply can’t make it run.

Power options designed for real homes

Lutron Serena shades are powered by a wired adapter or standard D or AA batteries that you replace when they die. That’s fine for accessible windows in single-story rooms—but for the two-story foyers, stairwell windows, and skylights common in Bay Area homes, climbing a ladder to swap batteries gets old fast.

Hunter Douglas PowerView® Motorization was built with that reality in mind:

Rechargeable Battery Wand: UL-certified and eco-friendly, lasts up to a year or more per charge, and swaps out in seconds.
Dual Charging Station: Recharges two battery wands in under three hours—ideal for whole-home installs.
Solar Charger: Harnesses natural light to keep shades powered—even on north-facing or shaded windows.
Hardwired Low-Voltage Solutions: For new builds and major remodels, this eliminates recharging entirely—perfect for large or multi-story homes.

Smart home integration that grows with you

Both Serena and PowerView® Automation work with the everyday platforms most homeowners already use—Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and Apple Home. Where Hunter Douglas pulls ahead is in the high-end ecosystems that show up in many Peninsula homes: Control4, Savant, and Crestron. If you have (or are planning) a whole-home automation system from one of those brands, PowerView® Automation integrates seamlessly. That kind of deep integration is something we set up for clients all the time at Rebarts.

Pro design and installation from certified Hunter Douglas experts

Serena is built around a DIY model. For some homes, that works fine. Hunter Douglas PowerView® comes through dealers like Rebarts, and that changes the experience from start to finish. We measure precisely so your shades fit perfectly every time. Our certified, in-house team installs and programs everything. And if anything ever needs attention years later, you call us—not a national support line. We’re an authorized Hunter Douglas repair center that even other dealers rely on.

The Rebarts Difference

Choosing the right smart shade system is about the longevity and quality of your experience. As a top Hunter Douglas dealer, Rebarts has built a 40-year reputation on family-owned, neighborly service. We don’t outsource design, measurement, or installation. Our certified team handles every step to help you upgrade your shades with motorization , and we’re here for the long run—because we live and work in the same neighborhoods you do.

See PowerView® Automation in Action

The best way to understand the difference between PowerView® Automation and Lutron Serena is to see PowerView® Automation for yourself.

Visit one of our four Bay Area showrooms in Burlingame, Los Altos, Menlo Park, or San Carlos—or schedule an in-home consultation —and we’ll walk you through the full Hunter Douglas collection, demo the Pebble® Remote, and help you design a system that fits your home.

Ready to discover the quiet convenience of smart shades? Contact Rebarts today to book your free consultation.

The Shade Debate: Room Darkening vs Blackout Shades

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:54:39 GMT

If you’re planning a home redesign or remodel, decisions about window treatments are more important than you think. That’s because these are among the final decisions that affect everyone's comfort in your home. Picking the wrong option can leave a room feeling either too bright and exposed or unnecessarily closed off.

If you’ve been shopping for new shades or blinds, terms like room-darkening and blackout sound interchangeable, but they aren’t the same thing. At Rebarts Blinds and Shades, our team is here to offer you options, and we know that one opacity choice does not suit everyone’s room or needs.

Let’s start by defining both and describing the benefits. Then, we’ll get to the good part: The most exciting styles available in both categories.

The Differences Between Room Darkening vs. Blackout Shades

Room-darkening shades block most light but allow some to filter through, usually along the edges where the shade meets the frame. That design makes a space noticeably dimmer without achieving total blackout. They're a solid choice for living areas, dining rooms, and bedrooms where privacy matters but a pitch-black room isn't the goal.

Learn more about some of our favorite room-darkening shades .

Blackout shades go further. The best systems combine dense fabrics with options like side channels or tracks that seal edge gaps, eliminating nearly all incoming light. That level of control is a game-changer for shift workers, light sleepers, light-sensitive babies or kids, and media rooms where even a sliver of sunlight affects picture quality.

The bottom line:

Room darkening dims light.
Blackout blocks light.

Now, you can make the right choice and avoid an expensive do-over.

Hunter Douglas Room Darkening vs. Blackout Shades

We proudly partner with Hunter Douglas to offer these stunning, practical window shades:

Duette® Cellular Shades

These bedroom window treatments offer unmatched insulation and light control. The honeycomb structure traps air between layers for temperature regulation and sound absorption.

The Duette® Cellular Shades fabric selection offers room-darkening opacities, but you can upgrade to these:

Duette® Cellular Shades with LightLock™ system has U-shaped side channels that blend into the window frame, absorbing or deflecting almost all incoming light.
Duolite® is a dual shading system that combines one light-filtering and one room-darkening shade into a single window treatment.

Alustra® Woven Textures® Roman Shades

This woven shade has a Roman shade profile, but features the finest natural materials sourced by Hunter Douglas. Its organic personality brings a feel of nature indoors, and its natural fibers are surprisingly durable. Alustra® Woven Textures® Roman Shades also comes with an optional independent liner housed within a single shade’s headrail. It operates independently of the shade, for varying levels of light and privacy throughout the day.

Alustra® Woven Textures® Roller Shades

Also crafted with natural fibers, Alustra® Woven Textures® Roller Shades are also woven , but with a flat profile for a streamlined appearance. Its dual roller feature has two shades together, with one positioned in front of the other. Choose any two Designer Roller or Designer Screen fabrics, one for the front and one for the back; the rear one comes in a light-filtering or room-darkening liner. You can also add additional light blocking on one roller with Duolite®.

See the Full Line of Hunter Douglas Products at Rebarts

The room-darkening vs. blackout debate is just one piece of this puzzle — we also factor in operating systems, colors, patterns, and fit during your custom design consultation.

Visit our showrooms in in Burlingame, Los Altos, Menlo Park, San Carlos, or contact us for a consultation . We proudly serve the Bay Area with custom window coverings.

Tame the Sun With Our Favorite West-Facing Window Treatments

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:32:22 GMT

If you have west-facing rooms, you already know the afternoon drill: The sun drops low, light comes in at a sharp angle, and your living room feels flooded with light until sundown, like a greenhouse. Everything looks washed out, your room heats up, and over time, that UV exposure begins to fade your furnishings.

The trick is knowing which treatments work for this specific exposure.

Learn more about window treatments for north-facing windows .
Learn more about window treatments for south-facing windows .

The design experts at Rebarts Blinds and Shades help homeowners solve this common problem with the right window treatments. Instead of generic coverings that fall flat or block what you want to showcase, our custom solutions conquer different challenges with grace, style, and efficiency.

Why West-Facing Rooms Take a Beating

West-facing windows face directly into the afternoon sun, which sits low on the horizon and hits at its most intense angle. Those ultraviolet rays gradually break down the dyes in upholstery, wood floors, and artwork, while the heat buildup forces your air conditioning to work overtime. You might also experience this effect if you have a sunroom .

Any west-facing room with the same issues, so the window treatment choices you make here matter more than anywhere else in the house. Window treatments in these spaces must be up to the task. The goal is not to block all the light but to filter it strategically.

West-Facing Window Treatments That Offer Control Without Losing the View

The best selections withstand the intensity of west-facing sun, and these three options are some of our favorite shades that keep your space comfortable and stylish.

Solar shades are window coverings are purpose-built for high-sun exposures. Their tightly woven mesh fabric screen cuts glare and reduces heat gain while preserving your outdoor view. Openness factor is the key spec: 1% blocks the most light and offers the most privacy, while 10% filters it more gently. For most west-facing windows, a 3-5% rating hits the sweet spot. Add in a room darkening liner for even more privacy.
Sheer shades are hybrid window treatments that combine the features of sheer curtains and soft vertical blinds. You control light and privacy by opening, closing, or tilting the adjustable vanes built into the panels. Depending on the style, the sheers can filter up to 88% of the sun’s harmful rays while still allowing for views and privacy when you need it.
Banded shades , also called zebra or dual shades, offer a cleaner, more graphic take on this concept. They have alternating solid and sheer bands, like horizontal blinds, that are flexible like a roller shade on a single header, so you can easily control how much light passes through or how much light is blocked. They are a popular pick for contemporary interiors, available in a wide range of colors and band widths. Learn more about the benefits of these flexible window treatments.

More Ways to Manage Sun in West-Facing Rooms

Layering west-facing window treatments makes them even more flexible. Pairing a solar shade with a drapery panel, for example, gives you everyday glare control plus the option to pull the drapes for complete coverage.

A motorized window treatment system is the ultimate way to tame those intense rays. It can be programmed to adjust automatically at set times, eliminating the need for manual operation. You can update the schedule seasonally as the sun's angle and daylight hours change, typically four times a year as you move through the seasons.

Stop Squinting: Let Rebarts Blinds and Shades Take on Your West-Facing Windows

West-facing rooms do not have to battle heat and glare daily. Rebarts Blinds and Shades works with homeowners across the Bay Area to provide treatments that perform in real conditions and look great doing it.

Visit our showroom locations in in Burlingame, Los Altos, Menlo Park, San Carlos, or contact us for a consultation .

Creative Window Dressing Ideas for Arched Windows

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 19:21:23 GMT

Arched windows combine curves and straight lines, sharing more personality than traditionally shaped openings. If you’re lucky enough to have arched windows in your home, you know about the challenges of finding the right coverings for them. It can be a real struggle to control light without sacrificing the arches’ architectural appeal.

At Rebarts Blinds & Shades , we are a Hunter Douglas gallery showroom with custom solutions for specialty shapes like arches. Read on as we share some ideas to avoid those awkward fits with top quality fabric and material choices for your arched windows.

Arched Window Coverings That Work: Shutters

The first step in dressing arched windows is deciding whether to show off or play down the curves of this feature. Some homeowners love treatments that follow the arch's shape, while others prefer styles that cover only the lower rectangular section.

For a full coverage treatment that still honors the shape of the window, we recommend custom interior shutters . Choose options that follow the window's shape for a sunburst effect or run the louvers horizontally. This traditional look is surprisingly flexible and enhances a variety of styles, including classic, modern, coastal, and farmhouse interiors.

Custom Blinds for Arched Windows

Available in hardwood, composite, and metal options, horizontal blinds have a sleek profile and come in various stain and paint finishes, so you can match your existing trim or create a contrasting accent. Leave the arch uncovered and install blinds on the rectangular portion of these windows. Mix and match with shutters or other custom shades for a finishing touch, or leave the arch open to carry light through the space.

Try Cellular Shades for Arched Window Coverings

Cellular shades have a honeycomb construction that forms an air barrier when lowered. This design forms an insulating layer that encourages energy efficiency. But we love these shades for arched windows because they’re highly customizable. Duette® Cellular Shades by Hunter Douglas offer the industry’s best selection of opacities, colors, textures, and pleat sizes.

The fabric on these shades runs horizontally, which is perfect for arched windows. Hunter Douglas also offers them with the EasyView® Arch feature, which lets you adjust the shade by sliding a handle or with PowerView® Arch so that you can open and close them with the touch of a button.

Getting the Fit Right

Installing arched window coverings isn't a DIY job, and some retailers won't even offer this service. But this is where Rebarts shines. As certified, experienced Hunter Douglas dealers with professionally trained and certified installers, we handle all the detailed measurements and calculations. Your arched window coverings will fit flawlessly and look like they should be on a magazine cover — no matter the shape or size of your windows.

Let's Look at Window Dressing Ideas for Arched Windows in Your Home

Your arched windows shouldn't go bare just because they're trickier to work with. With Hunter Douglas products, our design experts, and meticulous installation team, you’ll be in the best hands possible.

Visit our Bay Area showrooms in in Burlingame, Los Altos, Menlo Park, San Carlos, or contact us for a consultation . We serve the Peninsula, including Palo Alto, Mountain View, Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Los Gatos, Redwood City, Foster City, San Mateo, Saratoga, Belmont, Woodside, Redwood Shores, Millbrae, Aptos, Atherton, and Stanford, CA.

Window Treatments for Door Windows Can Be Safe and Stylish

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 19:31:28 GMT

Many Bay Area homes pair sliding glass windows with French doors or wide and tall windows to create the look of a wall of glass. These door windows are architectural focal points that also happen to be high-traffic zones, so covering them is trickier than you'd think.

Whether your home needs French doors with shades or energy-efficient patio door coverings, Rebarts Blinds & Shades offers luxurious solutions that serve their purposes well. Instead of blinds with cords that tangle around handles and shades that move too much, our team recommends Hunter Douglas custom treatments for door windows. These styles are measured to fit, are designed for glass doors, and never block entryways or look awkward.

Why Traditional Options Fall Short for Door Windows

Door windows like sliding glass doors, French doors, and patio doors need window treatments that:

Provide privacy and light control
Won't get in your way when opening and closing the door
Look polished and beautiful

They must also be safe, since cords can be tripping and choking hazards, especially for families with small children and pets.

Hunter Douglas Window Treatments for Door Windows

Now comes the good part: We’re spotlighting four Hunter Douglas options for door windows:

Aria™ Soft Blinds : These lightweight horizontal blinds have luxurious textured fabrics in neutral tones. And instead of twisting a wand, you control the slats with a tilt bar for a full outdoor view without lifting anything. They fit dramatically large windows and sliding glass doors, giving you an unobstructed sightline with a soft, sophisticated look. The fabric adds warmth without feeling heavy or bulky.
Heritance® Wood Shutters : Made from 100% sustainably sourced poplar or basswood hardwood, these custom shutters use Truemill® dovetail construction—an artisan manufacturing method like that of fine furniture. Hunter Douglas does not glue the parts together and it finishes these shutters with a signature Integra™ Finish. If you want them customized for patio door coverings, the Bi-Fold Track system is a great way to connect hinged panels to a top track that supports them as they fold open, for wide, sweeping views.
Parkland® Wood Blinds : You'll be impressed by these classic horizontal blinds in 100% sustainably harvested basswood. Choose from rich stain and paint options, and add cut-outs for window cranks, door handles, and other hardware. The blinds sit flush against the door without catching on anything, so you can adjust the angle or walk through without interference.
Duette® Cellular Shades with Vertiglide™: As the first honeycomb shade ever designed, Duette® Cellular Shades traps air in horizontal pockets for year-round energy efficiency. The Duette® Vertiglide™ system takes this same technology and flips it vertically for sliding doors, with the same fabric selection. You can cover the entire door with a single shade, or split the stack to draw in both directions.

Cordless Options for French Doors with Shades and Patio Door Coverings

Hunter Douglas has a range of cordless operating systems, and we can explain which are compatible with your style selection. Shutters are inherently cordless, but we customize the brand’s other styles to suit homeowner preferences. Other cordless options include our SoftTouch® wand, a LiteRise® push/pull system, and motorized PowerView® Automation .

Upgrade Your Door Windows With Our Help

Window treatments for door windows need to work harder than other coverings, and we turn them into stunning focal points for homes.

Visit our showrooms in in Burlingame, Los Altos, Menlo Park, San Carlos, or contact us for a consultation . We serve the entire Bay Area and communities near San Jose, including Palo Alto, Mountain View, Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Los Gatos, Redwood City, Foster City, San Mateo, Saratoga, Belmont, Woodside, Redwood Shores, Millbrae, Aptos, Atherton, and Stanford, CA.

Beyond Basic Sliding Glass Door Shades & Blinds

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 19:37:48 GMT

Rebarts Blinds & Shades offers elegant, functional alternatives to basic vertical blinds that outperform outdated styles and have clean sightlines with modern appeal.

Why Standard Sliding Glass Door Shades & Blinds Fall Short

Old-fashioned vertical blinds have several drawbacks that frustrate homeowners. To start, the individual slats would get knocked out of alignment when people or pets pass through the doorway, creating visual clutter. The operational chains or cords also tangled or broke over time.

We feature the entire line of modern Hunter Douglas window treatments, including blinds, shades, and shutters that will improve your home’s appearance tenfold and make these entryways more practical. We also provide custom installation, so those common glitches will never bother you again.

Panel-Track Sliding Glass Door Blinds: Clean Lines That Glide

Skyline® Panel-Track Blinds smooth out every wrinkle we see with traditional vertical blinds. Its wide fabric panels stack neatly to one side, creating an unobstructed view when open; the top-mounted track system provides whisper-quiet operation that never catches.

These modern patio door blinds also have an interlocking bottom weight system and proprietary hardware. We can show you samples of over 450 colors, in light-filtering materials that maintain privacy while allowing soft daylight, or room-darkening options for media rooms and bedrooms with patio access.

You can also use Skyline® Panel-Track Blinds as room dividers; for that purpose, we simply mount them on the ceiling.

Vertical Cellular Shades for Sliding Doors

Duette® Cellular Shades pioneered the honeycomb design, created specifically to improve home energy performance year-round. The unique pocket structure captures air within individual cells, forming an insulating barrier that reduces heating and cooling costs while regulating comfortable indoor temperatures.

And talk about a unique upgrade: The Duette® Vertiglide™ operating system uses the same fabrics and is designed for vertical applications like sliding glass doors. This design uses one shade to cover the entire expanse of a sliding door — we can also cover the door with a split-stack shade, with each side operating independently.

Instead of Sliding Glass Door Shades and Blinds, Try Plantation Shutters

Interior shutters also work well on sliding doors; their classic profile and durability make them a fine choice.

We suggest customizing these in heat- and UV-resistant materials, like Palm Beach™ Polysatin™ Vinyl Shutters or NewStyle® Composite Shutters. They’re more durable than hardwood, especially in high-traffic areas; you can expect the same high quality as other Hunter Douglas window treatments.

Ask about PowerView® Automation on Palm Beach™ Polysatin™ Vinyl Shutters — it’s the only motorized shutter on the market.

We Have Your Perfect Sliding Glass Door Shades and Blinds

Rebarts Blinds & Shades retails traditional and not-so-traditional sliding glass door shades and blinds, complemented by our talented team of decorators and installers. Go beyond basic: Visit our Burlingame, Los Altos, Menlo Park, San Carlos showrooms or contact us for a consultation .

New Year, New Look with 2026 Window Covering Trends

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 19:51:08 GMT

Every January, we talk about refreshing our homes—without the cost or hassle of a full remodel. That’s where window coverings come in. They shape natural light, privacy, and comfort all at once—so a simple update can make a room feel completely different. And as 2026 window covering trends take shape, the direction is clear: natural textures, flexible light control, and thoughtful details that work for real life.

At Rebarts Blinds & Shades , our design experts make it easy to create a change that feels exciting—not stressful. We’ll help you explore options, narrow your favorites, and visualize what they’ll look like in your home before you commit. You might be surprised how much impact new window coverings can make.

Natural Materials

Natural textures are a leading window covering trend for 2026 as more homeowners seek organic, artisanal aesthetics. Woven woods , linen blends, and softly textured fabrics suit modern and traditional decor schemes, adding handcrafted, stylish counterpoints. These materials filter light rather than blocking it completely, and you can add enhancements for more light and privacy control.

Motorization for Smarter Living

Homeowners frequently ask us about motorization options for their window treatments, as daily convenience and smart home design remain priorities. And once automation is installed, homeowners can open, close, and adjust their blinds, shades, and shutters on the spot or program them in advance, which regulates light and temperature throughout the day. Motorization is especially helpful for tall or hard-to-reach windows where manual operation is impractical.

Layered Textures

These days, rooms serve more than one function. To make an elegant, richly textured design statement, consider layering window treatments to create the effects you want in a changing space. Lighter shade fabrics soften daylight, while heavier drapery adds depth, giving windows a polished look that feels intentional without feeling heavy.

One layering example is honeycomb shades and custom drapery. Not only does this create a stunning focal point, but it adds insulation, plus light and privacy control flexibility.

Modern Roman Shades

Modern Roman shades are bigger than ever, thanks to cleaner silhouettes, updated fabric options, and features like cord free operation. Flat-fold styles feel tailored and structured, while relaxed designs offer a softer, more casual look. These shades also complement many decor themes, from casual to formal. Paying attention to fabric weight and stack height helps the shade sit neatly at the window and feel proportionate to the space.

Visual Planning to Add Confidence

Design choices are easier when homeowners can picture the outcome before committing. Rebarts Blinds and Shades Store brings window covering trends to life by showing how materials, colors, and light control will look in your specific space. In a shop-from-home consultation, we bring our design guidance with precision measurements, curated samples, and visual tools to help you gain clarity, which leads to selections that feel personal.

Contact Us for Modern 2026 Window Covering Trends

A new year invites fresh perspectives, and Rebarts Blinds and Shades Store brings that vision into focus. We can’t wait to show you how the 2026 window covering trends can beautify your home, light, and lifestyle.

Visit our showrooms or contact us for a consultation in Burlingame, Los Altos, Menlo Park, and San Carlos. We serve the Bay Area, including Palo Alto, Mountain View, Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Los Gatos, Redwood City, Foster City, San Mateo, Saratoga, Belmont, Woodside, Redwood Shores, Millbrae, Aptos, Atherton, and Stanford, CA.

Trending Insulated Window Shades for 2026

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 20:16:05 GMT

When cold weather arrives, you'll quickly notice which windows in your home aren’t keeping in the heat. Cold drafts creep in, and warmth slips out, cranking up your heating bills.

Insulated shades fix those problems and are a smart, long-term investment in home comfort. At Rebarts Blinds & Shades , we're seeing more homeowners make this upgrade as 2026 window treatment trends shift toward energy efficiency. It's a move that pays off in comfort now and saves you money down the road.

The Benefits of Insulated Window Shades

Insulated window shades certainly add insulation, style, and sophistication to windows, but you should consider all of the benefits before making your decision. These coverings:

Limit heat loss in winter and curb heat gain in summer
Lower utility costs by improving insulation
Reduce drafts around windows and glass patio doors
Create a warmer, more inviting atmosphere
Control sunlight and glare on TV screens and computers
Help block outside noise for more peace and quiet
Protect floors, artwork, photos, and furniture from UV damage
Add design appeal with modern fabrics and finishes

You don't need a major renovation to improve home comfort — just smarter window choices.

Duette® Cellular Shades

Hunter Douglas designed Duette® Cellular Shades as the industry's first honeycomb shades for better insulation in warm and cold climates. Their signature cellular pockets trap air to reduce energy use and stabilize indoor temperatures. Because windows can account for a large portion of a home's energy loss, Hunter Douglas made a brilliant move by adding this insulation at the window.

These shades come in horizontal or vertical orientation, with pleat sizes of 3/8", 3/4", or 1 1/4", making them adaptable for nearly any space. The wide fabric selection will impress you, with numerous colors, textures, and opacities that resist fading and maintain their shapes for years. These honeycomb shades also absorb up to 70% of sound energy; that added acoustic benefit is great for bedrooms, nurseries, and rooms facing busy streets.

Sonnette® Roller Shades

Sonnette® Roller Shades have a forward-thinking design that blends the clean look of a roller shade with honeycomb insulation. A hidden layer of air pockets forms a barrier against outdoor temperatures, also reducing reliance on heating and cooling systems throughout the year. Plus, when you want it out of the way, this shade rolls into a convenient header.

With a 2" cell size and smooth curves, Sonnette® Roller Shades add soft dimension to windows. We can show you semi-opaque fabrics for gentle light filtering or room-darkening options for privacy and better sleep.

Make Your Home Cozier With Rebarts Blinds & Shades

Our talented team members at Rebarts Blinds and Shades Store can’t wait to help you choose hard-working, insulated window shades that look simply stunning in 2026 and the years to come. We work closely with homeowners to match the right product to each room, improving efficiency while supporting your style goals.

