Back to the Basics: How Do Blinds Work?

Every once in a while, it’s good to get back to the basics of everyday things, including window treatments. Before it’s time to compare different styles and materials for your window blinds, let’s take a step back to examine the inner workings of blinds with our AAA Blind Factory – Naples team.

Hunter Douglas Aria™ Soft Blinds as custom blinds on large windows in a residential home

Understanding these foundations can help you make a stronger, more confident decision about your home and windows.

So, How Do Blinds Work?

Horizontal and vertical blinds work by rotating a series of slats to control how much light enters a room. With horizontal blinds, a lift cord raises and lowers the slats while a tilt rod or separate cord rotates them open or closed.

Conversely, vertical blinds work similarly, just on their side. A cord or other control methods allow you to slide the slats along a track and rotate them to let in as much or as little light as you want.

Styles of Horizontal Custom Blinds From Hunter Douglas

Here are some style examples of horizontal custom blinds from Hunter Douglas that pair well with many interior design themes:

Parkland® Wood Blinds: Available in over 50 paint and stain choices, these genuine wood blinds offer a classic, elegant profile and fine artisanship.
EverWood® Faux Wood Blinds: Made from alternative wood materials, this style looks like the real thing but holds up better to heat and moisture. They’re also available in over 50 paint and stain choices.
Modern Precious Metals® Mini Blinds: If you prefer a sleek, casual window treatment, these metal blinds are sophisticated and come in various finishes, including matte and pearlescent.
Aria™ Soft Blinds: This newer design features soft, sophisticated fabric slats instead of hard materials, in various fabrics and color choices. The fabric is lightweight and translucent, allowing sunlight to glow inside your home.

Control Options for Horizontal Window Blinds

Once you choose a horizontal window blind style, next you’ll select your preferred control option, such as:

LiteRise™ System: Operate your blinds by pushing up or pulling down with your hand, and they stay securely in place. This option features no dangling cords, offering a safe and streamlined aesthetic.
SimpleLift™ System: A contoured bottom rail lets you raise and lower the blinds without needing a cord or wand when paired with PowerView® Automation. This system also features no dangling cords.
PowerView® Automation: Using an integrated motor and Bluetooth® technology, this motorized system opens, closes, and adjusts your blinds via a remote, app, or voice commands.
EasyTilt: This method is available with Aria™ Soft Blinds and eliminates the need to twist a wand. Simply pull down or up to adjust the slats.

Types of Vertical Custom Blinds From Hunter Douglas

Hunter Douglas offers a few styles of vertical blinds, which include:

Vertical Solutions® Vertical Blinds: For those seeking minimalist vertical blinds, these are the go-to, and let your other interior design items take the spotlight. Choose from more than 40 fabric and vinyl colors.
Somner® Vertical Blinds: You can pick between vinyl, fabric, and aluminum materials and finishes. These custom vertical blinds allow you to tailor them to make a statement at your windows or doors.
Skyline® Panel-Track Blinds: These custom vertical blinds are sleek and glide perfectly. They can help create a dramatic background for short, tall, or even wide windows, and are compatible with PowerView® Automation for ease of use, especially on those tall windows.

The control option for all Hunter Douglas vertical blinds styles is the PermAssure® Safety Wand, which eliminates the need for pull cords, curating a safer environment for children and pets.

Shop Our Collection of Hunter Douglas Blinds Near Naples, FL

If you’re ready to see these custom blinds up close, our AAA Blind Factory - Naples team will walk you through every option, help you find the right fit for your home, and answer any questions you have along the way.

To get started, you may visit our Florida showroom, call (239) 434-8188, or contact us online and speak with our team.

AAA Blind Factory – Naples proudly serves Marco Island, Bonita Springs, and Naples, FL.