Everyone has a dream home where the drapery flows beautifully, the carpets always look brand new, and every last accessory is exactly in place. Sounds great, right? For many of us, it’s just not a reality. With kids, pets, and everyday life, sometimes practical home decorating is more important than pretty. Luckily, when it comes to window treatments, you can have both! Durable blinds and shades can stand up to your real life — active kids, crazy dogs, and everything else that comes with a busy family. Easy to clean and maintain, durable window treatments are good choices for any high traffic areas. Here at Value Blinds & Heirloom Draperies, serving the Washington DC area, we carry a wide variety of durable blinds and shades. Let’s take a look at the most popular choices.
Quality over Price
Before you begin shopping for new window coverings, keep in mind this tried and true saying: “You get what you pay for.” It may be tempting to simply order some blinds online and hope for the best. You’ll pay less, for sure, but you’ll likely end up spending more in the long run. Instead, shop for quality window treatments that include professional measuring and installation as well as a dependable warranty.
Metal Window Blinds
Quality aluminum blinds have strong metal slats that can stand up to busy lives. Our Hunter Douglas Reveal aluminum blinds are made with an exclusive, spring-tempered alloy that allows slats to “bounce back” even when bent or tousled. Reveal aluminum blinds come standard with our exclusive MagnaView® tilt feature that lets in more natural light and creates twice the view-through of ordinary aluminum blinds when open. Even better, our selection of aluminum blinds comes with the proprietary Dust Shield™ finish hat actually repels dust.
Plantation Vinyl Shutters
Plantation shutters made from vinyl material are one of the most durable window treatments on the market. Shutters are classic window treatments that add value to your home, are easy to operate, and provide excellent light and privacy control. Hunter Douglas Palm Beach™ polysatin shutters are constructed with UV resistant vinyl, so they’re guaranteed never to warp, crack, fade, chip, peel or discolor, regardless of extreme heat or moisture.
Alternative Wood Blinds
You can have the beauty of real wood blinds, without the risk of fading, yellowing, warping, and bowing. Faux wood blinds are made from a composite wood material that looks like wood but with substantially more durability. They are scratch- and dent-resistant and easy to clean with a damp cloth or cleaning material. Our Hunter Douglas EverWood TruGrain alternative wood blinds are available in realistic grain patterns built to withstand heat, humidity, and high traffic. Choose from popular stains, as well as flat and beveled options.
Durable Window Treatments in Washington DC
Stop by our showroom today to view our large variety of durable window treatments and more! Value Blind & Heirloom Draperies is a locally owned business serving the Washington DC metro area and Northern Virginia for 14 years. Visit our Hunter Douglas Gallery showroom in Ashburn and see hundreds of window fashion samples and functional displays of child-safe window treatments. We offer full-service interior design services including color consultation, room layout, and complete lines of blinds, shades, shutters, custom window treatments, custom rugs, wall coverings, bedding, pillows, and furniture. Contact us today!