Visit our showrooms in Burlingame, Los Altos, Menlo Park, and San Carlos, or contact us for a consultation from the comfort of your home. We proudly serve Palo Alto, Mountain View, Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Los Gatos, Redwood City, Foster City, San Mateo, Saratoga, Belmont, Woodside, Redwood Shores, Millbrae, Aptos, Atherton, and Stanford, CA,

Elevate Your Entertaining with Our Patio Door Covering Ideas

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 20:44:50 GMT

In the Bay Area, our indoor/outdoor entertaining spaces are part of a flexible living style that many homeowners enjoy. For those who enjoy this style of entertaining, your patio doors are more than just entryways; they’re focal points with the potential to set the tone for any gathering.

Rebarts Blinds & Shades helps clients select patio door coverings that encourage optimal flow between indoor and outdoor areas, provide light and privacy control, and create a comfortable experience for guests. So, if you’re ready to elevate your entertaining, our design experts are full of inspiring ideas for your patio doors.

Honeycomb Shade Patio Covering Ideas

Duette® Cellular Shades , the pioneer of honeycomb design, have air-trapping cells that provide insulation at the window. This design supports energy efficiency, potentially reducing energy costs. For sliding doors, you can opt for the Duette® Vertiglide™ system. You can use a single panel to cover the entire doorway or opt for a split stack configuration, allowing each side to stay fully open for easy flow. Each panel moves independently to close for privacy when you need it. This flexibility makes it easy to set the perfect mood for any gathering.

Sliding Glass Door Window Blinds

Modern vertical blinds are a practical, stylish choice for sliding doors, and today’s versions have evolved into sophisticated window treatments.

Somner® Vertical Blinds offer an extensive range of colors, finishes, and textures to complement any interior, including smooth metals, textured fabrics, and other materials. The 3.5-inch louvers create a bold, clean-lined look, and stack from left, right, split, or center.
For larger openings or a bold, modern look, Skyline® Panel-Track Blinds are an excellent option. These wide panels slide smoothly along a track and work well on patio doors. When open, they stack tightly to one side for unobstructed views. When closed, they showcase rich fabrics and textures. You can choose from over 450 colors and styles, with panel widths of either 11 ½" or 17". The interlocking bottom weight on these sliding glass door window blinds keeps movement smooth and effortless, while the proprietary hardware ensures the panels stay neatly stacked when not in use.

Sheer Patio Door Covering Ideas

When clients want softer, airier patio door covering ideas, we recommend Luminette® Sheer Panels . This style has the soft, elegant look of sheer curtains combined with adjustable fabric vanes that tilt like vertical blinds. You can choose from different fabrics, textures, and colors, and even room-darkening versions if you need more privacy. The SofTrak™ hardware stays tucked away behind the fabric, so everything looks clean and moves smoothly without visible mechanics getting in the way.

Smart Shades for Doors & Windows

Hunter Douglas PowerView® Automation is a motorized window treatment operating system. It lets you operate shades through a tablet or smartphone using the PowerView® app, or with voice commands when connected to a smart-home system via the PowerView® Gateway. The system’s Pebble® Remote, recognized with a 2023 iF DESIGN AWARD, offers a tactile control option. Imagine the convenience of smart shades during your next gathering with PowerView® Automation.

Hosts Love Our Patio Door Covering Ideas

Our Rebarts Blinds and Shades Store team looks forward to helping you select the best sliding glass door window blinds and shades. Visit our showroom locations in Burlingame, Los Altos, Menlo Park, San Carlos or contact us for a consultation where we bring the showroom to you. We serve the Bay Area and San Mateo and Santa Clara counties.

Dining Room Window Treatments for Modern Interior Design

Sat, 15 Nov 2025 20:55:52 GMT

You’ve finished furnishing your modern dining room, but the design doesn’t seem complete. Maybe it’s those builder-grade blinds from 2003, sabotaging your carefully orchestrated aesthetic.

Window treatments often receive afterthought status in the design process, but they hold the power to make or break a room’s decor. At Rebarts Blinds and Shades Store our design experts have over 30 years’ experience helping Bay Area homeowners update those blinds with timeless and trending styles. Let’s bring your windows into the modern age, starting today.

2026 Dining Room Trends

Dining rooms in 2026 and beyond embrace a warmer minimalism with lots of sleek and modern call-backs that remind us of the 1970s and 1980s. Expect warm and rich stains, plaster finishes, softened architecture, and tactile materials like woven fibers, natural woods, stone, smoked or treated glass, and bronze metals. Earthy, “new neutral” palettes—like shades of clay and honey neutrals, olives, browns, greens, and stormy blues—create calm, inviting spaces meant for both everyday living and elevated hosting.

Modern design prioritizes simplicity and functionality, which is directly applicable to window treatments for dining rooms. The best ones support architectural lines without needless distraction and give you control over natural light, whether you need brightness for weekend brunch or a softer ambiance for dinner parties. In keeping with the trend toward refined simplicity, sheers, soft fabrics, woven materials, and streamlined panels complement the room without overpowering it, helping dining spaces feel warm, grounded, and effortlessly modern.

As designers, we love a trendy finish—but we also understand that homeowners should not chase trends for the sake of following along. Good design never goes out of style, and while trends are fun and useful reflections of how the world changes, you should always choose options that have a strong design and appeal to your individual tastes and functionality needs. We’ll help you home in on what you love!

Closed-Concept Dining Rooms in 2026? Traditional Dining Room Plans

Maybe your parents were right! While open concept floor plans have dominated for years, design trends are seeing renewed interest in defined rooms, especially in homes where people want clearer boundaries between gathering, working, and relaxing.

Creating this sense of separation doesn’t always require new construction to set apart your dining room—large-format sliding panels can function as flexible architectural elements, helping a dining room feel enclosed when privacy or intimacy is desired, yet open when the space needs to flow.

Hunter Douglas Skyline® Panel Track Blinds are wide fabric panels that can fit even the largest and tallest spaces. Low-profile and track-mounted, these window treatments can even act as room dividers, offering a modern, space-saving alternative to fixed walls while maintaining a clean, elevated look.

Dramatic Dining Room Drapes

No matter your style, modern dining rooms require window treatments that perform well, look great, and respect the windows’ architectural lines.

Floor-to-ceiling custom drapery or stationary side-panels are a modern option that creates vertical drama in spaces with standard eight-foot ceilings or taller, drawing the eye upward and making rooms feel more expansive.

Drapes also pair fantastically with most other window treatments—creating a layered and appealing contrast of texture, color, and pattern. Remember, the fabric you choose sets the tone for your entire dining room atmosphere. Fabric weight also informs the look and performance of your drapery. Heavier choices create structured, elegant folds, while lighter materials flow with a more relaxed, casual feel.

For a formal look, mount curtain rods a few inches above the window frame and extend them beyond the trim on both sides. That technique adds visual height and maximizes natural light when the panels are open.

Modern Dining Room Shades

At Rebarts, we offer several modern Hunter Douglas shades for the dining room.

Honeycomb designs add texture subtly, with an energy-efficient insulating layer that forms an air barrier to keep rooms comfortable all year long. They come in an exciting variety of sizes, fabrics, textures, and opacities.
Roller shades in crisp white or subtle grays offer minimalist appeal for ultra-modern spaces. Their streamlined profile seamlessly blends into the architecture, letting statement light fixtures and artwork take center stage. Layer them with simple side panels for added softness.
Woven shades are timeless, stylish, and ultra functional. Available in Roman, roller, and drapery styles, this category includes natural fibers and materials made from sustainably sourced wood, bamboo, grasses, and reeds. Rich and varied, these shades come in a wide range of colors to fit into any palette.

Window Blinds for the Modern Dining Room

Modern blinds are more expressive and functional than those you can find at a big box store. Here are our favorite options for 2026:

Horizontal blinds with slim slats in faux wood or aluminum metal deliver a sleek, sophisticated profile that complements many modern interiors. They come in a wide variety of colors and finishes; you can match the wall color or provide a bold contrast.
Vertical blinds work particularly well on expansive windows and sliding glass doors, offering clean geometry and effortless operation. We suggest vertical sheer panels for modern dining rooms; the hybrid design integrates sheer drapes with 180-degree rotating fabric vanes, creating a softly filtered glow.

Rebarts Blinds & Shades Has Your Dining Room Window Treatments

Those are only a few of our best dining room window treatments; we can show you other styles during a consultation. Our Rebarts Blinds and Shades Store design consultants match modern window treatments to clients’ specific needs. Our certified team of installers will fit your window treatments and are always happy to answer your questions. Visit our showrooms in Burlingame, Los Altos, Menlo Park, and San Carlos, or contact us for a consultation .

There’s More Than One Type of Window Shade

Sat, 01 Nov 2025 16:03:21 GMT

Contrary to common belief, window shades isn’t a single product—it’s an entire category of window treatments with many styles, materials, and functionalities. While all shades share a fabric-panel design, the types of window shades available today are anything but one-size-fits-all.

Our design experts at Rebarts Blinds & Shades help clients understand which custom shades align with their lifestyle, budget, home layout, and design goals. And naturally, we’re starting with one of the most energy-efficient categories.

Custom Honeycomb Shades

Cellular shades —often called honeycomb shades—use a distinctive cell structure that traps air inside small pockets. This natural insulation helps regulate indoor temperatures and can lower heating and cooling costs year-round.

These shades come in single- or double-cell constructions with a wide range of heights, widths, pleat sizes, fabrics, and opacities, making them one of the most versatile types of window shades for both performance and design.

Roller Window Shades

Roller shades wrap neatly around a top cylinder, creating a minimalist, streamlined look ideal for modern interiors.

You can choose from luxurious fabrics in countless colors, textures, and patterns. Light-filtering roller shades maintain daytime privacy while letting in natural brightness, while room-darkening fabrics are ideal for media rooms and bedrooms. Solar roller shades are also available to reduce glare and protect interior surfaces from UV exposure.

Soft Roman Shades

Always an elegant choice, Roman shades remain a timeless favorite for homeowners who love texture and dimension. As they rise, Roman shades fold into elegant horizontal pleats that bring visual depth to any room.

Fabric options range from casual linens to rich silks, making it easy to match your existing décor. Decorative trim and multiple lining choices—standard or room-darkening—allow you to tailor the look and performance to your needs.

Sheer Window Shades

Traditional sheer shades were once considered mostly decorative, but today’s modern versions offer far more versatility. These types of window shades combine sheer panels with integrated soft vanes that function much like blinds—tilting to adjust light levels from open to softly filtered to private.

The result is a stunning floating effect, gentle daylight control, and UV protection—all while keeping the room feeling bright and airy.

Woven Custom Shades

If you prefer a natural material, we highly recommend woven wood shades . They bring organic character to your home using materials like bamboo, reeds, and grasses. Each shade is unique, with natural variations in tone and texture that add depth and warmth to any space.

These shades filter light while maintaining an airy feel, and optional liners can increase light control when you need more privacy or room darkening.

Can Those Be Turned Into Motorized Shades?

Yes, Hunter Douglas offers PowerView® Automation on its custom window shades. The system uses a small, quiet motor that you control with a remote, smartphone app, or voice commands through a smart home system.

The motor receives your instructions and smoothly raises or lowers the shade to your desired position. You can program PowerView® Automation to adjust your custom shades on a schedule as well. Imagine them opening at 7 AM and closing at 9 PM; you don’t even need to get out of bed.

Motorized shades are especially valuable for hard-to-reach windows, large or heavy shades, and when you want to coordinate the operation of multiple window treatments simultaneously. And since there are no dangling cords, PowerView® Automation is safer for children and pets.

We Are Your Local Shades Store

The best way to compare different types of window shades is to see them in person. Our Rebarts Blinds and Shades Store design consultants are here to walk you through every style—from energy-efficient honeycomb shades to modern roller shades, luxurious Roman shades, airy sheers, woven woods, and fully motorized options.

We invite you to visit our showrooms in Burlingame, Los Altos, Menlo Park, and San Carlos, or contact us for a consultation .

Spa-Worthy Bathroom Window Treatments Start Here

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 16:09:24 GMT

You're soaking in the tub after a long day, candles flickering. But instead of relaxing, you're staring at those outdated blinds you've been meaning to replace. Or maybe you’re fed up with washing fabric curtains that get mildewy over time.

Our Rebarts Blinds & Shades design experts know that bathrooms are tough on window treatments. Between the steam and splashes, many homeowners don’t know they can cross the bridge toward installing spa-worthy bathroom window treatments. It’s time to reconsider. Let our team help!

Hybrid Composite Blinds, Shades, and Shutters for Bathrooms

Hunter Douglas offers modern, durable coverings that withstand the hot, humid conditions of bathroom environments. The three examples we share below are prime examples of designs that strike a balance between practicality and style.

NewStyle® Composite Shutters

NewStyle® Composite Shutters feature a like-wood look, with classic lines that add elegance to bathrooms. You can open, close, or angle the louvers as needed: A little morning light for applying makeup, full privacy for your evening bath, or anything in between.

What makes these shutters special? Superior craftsmanship. Hunter Douglas manufactures them with Truemill® dovetail construction, which uses artisan joinery methods rather than glued-together parts. NewStyle® Composite Shutters also have a low-luster, micro-smooth Finetech® finish that brings the timeless character of painted wood; choose from eight colors.

EverWood® Faux Wood Blinds

Ideally suited for bathrooms, EverWood® Faux Wood Blinds also mimic the look of real hardwood. Made from composite materials, these blinds come in 50+ color choices. But unlike the real thing, they won't warp, fade, or chip when exposed to frequent heat and steam. Hunter Douglas enhances the durability with its Performance Plus Protection, which they guarantee for the life of your blinds.

EverWood® Faux Wood Blinds offer special features, including cut-outs for door handles and window cranks. And ask about the de-Light™ light-blocking enhancement, which eliminates or decreases the size of cord holes and reduces the amount of light leaking through the blind.

Designer Banded Shades

Designer Banded Shades add stunning sophistication to bathroom windows. They combine layers of transparent and opaque materials that create a banded appearance; filtered light comes in through the sheer sections while the solid bands provide coverage. When fully closed, they completely obscure the view, providing total privacy.

This modern bathroom window treatment offers over 90 fabric/color choices and works like a simple roller shade. Hunter Douglas offers this style in solids, textures, geometric patterns, and different opacities. We can show you moisture-resistant fabrics for bathroom windows close to tubs, showers, and sinks.

Upgrading Bathroom Window Treatments With PowerView® Automation

Have you ever gotten into the tub or shower, only to realize you forgot to close the shades? That’s never a concern when you upgrade bathroom window treatments with PowerView® Automation . This motorized system opens, closes, and adjusts Hunter Douglas shades, blinds, and shutters with a remote, app, or voice command. It’s available on most of the brand’s styles.

We Can Turn Your Bathroom Into a Spa-Like Sanctuary

Don’t settle for bathroom window treatments that don’t look like they belong in a spa. We love helping people find the perfect match between style, privacy, and durability, and we can’t wait to help you start your project.

Visit one of our showrooms in Burlingame, Los Altos, Menlo Park, San Carlos, or contact us for an appointment . We serve the surrounding areas including Palo Alto, Mountain View, Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Los Gatos, Redwood City, Foster City, San Mateo, Saratoga, Belmont, Woodside, Redwood Shores, Millbrae, Aptos, Atherton, and Stanford, CA.

Luxurious Bedroom Window Treatments

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 16:21:22 GMT

Some people think that their kitchen, living room or dining room should be the most updated spaces in their home, as it’s where guests gather. But did you know that Americans spend roughly one-third of their life in the bedroom? It’s considered a private space and it often falls to the wayside when homeowners are completing an interior remodel or redesign.

Our design experts at Rebarts Blinds & Shades believe that bedrooms deserve even more attention, making this room a worthy candidate for premium design choices. Quality bedroom window treatments are a key element to any complete design; they support better sleep, improve your mood, and make your personal retreat feel truly special.

Why Bedroom Windows Need Special Consideration

The right bedroom window treatments not only look beautiful but also address practical challenges.

Light control is essential for quality sleep, particularly if you work night shifts or if bright light keeps you awake.
Privacy also matters more in bedrooms.
Temperature regulation also plays a leading role in sleep quality, and the proper window coverings can insulate your room against heat or cold.

Those requirements don't mean sacrificing style; Hunter Douglas offers a variety of window treatments for bedrooms that deliver performance and aesthetics beautifully.

Three Types of Window Treatments for Bedrooms

After much consideration, we’ve selected three favorite bedroom window treatments from Hunter Douglas.

Duette® Cellular Shades

As the first honeycomb shade introduced to the market, Duette® Cellular Shades create ideal sleeping conditions through insulation, light control, privacy, and sound absorption. The horizontal channels trap air within pockets, forming an effective barrier that increases energy efficiency and reduces outside noise.

These luxurious shades come in your choice of pleat sizes, shapes, opacity levels, and control options. Available in numerous colors and textures, these honeycomb shades complement any bedroom décor, from contemporary to classic traditional styles.

Vignette® Roman Shades

Vignette® Roman Shades bring soft, tailored elegance to bedroom spaces with their consistent, softly cascading folding or stacking fabrics. And instead of exposed cords and rings, these modern Roman shades feature hidden mechanisms that create uninterrupted fabric panels. This design delivers a refined, couture appearance that suits upscale bedroom designs perfectly.

These types of window treatments for bedrooms work particularly well in master suites and guest rooms where you want to make a sophisticated statement. Choose from elegant fabric options, including fine textures such as linen, silk, and woven materials, which add depth and interest to your windows.

Alustra® Architectural Roller Shades

Our final type of window treatment for bedrooms is a stunner: Alustra® Architectural Roller Shades are the pinnacle of contemporary window design, with a soft, structural profile and fabric-covered contoured battens. These premium shades feature globally sourced natural fibers from the Alustra Collection® that filter light beautifully while maintaining your view and privacy.

The extensive fabric collection includes subtle sheers, elegant textures, and room-darkening materials suitable for bedroom lighting needs. These shades pair exceptionally well with modern, transitional, and Scandinavian-inspired bedroom designs.

Let's Design Your Dream Bedroom Window Treatments

Don’t wait to give your bedroom the same TLC that you afford the rest of your home; your sleep sanctuary deserves the best types of window treatments for bedrooms. Our talented design consultants can bring samples to your home, discuss your needs, and provide expert recommendations.

Choose Our Window Treatment Store for Designer Shades

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 16:27:33 GMT

Here’s the thing about generic window treatments: you get what you pay for. But if you decide to choose custom window coverings, you receive a higher quality product that looks and fits great—plus, they’ll last for even longer than off-the-shelf shades.

Where can you find designer shades near Menlo Park ? At Rebarts Blinds & Shades. We have 4 locations in the Bay Area where we feature the brand most designers know and respect: Hunter Douglas. We offer the complete line of shades, blinds, and shutters.

Let’s look at some shades that many designers choose because they have a minimal presence but really stand out in terms of aesthetics and practicality.

Hunter Douglas Designer Roller Shades

Valued for a minimalistic yet sophisticated profile, Designer Roller Shades offer clean lines, with single fabric panels, streamlined operation, and visual harmony. They have a horizontal orientation, and we customize them in:

Widths: 12" - 115"
Heights: 12" - 120"

And what an impressive selection of materials: Browse 350+ options, from sheer to opaque, including globally sourced fabrics from around the world. You’ll be impressed by the stunning textures, prints, and patterns.

Hunter Douglas Designer Solar Shades

These special roller shades offer hard-working fabrics that protect home interiors from UV rays. Designer Solar Shades also offer an exciting variety of options: These designer shades are available in 130+ fabric/color options and five opacities, and our window treatment stores customize them in these sizes:

Width: 12 in. - 192 in.
Height: 12 in. - 144 in.

Designer Solar Shades feature the exclusive GreenScreen® Sea-Tex™ fabric collection. Hunter Douglas partnered with Bionic®, a material engineering company, to create a yarn using recovered coastal and marine plastic. It is sustainable and guards your interior from excessive heat and sun damage.

Hunter Douglas Designer Banded Shades

Designer Banded Shades are those “zebra shades” everyone talks about. Talk about an attention-grabbing style: They are constructed with a fabric that layers sheer and solid bands that create a striped appearance that overlap for privacy. It’s basically a sheer and roller shade in one; the profile of a roller shade with the presence of blinds. Simply adjust the horizontal bands as needed for light control and privacy.

Width: 12 in. - 107 in.
Height: 16 in. - 120 in.

These eye-catching zebra shades come in 90+ fabric choices, with different colors, textures, geometric patterns, and opacities. Choose from small, medium, or large band widths and finish the design with a fabric-covered headrail.

You'll Love Our Designer Shades Near Menlo Park, CA

We also offer other Hunter Douglas shade styles, including Roman shades, honeycomb shades, and vertical shades — we’re happy to walk you through the selections. Our custom window treatment store showrooms display the latest Hunter Douglas designer shades, so you can see and feel fabric samples before making your decision.

Your home deserves the best custom offerings, and you deserve nothing less than exceptional customer service. Contact Rebarts Blinds & Shades for a consultation with locations in Menlo Park, Burlingame, Los Altos, and San Carlos. We also serve Palo Alto, Mountain View, Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Los Gatos, Redwood City, Foster City, San Mateo, Saratoga, Belmont, Woodside, Redwood Shores, Millbrae, Aptos, Atherton, and Stanford, CA.

The Best Shades and Draperies in Burlingame

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 16:32:19 GMT

For over 30 years, Rebarts has earned its reputation as the most trusted name in the Bay Area for custom window treatments. We offer Hunter Douglas products that homeowners genuinely love. And it’s not only about the quality; we’re dedicated to quality customer support.

Rebarts Blinds & Shades showcases the complete Hunter Douglas collection, and our design experts love showcasing some unique Hunter Douglas vertical shades that create a drapery effect.

Blending the Best Shades and Draperies in One Style

Our Hunter Douglas galleries allow you to view working examples of each style of shade in store. One popular style is vertical fabric shades that mimic the look of drapery. Here are two of our favorites:

Provenance® Woven Wood Shades are a study in organic beauty; this design exemplifies how contemporary window treatments made with natural texture in a draped effect. No two shades are 100% exactly alike—though they go together perfectly. They are manufactured with natural sustainably sourced materials like wood, grasses, and bamboo and woven into uniform designs and fabric lines.

These fabrics are surprisingly durable, with minimal stretching, bowing, or breaking. We can show you 80+ fabric/color choices and explain the available enhancements, including edge banding, balances, the Top-Down/Bottom-Up design, and independent liners in sheer or opaque styles.

Luminette® Sheer Panels combine the flowing elegance of drapery-like sheers with exceptional light control and privacy features of vertical blinds. This design features elegant sheers and 180-degree rotating fabric vanes that gently diffuse light. The vertical fabric construction creates gentle, flowing lines that soften architectural elements with a radiant, sophisticated appearance.

Offered in 80+ fabric/color choices, these sheers suit rooms with tall windows or sliding glass doors, where traditional drapery might feel too heavy. The SofTrak™ 2.0 mechanism has exclusive hardware components hidden behind the fabric panels for a clean appearance in the closed position.

Design Tips for the Best Shades and Draperies in Burlingame

Before choosing window treatments, consider how sunlight moves through your home throughout the day. If you have south-facing windows, you'll want options that tame the intense afternoon sun but still let in gentle morning rays. North-facing rooms often feel dim, so look for styles that maximize every bit of natural light while keeping nosy neighbors from peeking in.

