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Windows shape how a home feels. They bring in morning light, frame the view of your yard and set the mood in every room. They also let in the strong Richmond summer sun, the chill of a January night and the glare that makes it tough to see the TV in the afternoon. The right window coverings help you manage all of it while adding a finished, polished look.
Richmond Decorating Center has offered Hunter Douglas window treatments alongside our flooring, cabinets and countertops for years, so homeowners can plan a whole room in one place. This 2026 guide covers the main Hunter Douglas styles, how to match them to each room and what to think about before you buy.
Why Choose Hunter Douglas?
Hunter Douglas is one of the best-known names in window fashions, known for quality materials, thoughtful engineering and a wide range of styles. For local homeowners, a few benefits stand out:
Light control that lets you soften glare without losing daylight
Privacy options for street-facing rooms and bedrooms
Energy efficiency from styles designed to help insulate windows
Custom sizing so every covering fits your window properly
Design variety from soft fabric shades to classic shutters
Because each product is made to measure, you get a clean, tailored finish rather than an off-the-shelf look.
Popular Hunter Douglas Styles for 2026
Cellular and Honeycomb Shades
Cellular shades use a honeycomb structure that traps air in pockets, creating an insulating layer at the window. That makes them a smart pick for Richmond homes that face hot, humid summers and cool winters. They come in light-filtering and room-darkening fabrics, so they work equally well in living rooms and bedrooms.
Sheer Shadings
Sheer shadings combine soft fabric vanes with a sheer outer layer. Open, they filter daylight into a gentle glow. Closed, they offer privacy. They are a favorite for living and dining rooms where you want light without glare.
Roller and Roman Shades
Roller shades give a crisp, modern look and are easy to operate. Roman shades fold into soft, tailored pleats and add warmth and texture. Both come in a wide range of fabrics, from light-filtering weaves to blackout options.
Shutters
Shutters are a timeless choice that suits both historic homes and newer builds. They add architectural character, adjust easily for light and privacy, and stand up well to everyday use.
Motorized Options
Motorized window coverings continue to grow in popularity in 2026. With the touch of a button or a scheduled setting, shades can rise in the morning and lower during the hottest part of the afternoon. This is especially handy for tall windows, hard-to-reach spots and homes with lots of glass.
Matching Window Coverings to Each Room
Every room has different needs. Here is a simple starting point:
Living room: Sheer shadings or light-filtering cellular shades soften glare and keep the space bright.
Bedrooms: Room-darkening cellular or roller shades help with sleep, especially during long summer evenings.
Kitchen: Roller shades or shutters are easy to wipe clean and keep the area practical.
Bathroom: Moisture-friendly shutters or shades give privacy while handling humidity.
Home office: Light-filtering shades reduce screen glare without making the room feel dark.
Nursery: Cordless or motorized options add peace of mind for families with little ones.
Browse our full range of Hunter Douglas window coverings to compare fabrics, colors and operating systems for each space.
Handling the Central Virginia Climate
Central Virginia summers are long, hot and sunny. Afternoon sun can heat up west-facing rooms and slowly fade hardwood floors, carpet, rugs and furniture. Window coverings make a real difference here:
Insulating cellular shades help keep rooms more comfortable year round.
Light-filtering fabrics reduce glare while keeping rooms bright.
Lowering shades during peak sun hours helps protect floors and furnishings from fading.
In winter, the same insulating styles help hold warmth inside on cold nights. For homeowners who recently installed new floors, this protection also helps that investment stay beautiful longer.
What to Consider Before You Buy
A little planning makes the process smooth:
Measure carefully, or let us do it. Custom coverings depend on precise measurements, and our in-home estimates take care of this for you.
Decide on inside or outside mount. Window depth and the look you want both play a role.
Think about operation. Cordless, standard lift or motorized options each suit different rooms and households.
Coordinate with your floors and walls. Window coverings look best when they work with your flooring, paint and furniture.
Set your priorities. Light control, privacy, insulation and style all matter, but most rooms lean toward one or two.
Planning a Whole-Room Refresh
One of the biggest benefits of shopping with a one-stop shop is seeing everything together. At our 55,000 sq ft facility, you can hold a fabric swatch next to a carpet sample, a hardwood plank or a countertop. That makes it far easier to pull a room together with confidence.
Richmond Decorating Center has served Central Virginia since 1977 and is still guided by its original owners. Richmond Magazine readers have voted us #1 in Floor Covering three years in a row, and our team brings that same care to every window treatment project. We offer design consultation, free in-home estimates and professional installation, so your new coverings fit and function the way they were meant to.
See Hunter Douglas in Person
Fabrics, light and textures look different in person, and the best way to choose is to see and feel the options yourself. Visit our Richmond showroom at 6305 Hull Street Road, our Glen Allen showroom on West Broad Street, or book an appointment at our Newport News location.
Ready to transform your windows this year? Reach out to us to schedule a free in-home estimate and let our friendly team help you find the perfect Hunter Douglas window coverings for your Richmond home.
