Program your window treatments so that they adjust themselves automatically, creating the perfect room ambiance morning, noon and night.
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Cellular honeycomb shades from Hunter Douglas. An energy-efficient design that traps air in distinct pockets to help keep your house cool in the summer and warm in the winter.
Custom-made fabric Roman Shades by Hunter Douglas, combining the look of soft folds with the ease and convenience of a shade. Custom-crafted.
The Hunter Douglas roller shades & solar screen shades collections offer excellent light control and a clean, stylish look in a range of fabrics and materials.
For a warm, natural look our Hunter Douglas Woven Wood Shades collection of window treatments transforms sunlight into captivating design statements. Choose yours today.
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From controlling light to their stylish, sleek look, wood blinds have been a favorite among homeowners for decades.
Find the perfect metal blinds for any room in your home. From controlling light to their stylish, sleek look, metal blinds have been a favorite among homeowners.
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Hunter Douglas custom window shutters provide superior light control and privacy with classic styles, long-lasting finishes, and exceptional craftsmanship.
Choose from timeless and on-trend fabrics, including lofty textures and alluring jacquards, artisanal embroideries and luminous sheers.
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Live comfortably and save energy with these shades. Designer to keep a room warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
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For privacy and natural light, position shades from the top, bottom or both. These shades have this feature available.
Save energy, reduce glare, and protect furniture from fading.
Add the perfect finishing touch to your windows.
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SunGard Window Fashions carries innovative Madico® window film designed to elevate your home with exceptional privacy and light control.
Our schedule is flexible, and we can come to your home for a consultation.
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Louver size is one of the most important features to consider when purchasing new plantation shutters. The size of the horizontal slats on louvered shutters affects both the functionality and aesthetic of the window treatment. All three of the Hunter Douglas plantation shutters sold at SunGard Window Fashions (Heritance® Hardwood Shutters, Palm Beach™ Polysatin™ Shutters, and NewStyle® Hybrid Shutters) are available with 2.5 inch, 3.5 inch, or 4.5 inch louvers. To help decide which size would make the best interior window shutter for your home consider the benefits and drawbacks of both large and small louvers.
The smaller the louver size the more slats per shutter, the larger the louver size the fewer slats per shutter. It’s a basic concept, but the implications of this structured design element affects how louvered shutters perform. Shutters with smaller louvers provide more coverage simply because they have more slats per shutter, so they’re better for privacy and blocking out light (or an ugly view). Homeowners looking to block direct sun during hot summer months will also appreciate the smaller louvers that are better at blocking solar heat, which helps diminish the need to run costly air conditioners. Shutters with larger slats allow for a better view and for more natural light to enter the home because of the larger area between its louvers. With more light entering the room larger louvers allow homeowners to harness more free solar heat during colder winter months helping to keep heating bills down.
The size of the window itself also affects louver size choice. Smaller windows look better with shutters that have a smaller louver size. Larger windows are best paired with plantation shutters that have a larger louver size. A 4.5 inch plantation shutter would overpower a small bathroom window but would beautifully highlight a large picture window, while 2.5 inch plantation shutters could feel busy and obstructive on a large picture window but provide the privacy needed for a bathroom window.
Consider too, your home’s overall style when choosing the best louver size, Take into account both the interior design of your home as well as the exterior aesthetic and curb appeal. Smaller slats are more traditional. They’re perfect for homes with classic decor, traditional architecture, historical features, or a more time-honored sense of style. Shutters with larger louver sizes on the other hand have a more modern aesthetic, and can hold bold colors (like black shutters) or simple palettes with grace.
Lastly consider the technical specifications of the different louver sizes. Larger louver sizes require a larger amount of space to operate. Windows with shallow recesses may not be able to take wooden shutters with a 4.5-inch louver size, while almost all windows are able to accommodate plantation shutters with smaller 2.5-inch slats.
At SunGard Window Fashions we love working with customers through the design process as you create your ideal home. Let our expertise from over 50 years of combined experience in the industry help you to find the best louver size and shutter style for your home. Request a consultation today or come into our Gallery Showroom near Sheridan Village. SunGard Window Fashions is located near Peoria and serves all of central Illinois.