Don't be afraid to mix and match different Hunter Douglas styles in the same room. Combining blinds, shutters, and shades and sheers with custom drapery options gives you the best of a sophisticated complement perfect for varying levels of light control.

Here's a secret many homeowners don't know: window treatments don't need to match your walls perfectly. Much of the time, we prefer it when they don't. If you have bold, colorful walls, try natural wood or soft neutrals for your treatments. Got a room full of neutrals like beige and cream? A subtle pattern for adding interest to your design.

Visit Our Hunter Douglas Gallery in Burligame, Los Altos, Menlo Park, and San Carlos

Stop settling for windows that don't inspire you: At Rebarts, we believe every window should be a design statement. There’s no reason to wait, so why not visit one of our 4 Bay Area showrooms or ask about scheduling your in-home consultation. Contact us for service .

We serve the Bay Area, including Burlingame, Los Altos, Menlo Park, San Carlos, Palo Alto, Mountain View, Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Los Gatos, Redwood City, Foster City, San Mateo, Saratoga, Belmont, Woodside, Redwood Shores, Millbrae, Aptos, Atherton, and Stanford, CA.

Which Hunter Douglas Window Shutters Are Right for You?

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 16:44:32 GMT

Hunter Douglas window shutters are a modern, highly evolved cousin of the traditional shutters we see on homes. They’re interior window treatments that mount either inside or outside the window frames to control light and privacy. As a bonus, Hunter Douglas shutters have elegant, sophisticated profiles and a variety of material options that make them suitable for almost any space.

Our design team at Rebarts Blinds & Shades helps clients decide which style is right for them; we’re always happy to help finalize your design. If you’re interested in the durability and lasting value of interior shutters, let’s deep dive into each style and how to select the best fit for you!

Blending the Best Shades and Draperies in One Style

At Rebarts Blinds and Shades Store locations, we showcase working displays of these Hunter Douglas interior shutters in three categories:

1. Palm Beach™ Polysatin™ Vinyl Shutters are the brand’s most durable interior shutters. They're built to last, constructed from Hunter Douglas Polysatin™ high-quality vinyl, sturdy resin blocks, and aluminum bracing for additional strength. These poly shutters resist the sun’s UV rays, moisture, and mildew, and provide great view-through—making them an excellent fit for kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms, garages, and anywhere in your home where moisture and humidity could be an issue.

2 ½", 3 ½" or 4 ½" louver sizes
UV Resistant
Guaranteed by Palm Beach Promise™
Polysatin™ compound for water resistance

2. Heritance® Wood Shutters have genuine, ethically sourced basswood or poplar hardwood. They are build with fine furniture-grade Truemill® dovetail construction, and coated in a durable Integra™ Finish. Choose from over 20 paints and stains, plus custom choices.

2 ½", 3 ½" or 4 ½" louver sizes
Harvested from responsibly managed forests
For every purchase, Hunter Douglas donates to the Arbor Day® Foundation

3. NewStyle® Composite Shutters are a middle ground between the two other styles. They look like finely painted wood, have the durability of vinyl, and come in five color choices. These shutters offer composite materials, Truemill® dovetail construction, and a low-luster, luxurious Finetech® finish.

2 ½", 3 ½" or 4 ½" louver sizes
Micro-smooth satin coating
Soil and dust-resistant finish

A Guide to Finding Your Perfect Hunter Douglas Shutters

We recommend Palm Beach™ Polysatin™ Vinyl Shutters for high-moisture areas like bathrooms and kitchens, since they resist warping and mildew growth. Their UV resistance also makes them ideal for sunrooms that experience intense light exposure during the day.

Heritance® Wood Shutters work beautifully in formal living spaces, dining rooms, and bedrooms that don’t get a lot of foot traffic. Avoid windows that receive excessive heat and moisture, since wood doesn’t handle humidity or resist moisture damage as effectively as other options. The wide selection of stains and paints lets you coordinate these shutters with existing décor.

NewStyle® Composite Shutters are ideal for family rooms, home offices, and children's bedrooms. They offer painted wood's aesthetic appeal without maintenance worries—the soil-resistant finish withstands everyday wear from busy households.

FAQ for Hunter Douglas Shutters

How can I decide which shutter width to order?

Our team of measurement and installation experts will come to your home and complete a series of precise measurements. First, we’ll consider the room’s ceiling height. Higher ceilings and larger rooms will accommodate the look of wider slats proportionally. Then, we look at the room’s trim width; shutters should complement rather than overpower that woodwork. However, any shutter cn feasibly fit into any design. Narrow louvers are more classic and traditional where wider plantation-style louvers are a modern architectural feature.

What color should I pick?

White and off-white shutter finishes brighten spaces and create airy atmospheres. Natural wood stains add warmth and tend to feel more traditional.

Do shutters work with drapes?

Many of our clients layer interior shutters with custom drapery. This rich, textured look also adds insulation benefits.

We Customize, Measure, and Install Hunter Douglas Window Shutters

The Rebarts Blinds & Shades team looks forward to helping you select the right interior shutters for your home, and we know you’ll be thrilled with the results. Visit our showrooms in Burlingame, Los Altos, Menlo Park, and San Carlos, CA or contact us for a consultation .

We proudly serve the surrounding areas of Burlingame, Los Altos, Menlo Park, and San Carlos as well as Palo Alto, Mountain View, Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Los Gatos, Redwood City, Foster City, San Mateo, Saratoga, Belmont, Woodside, Redwood Shores, Millbrae, Aptos, Atherton, and Stanford, CA.

The Magic of Motorized, Automatic Shades for Windows

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 16:48:57 GMT

Imagine the luxury of opening your blinds to welcome the day—all from the comfort of your bed. Or closing your shades to darken a space without having to stop watching your favorite TV show on the sofa.

You might think that automatic shades for windows are an over-the-top luxury that doesn’t fit into your home, but at Rebarts Blinds & Shades , our design experts look at the big picture. Home automation marries the luxury of convenience and refined finishes, with benefits that are well worth the investment. And best of all, the system works like magic.

How Automatic Shades for Windows Work

Powered by Bluetooth technology, Hunter Douglas PowerView® Automation lets you operate window treatments with a remote control, an app, or voice commands when paired with your smart home system. Each shade contains a small, integrated motor within the frame controlled by a wireless signal. You can open, close, or adjust your shades or blinds on the spot or according to set schedules. The window treatments move without visible cords or pulls.

PowerView® Automation works with the Pebble® Remote, the PowerView® app, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit, and many other home automation systems PowerView® Automation also synchronizes with other smart devices in your home.

We offer Hunter Douglas PowerView® Automation on most of our window coverings:

Blinds
Poly shutters
Cellular shades
Roller shades
Roman shades
Sheer panels
Sheer shades

The Considerable Benefits of Automatic Shades for Windows

Once installed, PowerView® Automation offers homeowners these benefits.

Safety : PowerView® Automation is cord-free, eliminating choking hazards for young children and small pets. Also, you won’t worry about the cords getting stuck in your vacuum cleaner.
Durability: The system protects window treatments from damage caused by improper handling. There’s less wear and tear compared to manual systems.
Accessibility: Automatic shades for windows are perfect for hard-to-reach windows and people with mobility concerns.
Security: Programming schedules allow your window treatments to operate automatically, raising with the sunrise and lowering for evening privacy. You can even control them when you’re away from home. It’ll look like someone’s there when you're away from home.
Energy Efficiency: The programming feature lets you modify settings to let in sunlight when it’s cold out or lower shades to keep in more warmth. Regulating room temperatures like this saves money on energy bills.
Convenience: The ability to open and lower shades without getting up from bed is priceless.

Two of the Most Popular Hunter Douglas Motorized Roller Shades

Roller shades are a popular choice in many California homes. When paired with home automation, they become flexible enough to add to any space:

Hunter Douglas motorized roller shades with solar screen fabrics are one of the brand’s most energy-efficient choices. Designer Solar Shades come in different colors and five fabric opacities that reduce glare while maintaining outward views. Choose materials featuring GreenScreen® Sea-Tex™ fibers, made from recovered coastal and marine plastic.

Pirouette® Sheer Shades have a different profile. This hybrid roller style has flowing, luxurious fabric panels attached to soft, floating fabric vanes. These elegant treatments become even more versatile when motorized and automatically adjusted throughout the day for the most optimal lighting conditions. They roll up and into a discreet header for clear views, and can close for privacy as well.

We Can't Wait to Show You Hunter Douglas Automatic Shades for Windows

PowerView® Automation revolutionized the window treatment industry and can make your life more convenient, safer, and energy efficient.

At Rebarts, we serve clients from our 4 showroom locations in Burlingame, Los Altos, Menlo Park, and San Carlos. We serve the surrounding areas, including Palo Alto, Mountain View, Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Los Gatos, Redwood City, Foster City, San Mateo, Saratoga, Belmont, Woodside, Redwood Shores, Millbrae, Aptos, Atherton, and Stanford, CA. Visit our showrooms or c ontact us for a consultation .

Tilt and Turn Window Treatment Options

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 16:54:45 GMT

Tilt-and-turn windows originated in Europe—specifically, Germany—in the 1950s. Our design experts at Rebarts Blinds & Shades appreciate the eye-catching construction and convenience of unique window shapes and styles. Our mission is to help clients customize window treatments for their space. We feature Hunter Douglas blinds, shades, shutters, and custom drapery, our clients know they’re in good hands with our professional installers.

How Do Tilt and Turn Windows Work?

The secret to these windows is a dual-action hardware system that allows windows to swing out to the side or inwards from the top. That’s a general description; your tilt-and-turn windows might operate differently. Most of these windows have screens to keep out insects, debris, or other unwelcome visitors.

One benefit is the flexibility for full or partial ventilation. And in addition to their good looks, tilt-and-turn windows are easy to clean. You can access both sides of the glass safely from inside your house, so maintenance is simple.

Tilt and Turn Window Treatment Challenges and Solutions

That dual opening pattern makes off-the-shelf window coverings fit awkwardly. They might interfere with the inward-swinging motion, creating frustration and limiting the window's operation. You need custom styles that accommodate the tilting and turning without obstruction.

Custom window treatments are the right choice here. Instead of forcing a fit, professional installers measure the openings, consider the unique style, and install the styles precisely. But which window treatment options work on these windows? We can share two suggestions.

Hunter Douglas Duette® Cellular Shades With TrackGlide™

Hunter Douglas offers its unique TrackGlide™ system as an option for Duette® Cellular Shades. This system is inside mounted so that the shade is attached to the glass.

Duette® Cellular Shades feature specially engineered honeycomb construction that traps air in pockets for insulation. We customize them in horizontal and vertical orientations (including glass doors), with an impressive selection of available sizes:

Widths: Horiz. 4" - 174" Vert. 12" - 336"
Heights: Horiz. 6" - 144" Vert. 24" - 120"
Pleat Sizes: 3/8", 3/4" or 1-1/4"

Choose from over 150 fabric/color choices and light-filtering to room-darkening opacities. Ask about these other upgrades:

LightLock® blackout system
Alustra® Collection fabrics
Top-Down or Top-Down/Bottom-Up designs
Duolite® system
ClearView® sheers
SkyLift™ Skylight System
Cordless Vertiglide™ system

TrackGlide™ is available with the LiteRise® and PowerView® Automation operating systems.

Custom Drapery

Custom drapery is a second tilt-and-turn window treatment option. Our experts can help you design stunning, soft panels that mount above the window frame, for complete clearance for both opening modes.

We feature custom curtains and valances, and Hunter Douglas Carole Fabrics™ Side Panels and Drapery. You’ll be impressed by our unmatched selection of fine fabrics, styles, and top treatments—we’ll help you choose ones that accentuate your tilt-and-turn windows rather than distract from them.

Stop by Our Showrooms for Tilt and Turn Window Treatment Options

Whether you prefer Hunter Douglas cellular shades or custom drapery installations, our design team will skillfully guide you through every important decision. We appreciate the craftsmanship that goes into tilt and turn windows and prioritize client satisfaction.

Contact our team for service in Burlingame, Los Altos, Menlo Park, San Carlos, Palo Alto, Mountain View, Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Los Gatos, Redwood City, Foster City, San Mateo, Saratoga, Belmont, Woodside, Redwood Shores, Millbrae, Aptos, Atherton, and Stanford, CA.

Electric Window Coverings for Large Windows

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 16:59:32 GMT

Large, floor-to-ceiling windows are desirable architectural features, letting in plenty of natural light and serving as lovely focal points. Still, controlling the brightness and glare from large windows presents challenges—plus, oversized windows don’t protect homeowners' privacy.

What’s the best solution for these common challenges? Our expert team members at Rebarts Blinds & Shades work with our clients to create customized shades powered with automation. These products are so convenient, and once you get them installed, you’ll wonder how you ever got by without them.

Why You Need Custom Window Coverings for Large Windows

Oversized windows can cause heat gain, especially during the summer when direct sunlight can drive up cooling costs. The opposite holds true in the winter, when too much cold air requires more heat. These windows can also cause glare on computer and TV screens.

Store-bought window treatments don’t always meet those challenges—mainly because finding the correct sizes isn’t easy. Besides that, many of those products lack the structural integrity to handle extra-large panels. And unless you’re a window treatment expert, installing them could be very frustrating.

Custom motorized window treatments solve these problems beautifully. They’ll fit your large windows precisely, complement your interior decor, and work like a dream. Through advanced engineering and ingenious technology integration, these window coverings offer personalized style and eliminate the physical limitations of manual operation.

Electric Shades for Windows: The Modern Solution

Hunter Douglas offers PowerView® Automation with most of its products. This sophisticated system lets you open, close, adjust, and program your window treatments with a remote control, app, or voice commands. Window treatments with PowerView® Automation are compatible with most of the nation’s best-selling smart home systems for handfree control. Interested in learning more? Check out just two of the available styles below.

Hunter Douglas Skyline® Panel-Track Blinds

Skyline® Panel-Track Blinds complement floor-to-ceiling windows, with 11 ½" or 17" in over 450 fabric/color choices. They have an integrated bottom weight and track system for smooth operation. We describe them as modern, elegant vertical panels that stack tightly when open; when closed, you see their stunning fabrics displayed.

PowerView® Automation enhances this style with whisper-quiet operation, even on the largest installations. It moves the panels right into position without effort on your part.

Available Horizontal Sizes:

Width: 28 in. - 384 in.
Height: 9 in. - 168 in.

Hunter Douglas Alustra® Architectural Roller Shades

Alustra® Architectural Roller Shades offer an organic profile, modern sensibility, and refined, globally sourced fabrics. It blends the best features of Roller Shades and Roman shades, with clean lines and exclusive, textured fabrics. The design has unique, fabric-covered contoured battens and front-rolling fabrics that clear window cranks and handles.

The PowerView® Automation enhancement turns these into stunning electric shades for windows. And ask about the Kickback™ feature, which offers added privacy.

Available Horizontal Sizes:

Width: 12 in. - 120 in.
Height: 15 in. - 120 in.

We Have Custom Hunter Douglas Window Coverings for Large Windows

Our design experts can turn your window fashion vision into reality, no matter what size you need coverings for. From the initial consultation to a flawless installation, we partner with clients for the highest quality, professional service.

Contact us for service or visit on one our convenient locations in Burlingame, Los Altos, Menlo Park, San Carlos, and Palo Alto, CA. We are proud to serve these cities and the surrounding areas: Mountain View, Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Los Gatos, Redwood City, Foster City, San Mateo, Saratoga, Belmont, Woodside, Redwood Shores, Millbrae, Aptos, Atherton, and Stanford, CA.

What Colors Go Well With Gold?

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 18:59:39 GMT

Everyone knows that the color gold is associated with wealth, prosperity, luxury, and royalty—that is why it’s used as a symbol on first-place medals, as a relic in religious ceremonies, and for years, why a gold reserve was equivalent to a country’s economic power.

And as far as interior design goes, the color gold equals sophistication, refinement, and warmth. At Rebarts Blinds & Shades, our design experts love the fact that gold is a 2025 color trend. But for window treatments, what color matches with your gold design elements?

2025's Color Palette Speaks to Luxury and Warmth

Gold accents are a 2025 color palette highlight in fashion and interior design. But what kind of gold is popular? Gold tones range from butter yellow golds to rich 24k metallics with lustrous finishes.

Choosing the gold tone that you enjoy the most helps bring a fresh perspective that adds brightness to your interior spaces, evoking energy and excitement.

Your gold palette can include jewel-toned pops of color, like purple and indigo; earthy fresh greens and maroon work as well. Other colors in this palette include warm golden tones, burnt oranges, and browns.

We suggest using gold as accents and keeping the more neutral tones on walls and flooring. Custom window treatments like draperies can bring in those brighter or more patterned color applications as an accent.

Window Treatments: Color Matches With Gold Design Elements

The 2025 color palette shares space with neutrals, too. A wide range of light beiges, creamy tans, and deep browns tones pair beautifully with gold fixtures and furnishings:

Caramel color tones create an elegant, unassuming backdrop that lets gold shine without competing for attention.
Oatmeal and flax shades are lighter than caramel but warmer than white, and they offer contrast for gold hardware.
Mushroom tones with slight taupe undertones complement gold particularly well; they gently balance cool and warm elements.
Champagne-hued tones have gold undertones that catch light beautifully and create a connected backdrop for stronger gold elements.
Butterscotch-y beiges are somewhat deeper than basic beige, which echoes the warmth of gold.
Burnished taupe is a sophisticated neutral with golden undertones creates depth and dimension when paired with metallic gold accents.

Enhancing Gold: Window Treatments by Hunter Douglas

Hunter Douglas custom window treatments come in different styles and materials that allow gold design elements to shine, as well as gold-toned hardware options that tie your window coverings and the other elements together.

Hunter Douglas Alustra® Woven Textures® Roman Shades

Available in over 70 fabric and color options, Alustra® Woven Textures® Roman Shades feature globally sourced materials and refined finishes. Choose from sheer, semi-sheer, and semi-opaque fabrics and add an independent liner for room-darkening.

Hunter Douglas Duette® Cellular Shades

As the first honeycomb shade introduced, Duette® Cellular Shades come in over 150 fabrics; homeowners appreciate the design’s energy efficiency. These incredibly versatile window treatments come in many sizes, vertical and horizontal orientations, and different opacities.

Hunter Douglas Silhouette® Sheer Shades

This style has adjustable S-shaped vanes that seemingly float in between front and back sheer panels for a radiant glow. Order Silhouette® Sheer Shades in champagne or taupe; the gold undertones catch the light beautifully.

We Know What Colors Go Well With Gold

Those three window treatments are just a few styles we can show you. Our design experts will help you select Hunter Douglas window treatments that complement your home’s color palette, whether it has gold, silver, or other tones.

Contact our design team for service or visit one of our convenient locations in Burlingame, Los Altos, Menlo Park, and San Carlos, CA.

We serve the surrounding areas, including Burlingame, Los Altos, Menlo Park, San Carlos, Palo Alto, Mountain View, Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Los Gatos, Redwood City, Foster City, San Mateo, Saratoga, Belmont, Woodside, Redwood Shores, Millbrae, Aptos, Atherton, and Stanford, CA.

What Are The Best Child-Safe Blinds for Kids Rooms?

Sun, 01 Jun 2025 19:06:53 GMT

When designing and furnishing a child’s bedroom, nursery, or playroom, safety should always come first—followed by function. You seek this balance in the furniture you choose—and this should also include your window treatments.

At Rebarts Blinds & Shades, we’ve been a trusted, local, family-owned Hunter Douglas dealer for over 30 years. We understand the importance of combining style, functionality, and child safety as you furnish your home.

We offer a wide selection of cordless blinds guaranteed to bounce back, functional and fashionable shades, and nursery curtains to add levels of light and privacy to a space. Together’ we will dicuss some child-safe blind, shade, shutter, and drapery options that provide a peace of mind while enhancing your home.

Why Child-Safe Blinds Matter

Traditional blinds with cords pose a serious hazard for young children. The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the Window Covering Manufacturers Association (WCMA) worked together to pass federal safety regulations. In June 2024, the ANSI/WCMA A100.1-2022) eliminates corded window coverings to reduce strangulation risks for children. This means all custom-made window treatments, as well as stock products sold in stores and online, must now be cordless or have fully inaccessible cords and should also avoid tilt cords, and continuous loops.

At Rebarts Blinds & Shades, we prioritize safety in every product we offer. But which window treatment will work and perform the best in your child’s room or nursery? Here are a few of our top picks:

Cordless Blinds for Maximum Safety

If you love the look of classic blinds but want a safer alternative, cordless blinds are the perfect solution. Classic for kid’s rooms and popular throughout the home, horizontal blinds offer that reliable balance of light control and privacy.

For kid’s rooms, we recommend the durability and opaque light control of Hunter Douglas Modern Precious Metals® Mini Blinds & EverWood® Faux Wood Blinds. Made from durable materials that resist warping and fading, you can easily avoid the risks of dangling cords—each style operates with a simple push-pull or button press mechanism.

Available in a variety of colors and finishes to match any nursery or kids’ room decor, these blinds block light and UV rays. You can even add decorative tapes as an accent and to block the light from suspension holes in the blind.

Shutters Are a Safe and Stylish Choice

For a timeless, durable window treatment option with more heft and substance than a traditional blind, shutters are designed to be naturally cord-free. For kid’s rooms, nurseries, and high-traffic areas, we recommend Hunter Douglas NewStyle® Composite Shutters.

Made with Truemill® dovetail construction, the same furniture-grade joinery as our 100% hardwood shutters, you can enjoy a variety of shutter styles operated via a hidden tilt rod, front tilt bar, bifold track, sliding bypass track, or hinged panels. This allows you to create the perfect style for your space and needs. Easy-to-clean and moisture-resistant, this composite material is perfect for humid climates or playrooms.

Top Down Bottom Shades for Light Control and Safety

For parents who want to maintain their child’s safety but still need a room-darkening effect for those light-sensitive sleepers, Duette® Cellular Shades with LightLock™ are an excellent choice. LightLock™ is a system of side channels that fit in a U-shape around three sides of thw window to block light gaps for better naps and sleep.

An added benefit? Made with energy-efficient honeycomb cells, these shades help insulate the room during the warmer and cooler months, which saves you energy.

Duette® Cellular Shades also come with a unique top-down bottom-up functionality that allows you to lower the shade from the top or raise it from the bottom for privacy and natural light when and where you need it—great for ground floor rooms.

Nursery Curtains for Softness and Style

When you’re decorating a kid’s room, nursery, or playroom, we believe that it’s important to consider the design and add accents that improve the functionality of your space. To add another level of light control and add a softer look to the architectural lines of your windows, layer custom drapery over your blinds or shades as an additional child-safe option.

At Rebarts, we can walk you through a wide range of home decor fabrics to find you the perfect playful patterns and complementary colors to match any themed room. Drapery also has other benefits:

Helps to create a dark, soothing environment for better sleep.
Can be paired with cordless shutters, blin ds, or shades for added light control.

Shop Safe Kids Curtains, Blinds, Shades, and Shutters

With four convenient showrooms in Burlingame, Menlo Park, Los Altos, and San Carlos, CA, our team is ready to help you find the perfect child-safe blinds for your home.

Our Promise: From your first call to the final installation, we guarantee outstanding service. If anything isn’t perfect, we’ll make it right—because your satisfaction is our priority.

Ready to create a safer, more beautiful space for your child? Request a consultation with Rebarts Blinds & Shades today for expert design advice and premium Hunter Douglas window treatments!

We serve the areas surrounding Burlingame, Los Altos, Menlo Park, San Carlos, Palo Alto, Mountain View, Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Los Gatos, Redwood City, Foster City, San Mateo, Saratoga, Belmont, Woodside, Redwood Shores, Millbrae, Aptos, Atherton, and Stanford, CA.

Our Favorite Room Darkening Shades

Thu, 15 May 2025 19:12:01 GMT

Warm sunshine brightens anyone’s day, but it can create excessive glare or wake you up too early. It also heats up houses, making them feel uncomfortably warm inside. That’s where the Rebarts Blinds & Shades design team comes in. Our experts help homeowners design custom room-darkening window shades that minimize brightness, improve their sleep, and protect their privacy.

Hunter Douglas offers several styles that minimize natural light entering a room. These aren’t blackout shades—they have a dimming effect that’s ideal for home offices, bedrooms, living rooms, and dining rooms. We’ve selected a few of our favorites worth your consideration.

Vignette® Roman Shades with Duolite®

Vignette® Roman Shades with Duolite® are sophisticated and versatile. The design is effective: Duolite® integrates a light-filtering front shade with a room-darkening back panel for added light level control.

Choose from a Rolling Style with a 4” full or 6” flat fold that rolls into the headrail; the Stacking Style has a 4” full fold and stacks under a low-profile headrail. You’ll also be impressed with the fabric, texture, and color selection that complements any decor style.

Duette® Cellular Shades with LightLock™

Duette® Cellular Shades have a honeycomb design that traps air for an insulating barrier that regulates room temperature. This style comes in a wide selection of fabrics, textures, and opacities. The LightLock™ room-darkening feature has side channels that block light at the edges, significantly reducing unwanted brightness. We recommend this for bedrooms, media rooms, or any space where natural light is a priority.

These shades also improve energy efficiency: Since the honeycomb construction traps air, these window treatments keep interiors cooler in summer and warmer in winter. Room darkening and energy savings in one window treatment—what more could you ask for?

Silhouette® Sheer Shades with Duolite®

Whoever thought that sheers could provide room-darkening capabilities? Hunter Douglas. The brand’s Silhouette® Sheer Shades have soft, adjustable S-shaped vanes inside two sheer fabrics for an open, airy feel; adjust the vanes to control light, UV rays, and privacy. Adding

Duolite® turns this style into sophisticated, room darkening window shades.

Silhouette® Sheer Shades come in 150+ colors and fabric combinations, including various opacities. Ask us about the Silhouette® Halo™ feature, with more flexible vanes for even more light control.

Designer Roller Shades with Duolite®

Modern and streamlined, Hunter Douglas Designer Roller Shades have a single fabric panel. But they’re anything but simple; choose from 350 fabrics (including exclusive designs) and varying fabric opacities. They pair well with other window treatments like curtains, and we can easily enhance them with Duolite®.

Shop for Room Darkening Shades with Us

There are so many Hunter Douglas room darkening window shades to explore, but don’t worry. Our design team never rushes clients. Stop by one of our showrooms or reach out for more information. Contact us for a consultation in Burlingame, Los Altos, Menlo Park, San Carlos, Palo Alto, Mountain View, Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Los Gatos, Redwood City, Foster City, San Mateo, Saratoga, Belmont, Woodside, Redwood Shores, Millbrae, Aptos, Atherton, and Stanford, CA.

Comparing the Best French Door Blinds and Shades

Thu, 01 May 2025 19:17:52 GMT

The Rebarts Blinds & Shades design team loves it when customers ask us to help them design window treatments for French doors. These double doors have glass panels that extend most of their length. They're so elegant that they add design interest to doorways leading to outdoor decks, balconies, and patios. Sometimes, they transition between interior rooms. Certain Hunter Douglas window treatments are better suited for these doors, but still, there are quite a few choices.

French Door Shade and Blind Styles

These are the main categories to choose from:

Cellular Shades : With a honeycomb design, these shades are versatile, soft, and energy efficient.
Roller Shades : Ideal for contemporary homes, roller shades offer simplicity and a streamlined aesthetic.
Roman Shades : Known for elegant profiles, Roman shades offer excellent room darkening.
Metal Blinds : These blinds are modern, practical, and perfect for casual settings like playrooms and offices.
Wooden Shutters : Genuine wood shutters are always in style and add elegance to bedrooms, living rooms, and dining rooms.
Woven Shades : This newer style adds organic appeal to French doors.

How Can I Choose the Best French Door Blinds or Shades?

The starting point is function: What do you need your blinds or shades to do for the room? If your French doors allow excessive brightness and heat or cold into the room, think about insulation. Or, if neighbors are peeking in, you can prioritize privacy. Look for styles that are customizable for French doors; you'll want a perfect fit. Since choosing just one isn't easy, we've selected three of the best to compare. We can customize all three (and install them) as French door blinds or shades.

Three French Door Window Treatments With Style

1. Modern Precious Metals® Mini Blinds: Available in ½", 1", or 2" slat sizes, these sleek blinds come in over 70 colors and finishes, including pearlescent and matte. You can add cut-outs for French door handles and window cranks, and the de-Light™ feature eliminates or decreases the size of cord holes. de-Light™ minimizes the light leaking through the blind or shade for a darker room.

2. Duette® Cellular Shades: Incredibly versatile, these honeycomb shades form an air barrier when lowered, regulating room temperatures and saving homeowners energy costs. We custom-order them in various horizontal and vertical heights, widths, and pleat sizes. And that's not all—choose from 150+ colors and textures and convenient upgrades like Duolite®.

3. Provenance® Woven Wood Shades: These nature-inspired French door blinds look stunning wherever installed. They feature artistically woven wood and other organic materials that bring texture to the forefront of any room. This design might seem delicate at first glance, but it's surprisingly durable, with minimal bowing, stretching, or breaking. Hunter Douglas offers this in Roman, Recessed Roman, Waterfall Roman, and Vertical Drapery styles.

We Can't Wait to Show You the Best French Door Blinds and Shades from Hunter Douglas

Spring is the right time to freshen up your French doors, and no one does it better than Hunter Douglas. These custom styles will beautify your entryways well beyond your expectations. Contact us for service in Burlingame, Los Altos, Menlo Park, San Carlos, Palo Alto, Mountain View, Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Los Gatos, Redwood City, Foster City, San Mateo, Saratoga, Belmont, Woodside, Redwood Shores, Millbrae, Aptos, Atherton, and Stanford, CA.

Selecting the Best Blinds for Windows

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 19:24:15 GMT

Living in Burlingame means adapting to the Bay Area's microclimate—foggy mornings, sunny afternoons, and cool evenings. Custom window treatments are a home’s key defense against light and weather, and blinds serve that purpose well.

Rebarts Blinds & Shades is proud to offer up the expertise of our design team. We specialize in Hunter Douglas window treatments, and this brand offers an exciting selection of styles of blinds or shades with blind-like elements to improve the performance and update the look of your space.

Try Energy-Efficient Cellular Window Shades vs. Blinds

Cellular shades regulate room temperatures and are quite versatile.

Perfect for: Windows experiencing temperature fluctuations, north-facing rooms needing extra insulation, or large picture windows where energy efficiency matters. We often recommend these blinds for living rooms, dining rooms, and bedrooms.

Duette® Cellular Shades come in many sizes; the opacity levels range from sheer to room-darkening. For bedrooms or media rooms, consider blackout options that block nearly all light. In other living areas, the light-filtering versions balance privacy and illumination.

Versatile Wood and Faux Wood Window Blinds

Wood blinds bring a classic aesthetic, while faux wood alternatives offer the same look with additional moisture resistance. That’s important in fog-prone Burlingame.

Perfect for: Genuine wood blinds are ideal for family rooms and other spaces with traditional décor elements. We suggest faux wood blinds for kids’ rooms, kitchens, and bathrooms.

Crafted with genuine hardwood, Parkland® Wood Blinds have rich grain patterns that complement craftsman or Spanish colonial homes typical to the area. EverWood®Faux Wood Blinds resist warping, so they’re perfect for bathrooms or kitchens.

Long, Tall Vertical Window Blinds

Made from fabric and other materials, vertical blinds are suitable for taller windows and sliding glass doors. They offer practical coverage with easy operation.

Perfect for: Patio doors, floor-to-ceiling windows, and other tall windows.

Hunter Douglas Skyline® Panel-Track Blinds are a state-of-the-art window treatment that takes traditional vertical blinds to another level. This design features long, fabric-covered panels that work with a bottom-connected weight for a smooth gliding effect. That’s a dramatic visual for larger windows and glass doors.

Durable and Modern Metal Window Blinds

Metal blinds are casual and minimalistic, aligning well with busy households. These lightweight aluminum options offer precise light control and are available in different finishes and slat sizes.

Perfect for: Home offices, modern kitchens, utility spaces, and other rooms with contemporary design elements.

Hunter Douglas Modern Precious Metals® Mini Blinds are made from aluminum metal. These aluminum blinds have anti-static technology that repels dust, making them a low-maintenance choice. Their slim profile allows for minimal stack height when raised, maximizing outdoor views; they’re also corrosion resistant.

We Have the Best Blinds for Windows Near Burlingame, CA

At Rebarts Blinds & Shades, our design experts know every home has unique lighting challenges and style requirements. Visit one of our four showroom locations and see full-size displays of luxury Hunter Douglas products or call your showroom to schedule a consultation.

Contact us for service in Burlingame, Los Altos, Menlo Park, San Carlos, Palo Alto, Mountain View, Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Los Gatos, Redwood City, Foster City, San Mateo, Saratoga, Belmont, Woodside, Redwood Shores, Millbrae, Aptos, Atherton, and Stanford, CA.

Explore Innovative Woven Window Shades

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 19:28:32 GMT

As far back as the Bronze Age, ancient peoples like the dynastic Egyptians and Chinese cultures used tied-together reeds and bamboo strips to cover their window openings. Today’s innovative woven window shades are rooted in that aesthetic but with much more modern sensibilities—providing homeowners with essential practicality, and a luxurious, organic style.

At Rebarts Blinds & Shades , our line-up features stunning woven Hunter Douglas window treatments, and our design experts love sharing the details with California businesses and homeowners.

Woven Roller Shades

Let’s start with a popular selection: Roller shades made from natural fibers. One of our favorite options are Alustra® Woven Textures® Roller Shades, a study in contrasts—a woven wood shade with the performance of a roller shade, but made with natural materials sourced by Hunter Douglas.

Understated and elegant, these woven roller shades feature globally sourced fabrics, 70+ color choices, and varying opacity levels.

Hunter Douglas can enhance this style, adding a light-filtering or room-darkening liner to a rear shade on the same roller. You can upgrade these woven shades with the Duolite® system or our Dual Roller design for added light control and privacy.

Similar to the roller shades just described, Alustra® Architectural Roller Shades have the look of a Roman shade and the performance of a roller shade. We are proud to offer more than 40 fabric/color selections. The dynamic difference is that the fabric-covered contoured battens and front-rolling fabrics offer a twist toward structured lines and an elevated, modern vibe.

Woven Window Shades Roman Style

Alustra® Woven Textures® Roman Shades introduce a tailored approach to design-inspired fabric window treatments. Unlike roller shades, these have soft folds that stack evenly when raised. This sophisticated style adds a bit more depth to this window covering.

Since the fabrics fold rather than roll, these Roman shades add softness with a textured aesthetic. You can add light-filtering and room-darkening options, top and bottom treatments, and select different opacities. There’s also a Top-Down/Bottom-Up design.

Provenance® Woven Wood Shades

Hunter Douglas woven wood shades feature sustainably sourced materials by artisanal weavers. Provenance® Woven Wood shades are beautifully crafted from reeds, grasses, bamboo, and other natural sources, so no two are exactly the same. Depending on the style, these window treatments offer different control options:

PowerView® Automation: A motorized window treatment system that allows you to move Hunter Douglas window treatments with a remote, app, or voice commands.
LiteRise®: This system lets you operate your window treatment by pushing up or pulling down with your hand.
UltraGlide®: This retractable corded system remains a constant length when raising and lowering your window treatments.
EasyRise™: Opens and closes larger shades in a continuous cord loop.

See the Wonderful Woven Wood Shades at Rebarts

The best way to compare Hunter Douglas woven shades is by seeing them in person, so feel free to visit one of our showrooms or contact us today for a private consultation .

We work with clients in Burlingame, Los Altos, Menlo Park, San Carlos, Palo Alto, Mountain View, Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Los Gatos, Redwood City, Foster City, San Mateo, Saratoga, Belmont, Woodside, Redwood Shores, Millbrae, Aptos, Atherton, and Stanford, CA.

Unique Window Treatments for Sliding Glass Doors

Sat, 15 Mar 2025 19:42:56 GMT

Are you the kind of person who sticks with traditional home decor elements, or are you more open to trying new things? When it comes to your sliding glass doors, it’s time to expand your horizons and learn more about the different window treatment options that the Rebarts Blinds & Shades team has to offer. We can show you unique solutions to add character and versatility to your sliding glass doors. Here are four innovative window coverings for sliding glass doors that our team can’t wait to tell you about.

Custom Shutters for Sliding Glass Doors

Palm Beach™ Polysatin™ Vinyl Shutters combine durability with classic appeal. Made from heat- and moisture-resistant materials like Polysatin™ vinyl, aluminum bracing, and resin cloks for added support and durability, they withstand humidity and direct sunlight without warping, cracking, or discoloring.

Upgrade them for sliding glass doors with the Hunter Douglas Bi-Fold or Bypass Track systems; Bi-Fold shutters are made with hinged-together panels connected to a top track. The top supports the panels and guides their folding movement. Bypass shutters pass by one antoher and overlap on a miunted track. You can open these shutter styles wide to enjoy an unobstructed view through your sliding glass doors.

Woven Shades for Sliding Glass Doors

Provenance® Woven Wood Shades create a softer, more textured look on sliding glass doors. Featuring natural materials like bamboo, reeds, and grasses, these shades introduce organic beauty to a space. Ask us about their vertical drapery orientation that stacks to the left, right, or center split and complements sliding glass doors. These shades can also be enhanced with optional liners for added light control and insulation.

Sliding Panels for Sliding Glass Doors

This unique style of Hunter Douglas vertical blinds are also suited for sliding glass doors– Skyline® Panel-Track Blinds are a streamlined, unique solution offering modern appeal and ease of use. The wide fabric panels glide smoothly along a track, for a clean, uninterrupted look that makes spaces feel more open. Choose from over 450 fabrics and colors, with different opacities.

Cellular Shades for Sliding Glass Doors

Duette® Cellular Shades has a honeycomb design that forms an air barrier when closed for excellent insulation. This window treatment is incredibly versatile and available in a wide range of sizes, textures, and colors–including vertical orientations for sliding glass doors.

The Duette® Vertiglide™ operating system is designed for vertical applications and uses the same fabrics as horizontal Duette® Cellular Shades. With Vertiglide™, you can use one shade to cover the entire expanse of your door or cover the door with a split stack Vertiglide shade™.

Contact Us for Custom Window Treatments for Sliding Glass Doors

Daring to be different gets homeowners extra points for creativity and the Rebarts Blinds & Shades team is ready to help you discover unique selections from Hunter Douglas. Don’t worry if you prefer more classic sliding glass door window coverings. We carry the full line of Hunter Douglas window treatments, including wood and composite shutters, vertical blinds, Roman shades, sheers, and other styles. We’re happy to show you how you can customize your perfect window treatments for your home or business.

Visit your nearest showroom in Burlingame, Los Altos, Menlo Park, or San Carlos. Contact us to schedule a consultation and see these options in person and find the perfect match for your home.

We are proud to serve Palo Alto, Mountain View, Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Los Gatos, Redwood City, Foster City, San Mateo, Saratoga, Belmont, Woodside, Redwood Shores, Millbrae, Aptos, Atherton, and Stanford, CA.

Framing Your Views With Custom Roman Shades

Sat, 01 Mar 2025 19:48:12 GMT

Roman shades are renowned for their elegant style; they’re one of Rebarts Blinds & Shades' most popular custom window treatments. But what makes them so unique? The answer is simple: They have a high-end appeal and offer tailored looks with their soft fabric folds. Homeowners use them to frame windows–and doors–with texture, color, and pattern. There are also other advantages: read on to learn more.

The Benefits of Custom Roman Shades

Roman shades protect privacy, control brightness, and elevate a room's aesthetic. They offer excellent insulation by reducing heat gain in summer and preventing heat loss during cooler months. The variety of custom fabrics, opacities, and operating styles allows for flexibility based on the needs of each space.

These window treatments are also versatile; we customize Roman shades for glass doors and specialty-shaped windows like arches and bays. Unlike heavier drapes, they fit close to the glass, preventing interference with door functionality.

Hunter Douglas manufactures several styles of custom Roman shades, and we’re happy to explain them in detail.

Hunter Douglas Custom Roman Shades

Alustra® Woven Textures® Roman Shades offer dimensional beauty; the refined, design-inspired styles come in 70+ fabric/color choices. Hunter Douglas uses unique, globally sourced fabrics for organic, luxurious aesthetics, including selections from designer Lori Weitzner. These shades come in sheer, semi-sheer, and semi-opaque opacities; they’re a sophisticated choice for large and small windows.

Vignette® Roman Shades feature a clean, cord-free design for a sleek appearance and enhanced safety. The fabric panels fold consistently, giving windows a polished and uniform look. Available in 25+ fabrics and sheer, light-filtering, and room-darkening opacities, they allow for flexible light control while maintaining their structured shape. There’s also this: The soft folds create a dimensional effect, adding depth and visual interest to a space.

Custom Roman Shades Rolling vs. Stacking Styles

Vignette® Roman Shades come in two main operational styles: rolling and stacking. Each offers a different way of adjusting light and visibility.

Rolling Style: This option has a 4” full or 6” flat fold and rolls smoothly into the headrail. We suggest this for inside-mount shades; it has less bulk and maximizes and complements modern and minimalist design schemes.
Stacking Style: This style has a 4” full fold and stacks beneath a low-profile headrail. It suits shallow mounting depths and shows more fabric when drawn up. This method creates a more traditional appearance and showcases the material’s texture and movement.

More Options for Custom Roman Shades

There are even more enhancements to consider with Hunter Douglas custom Roman shades:

Vignette® Duolite® Shades: A sheer or light-filtering front shade and a room-darkening back panel, both housed on a single roller.
Independent Liners: For flexible light control.
Top-Down/Bottom-Up Design: For light control and privacy in one.
PowerView® Automation: A motorized window treatment system controlled by a remote, app, or voice commands.

Contact Us for Stunning Custom Roman Shades

Visit your nearest Rebarts showroom to view fabric selections, test different styles, and receive expert guidance on custom Roman shades tailored to your home. Rebarts Blinds and Shades Store offers four convenient locations in Burlingame, Los Altos, Menlo Park, and San Carlos.

We are proud to serve clients in Palo Alto, Mountain View, Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Los Gatos, Redwood City, Foster City, San Mateo, Saratoga, Belmont, Woodside, Redwood Shores, Millbrae, Aptos, Atherton, and Stanford, CA; contact us for a free consultation .

Illuminate Possibility with Exciting New Shades

Sat, 15 Feb 2025 19:55:38 GMT

Have you ever considered a window treatment to be a work of art? While some window treatments are more utilitarian and prioritize light control and privacy, others have unique styles and benefits that help to accent your home. A select few illuminate their surroundings with unmatched beauty while serving practical purposes. At Rebarts Blinds & Shades, we feature Hunter Douglas window coverings that illuminate possibility, transforming light in new, exciting ways.

Aura® Illuminated Shades Illuminate Possibility

This cleverly designed three-in-one shade has a textured front shade, a room-darkening liner, and built-in illumination. Its integrated features diffuse soft, natural light throughout interior spaces. Aura® Illuminated Shades enhance any room’s atmosphere by blending artificial illumination with daylight, creating an inviting glow that’s perfect for windows large and small.

Choose your Aura® Illuminated Shades in three Hunter Douglas shade styles:

Designer Roller Shades
Sonnette® Roller Shades
Vignette® Roman Shades

How Do Aura® Illuminated Shades Work?

Here’s the easy part: Aura® Illuminated Shades illuminate possibilities through an advanced home automation system, PowerView™ Automation . Control your shades with the PowerView® App or via voice with the PowerView® Gateway. With PowerView®, adjusting shades, and liner positions is easy. And that’s not all: You can adjust Aura® Illuminated Shades light levels from dim to bright, change the light color temperatures from warm to cool, and even adjust the light fading with PowerView®.

Why Should I Choose Aura® Illuminated Shades?

These custom shades are worth the investment for many reasons:

These shades provide consistent brightness without glare by filtering sunlight and combining it with lighted accents.
Aura® Illuminated Shades can help reduce energy costs by reducing the need for additional lighting during the day.
The sheer fabric allows light to enter while maintaining privacy, making them ideal for spaces that face busy streets or neighbors.
Available in various fabrics and hues, they complement almost any interior design style.

Say goodbye to lamps and harsh overhead light when you can enjoy a natural illumination from your windows with Aura® Illuminated Shades!

Illuminate Possibility With These Window Treatment Ideas for Large Windows

Large windows can feel like blank canvases, and choosing the right treatments can make all the difference. In addition to Aura® Illuminated Shades, consider these inspiring ideas for brightening your space.

Luminette® Sheer Panels

These elegant window coverings combine the look of sheer drapes with 180-degree rotating fabric vanes. They remind us of modern, sophisticated vertical blinds; instead of blocking light, they diffuse it gently for a radiant glow. We recommend them for expansive windows or sliding glass doors.

Luminette® Sheer Panels come in over 80 luxurious fabrics, have 3 ½" vanes, and offer UV protection. You can also enhance this style with PowerView® Automation.

Designer Solar Shades

Also called screen shades, this modern window covering style features fabrics that reduce harsh sunlight while preserving outdoor views. Their UV protection can prevent furniture and flooring from fading, making them as practical as they are attractive.

With Hunter Douglas Designer Solar Shades , you can choose five fabric opacities to control the amount of sunlight that enters your space. For more light control and privacy, ask us about the Duolite® system or Dual Roller design to include a room-darkening liner on the same control mechanism.

Illuminate Possibility at Our Window Treatment Store Locations

The Rebarts Blinds and Shades Store design team can transform your space into a sanctuary of light and style with exciting new window coverings. We're ready to guide you whether you’re seeking the advanced features of Aura® Illuminated Shades or classics like Luminette® Sheer Panels.

Contact us for information or visit our showrooms in Burlingame, Los Altos, Menlo Park, and San Carlos. We also serve Palo Alto, Mountain View, Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Los Gatos, Redwood City, Foster City, San Mateo, Saratoga, Belmont, Woodside, Redwood Shores, Millbrae, Aptos, Atherton, and Stanford, CA.

Types of Window Treatments for South Facing Windows

Sat, 01 Feb 2025 20:01:15 GMT

You don’t need a compass to tell if you have south-facing windows—just follow the sun! Your southern windows bring in the brightest sunlight for the most extended period of the day. This orientation is ideal for creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere, but these benefits also come with some downsides—excessive heat, solar glare, and UV exposure.

At our four convenient locations, Rebarts Blinds & Shades helps clients make the most of their windows with custom solutions from Hunter Douglas. We’ll shared several of our favorite types of window shades for direct sunlight, and we can personalize them however you like.

Designer Roller Shades With Duolite® for South-Facing Windows

Hunter Douglas Designer Roller Shades have a single panel of fabric for a minimalistic aesthetic and easy control. They come in over 350 fabric options, ranging from sheer to room-darkening opacities.

These roller shades can be enhanced with the Duolite® system for added light control. Duolite® combines two separate fabrics into one shade: a light-filtering and room-darkening liner on one roller. Choose from prints, patterns, textures, and other designs to match your decor.

Horizontal orientation
Widths: 12" - 115"
Heights: 12" - 120"

Vignette® Roman Shades for South-Facing Windows

Sophisticated and versatile, Vignette® Roman Shades from Hunter Douglas are another excellent choice for south-facing windows. We offers them in two styles:

The first is a rolling style with a 4” full or 6” flat fold that rolls into the headrail.
The second, a Stacking Style, has a 4” full fold that stacks beneath a low-profile headrail.

Order either in different opacities and stunning fabrics like tweeds, natural weaves, and silks. These elegant shades offer UV-resistant fabrics and don’t’ have exposed rear cords. You can also order the fabrics in cut yardage, which is ideal for creating matching fabric accents.

Horizontal orientation
Widths: 12" - 140"
Heights: 12" - 144"

NewStyle® Composite Shutters for South-Facing Windows

Solid hardwood shutters have timeless beauty, but we don’t recommend them for south-facing windows. They’re less resistant to constant, bright sunlight, heat, and moisture. But don’t worry, because NewStyle® Composite Shutters look like genuine wood and offer the durability of vinyl.

These faux wood window treatments have 2 ½", 3 ½", or 4 ½" louver sizes and superior craftsmanship with Truemill® dovetail construction—same as our 100% hardwood option. Their Finetech® finish, a micro-smooth satin coating, resembles finely painted wood.

Horizontal orientation
Width: 7" - 288"
Height: 12" - 116"

Which Type of Window Should I Choose for My South-Facing Windows?

Those three types of window treatments are all excellent choices, and here’s how you can select the right one for your home:

Roller shades are well-suited for minimalistic decor and offer many fabric choices. However, their width ranges are smaller than Hunter Douglas Roman shades and composite shutters.
Roman shades have a sophisticated aesthetic and a softer appearance. We like them in more formal settings, like living rooms.
Shutters are a classic choice. They’re attached to frames that get installed on windows.

We Can Make the Most of Your South-Facing Windows With Custom Treatments

Our talented team is ready to help you find the perfect solutions for your sunny south-facing windows. Visit one of our showrooms in Burlingame, Los Altos, Menlo Park, San Carlos or schedule a consultation today to learn how the right window treatments can add to your home’s beauty and functionality.

We proudly serve clients in Burlingame, Los Altos, Menlo Park, San Carlos, Palo Alto, Mountain View, Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Los Gatos, Redwood City, Foster City, San Mateo, Saratoga, Belmont, Woodside, Redwood Shores, Millbrae, Aptos, Atherton, and Stanford, CA. Contact us today , and we’ll arrange a personalized consultation with a member of our team!

Upgrade Your Window Shades with Automation

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 20:18:10 GMT

At Rebarts Blinds & Shades , we believe that the best example of automatic window shades come from Hunter Douglas. Hunter Douglas introduced the PowerRise® operating system in 1996. This battery-powered remote-control system was one of the earliest players in window shade automation. Then, in 2015, Hunter Douglas introduced their first smart-home operating system, PowerView® Automation . You can manage your shades on your schedule through a smartphone, tablet, or Pebble® remote control.

Now in its third generation, Hunter Douglas PowerView® Automation offers advanced functionality and elegant design, especially when installed in your own home. It’s certainly a world worth exploring, and the Rebarts team is here to help every step of the way.

Generation 3 of Hunter Douglas PowerView® Automation

Hunter Douglas re-envisioned its award-winning PowerView® system in 2022 with a new, intuitive, high-performance experience. This system integrates cutting-edge features with simple operation, still allowing you to control your shades through a smartphone, remote, or voice command. The Gen 3 system builds on its predecessors by offering faster processing speeds and enhanced connectivity, making it more reliable than ever.

Key Features of Gen 3 PowerView® Automation

Scalability: Operate one window treatment, one room, and more with one system.
RemoteConnect™: This feature allows you to set window treatments in motion at any time, from anywhere.
Compatibility: The Gen 3 PowerView® Gateway integrates automation with popular home systems.
Reliability: Real-time, two-way communications with trusted Bluetooth® protocol.
Quiet Motor: Optimal, whisper-quiet operation.
Scenes and Automations: Design your own window treatment operation schemes on set schedules.
Control Options: Use the award-winning Pebble® Remote, PowerView® App, or voice commands to operate your shades.

This precision movement lets you control multiple shades simultaneously or set personalized scenes. Simply put, it adapts to your lifestyle and makes things more convenient.

Window Shades With Automation Are an Investment That Pays Off

If you’re interested in automatic window shades but are hesitating about making the leap, consider the long-term payoff. PoverView® Automation offers practical features and sophisticated design that make motorizing your window treatments a worthwhile investment. Automated window shades can save time, reduce energy costs, and add value to your home. You won’t need to get out of bed to open your shades, and adjusting hard-to-reach window coverings won’t be an issue.

There’s also this: The system does not have cords, eliminating a safety hazard for small children and pets. Homeowners and guests with mobility issues also benefit from the automation.

Invest in Automatic Window Shades

Ready to bring the benefits of automation into your home? Contact us for a free consultation today . Rebarts Blinds and Shades Store offers an extensive selection of Hunter Douglas products, including the Gen 3 PowerView® Automation system.

We proudly serve clients at our four showroom locations in Burlingame, Los Altos, Menlo Park, and San Carlos, CA.

We also serve the surrounding areas, including Palo Alto, Mountain View, Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Los Gatos, Redwood City, Foster City, San Mateo, Saratoga, Belmont, Woodside, Redwood Shores, Millbrae, Aptos, Atherton, and Stanford, CA.

Custom Office Blinds That Work as Hard as You Do

Wed, 01 Jan 2025 20:22:40 GMT

A workspace or home office can feel generic until you inject it with your personality. This approach to decorating one’s workspace helps to make it more welcoming and functional, and can apply from everything to wall color to framed pet photos to custom office blinds.

Our Rebarts Blinds & Shades design team helps clients select and install custom window coverings that control light and privacy for their home offices or businesses with style. We have three suggestions and another idea you might also appreciate.

Parkland® Wood Blinds

Traditionally elegant Parkland® Wood Blinds have a classic, natural appeal that enhances office settings. Made from 100% hardwood polar or basswood, they are available in 2" or 2 ½" slat sizes; we can customize them in different colors and finishes, from light and modern to dark and sophisticated.

Parkland® Wood Blinds also offers a de-Light™ feature that eliminates or decreases cord hole sizes for a room-darkening effect; cut-outs for handles and window cranks are available.

Somner® Vertical Blinds

Somner® Vertical Blinds are a great options for spaces with wide windows or sliding doors. They offer 3.5" louvers and an impressive selection of colors, treatments, and textures, including metal, vinyl, and fabric vanes. You’ll appreciate their simple operations and four stacking options: left, right, split, or center for convenient access.

These custom office blinds feature Softex™, a texturing process that reduces noise levels on some of the louvers. That can be a huge help if your neighborhood is noisy during working hours; ask us which materials offer Softex™.

Pirouette® Sheer Shades

Do you prefer a softer aesthetic or ambient light control? Pirouette® Sheer Shades allow for views out and gently filter light for a radiant effect. These shades curb UV rays, and guard privacy. They’re made with adjustable front-facing fabric vanes attached to a single sheer backing. Raise the whole shade for unobstructed views or keep it close and adjust the vanes for view-through or privacy like a traditional blind.

These horizontal shades have 4" or 5" vanes and fabrics in different opacities. You can upgrade them with The Alustra Collection® offers design-inspired fabrics made with natural fibers, or try Pirouette® ClearView® Shadings for even more view-through.

Create a Cozy Window With a Reading Nook

Anyone can benefit from getting up out of their office chair and stepping over to a cozy reading nook to review materials or take a much-needed break. So after we install your new home office blinds or shades, add a comfortable chair or small sofa, a few pillows, and a throw blanket by the window.

This setup with custom office blinds creates the ideal ambiance for productivity or relaxation—or those office guests that come in for a visit or meeting. Who knows? You might have time to squeeze in a refreshing nap.

Think about your office space: Do you like spending time there, or do the hours pass by slowly? Turning it into a stylish space with features that work for you rather than against you will make your workdays more productive and enjoyable. Custom office blinds and a reading nook will make a difference, trust us.

We Think You're Ready to Redesign Your Home Office

Put Hunter Douglas custom office blinds to work, and you’ll immediately experience the benefits. We proudly serve clients in Burlingame, Los Altos, Menlo Park, San Carlos, Palo Alto, Mountain View, Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Los Gatos, Redwood City, Foster City, San Mateo, Saratoga, Belmont, Woodside, Redwood Shores, Millbrae, Aptos, Atherton, and Stanford, CA. Contact us for a free consultation today .

Arch Window Shade Solutions for California Homes

Sun, 15 Dec 2024 17:50:34 GMT

Homeowners lucky enough to have arch windows have a lot to enjoy. These windows feature gently curved tops and make elegant architectural statements—plus, they let in abundant sunshine.

That’s not to say these windows don’t present some unique design challenges. Typical blinds and shades are often not made for the unique arch shape and can leave gaps or create an awkward fit.

Our design team at Rebarts Blinds & Shades looks forward to those challenges and helps clients find custom solutions from Hunter Douglas. We create designs that maintain arch windows’ architectural appeal with practical and aesthetic benefits made for your space.

Wood and Faux Wood Shutters for Arched Windows

Wood shutters are a traditional option for covering arched windows. They provide shade and match the curvature of the window for a polished look. This classic, timeless design statement is made with solid materials that provide complete control over light and privacy. Custom wooden shutters also provide insulation benefits.

If you’re concerned about humidity or UV rays, faux wood shutters are an excellent alternative. Perfect for kitchens, bathrooms, and anywhere in the home that sees a lot of traffic, these durable materials resist moisture and heat and are finished in various colors to match your decor.

Honeycomb Shades for Arched Windows

Also called cellular shades , these window coverings are known for energy efficiency and versatility. The honeycomb cell structure traps air and regulates indoor temperatures. You can order the fabrics in different colors and textures; the opacity levels range from sheer to room-darkening for exceptional light and privacy control.

Duette® Architella® Shades have a honeycomb-within-a-honeycomb design for added insulation. They’re well-suited for windows that let in excessive hot and cold air.

Arch Window Shades: Go Sheer!

Here’s a different type of arched window treatment that covers the arched shape, gently filters light: Silhouette® Sheer Shades . They feature soft, adjustable S-shaped vanes sandwiched between two sheer panels. This window treatment works on other shapes and doors; when fitted for arches, they stay permanently opened or closed.

Design Tips for Choosing Arch Window Shades

Here are some tips to help guide your choice:

Consider your decor scheme. Wood and faux wood shutters are hard window treatments with a classic aesthetic. Cellular shades have a softer, contemporary vibe.
Think about what direction your windows face. If your arch windows receive direct sunlight, cold, heat, or glare, Duette® Architella® Shades might be the best choice. Their thicker honeycomb structure can significantly improve indoor comfort.
Where are you placing your window treatments? When arch windows are in high-humidity areas like bathrooms or kitchens, faux wood shutters can withstand those elements.
How tall are your windows? If your arch windows are high up, consider motorization. PowerView® Automation is available on many Hunter Douglas window treatments, including cellular shades, vinyl shutters, and shadings.
Do you want your arch window shades to stay in one position? Sheer shades filter light and protect privacy, so you don’t need to adjust them.

We’ll Customize the Perfect Arch Window Shades For Your California Home

Rebarts Blinds & Shades has custom arch window shades, blinds, and shutters from Hunter Douglas, and our team can’t wait to meet you and help you find the perfect fit. Stop by one of our showrooms in Burlingame, Los Altos, Menlo Park, and San Carlos or contact us for information .

Our coverage area includes Burlingame, Los Altos, Menlo Park, San Carlos, Palo Alto, Mountain View, Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Los Gatos, Redwood City, Foster City, San Mateo, Saratoga, Belmont, Woodside, Redwood Shores, Millbrae, Aptos, Atherton, and Stanford, CA.

Hunter Douglas Cellular Shades Offer Endless Possibilities

Sun, 01 Dec 2024 17:55:58 GMT

When Hunter Douglas introduced cellular shades almost 40 years ago, they originated a unique line of window treatments that expanded to a wider selection. Instead of one just style, we now have many different orientations, sizes, fabrics, and upgrades, and thanks to Hunter Douglas, the possibilities are endless.

The Rebarts Blinds & Shades design team enjoys sharing the different cellular shade options with our clients. Read on to discover the benefits of these energy efficient custom window treatments.

What You Should Know About Hunter Douglas Cellular Shades

Cellular Shades provide energy efficiency for cold and hot weather. When lowered, the cellular construction creates air pockets close to the window, forming an insulating barrier that can reduce energy consumption. These window coverings come in horizontal and vertical cellular shade orientations, with different pleat sizes and sizes.

That’s just the beginning; Cellular Shades absorb sound, come in dozens of fabric opacities and color choices, and we can customize them for specialty-shaped windows and sliding glass doors. Our team also upgrades these shades in numerous ways, like with luxury fabrics and modern automated control options.

We’ve selected three exciting possibilities for Hunter Douglas Cellular Shades that are worthy of your consideration.

Cellular Roller Window Shades

Sonnette® Roller Shades by Hunter Douglas are a hybrid window treatment that combines the streamlined look of roller window shades with the energy efficiency honeycomb design of cellular shades. Available in 50+ fabric and color choices, these shades have a beautifully curved profile and diffuse light; choose fabric opacities from semi-opaque to room-darkening.

Vertical Cellular Shades for Skylights

The Duette® Vertiglide™ operating system uses the same fabrics you see with horizontal Duette® Cellular Shades but made for wide windows and sliding doors. We recommend this style for specialty-shaped windows. This system has one shade to cover the entire window or sliding door or a split stack with two vertical cellular shades that operate independently.

Honeycomb-Within-a-Honeycomb Design

California weather is unpredictable; sometimes, your windows will let in too much cold or heat. Duette® Architella® Cellular Shades take energy efficiency to an even higher level, with even more air pockets. These shades come in the same fabrics and opacities as Duette® Cellular Shades but in a honeycomb-within-a-honeycomb design for twice the energy efficiency.

Wait: There Are Even More Options

Duette® Cellular Shades also offer these options:

Alustra Collection® Fabric Library: Exclusive design-inspired natural fabrics, unique textures, colors and hardware.
LightLock™ System: Block light with U-shaped side channel design that absorbs or deflects nearly all incoming light.
Duolite® System: Combines light filtering and a room darkening fabric liners in one shade.
ClearView® Sheers: Sheer fabrics with superior outside views.
PowerView® Automation: A motorized window treatment system that allows you to move and program your cellular shades with a remote, app, or voice commands.
LiteRise®: Cordless operating system that you push or pull with your hand.
UltraGlide®: A retractable corded system that always remains a constant length when raising and lowering your window treatments.
EasyRise™: A continuous cord loop, perfect for larger window treatments.

We Carry the Full Line of Hunter Douglas Cellular Shades

Hunter Douglas Cellular Shades just keep getting better and better. Why shop around when Rebarts has the full line of Hunter Douglas cellular shades?

Contact us for exceptional service at one of our convenient showroom locations in Burlingame, Los Altos, Menlo Park, or San Carlos.

We serve the surroundign areas, including Palo Alto, Mountain View, Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Los Gatos, Redwood City, Foster City, San Mateo, Saratoga, Belmont, Woodside, Redwood Shores, Millbrae, Aptos, Atherton, and Stanford, CA.

Create A Farmhouse Kitchen with White Shutters

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 19:23:43 GMT

For the past couple decades, farmhouse design has been a part of the interior design world. It features a nostalgic and homey aesthetic that brings a sense of coziness and warmth to homes with how it enables homeowners to mix and match materials and finishes and create sapces uniquely their own.

At Rebarts Blinds & Shades , we have already discussed some of the other trending interior designs like minimalism, coastal interior design, and more. In this piece, we explore how homeowners can finish off their farmhouse design using the perfect window treatments from Hunter Douglas.

What is Farmhouse Style?

Farmhouse interior design style combines comfortable materials and rustic finishes with clean lines and a minimalist touch. Some signature elements of a farmhouse interior design include natural woods finishes, stone, granite, marble, mixed metals, plaids, stripes, shiplap siding, and muted colors. Modern farmhouse designs mix old with the new to create interiors that are both relaxed and upscale—with an antique twist. Industrial elements like metal accents and wide-open spaces add a certain freshness to this design style.

Farmhouse Window Treatments Are the Perfect Finishing Touch

When it comes to choosing the perfect farmhouse interior design, your window treatments play a crucial role. They draw views of an interior design up from the floor to the walls and carry the eye across the lines of the room.

When thinking about a window treatment that speaks to the different elements important to a farmhouse interior design, interior shutters and woven shades are just two types that work well for this style.

Wooden and White Shutters for Farmhouse Designs

Interior shutters are an excellent choice for achieving that classic farmhouse look while providing practical light control and privacy. Available in white and wood-like finishes, shutters offer the look many homeowners seek with enhanced performance and durability from Hunter Douglas.

Hunter Douglas NewStyle® Composite Shutters are a versatile shutter that combines the farmhouse style of real wood shutters with the strength of hybrid composite materials. Choose from neutral real-paint finishes that keep the spirit of hardwood shutters for an easy-to-clean and durable interior shutter option perfect for busy families.

Hunter Douglas Palm Beach™ Polysatin™ Vinyl Shutters come in three neutral painted tones and can withstand the elements of moisture and humidity, making these shutters ideal for a modern farmhouse kitchen. Their clean lines complement any farmhouse design.

Other Farmhouse Window Treatment Ideas

While shutters are a classic choice for farmhouse interiors, Hunter Douglas offers other window treatment options that can enhance your farmhouse design. Think of shades in patterned fabrics or other solutions that add unique texture to your space.

Roman Shades are an excellent option for farmhouse interiors. Their fabric folds are an interesting mix between casual and formal. We offer options from the Alustra Collection® that feature refined natural fibers like linens, cottons, and more for thar airy farmhouse feel.

Provenance® Woven Wood Shades add texture and warmth to your space. Made from woven woods, reeds, bamboo, and grasses, these shades come in Roman, Waterfall Roman, and Vertical Drapery orientations perfect for a more rustic farmhouse look. Since no two pairs look 100% the same, they bring an artisanal crafted feel to your windows.

Bringing It All Together With Rebarts

To create the perfect farmhouse design, pair your Hunter Douglas window treatments with vintage-inspired accents, cozy patterned textiles, and mixed metal finishes. Before long, you’ll be combining elements to create a home that's both functional and beautiful.

Visit any of our four locations in Burlingame, Los Altos, Menlo Park, or San Carlos, CA to explore our full range of Hunter Douglas products and find the perfect farmhouse window treatments for your home. Our expert staff is ready to help you bring your farmhouse vision to life! Contact us online or give us a call.

We proudly serve Burlingame, Los Altos, Menlo Park, San Carlos, Palo Alto, Mountain View, Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Los Gatos, Redwood City, Foster City, San Mateo, Saratoga, Belmont, Woodside, Redwood Shores, Millbrae, Aptos, Atherton, and Stanford, CA.

Choose Sheers for Northern Facing Windows

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 19:33:41 GMT

Homeowners prize northern-facing windows for their consistent, soft light. Unlike south-facing windows, which can bring in direct sunlight and can stay warm all day long, windows facing north provide a softer, more diffused light. Our team at Rebarts Blinds & Shades advises clients that while these windows also need coverings, there are a few points to consider when selecting window coverings for windows facing north.

How to Enhance the Northern Light

Northern-facing windows don’t receive the sun's direct rays all day long, so the entering light tends to be even and indirect. Although this positioning lacks the warmth of a consistent southern exposure, the light is steady throughout the day without noticeable shifting shadows caused by direct sunlight.

The natural light from northern-facing windows can make a room feel cooler, so select the right window treatments to add warmth or soften the light. We recommend sheers because they allow light to filter gently, enhancing the room’s brightness without overwhelming it.

Sheers work well on northern-facing windows because they maximize the available light. Instead of completely blocking light, sheers diffuse it for a radiant effect. That’s perfect for rooms that feel dim from a lack of direct sunlight.

Custom sheers also maintain privacy; they offer just enough coverage without sacrificing light in your north-facing spaces.

Our Best Sheers for Windows Facing North

Today's sheer window treatments differ from those we grew up with. At Rebarts, we’re proud to offer Hunter Douglas sheer shades with customized, luxury versions that are anything but old-fashioned.

Luminette® Sheer Panels

Innovative and eye-catching, Hunter Douglas Luminette® Sheer Panels are a vertical solution that feature 180-degree rotating fabric vanes integrated into sheer vertical panels. They combine the look of sheer drapes and soft, vertical blinds—that profile is excellent for north-facing windows. You can fine-tune the light throughout the day according to your needs and be enchanted by the vanes’ gentle movements.

Silhouette® Sheer Shades

A horizontal window treatment solution, Silhouette® Sheer Shades feature two sheer panels with opaque S-shaped vanes floating in between. The white rear sheer filters the view into your home for daytime privacy even when the vanes are open. Tilt the vanes as needed for more light control and privacy. These sheer shades are a perfect placement for north-facing rooms.

Pirouette® Sheer Shades

Pirouette® Sheer Shades also feature a horizontal orientation and soft, adjustable front-facing fabric vanes. They are attached to a single sheer backing that roll up into a headrail for a completely open view. The vanes move together to create unique lighting situations for rooms no matter their orientations, offering light control and privacy.

Design Tips for Northern Facing Windows and Sheers

We have a few design tips for rooms with northern-facing windows. Whether you choose Hunter Douglas Luminette® Sheer Panels or one of the other selections, these tips will help you customize your space to be more enjoyable throughout the day.

Lighter-colored sheers can reflect the natural light coming through northern-facing windows, making the space more open and airier. These tones work exceptionally well in smaller rooms that need some additional brightness to feel larger.
On the other hand, if the room is large and feels too spare, choose sheers in warmer tones like beige or taupe to create a cozy atmosphere. A subtle pattern or texture can add visual interest without overwhelming the space.
Try layering your sheers with other window treatments. Pairing sheers with blinds, shutters, or Roman shades gives you flexibility. It adds depth and dimension to your windows, making them a focal point in the design.
Hanging sheers high and wide beyond the window frame can make your windows feel larger.

We Make Northern Facing Windows More Beautiful

Rebarts Blinds & Shades offers the full range of Hunter Douglas window treatments to help you create the perfect ambiance in your home. See our collection in person and get personalized advice on the best solutions for your space.

Contact our team for exceptional service! We have four convenient showroom locations in Burlingame, Los Altos, Menlo Park, and San Carlos, and serve the surrounding areas, including Palo Alto, Mountain View, Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Los Gatos, Redwood City, Foster City, San Mateo, Saratoga, Belmont, Woodside, Redwood Shores, Millbrae, Aptos, Atherton, and Stanford, CA.

A Guide to Room Darkening Window Treatments

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 17:54:56 GMT

It’s no secret that lighting is the key to creating a great ambiance in any room in your home. Sometimes, this can be difficult to accomplish without help from the right lighting solutions as well as the right window treatments to give you full control of the natural light that enters your home. Whether you want to enjoy a cozy movie night in or simply block unwanted sunlight in your nursery during naptime, it’s important to understand how room-darkening window treatments work and which ones will best serve your needs. That’s where the experienced team at Rebarts can jump in to help!

What Are Room Darkening Window Treatments?

Room darkening window treatments are designed to reduce the amount of natural light entering a room. They’re distinctly different from blackout shades, as they don't completely block out light. Rather, they create a significantly dimmer atmosphere that can be further enhanced. This makes them perfect for spaces where you want reduced light, such as living rooms, bedrooms, or home offices.

At Rebarts, we offer the full Hunter Douglas window treatment line, which includes room darkening shades, blinds, and curtains from Carole Fabrics, giving you the flexibility as the homeowner to choose a style that complements your interior design while meeting your light control needs.

Room Darkening vs. Blackout: What's the Difference?

A common misconception is that room darkening and blackout window treatments are the same. While both types of treatments aim to control light, they offer different levels of light filtration.

Room Darkening

These treatments allow some light to filter through but reduce glare and the overall brightness of the room. They’re ideal for living rooms, nurseries, or bedrooms where you still want a touch of natural light.

Blackout

Blackout window treatments are designed to block out almost all light, providing near-total darkness. They’re often used in media rooms, bedrooms for people who need complete darkness to sleep, or nurseries where complete light blockage is necessary during nap time. If you're comparing room darkening vs blackout window treatments, your choice will depend on how much control you need over light.

Types of Room Darkening Window Treatments

There are several types of window treatments that can create a room darkening effect. Here are our top three choice for room darkening blinds & shades:

Duette® Cellular Shades

Duette® Cellular Shades are a fantastic room-darkening window shade option for both energy efficiency and light control. The unique honeycomb design of Duette® Cellular Shades traps air at the window, insulating your home while reducing glare. With over 150 fabric options with varying opacities, including room darkening options, Duette® Cellular Shades provide versatile light control. Transform these window treatments into blackout window treatments with the addition of LightLock™, a revolutionary feature that uses U-shaped side channels that overlap the shades, prevent light gaps, and create an unparallelled room darkening experience.

Silhouette® Sheer Shades

Silhouette® Sheer Shades are a unique window treatment option if you’re looking to add a modern, elegant visual touch to your room. Silhouette® Sheer Shades are made of soft, adjustable S-shaped vanes that float between two sheer panels, and they can be paired with a room darkening liner to create the perfect amount of light control. Choose from over 150 options and diverse opacities to customize the perfect shades for your room.

Vignette® Roman Shades

If you like to pair the look of classic farmhouse chic with modern operation systems, Vignette® Roman Shades are the perfect choice for you. Vignette® Roman Shades mimic the look of drapery will giving you superior energy efficiency. And, to top it all off, they make a great room darkening shade. With no exposed cords and the capability to integrate these Roman shades with PowerView® Automation , Vignette® Roman Shades make for a safe option for homes with pets and small children. There are over 25 fabric options to choose from, including room darkening options. Add an additional liner with Duolite® to further customize your lighting conditions.

Choose Rebarts Blinds & Shades for Room Darkening Window Treatments

If you’d like to speak with one of our window treatment professionals to learn more about room darkening window treatment options, feel free to request a consultation with Rebarts Blinds & Shades Store today or call us at (650) 348-1268. We look forward to hearing from you!

Rebarts has four convenient locations in Burlingame, Los Altos, Menlo Park, or San Carlos, CA, and we are happy to serve homeowners in any of the following areas: Burlingame, Los Altos, Menlo Park, San Carlos, Palo Alto, Mountain View, Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Los Gatos, Redwood City, Foster City, San Mateo, Saratoga, Belmont, Woodside, Redwood Shores, Millbrae, Aptos, Atherton, and Stanford, CA.

Our Top Skylight Blinds & Shades

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 18:01:47 GMT

Skylights are a visually stunning way to bring natural sunlight into your home. With any natural light, though, comes added challenges for a homeowner: glare, added heat, privacy concerns, and more. If you’re concerned about any of these factors but want to take full advantage of the unique lighting and architectural features of your skylights, our team at Rebarts Blinds & Shades store has a fully vetted list of our top skylight solutions that will let you enjoy all the natural light you want without compromising on privacy or energy efficiency.

Cellular Skylight Shades with SkyLift™

Hunter Douglas Duette® Cellular Shades are a fantastic option for skylights, thanks to their energy-efficient design. These shades are built to trap air in distinct pockets, providing insulation that helps regulate the temperature in your home. This is particularly useful for skylights, which can contribute to heat loss in winter and heat gain in summer. With Duette® Cellular Shades, you can keep your home more comfortable year-round.

The SkyLift™ System is available with Duette®, making it easy to control even the most hard-to-reach skylights. This makes Duette® Cellular Shades practical and convenient, giving you total control over the light and insulation from your skylights. The SkyLift™ System has two different manual operating options: a hand crank or telescoping pole, so you can easily open and close your cellular skylight shades.

Skylight Shades with PowerView® Automation

Another great cellular shade option for your skylights is skylight shades with PowerView® Automation . Adding PowerView® Automation to your skylight shades is a game changer when it comes to convenience and ease of use. You can use the award-winning Pebble® remote control, an app on your phone, or even enable your smart home home system to use voice commands to open and close your skylight shades with the PowerView® Gateway. PowerView® Automation is another option in the SkyLift™ System, meaning that this operation system has been thoroughly tested for success, specifically with large overhead windows.

PowerView® Automation also adds to the energy efficiency benefits of your skylight shades. If you enable PowerView® Automation with your smart home thermostat, it’s even possible to program your shades to close if the interior temperature surpasses the temperature you set it to. If you want to save on utilities, this is a fantastic feature.

Duette® Architella® Skylight Shades

Duette® Architella® Cellular Shades for your skylight are yet another fantastic skylight option. These shades are part of the Duette® Cellular Shades line, but they are slightly different in design. Duette® Architella® fabrics are similar to the standard Duette® fabrics. The key difference to note is that within the unique honeycomb construction of Duette® Cellular Shades, Duette® Architella® adds an additional inner fabric layer, which is often referred to as a "honeycomb-within-a-honeycomb construction."

If energy efficiency and temperature control are your primary concerns with your skylights, we highly recommend considering Duette® Architella® Cellular Shades and pairing them with PowerView® Automation. When you pair these two product lines together, you’ll get the best options for smart energy efficiency and sustainability.

Choose Rebarts to Find the Right Skylight Blinds & Shades for Your Home

At Rebarts Blinds & Shades, we specialize in Hunter Douglas window treatments, including the best skylight blinds and shades. Visit one of our four locations today in Burlingame, Los Altos, Menlo Park, and San Carlos, CA, to explore these products and find the ideal solution for your home.

You’re welcome to request a consultation with our Rebarts or call us at (650) 348-1268 to get started on your skylight shades search!

Rebarts proudly serves all of the following locations: Burlingame, Los Altos, Menlo Park, San Carlos, Palo Alto, Mountain View, Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Los Gatos, Redwood City, Foster City, San Mateo, Saratoga, Belmont, Woodside, Redwood Shores, Millbrae, Aptos, Atherton, and Stanford, CA. We can’t wait to hear from you and look forward to helping you find the perfect skylight shade!

Sheer Alternatives to Living Room Blinds

Sun, 15 Sep 2024 18:08:56 GMT

Blinds are one of the most commonly found window treatments in living rooms. While blinds are a window treatment staple, they aren’t always the best option for rooms where you want to capture the very best of the natural light your home has to offer. If you want to create a softer, more ambient look, sheer window treatments might be the perfect alternative to living room blinds.

At Rebarts Blinds and Shades Store, our team offers a variety of sheer shades to illuminate and protect your space, including the stunning Hunter Douglas Silhouette® Sheer Shades.

The Appeal of Sheer Window Treatments

Sheer window treatments create a unique atmosphere in your living room (and in any other space you opt to install them). Sheer shades create style and function, and our favorite aspect of sheer shades is that they allow natural light to filter into your living room, which emits a warm and inviting atmosphere without sacrificing privacy. Unlike traditional living room blinds, which can sometimes feel too rigid or blocky, sheer shades bring a sense of fluidity and softness to your space. Plus, their opaque slats offer the same privacy as traditional blinds.

Sheer treatments are also incredibly versatile! No matter your interior decor style, whether modern, traditional, or somewhere in between, sheer shades can enhance the overall aesthetic of your home while providing the practical benefits of light control.

Benefits of Choosing Sheer Shades Over Traditional Living Room Blinds

If you’re unfamiliar with the benefits of sheer shades, here are some fast facts on why we love sheer shades over traditional blinds in the living room:

Enjoy enhanced light control with opaque fabric vanes.
Sheer shades offer a more sophisticated, elegant, and luxurious look.
Sheer shades can blend with a wide range of decor styles, including minimalist and modern.
Hunter Douglas sheer shades are designed with energy efficiency in mind by diffusing and filtering light.
Sheer shades, especially Hunter Douglas Silhouette® Sheer Shades, offer UV protection for your flooring, furniture, and other interior decor.

Hunter Douglas Silhouette® Sheer Shades: The Perfect Sheer Solution

At Rebarts Blinds and Shades Store, our perfect solution for sheer window treatments is our Hunter Douglas Silhouette® Sheer Shades . These shades are designed with soft fabric vanes suspended between two sheer panels, giving you the best of both worlds: the ability to diffuse light and maintain your view of the outdoors, along with the privacy you need.

Hunter Douglas Silhouette® shades are highly customizable. You can choose from over 150 fabric/color choices and three different vane sizes (2", 3", or 4"). Whether you want to create a subtle look with neutral tones or make a statement with bold colors, there’s a Silhouette® shade that will fit your vision.

Other Sheer Shade Options

One of the beauties of shopping with Rebarts is the versatility of your options. While Hunter Douglas Silhouette® Sheer shades are our top choice, we offer other fantastic sheers as well. Check out our Pirouette® Sheer Shades and Luminette® Sheer Panels to vet all of the available options.

Another great sheer option are Designer Solar Shades , a screen shade that offers five opacities to protect your home from UV tars without sacrificing your views.

Find the Perfect Sheers at Rebarts Blinds & Shades

If transforming your living room from traditional blinds to gorgeous, versatile sheers is a project you’re looking to start, our team at Rebarts is ready to assist you with a free consultation . Rebarts Blinds and Shades Store has four convenient locations in Burlingame, Los Altos, Menlo Park, and San Carlos, CA. Our team members are happy to help you get started or answer any questions you may have; feel free to call us at (650) 348-1268 to schedule your consultation or to speak with a member of our team.

Rebarts is proud to serve the following locations: Burlingame, Los Altos, Menlo Park, San Carlos, Palo Alto, Mountain View, Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Los Gatos, Redwood City, Foster City, San Mateo, Saratoga, Belmont, Woodside, Redwood Shores, Millbrae, Aptos, Atherton, and Stanford, CA. We can’t wait to work with you!

Build A Modern Interior Design with Modern Window Coverings

Sun, 01 Sep 2024 18:13:32 GMT

The primary purpose of modern interior design is embracing ideologies like minimalism and prioritizing innovative, functional spaces that serve a purpose and don’t overstimulate the senses. But creating this balance without having your interiors look sparsely-decorated or unfinished cab be complicated!

That’s where our professional team of window treatment specialists and design experts come in. Whether you’re looking to redecorate one room or your entire home, our team at Rebarts Blinds & Shades can help you define modern design in your home and choose pieces strategically, with the help of modern window treatments that truly finish your modern interior design

Embrace Minimalism

Modern design is often thought to be synonymous with minimalism—but it can be a little more in-depth than embracing spare-looking spaces. Clean lines, a lack of clutter, and simplicity are what you’re trying to capture. This can be accomplished in many ways. The idea is to create open, airy spaces with a sense of calm. The best place to start is by doing a deep cleaning of your home: keep only the necessities and items that serve a clear purpose.

When choosing furniture for your minimalist space, avoid overly ornate pieces. Instead, choose pieces with clean lines and hidden storage to minimize clutter. Prioritize a neutral color palette as a base, introducing pops of color to create visual interest without overwhelming the space.

Utilize Open Floor Plans

If you’re doing a full-blown home renovation or are in the market for a new home, we recommend seeking out an open floor plan for modern interior design. Modern design aims to minimize barriers and walls in your home. Doing so will make your home feel larger, more united, and more freely flowing. While doors and privacy serve their purpose, open floor plans in the main living area are one of the best places to start when you’re trying to capture a modern interior design.

If doing a full remodel isn't a feasible option for you, there are ways to create an illusion of an open floor plan by using design continuity. Some ways to accomplish this are by using consistent flooring materials, furnishings, color schemes, and window treatment styles styles across adjacent rooms. This visual continuity helps spaces feel connected, even if they are physically separated.

Incorporate Natural Materials

Modern design often leans towards the industrial with materials like metal and glass. However, balancing these materials with natural elements like wood, stone, and textiles adds warmth and texture. These materials bring a sense of balance to the sleekness of modern design, making spaces feel more inviting.

Some ways to incorporate natural materials include wooden furniture, stone countertops, and natural fiber rugs. If your budget doesn’t allow for bigger changes, consider small touches, like potted plants or small wooden accent pieces.

One of our favorite ways to utilize natural materials is with modern window treatments like Hunter Douglas Provenance® Woven Wood Shades, which use all-natural materials in a variety of woven textures. These window coverings come in multiple styles and colorways and lend themselves seamlessly to a modern interior design.

Introduce Motorized Window Treatments

For a truly modern home, motorized window treatments are a game-changer. High-tech solutions like PowerView® Automation offer convenience, safety, and a sleek appearance that aligns perfectly with modern design principles. Motorized window treatments can be controlled with a remote, smartphone, or even voice commands, allowing you to easily adjust your window coverings. Rebarts has endless modern window treatment options compatible with PowerView® Automation, including the award-winning Duette® Cellular Shades .

Find the Perfect Sheers at Rebarts Blinds & Shades

Modern interior design requires a thoughtful approach to every aspect of your home, from furniture selection to window coverings and everything in between. You don’t have to navigate capturing this design on your own; consider requesting a consultation with Rebarts Blinds & Shades today or call us at (650) 348-1268 to get started with a team of professionals.

Rebarts has four locations: Burlingame, Los Altos, Menlo Park, and San Carlos, CA. We’re proud to serve all the following areas: Burlingame, Los Altos, Menlo Park, San Carlos, Palo Alto, Mountain View, Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Los Gatos, Redwood City, Foster City, San Mateo, Saratoga, Belmont, Woodside, Redwood Shores, Millbrae, Aptos, Atherton, and Stanford, CA. Don’t hesitate to contact us — we look forward to working with you!

Bedroom Window Ideas to Make Your Room More Restful

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 18:22:09 GMT

Designing your bedroom should be about curating a space that will allow you to feel relaxed and get the best night of sleep possible. At Rebarts Blinds and Shades Store, we understand the importance of creating a bedroom that allows you to fully unwind—our Hunter Douglas window treatment design experts are here to share with you some of our favorite bedroom window ideas that will have you falling and staying asleep easier than ever before.

Bedroom Window Treatments for Restful Sleep

The most important element to create a restful room is having light control. Innovative Hunter Douglas window treatments are a fantastic way to create better light control options in your bedroom.

Here are some of our favorite bedroom window treatment ideas for light control:

Duette® Cellular Shades :These are perfect for a modern bedroom. The cellular shade fits close to the window and their added insulation makes temperature control easy. These shades are fantastic for keeping your bedroom the perfect temperature without using too much energy, whether it’s for your nightly rest or a much-needed daytime nap.
Vignette® Roman Shades : If sophisticated chic is your vibe, these are the shades for you. They offer immense energy efficiency and similar temperature control to our cellular shade line. Our team loves the look of the stacking fabric folds and Roman shades offer a clean look with no exposed cords.
Designer Roller Shades : Roller shades are a sleek, contemporary, versatile shade for your bedroom. If you have unique style, these shades are perfect for your bedroom windows. You can choose from nearly 400 color and pattern options, and our team can help guide you on which of these fabrics will be best for room darkening.

All three of these shades offer superior room-darkening capabilities and stylish looks for your bedroom.

Choosing Calming Colors and Fabrics

The colors and fabrics you choose for your bedroom window treatments can significantly impact the ambiance of the room. Opt for soft, calming colors like oceanic pastels, soothing neutrals, and calm earth tones. Light and airy fabrics, such as linen or cotton, can help evoke a serene atmosphere. Hunter Douglas window treatments offer a wide range of fabrics and colors to match any bedroom decor, including the soft, calming colors and fabrics that are ideal for your bedroom.

Soundproofing with Heavy Drapes

If you live near a busy road, highway, or railroad tracks or just have noisy neighbors, you may want to consider adding heavy drapes to help soundproof your bedroom. Thick, insulated drapes can muffle outside sounds, making your room quieter and more conducive to rest. Combining these with other window treatments, like cellular shades, can provide a comprehensive solution to light and noise control. Luckily, at Rebarts we have an extensive line of custom drapery options you can check out.

Contact Rebarts for a Bedroom Window Idea Consultation

Transforming your bedroom into a restful retreat is easier with the right window treatments. Whether you need more light control, additional sound control, or help choosing a calming color palette, Rebarts Blinds and Shades Store has plenty of bedroom window ideas to suit your needs. Request a consultation with our team to get started brainstorming or feel free to call us at (650) 348-1268 . Let us help you make your bedroom into the peaceful haven you deserve!

For your convenience, Rebarts has four locations in Burlingame, Los Altos, Menlo Park, and San Carlos, CA.

We’re happy to serve homeowners in: Burlingame, Los Altos, Menlo Park, San Carlos, Palo Alto, Mountain View, Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Los Gatos, Redwood City, Foster City, San Mateo, Saratoga, Belmont, Woodside, Redwood Shores, Millbrae, Aptos, Atherton, Stanford, CA, and the surrounding areas. We look forward to working with you!

When Should You Use Cafe Shutters?

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 18:27:40 GMT

Cafe shutters, also called half-height shutters, are a versatile window treatment useful in a ton of different spaces. They typically cover the bottom half of your window while leaving the top open, which can create a dynamic look in your living space. Café style shutters provide even more opportunities for natural light without compromising on privacy. However, there are rooms where cafe shutters work more functionally than others.

At Rebarts Blinds & Shades, we specialize in creating customized shutters for your home, offering the best Hunter Douglas shutters, and we’re experts on helping you find the perfect fit for your living spaces.

When You Want Both Privacy and Natural Light

The ability to combine natural light and privacy is just one of many advantages of using cafe shutters. Cafe shutters cover only the bottom half of the window, making them perfect for rooms that face the street or in other busy areas. By blocking the view from the outside while allowing light to enter from the top, cafe shutters create a bright and inviting atmosphere without compromising privacy. You can also combine café shutters with drapery for additional coverage.

When You Want to Add Style to Your Kitchen or Dining Area

Keeping true to their namesake, cafe shutters are always a go-to look for a kitchen or dining area. They provide a stylish feel and allow plenty of natural light to come in so that you can have a well-lit working space in your kitchen to let your delicious culinary creations shine for your guests.

We highly recommend opting for Palm Beach™ Polysatin™ Vinyl Shutters for your kitchen, as they offer superior moisture and humidity resistance and can withstand the wear and tear of daily cooking. Another great option that mimics the look of real hardwood shutters are our NewStyle® Composite Shutters, which offer similar durability with more color options.

When You Want to Highlight Your Home's Architectural Features

Cafe shutters are common in older homes because older homes typically have more refined architectural features on or around the windows. These features can really shine when they have open space for viewing, which is precisely what cafe shutters and cafe style shutters can offer. If you have large windows or want to show off intricate molding, an exposed upper half of your window is a great way to showcase unique trim or fixtures. Cafe shutters also work particularly well with sash windows, which are also more common in older homes. We recommend the 100% real hardwood of Heritance® Wood Shutters for this application, as they’ll allow your authentic interior to shine.

Want More Cafe Style Options? We Have Them?

Besides our extensive line of Hunter Douglas shutters , another cafe style window covering option is our line of top-down/bottom-up shades. These can be adjusted to expose the top or bottom of your window. With innovative shade options in this style of closure, such as Duette® Cellular Shades , Vignette® Roman Shades , Provenance® Woven Wood Shades , and more, you’ll love this line's versatility and functionality.

Transform Your Home with Rebarts Blinds & Shades

Ready to learn more about cafe shutters and the benefits they can bring your home? Request a consultation with Rebarts Blinds & Shades today or call us at (650) 348-1268 to get started. Whether you want to consider a single room makeover or your entire home, our interior design experts will be happy to help you capture your vision.

Whether you live in Burlingame, Los Altos, Menlo Park, or San Carlos, CA, we have locations in all four cities and are ready to serve you.

Rebarts Blinds and Shades Store proudly serves Burlingame, Los Altos, Menlo Park, San Carlos, Palo Alto, Mountain View, Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Los Gatos, Redwood City, Foster City, San Mateo, Saratoga, Belmont, Woodside, Redwood Shores, Millbrae, Aptos, Atherton, and Stanford, CA.

The Benefits of Designer Banded Shades

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 18:32:36 GMT

There are so many kinds of shades and blinds to browse when you look at the options at Rebarts Blinds & Shades Store: cellular shades, sheer shades, roller shades, traditional blinds—the list goes on and on.

One of our favorites, Designer Banded Shades from Hunter Douglas, provide an incredibly unique look and design and offer an abundance of benefits. Designer Banded Shades essentially offer you the combination of a sheer shade, a blind, and a roller shade all in one, making them one of the most unique shade options on the market.

If you’ve been considering a shade upgrade for your windows with all the function of blinds, let the experts at Rebarts Blinds & Shades Store show you the ropes featuring Designer Banded Shades and how they can offer your windows a complete makeover.

Privacy and Natural Light

Banded shades, also called zebra shades or zebra blinds, offer a totally unique look to your home. You’ll love the look of cascading stripes of light as you admire the horizontally interchanging sheer and opaque fabrics. The sheer “stripes” allow natural light to come into your room, while the opaque fabrics offer privacy for your home. You’ll get the best of both worlds with the unique nature of banded shades and the dual-functioning fabrics. The clean lines created by the dual fabrics in the shades also help to create an aesthetically pleasing modern look.

Fully Customizable Blinds with Shades

One of our favorite aspects of Designer Banded Shades is that they are fully customizable. You can customize your banded shades in over 90 colors and fabric combinations when working with your dedicated Rebarts Blinds & Shades Store design consultant. Our Rebarts team will work with you every step of the way to create a unique window treatment customized for your home and windows to create a one-of-a-kind look that your home deserves. You can even customize your banded shades with innovative technology like PowerView® Automation to create a simple, hands-free, motorized operation system that can be integrated with other smart home features.

Energy-Efficient Option

Yet another important aspect of Designer Banded Shades is that they offer a ton of energy efficiency for your windows. The sheer fabrics help protect your interior with UV protection and at the same time offer a ton of insulation during peak season months. Even better, they work to protect your home from both the heat and the cold. These zebra shades fit close to the window and can help keep the heat at bay in the summer and the cold at bay during the winter, making them an incredible choice for your home in the long run. They can save you money on energy bills by preventing drafts and heating/cooling loss at the window. If energy efficiency is your top priority, you can speak with your dedicated Rebarts window treatment expert to determine what fabrics will work best for your home’s needs.

Contact Rebarts Blinds & Shades to Get Started

Designer Banded Shades offer an abundance of benefits, and we’ve only just started by sharing our top three with you. To learn more about these banded shades and how they will work in your home, request a consultation with Rebarts and our window treatment experts will be happy to guide you on your journey to finding the perfect blinds or shades for your windows. Whether your focus is on the aesthetics, your privacy, or staying sustainable, our team is here to help answer your questions and show you why we’re proud to be your local Hunter Douglas dealer.

Rebarts has four convenient locations to give you easy access to our team, no matter where you live. We’re located in Burlingame, Los Altos, Menlo Park, and San Carlos, CA. If you live in the following areas, we’d love to serve you: Burlingame, Los Altos, Menlo Park, San Carlos, Palo Alto, Mountain View, Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Los Gatos, Redwood City, Foster City, San Mateo, Saratoga, Belmont, Woodside, Redwood Shores, Millbrae, Aptos, Atherton, and Stanford, CA.

3 Coastal Decor Ideas to Bring Nature In

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 18:37:45 GMT

An often-overlooked aspect of creating a serene interior design is infusing your design with nature. That way, your mind is at ease as soon as you walk through your doors. Introducing a coastal design scheme in your home is an ingenious way to incorporate these elements and create a calmer and more peaceful interior. There are many ways to introduce nature into your interior, and our experts at Rebarts Blinds & Shades Store are here to show you three coastal decor ideas to bring nature to your home.

Utilize a Coastal Color Palette

You’d be shocked at how much of a difference the right color palette can make in enhancing your space. To achieve a coastal atmosphere, you’ll want to focus on colors inspired by the beach and ocean. These colors don’t have to be limited to your wall paint, either. You can weave them in with furniture, accessories, and more. Check out these design ideas:

Blues and Greens: Use shades of blue and green to evoke the sea and sky. These cool colors are incredibly calming to the eyes and mind, evoking an immediate sense of serenity.
Neutrals and Whites: Balance the blues and greens with neutral tones like beige, sand, and white. These colors provide a calm, serene backdrop that highlights your coastal elements.
Natural Accents and Patterns: Add interest with coastal patterns such as rattan, stripes, nautical motifs, and coral prints. You could create a feature wall with wallpaper, incorporate a patterned area rug, or even just weave in a few fun throw pillows.

Incorporate Natural Materials

This is probably the most straightforward way to infuse nature into your interior. One budget-friendly way to accomplish this might be to do some DIY crafts with found materials at the beach, like driftwood and shells.

If you prefer a more minimal look, consider utilizing natural materials in your window treatments like sourcing shades from Rebarts Blinds and Shades Store featuring bamboo, linen, cotton, and jute. These materials offer fantastic textures and add to the coastal ambiance.

One wonderful way to incorporate natural materials is with woven window shades . Both Hunter Douglas Alustra® Woven Textures® Roller Shades and Alustra® Woven Textures® Roman Shades offer stylish looks with all-natural materials that will leave your interior feeling like you took it straight from a beach house.

Add Greenery with Houseplants

While not everyone has a green thumb, incorporating even a couple of easy-to-care-for houseplants can add a lush, coastal ambiance. If you’re already an avid plant parent, feel free to create a jungle oasis to your heart’s content. If you’re more of a plant beginner, we recommend options like ferns, succulents, and indoor palms to really evoke the beach feel. One of our favorite beginner plants is the snake plant, as they are shade-tolerant and relatively easy to care for. They’re also air purifiers, and when placed in the bedroom, they can actually help you have a better night of sleep by producing oxygen at night and removing carbon dioxide from the air.

If you have pets or children in your home, do your research first to determine what plants are best for your household and light conditions. Alternatively, you could consider incorporating some faux greenery to add the same look without the upkeep.

Request a Consultation with Rebarts Blinds & Shades

If you’re ready to transform your home into a coastal oasis, consider these design tips to get yourself started. We’re confident that with the right color palette, interior accents, and window treatments, you can create the serene interior of your dreams! If you’d like assistance finding the perfect window treatments for your coastal design, request a consultation with Rebarts Blinds & Shades . Our interior experts would love to help you, whether you want to redesign one window or your entire home.

Rebarts has four convenient locations in Burlingame, Los Altos, Menlo Park, and San Carlos, CA. We proudly serve the following areas: Burlingame, Los Altos, Menlo Park, San Carlos, Palo Alto, Mountain View, Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Los Gatos, Redwood City, Foster City, San Mateo, Saratoga, Belmont, Woodside, Redwood Shores, Millbrae, Aptos, Atherton, and Stanford, CA. Call us at (650) 348-1268 with any questions!

Window Treatment Trends for a Sun Room Window

Sat, 01 Jun 2024 18:52:23 GMT

A sun room is a versatile space where California homeowners enjoy the abundance of natural light. These spaces can become a cozy spot for relaxation and offer a scenic view of the outdoors. With all the sunlight streaming into these bright spaces, you need the proper window treatments to control light, maintain your privacy, and enhance the room’s style—after all, nobody wants to sit in a sun room with bare windows.

Choosing the right window treatment is essential when creating the perfect balance of light and privacy in your sun room. At Rebarts Blinds & Shades, we understand the importance of combining functionality with style to enhance your sun room windows. The latest window treatment trends combine functionality with style to make the most of your sun room. Let's explore some top trends, including sheer shades, Roman shades, and cellular shades, that will elevate the comfort and beauty of your sun room.

Silhouette® and Pirouette® Sheer Shades

Sheer shades are a practical and innovative choice for sun rooms. They let the sunlight to gently filter through, illuminating the room with a soft glow while minimizing the harsh glare and UV rays. A key trend in the modern sun room is the layering of sheer shades with thicker curtains, offering a flexible solution to adjust both lighting and privacy. Two of our favorite sheer shades for sunrooms are Silhouette® Sheer Shades and Pirouette® Sheer Shades from Hunter Douglas.

Silhouette® Sheer Shades and Pirouette® Sheer Shades are perfect for sun room windows as they offer a unique blend of soft fabric vanes and sheer panels. The vanes can be tilted to adjust light levels and privacy, making them a versatile choice for any sun room window. Pirouette® Sheer Shades can even be lifted into a roller header so that you can enjoy clear views—and both styles go great with custom drapes .

Vignette® Roman Shades

Roman shades offer a classic touch that never goes out of style, making them a perfect fit for the sun room's transitional vibes. Roman shades come in a variety of patterns and colors, allowing homeowners to showcase their personal style while achieving the desired level of shade. As a trend, Roman shades in natural fabric colors and woven textures have surged in popularity. These shades can be raised or lowered to control the amount of sunlight entering the room. When raised, they create an attractive stack at the top of the window that adds a decorative element.

Vignette® Roman Shades offer a soft, draped look without the hassle of cords. These shades are ideal for sun room windows as they provide a contemporary appearance while offering excellent light control and privacy. The sleek design folds neatly, maintaining a clean aesthetic. Alustra® Woven Textures® Roman Shades have the same sleep fabric folds, but come in over 70 natural weaves in refined fibers, which means that they’ll be on trend now and in the future.

Duette® Cellular Shades

Cellular shades, have a unique build with air pockets that provide insulation, helping to keep the room cool in the summer and warm in the winter. This energy efficiency is a key trend as homeowners become more environmentally conscious. Available in a range of opacities from sheer to blackout, cellular shades can be adjusted for light control while also offering a sleek and contemporary look that meshes well with a variety of decorating styles.

Duette® Cellular Shades are renowned for their energy efficiency and superior insulation properties. These honeycomb shades create a layer of insulation at the window. This makes them a perfect choice for sun room windows, where temperature control is critical to maintaining comfort year-round.

Motorization and Automation of Your Sun Room Window Treatments

Modern window treatments increasingly incorporate motorization and automation , offering convenience and functionality. At Rebarts Blinds and Shades Store, we provide a range of options that can be controlled remotely with PowerView® Automation on your smartphone, with the Pebble® remote, or integrated into your smart home system. This allows you to easily adjust your sun room window treatments to optimize light, privacy, and energy efficiency with the touch of a button or voice activation.

Contact Us Today for Your Sun Room Window Treatments

With four convenient locations in Burlingame, Los Altos, Menlo Park, and San Carlos, CA, and servicing the surrounding areas of Palo Alto, Mountain View, Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Los Gatos, Redwood City, Foster City, San Mateo, Saratoga, Belmont, Woodside, Redwood Shores, Millbrae, Aptos, Atherton, and Stanford, CA , we are here to help you stay on top of the latest window treatment trends.

Contact us for a free consultation today . Our team is looking forward to help you find the perfect solution for your sun room windows!

Try Out These Dining Room Design Ideas

Wed, 15 May 2024 14:46:01 GMT

When you’re in the process of designing a dining room, the right combination of furniture, colors, and accessories can transform it into a stunning and functional space. Whether you’re looking to create a cozy, intimate setting for family dinners or an elegant atmosphere for entertaining guests, the following dining room design ideas will help you achieve the perfect look.

At Rebarts Blinds & Shades' four convenient locations in Burlingame, Los Altos, Menlo Park, and San Carlos, CA, you can easily find the perfect dining room window treatments to complement your dining room, including home decor fabrics from leading brands to create new curtains or custom upholstery projects to take your dining room to the next level. Our team is standing by to create a tailored design with your dining room windows in mind!

Choose a Color Palette

The color palette of your dining room sets the tone for the entire space. Neutral colors like beige, gray, and white create a relaxed environment, while bold colors like navy blue, emerald green, and deep red can make a dramatic statement. Consider the mood you want to set and select colors that reflect that vibe. Coordinate your wall colors with your furniture, artwork, and window treatments for a cohesive look.

Invest in Quality Furniture

A dining room is defined by its furniture. A sturdy, stylish dining table and comfortable chairs are essential. Depending on your desired aesthetic, consider materials like wood, glass, or metal. Make sure to choose a table that fits the size of your room and can comfortably accommodate your family and guests. Upholstered chairs add a touch of luxury and comfort, while wooden chairs provide a classic, timeless look—at Rebarts, we offer a selection of fine fabrics perfect for all your upholstery needs.

Add a Statement Light Fixture

Lighting plays a crucial role in dining room design. A statement chandelier or pendant light above the dining table can be a focal point and add to the room’s ambiance. Choose a fixture that complements your overall design scheme and provides adequate light for dining and entertaining. Consider dimmable options for versatility, allowing you to adjust the lighting to suit different occasions.

Dress Your Windows With Hunter Douglas Roman Shades

Speaking of using lighting to suit your dining space, your window treatments are a key element in dining room design, adding functionality and style. Hunter Douglas Roman shades are an excellent choice for dining room window treatments, offering a blend of elegance and practicality. These Roman shades come in various fabrics, colors, and patterns, allowing you to customize them to match your decor. They provide excellent light control and privacy, making them perfect for dining spaces.

Vignette® Roman Shades offer over 25 different fabric and color options in sheer, light filtering, or room darkening weights. Choose from rolling or stacking styles and 4” full folds or 6” flat folds to customize your space.
 Alustra® Woven Textures® Roman Shades are made from sustainable woven fabrics and refined fibers. With over 70 different sheer, semi-sheer, and semi-opaque fabrics, you can even enjoy room darkening privacy with the addition of a room-darkening liner on one shade with these dining room window treatments.

Incorporate Artwork and Decorative Accents

Personalize your dining room with artwork and decorative accents. A large piece of artwork on the main wall can serve as a conversation starter and add character to the room. Additionally, consider adding mirrors, making the space feel larger and more open. Decorative items like vases, candles, flowers, and other plants can enhance the overall aesthetic and create a warm, inviting atmosphere.

Create a Functional Layout

The layout of your dining room should facilitate easy movement and comfortable seating. Ensure there’s enough space around the table for chairs to be pulled out and for guests to move around comfortably. If you have a smaller dining area, consider a round table with a removable leaf, which can save space and create a more intimate dining experience. For larger spaces, a rectangular or oval table can accommodate more guests and fill the room nicely.

Request a Consultation With Rebarts Blinds & Shades

Incorporating these dining room design ideas will help you create a beautiful and functional space that’s perfect for both everyday meals and special occasions. With the right window treatments, like Hunter Douglas Roman shades and other decor elements, you can make a significant difference in your dining room's overall look and feel.

Visit a Rebarts Blinds & Shades today or contact us to explore your options and transform your dining room into a stylish and inviting space.

At Rebarts, we are proud to welcome guests to our four convenient locations in Burlingame, Los Altos, Menlo Park, and San Carlos, CA.

We provide our services to locations near Burlingame, Los Altos, Menlo Park, San Carlos, Palo Alto, Mountain View, Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Los Gatos, Redwood City, Foster City, San Mateo, Saratoga, Belmont, Woodside, Redwood Shores, Millbrae, Aptos, Atherton, and Stanford, California. Contact us to schedule your consultation!

Try Duette® with Vertiglide™ for Sliding Glass Doors

Wed, 01 May 2024 14:50:32 GMT

Sliding glass doors are a fantastic feature in any home, offering easy access to outdoor spaces and providing abundant natural light and expansive views. However, finding the right window treatments for sliding glass doors can be challenging. You need a solution that provides privacy, light control, and energy efficiency without sacrificing style or convenience.

At Rebarts Blinds & Shades, we are big fans of Hunter Douglas Duette® with Vertiglide™ — the perfect combination for your sliding glass doors. With four convenient locations in Burlingame, Los Altos, San Carlos, and Menlo Park, California, you can view models of these convenient shades in action—but read on to learn more about why we love them for patio doors and beyond.

The Benefits of Sliding Glass Doors

Sliding glass doors are popular for many reasons: they easily connect indoor and outdoor spaces, and offer tons of natural light. However, they can also create several interior design challenges. The vast expanse of glass can lead to heat gain in the summer and heat loss in the cooler months, impacting energy efficiency. There’s also the issue of privacy—large windows can leave you feeling exposed. This is where window treatments for sliding glass doors become essential.

Why Choose Hunter Douglas Duette® with Vertiglide™?

Hunter Douglas Duette® honeycomb cellular shades are renowned for their superior energy efficiency, sound absorption, and sleek design. When paired with the innovative Vertiglide™ operating system, they become an ideal solution for sliding glass doors.

Energy Efficiency: Duette® Cellular Shades feature a unique honeycomb structure that traps air in distinct cells, providing excellent insulation. This design helps regulate indoor temperatures by reducing heat transfer through the glass. In the summer, they keep your home cooler by blocking out heat; in the winter, they retain warmth, leading to energy savings and increased comfort.
Light Control and Privacy: With Duette® with Vertiglide™, you have complete control over the amount of natural light entering your space. These shades can be adjusted to let in just the right amount of light while maintaining your privacy. The Vertiglide™ system allows the shades to operate smoothly from side to side, making them perfect for sliding glass doors. Whether you want to fully cover the glass or partially open the shades to enjoy the view or allow for easy access, you can customize your environment.
Versatile Design: Hunter Douglas offers Duette® Cellular Shades in a variety of fabrics, colors, and textures, allowing you to find the perfect match for your home’s décor. Whether you prefer a subtle, neutral tone or a bold, vibrant color, there’s a Duette® shade to suit your style. The Vertiglide™ system ensures these shades can accommodate large and small expanses of glass, providing a cohesive look throughout your space.
Enhanced Durability: Hunter Douglas products are known for their quality and durability, and Duette® with Vertiglide™ is no exception. These shades are built to withstand daily use, maintaining their appearance and functionality over time. This durability makes them a worthwhile investment for your home, offering long-term benefits in both performance and looks. To clean, just spot treat with a lightly damp cloth or vacuum gently with the brush attachment on its lowest setting.

Operation Systems

One of the standout features of Duette® with Vertiglide™ is its user-friendly operation. The opening mechanism is designed for effortless side-to-side control, even on expansive sliding glass doors, making it aesthetically pleasing and highly functional. The shades are designed to stack tightly when opened, minimizing obstruction and maximizing your view.

For added convenience, you can add PowerView® Automation for a motorized solution. This system uses a convenient Pebble® remote control, the PowerView® app on your smartphone or tablet, or the PowerView® Gateway, which can we connected to your smart home device for hands-free voice control.

Request a Consultation With Rebarts

If you’re considering upgrading your window treatments for your sliding glass doors, look no further than Rebarts Blinds & Shades. With four convenient locations in Burlingame, Los Altos, Menlo Park, and San Carlos, CA, you can easily explore the full range of Hunter Douglas products, including Duette® with Vertiglide™. Our expert team is ready to assist you in finding the perfect solution for your home, ensuring you achieve the ideal balance of style, functionality, and energy efficiency. Schedule a consultation with us today to upgrade your sliding glass door setup.

At Rebarts Blinds & Shades, we offer four convenient locations, so you can easily contact your closest showroom. We’re located in Burlingame, Los Altos, Menlo Park, and San Carlos, CA.

We also happily service the following areas: Burlingame, Los Altos, Menlo Park, San Carlos, Palo Alto, Mountain View, Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Los Gatos, Redwood City, Foster City, San Mateo, Saratoga, Belmont, Woodside, Redwood Shores, Millbrae, Aptos, Atherton, and Stanford, California. Stop by today to learn more about Duette® Cellular Shades and our other family of Hunter Douglas shades, blinds, shutters, and more!

Try Hunter Douglas Dual Shades with Duolite®

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 18:19:23 GMT

One of the most challenging parts of selecting new window treatments is deciding what factors you want to focus on while not compromising on others. You may want a shade that offers the best light enhancement and doesn’t compromise your outdoor views, but also want your privacy at different parts of the day. Now, you can experience the best of both worlds when you choose Hunter Douglas shades with Duolite®. Duolite® is a type of dual shade that includes multiple shades on one roller and is available for Designer Roller Shades , Silhouette® Sheer Shades , and Vignette® Roman Shades , giving you a ton of design options.

What is Hunter Douglas Duolite®?

Duolite® is a revolutionary feature that enhances the functionality of window shades by integrating two distinct fabrics in a single shade. This innovative design allows for unparalleled control over light filtration, privacy, and aesthetics, making it a popular choice for modern homeowners seeking both practicality and elegance in their window treatment design.

Why Choose Duolite® Shades?

Versatility: Duolite® shades empower you to customize your light and privacy levels throughout the day, ensuring optimal comfort and ambiance in every room.
S tyle: The seamless integration of dual fabrics enhances the aesthetic appeal of your window treatments, elevating the overall look of your home.
Functionality: Experience effortless control over light filtration and privacy, thanks to the innovative design of the Duolite® dual shade technology.
Energy Efficiency: By optimizing insulation, Duolite® shades contribute to energy savings and a more sustainable living environment.

Designer Roller Duolite® Shades: Dual Shades

With the Duolite® system, Designer Roller Shades become a versatile solution for any space. By combining sheer and room-darkening fabrics on a single roller, homeowners can effortlessly transition between diffused natural light and complete privacy. Whether it's a sun-drenched living room or a cozy bedroom retreat, dual roller shades offer the perfect balance of ambiance and functionality. Hunter Douglas Designer Roller Duolite® Shades can be customized in 370 different fabrics/colors, making them one of the easiest shades to style with your home’s interior decor in mind.

Silhouette® Duolite® Shadings: Dual Sheer Shades

Silhouette® Duolite® Shadings are an innovative shade that offers unique benefits, and when you incorporate the flexibility of a secondary shade with Duolite®, these shades really shine. These sheers provide a one-of-a-kind design that is totally unique from any other window treatment. The S-shaped vanes are sandwiched between two sheer panels to create diffused lighting that gently brightens your room with natural light. Adding in the effect of a Duolite® shade, you’ll be blown away by the versatility of your windows when you can easily turn that same room into a private haven dark enough for naptime, movie night, or the big game. Considering the 150+ color and fabric options, these are some of our most versatile shade options to date.

Vignette® Duolite® Roman Dual Shades

Roman shades offer a unique, elegant look and feel. Vignette® Roman Shades lay between a shade and a drape with their luxe fabric folds, yet they’re easy to maintain and add a modern touch to any room. Incorporating the Duolite® dual shade with Vignette® Roman Shades makes them even more appealing. They offer excellent energy efficiency, and the added layer only helps to insulate your room further and reduce energy loss at the window.

The luxurious fabric options will add a robust ambiance to any room, and you can feel more freedom to choose between the sheer, light filtering, or room-darkening fabric options when you know you can rely on that secondary Duolite® layer to pick up where the first fabric layer leaves off.

Create Custom Dual Shades With Rebarts

Incorporating the Duolite® dual shade system into Designer Roller Shades, Silhouette® Sheer Shades, and Vignette® Roman Shades revolutionizes how you experience window treatments. From dual roller shades to dual sheer shades, the benefits of Duolite® extend beyond mere functionality, offering a harmonious blend of style, convenience, and performance.

Transform your living spaces with Rebarts Blinds & Shades and embrace the unparalleled advantages of Duolite® dual shades today. Contact your closest Rebarts location to get unparalleled products and customer service.

We’re located in Burlingame, Los Altos, Menlo Park, and San Carlos, CA, and we can provide our services to the following areas: Burlingame, Los Altos, Menlo Park, San Carlos, Palo Alto, Mountain View, Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Los Gatos, Redwood City, Foster City, San Mateo, Saratoga, Belmont, Woodside, Redwood Shores, Millbrae, Aptos, Atherton, and Stanford, CA.

Choosing the Best French Door Window Treatments

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 18:29:21 GMT

French doors are the perfect go-between for indoor and outdoor spaces in our homes. They provide ample natural light and plentiful outdoor views, creating a captivating architectural feature in your home. They can, however, present a unique challenge when trying to find the perfect French door window treatment. Due to their size, location, and function, unique factors need to be considered before outfitting your French doors with a window treatment. Our Hunter Douglas window experts at Rebarts Blinds & Shades are here to showcase some of the best French door window treatment options available on the market.

Style and Aesthetic Appeal

When selecting window treatments for French doors, consider your home's overall style and aesthetic. Each type of window treatment offers a unique look and feel. Below, you’ll find some of our favorite window treatments for French doors:

Roman Shades : Elegant and versatile, Roman shades add a touch of sophistication to French doors.
Cellular Shades : Known for their energy efficiency and soft appearance, cellular shades are a popular choice for French doors.
Wooden Shutters : Classic and timeless, wooden shutters provide a traditional yet stylish look.
Roller Shades : Sleek and modern, roller shades offer simplicity and functionality.
Metal Blinds : Durable and easy to clean, metal blinds are a practical option for French doors.
Cordless and Motorized Options : Cords can compromise the functionality of your French doors and create a tangled mess. Opt for a cordless, motorized window treatment so you can enjoy the peace of mind and convenience of motorized shades.

Privacy and Light Control

Consider your privacy needs and how much light control you desire in the room. Roman and cellular shades provide excellent privacy while allowing natural light to filter through. Wooden shutters offer adjustable louvers for precise light control, making them ideal for French doors in living rooms or bedrooms. Roller shades and metal blinds also offer varying degrees of privacy and light control, depending on the material and opacity.

For the ultimate privacy and light control with your blinds or shades, you’ll want to opt for Top-Down/Bottom-Up window treatments. This window treatment style allows you the flexibility to maintain your privacy while letting in natural light, and it’s available with some of our most popular French door window treatments: Provenance® Woven Wood Shades , Alustra® Woven Textures® Roman Shades, Vignette® Roman Shades , and, our personal favorite, Duette® Cellular Shades .

Durability and Maintenance

Another important consideration when choosing French door window treatments is the durability and maintenance of your window treatment, as doors see a lot of action throughout the day.

Options like vinyl shutters are durable and easy to clean, making them a fantastic option for high-traffic French doors. One of our most durable options are Palm Beach™ Polysatin™ Vinyl Shutters . These Hunter Douglas shutters will offer unmatched durability to your French doors and are guaranteed to not warp, peel, fade, or crack due to moisture, humidity, or UV. We call this our Palm Beach Promise™.

For other easy-to-maintain options, you can even opt for dust-resistant window coverings like Designer Roller Shades and Designer Solar Shades .

Shop Window Treatments for French Doors With Rebarts

It’s time for your French doors to get the care and attention they deserve so they can continue to add the utmost style and beauty to your home’s interior. No matter what style you’re going for, our design and installation experts at Rebarts Blinds & Shades can help you create a beautiful, functional ambiance with custom French door window treatments. Schedule a consultation with us today to get started and get your questions answered.

Rebarts has four convenient locations for you to choose from: Burlingame, Los Altos, Menlo Park, and San Carlos, CA. We’re incredibly proud to be a locally owned and operated business serving the following areas: Burlingame, Los Altos, Menlo Park, San Carlos, Palo Alto, Mountain View, Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Los Gatos, Redwood City, Foster City, San Mateo, Saratoga, Belmont, Woodside, Redwood Shores, Millbrae, Aptos, Atherton, and Stanford, CA.

Enjoy Control with Hunter Douglas Power Shades

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:43:18 GMT

In today's fast-paced world, convenience is key. From smart homes to automated appliances, technology continues revolutionizing our lives. This revolution is no different when it comes to our home decor and custom window treatments. Rebarts Blinds & Shades brings Hunter Douglas innovation to the forefront with their PowerView® Automation system, a trusted name in window fashions. Say goodbye to manual adjustments and hello to effortless window treatment control with Hunter Douglas remote control and power shades.

What is PowerView® Automation?

PowerView® Automation is a wireless system powered by Bluetooth technology that allows you to control your Hunter Douglas window treatments with the touch of a button. Whether at home or away, you can easily adjust your shades to create the perfect ambiance in any room. You can instantly transform your space with just a tap on your Hunter Douglas remote, your smartphone, or tablet via the PowerView® app, or when paired with the PowerView® Hub and your smart home device.

Key Features and Benefits of PowerView® Automation

Convenience: Gone are the days of manually adjusting each shade. With PowerView® Automation, you can control all your Hunter Douglas window treatments anywhere in your home.
Customization: Personalize your settings to suit your lifestyle. Schedule your shades to open and close at specific times of the day or create custom scenes to set the mood for any occasion.
Energy Efficiency: Maximize energy savings by programming your shades to adjust automatically based on the time of day and the amount of sunlight entering your home. Keep your space comfortable while reducing your energy bills.
Enhanced Privacy and Security: Ensure privacy and security with the touch of a button. Close your shades remotely to deter prying eyes and protect your home when you're away.
Integration with Smart Home Systems: Seamlessly integrate PowerView® Automation with popular smart home platforms like Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple HomeKit for added convenience and control.
Added Safety for Children and Pets: Hunter Douglas power shades feature a cordless design. With no lift cords, you can guarantee that your family pets or young ones don’t need added safety precautions with window lift cord management.

PowerView® Awards and Accolades

Our team at Rebarts Blinds & Shades is proud to announce that Hunter Douglas PowerView® Automation is the recipient of two prestigious design awards for 2023:

iF Design Award 2023: The stunningly functional PowerView® Pebble® Remote was awarded one of the most prestigious accolades in the global design arena in its 70th year of promoting pristine design in practice.
Automated Shade Product of the Year 2023: This award was presented by the Smart Home Division of the Consumer Technology Association in the 2023 Mark of Excellence Awards.

Upgrade Your Space With Hunter Douglas PowerView® Shades

One of the most magnificent parts about Hunter Douglas Power Shades and PowerView® Automation overall is that you can choose from many exquisite shades compatible with this technology.

Think industry-breaking sheer shades like Silhouette® Sheer Shades and Pirouette® Sheer Shades or Designer Roller Shades full of creative potential with over 370 fabric/color choices.
Imagine bespoke shades billowing with contemporary curvature, like our Vignette® Roman Shades or Duette® Architella Cellular Shades .

The possibilities are truly endless! Request a consultation with a member of the Rebarts team to get started and one of our window treatment design experts will be happy to discuss with you how you can get started with Hunter Douglas power shades.

Rebarts Blinds & Shades Store has four convenient locations in Burlingame, Los Altos, Menlo Park, and San Carlos, CA.

We are proud to provide custom Hunter Douglas window treatments to Burlingame, Los Altos, Menlo Park, San Carlos, Palo Alto, Mountain View, Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Los Gatos, Redwood City, Foster City, San Mateo, Saratoga, Belmont, Woodside, Redwood Shores, Millbrae, Aptos, Atherton, and Stanford, CA.

Skylight Solutions from Hunter Douglas

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 18:48:00 GMT

We love skylights because they are a great way to brighten up your home, but what they can also leave your home open to the elements and views from other people. So how can you enjoy these great features while maintaining privacy and energy efficiency?

Look no further than Rebarts Blinds & Shades, formerly Rebarts Interiors, your go-to destination for premium Hunter Douglas window treatments. We specialize in specialty shades, including shades for skylights. Rebarts is dedicated to transforming your living space with innovative solutions for your home near Burlingame, Los Altos, San Carlos, and Menlo Park, CA. Our window treatment experts have the perfect pairing for your skylights: Hunter Douglas skylight shades.

Why Add Skylight Shades?

Maximizing Natural Light: Skylights introduce natural light into your home, creating a warm and inviting ambiance. However, too much sunlight can lead to glare and heat buildup. Hunter Douglas offers a range of skylight solutions designed to filter and diffuse light, allowing you to enjoy natural illumination without the drawbacks.
Improve Privacy and Comfort: While skylights offer beautiful sky views, they can also compromise your privacy. Hunter Douglas shades for skylights provide a perfect balance—you can control the light entering your home while ensuring privacy. Additionally, these shades help insulate your home, keeping it cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter, thus reducing energy costs.
UV Protection: Prolonged exposure to sunlight can cause fading and damage to your furniture and flooring. Hunter Douglas skylight shades are equipped with UV-resistant materials, protecting against harmful UV rays while allowing you to enjoy natural light indoors.
Convenient Smart Automation: Imagine effortlessly adjusting your skylight shades with the touch of a button or a voice command. With Hunter Douglas PowerView® Automation , you can program your shades to operate on a schedule or adjust them remotely using your smartphone or smart home devices.

Popular Hunter Douglas Shades for Skylights

Cellular shades are by and far the most versatile shades for use as skylight shades. Our original honeycomb shades, Duette® Cellular Shades or the dual-layer Duette® Architella® Cellular Shades are the perfect choice for shades for skylights. These innovative shades feature a unique honeycomb design that traps air, providing enhanced insulation and energy efficiency. Duette® Cellular Shades are available in a range of opacities, allowing you to control light and privacy easily. The key difference between these two options is simple: Duette® Architella® will give you added energy efficiency. Besides that, they both make standout additions to your home’s skylights, and this style of shade can easily integrate with the rest of your home decor and other window treatments.

Rebarts Has the Best Skylight Solutions

If you're in search of skylight solutions that marry style, functionality, and innovation, look no further than Hunter Douglas shades available at Rebarts Blinds & Shades. With their unrivaled quality, versatility, and performance, Hunter Douglas shades for skylights are sure to bring your home or office space to new heights of comfort and beauty.

Request a Consultation With Rebarts Blinds & Shades

Whether you're located in Burlingame, Los Altos, Menlo Park, or San Carlos, CA, feel free to request a consultation with Rebarts Blinds & Shades today to explore our extensive collection of Hunter Douglas window treatments and find the perfect shades for your skylights.

Rebarts Blinds & Shades is proud to be a locally owned and operated business. We proudly serve Burlingame, Los Altos, Menlo Park, San Carlos, Palo Alto, Mountain View, Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Los Gatos, Redwood City, Foster City, San Mateo, Saratoga, Belmont, Woodside, Redwood Shores, Millbrae, Aptos, Atherton, or Stanford, CA. We look forward to providing your home or business with customized Hunter Douglas solutions for your home!

How to Make Windows Private at Night

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 13:56:28 GMT

Ensuring privacy in your home, especially at night, is essential for creating a comfortable and secure space. While windows bring natural light and a sense of openness to any interior, they can also pose privacy challenges, particularly after dark. Our team of Hunter Douglas window treatment experts at Rebarts Blinds & Shades is well-versed and ready to help you explore the most effective strategies for making windows private at night.

Combining Custom Drapery Curtains and Blinds Together

One of the most effective ways to achieve privacy at night is by combining custom drapery curtains and blinds together for a cohesive and multi-functional window treatment. This dual-layered approach offers both versatility and functionality, allowing you to control light and privacy levels.

Hunter Douglas Carole Fabrics Custom Drapes come in thousands of fabric options to provide an unique layer to your interior design—plus, soft fabric drapery helps to reduce noise levels in your home. Whether you choose Parkland® Wood Blinds, Modern Precious Metals® Mini Blinds, or EverWood® Faux Wood Blinds, Rebarts Blinds & Shades has plenty of Hunter Douglas blinds options to fit your preferences.

Choose Room Darkening Shades for Better Nighttime Privacy

Pairing custom drapery curtains and blinds together is not your only options—by installing any room darkening shades close to the window, you can create a barrier that effectively blocks out unwanted views from outside while adding an elegant touch to your interior decor. Some of our favorites include:

Silhouette® Sheer Shades

When considering nighttime privacy, as well as maintaining versatile, sophisticated style for the daytime, consider Silhouette® Sheer Shades . Silhouette® Sheer Shades are designed with adjustable S-shaped fabric vanes that are layered between two sheer panels, combining the the functionality of blinds with the view-through of sheer shades. These shades allow for a considerable amount of outdoor view during the day while protecting your privacy when closed at night. When fully closed, these shades offer outstanding room darkening capabilities, making them perfect for bedrooms or any room that requires maximum privacy at night.

Vignette® Roman Shades

Vignette® Roman Shades raise the bar for window privacy, offering a solution that combines the timeless beauty of Roman shades with unique functionality. Unlike traditional Roman shades, these shades maintain a consistent full or flat-fold appearance that leaves no exposed rear cords, ensuring a clean look at the window. Vignette® Roman Shades are available with the room-darkening Duolite® system, perfect for bedrooms, children's rooms, home theaters, or any other area where complete privacy and light control are essential. Additionally, the neatly designed shades can be tailored to fit arched, angled, and large window sizes, and the diversity of fabrics and colors available means this is a solution that will blend seamlessly into your home's décor.

Alustra® Architectural Roller Shades

Alustra® Architectural Roller Shades remain a go-to choice for homeowners seeking complete night-time privacy. With a modern design and luxurious, textured woven fabrics, Alustra Collection® shades are not just window coverings but an architectural element that adds a new depth of sophistication to your rooms.

Depending on the fabric option you select, your Alustra® Architectural Roller Shades make an excellent choice for optimal privacy. Opaque fabrics are used to limit the amount of light entering the room, ensuring complete privacy when the shades are drawn.

Why Not Both?

You can also be creatively versatile and add custom drapery curtains to any horizontal blind or shade such as Vignette® Roman Shades, Duette® Architella®, or Designer Roller or Designer Screen Shades to give a soft finished look.

Contact Us for Your Free Consultation

Although making windows private at night requires careful consideration, our window treatment experts at Rebarts Blinds & Shades are here to help you explore all of the functional and aesthetic benefits our blinds, shades, and custom drapery curtains offer your interior design and nighttime privacy.

By combining custom drapery curtains and blinds together or choosing the right type of shades, you can create a comfortable and private environment in your home while adding style and personality to your space.

We welcome you to visit Rebarts Blinds & Shades with four locations in Burlingame, Los Altos, Menlo Park, and San Carlos, CA. Come and explore our wide selection of window treatments and find the perfect solution for your privacy needs. Better yet, request your free consultation with us today and allow us to come to you! We offer in-store or in-home consultation services.

We happily serve the following service areas: Burlingame, Los Altos, Menlo Park, San Carlos, Palo Alto, Mountain View, Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Los Gatos, Redwood City, Foster City, San Mateo, Saratoga, Belmont, Woodside, Redwood Shores, Millbrae, Aptos, Atherton, and Stanford, CA.

Select the Best Arched Window Blinds

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 19:02:00 GMT

Arched windows add architectural interest to any room, but finding the right blinds or shades to complement their unique shape can be challenging. Are you looking to enhance the beauty and functionality of your arched windows? Look no further than our team of seasoned window treatment experts at Rebarts Blinds & Shades. We’re here to guide you through selecting the perfect window coverings for your arched windows. Luckily, as a Hunter Douglas window treatment dealer, we have access to the best window treatment offerings on the market, and we’re thrilled to show you the dynamic options we have available for your arched windows.

Whether you prefer the modern, sleek look of cellular shades or the classic look of wood shutters , Rebarts Blinds & Shades has an arched window treatment solution for everyone!

The Challenge With Arched Windows

Arched windows present a unique challenge when you’re searching for the perfect window covering solution. Unlike standard rectangular windows, arched windows feature a curved or rounded top, making it difficult to achieve a precise fit with many traditional blinds or shades. Since every arched windows is different, that means your window may have its own varied curvature that requires custom treatments to accommodate its shape while providing adequate light control and privacy. At Rebarts Interiors, our team will come to your home and professionally measure each window to find the ideal solution. We’ll help you find a fit that strikes the balance between form and function for your arched windows.

The Best Window Coverings for Arched Windows

Duette® Cellular Shades

Duette® Cellular Shades are an excellent choice for arched windows due to their versatility and energy efficiency. These shades feature a unique honeycomb design that traps air, provides insulation, and helps reduce energy costs. Duette® Cellular Shades are available in 150+ colors and fabrics, allowing you to customize them to match your decor and personal style. Plus, they can be fit to fill practically any window shape, from arches and circles to French doors and skylights.

Palm Beach™ Polysatin™ Vinyl Shutters

If you're looking for window treatments that offer both durability and moisture resistance, Palm Beach™ Polysatin™ Vinyl Shutters are an ideal option for your arched windows. These shutters are constructed from a UV-resistant Polysatin™ vinyl material that won't warp, crack, fade, or peel, even in high-humidity environments. Palm Beach™ Polysatin™ Vinyl Shutters also offer excellent light control and privacy, making them a practical choice for any room in your home. These shutters are our top pick for sun-heavy rooms and spaces like your bathroom or kitchen. Check out our other shutter options from Hunter Douglas for additional ideas for covering your arched windows.

Vignette® Roman Shades

Vignette® Roman Shades combine the elegance of drapery with the functionality of shades, making them a stylish choice for arched windows. These shades feature consistent folds and no exposed rear cords, creating a clean, uncluttered look. Vignette® Roman Shades are available in a variety of luxurious fabrics, including sheer, semi-sheer, and room-darkening options, allowing you to achieve the perfect balance of light and privacy. We can fit these Roman shades to perfectly fit your arches, angles, and sliding doors.

Silhouette® Sheer Shades

Silhouette® Sheer Shades are another popular choice for arched windows, thanks to their innovative design and versatility. These shades feature soft, adjustable fabric vanes suspended between two sheer fabric panels, giving you complete control over light and privacy. Silhouette® Sheer Shades are available in 150+ colors and textures, allowing you to create a custom look that complements your decor.

Check Out Our Window Coverings for Arched Windows Near Burlingame, Los Altos, San Carlos, and Menlo Park, California

We look forward to helping you find the perfect solution for your arched windows. With our expert guidance and professional installation services, you can enhance the beauty and functionality of your home with stylish and practical window coverings.

When it comes to selecting the best arched window blinds, shutters, or shades for your home, Rebarts Blinds & Shades is here to help. Contact us online or by phone to request a free consultation with a member of our team, and visit one of our four locations in Burlingame, Los Altos, Menlo Park, or San Carlos, CA. We are standing by to provide you with top-notch service! Can’t make it in-person? We’re happy to come to you with an in-home consultation.

Our team at Rebarts Blinds & Shades is proud to offer our services to Burlingame, Los Altos, Menlo Park, San Carlos, Palo Alto, Mountain View, Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Los Gatos, Redwood City, Foster City, San Mateo, Saratoga, Belmont, Woodside, Redwood Shores, Millbrae, Aptos, Atherton, and Stanford, CA.

Choosing the Best Shades for Doors with Windows

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 19:11:46 GMT

When it comes to doors with windows, be they sidelights, transoms, or modern front doors with expansive glass panels, they bring natural light into your home and create a sense of openness in entryways that can sometimes be dark and unwelcoming. However, finding window treatments that balance style and functionality can be a challenge.

Our team at Rebarts Blinds & Shades is well-versed in the many ways you can enhance the look of your doors with windows using functional window treatments that give you practical light control and privacy while enhancing the welcoming you want in your home. Choosing the perfect option for this space is no easy feat, and that’s why Rebarts Blinds & Shades is here to make the job easy!

The Best Shades for Doors with Windows

Vertical Shades

Vertical shades are an excellent choice for doors with tall windows or sliding glass doors. They offer light control and privacy versatility, allowing you to adjust the vanes to your preferred angle. Hunter Douglas offers innovative vertical shade options that add a touch of sophistication to your space.

Luminette® Sheer Panels :
Ultimate light-enhancing shade
Perfect for sliding glass doors
Over 80 fabric and color choices
Skyline® Panel-Track Blinds :
Perfect for tall or wide windows on doors
Panels stack neatly into each other
Over 450 fabric/color choices
Duette® Cellular Shades with Vertiglide™ :
Vertical options for doors
Incredible energy efficiency
Over 150 fabric/color choices

Woven Wood Shades

If you’re looking for a way to bring the beauty of nature into your home decor, consider Provenance® Woven Wood Shades for your doors with windows. If your home has a scenic outdoor view, these shades can be the perfect modern front door window coverings because they provide privacy while showcasing the natural elements indoors.

Roman Shades

Hunter Douglas Roman shades are a fantastic option if you're aiming for a classic and timeless look. They fold neatly when raised, providing an unobstructed view through the windows. Choose from two primary styles: Vignette® Roman Shades and Alustra® Woven Textures® Roman Shades. You’ll love the unique features they both offer and the hundreds of color and fabric options you’ll get to choose from.

Top-Down/Bottom-Up Shades

Top-down/bottom-up shades are a versatile option, as they provide flexibility in controlling light and privacy and are available in various shade types. You can lower the top or raise the bottom independently, allowing you to customize the coverage based on your preferences. This particular feature is handy for doors with windows at varying heights, so you can enjoy both light and privacy at the same time—a benefit for those who want the best of both worlds.

Motorized Shades

Embrace the convenience of modern technology when you pair motorization with your ideal shade option. With the touch of a button or voice command, you can adjust the shades to your desired position, making it easy to control light and privacy. Hunter Douglas offers cutting-edge motorization with PowerView® Automation for a seamless experience, available in a huge variety of shade choices.

Request a Free Consultation With Rebarts

Choosing the best shades for doors with windows is a personalized process that involves considering both style and practicality. With our window treatment experts at Rebarts Blinds & Shades, as your Hunter Douglas Window Treatment Dealer, we can help you find many options for the perfect window coverings in your home. Transform your doors into focal points of style and functionality with the right shades that suit your unique preferences.

Request your free consultation today or visit one of our convenient locations in Burlingame, Los Altos, Menlo Park, or San Carlos, CA, to discover the possibilities for elevating your living space.

We’re proud to provide our services to Burlingame, Los Altos, Menlo Park, San Carlos, Palo Alto, Mountain View, Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Los Gatos, Redwood City, Foster City, San Mateo, Saratoga, Belmont, Woodside, Redwood Shores, Millbrae, Aptos, Atherton, and Stanford, CA.

Try Insulating Shades for Sliding Glass Doors

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 19:17:18 GMT

At Rebarts Blinds & Shades, we love the way that sliding glass doors can flood your interior with natural light and create a visual connection to your outdoor landscape. However, specific challenges go along with sliding glass doors. Their large glass surface area can result in heat loss during the winter and heat gain during the summer.

Insulating shades from Hunter Douglas provide a solution by trapping air within their cellular pockets, creating a barrier that helps regulate indoor temperatures and helps you save money on utility bills throughout the year.

Vertical Honeycomb Blinds: Stylish and Insulating

In our opinion, vertical honeycomb blinds, otherwise known as vertical cellular shades, are the #1 solution to heat loss and gain at your sliding glass doors. Thankfully, Rebarts Interiors carries one of the most energy-efficient and temperature-regulating shades on the market: Duette® Cellular Shades . Let’s go over the primary benefits of Duette® Cellular Shades and why we think you’ll love them!

Energy Efficiency: Duette® Cellular Shades are designed with a unique cellular structure that traps air between two fabric layers and acts as a thermal insulator. This design helps maintain a comfortable indoor temperature and contributes to energy savings by reducing the need for excessive heating or cooling.
Light Control: Enjoy versatile light control with vertical honeycomb blinds. They are adjustable to allow you to control natural light while maintaining privacy. This is particularly beneficial for sliding glass doors, which are the gateway to your outdoor spaces.
Modern Look: Enhance the visual appeal of your interiors with the sleek and modern look of vertical honeycomb blinds. Duette® Cellular Shades are available in over 150 fabric and color choices, allowing you to have full creative control of your interior decor.

Duette® Cellular Shades With Vertiglide™: A Winning Combination

Duette® Cellular Shades are known for their energy-efficient design, and we highly recommend pairing these vertical honeycomb blinds with the Vertiglide™ operating system. Here’s why you’ll love Vertiglide™:

Smooth Operation: This vertical orientation is crafted explicitly for sliding glass doors, providing a smooth, easy-to-operate solution. For even more convenience, Vertiglide™ can be installed in tandem with PowerView® Automation to create a completely seamless, convenient user experience.
Extra Insulation: Duette® Cellular Shades with Vertiglide™ offer enhanced insulation, ensuring that your home remains cozy in the winter and cool in the summer. The cellular structure of the shades acts as a barrier against outdoor temperatures, resulting in noticeable energy savings. You can also choose Duette® Architella® with Vertiglide™ for extra insultation and a honeycomb-within-a-honeycomb design.
Versatile and Safe: The Vertiglide™ system allows you to cover vast expanses of glass, making it an ideal choice for wide windows or sliding glass doors. Its sleek profile and cordless operation make it a safe and stylish option for homes with pets and children.

Questions About Cellular Shades? Contact Rebarts Today!

Ready to transform your sliding glass doors into energy-efficient, stylish focal points with insulating shades? Explore the innovative Vertiglide™ system with Duette® Cellular Shades for a seamless and visually appealing option tailored to sliding glass doors. Contact us to schedule a free consultation and get started today!

Visit Rebarts Blinds & Shades, your trusted Hunter Douglas Window Treatment Dealer with locations in Burlingame, Los Altos, Menlo Park, and San Carlos, CA, and discover the full range of innovative options for your sliding glass or patio doors.

Rebarts Blinds & Shades is proud to offer services to Burlingame, Los Altos, Menlo Park, San Carlos, Palo Alto, Mountain View, Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Los Gatos, Redwood City, Foster City, San Mateo, Saratoga, Belmont, Woodside, Redwood Shores, Millbrae, Aptos, Atherton, and Stanford, CA.