Aria™️ Fabric Blinds
Crafted of lightweight and translucent fabric. For a first-of-its-kind design.
PowerView® Automation
Program your window treatments so that they adjust themselves automatically, creating the perfect room ambiance morning, noon and night.
Sheer Shades
Learn more about Hunter Douglas custom window sheers, including our shadings and privacy sheers. Innovative, light-diffusing sheers. Your trusted source for window treatments.
Cellular Shades
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.
Roman Shades
Custom-made fabric Roman Shades by Hunter Douglas, combining the look of soft folds with the ease and convenience of a shade. Custom-crafted.
Roller Shades
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.
Woven Shades
For a warm, natural look our Hunter Douglas Woven Wood Shades collection of window treatments transforms sunlight into captivating design statements. Choose yours today.
Vertical Shades
Find the right custom vertical shades for any room in your home. Search our most popular window shades.
Wood Blinds
From controlling light to their stylish, sleek look, wood blinds have been a favorite among homeowners for decades.
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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.
Vertical Blinds
Discover Hunter Douglas customized vertical blinds featuring elegant styling and translucency in a large selection of colors, treatments, and textures. Lifetime guarantee.
Shutters
Hunter Douglas custom window shutters provide superior light control and privacy with classic styles, long-lasting finishes, and exceptional craftsmanship.
Drapery
Choose from timeless and on-trend fabrics, including lofty textures and alluring jacquards, artisanal embroideries and luminous sheers.
Light Enhancing
Enjoy the beauty of natural light and make any space more captivating, with the following light-enhancing shades.
Room Darkening
Want a darker room for better sleep or optimal movie binging? These shades and drapes help block light at the window.
Energy Efficient
Live comfortably and save energy with these shades. Designer to keep a room warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
Door Coverings
Manage natural light and add privacy with these window treatments that work well for sliding-glass and patio doors.
Sound Absorption
Create a quieter, more relaxing room with these window treatments, which help absorb sound, reducing exterior noise.
Top-Down Bottom-Up
For privacy and natural light, position shades from the top, bottom or both. These shades have this feature available.
Sonos Audio
At Smart PNW, we’re thrilled to be your go-to local Sonos dealer, offering the best place to buy Sonos products while supporting a small business that’s rooted in our Proctor and Tacoma community.
Consumer Financing by Wells Fargo
We offer financing options for our customers, subject to approved credit.
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Energy Audit
An energy audit, designed for home owners, includes a blower door test, a thermal camera, and a smoke stick.
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Smart PNW was founded by James Roddy and his wife, Jill Roddy. The Roddys wanted to start a company to provide local families with employment opportunities and education about energy efficiency and home improvements.
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Debunking Myths About Hunter Douglas Window Blinds
Window blinds are one of the most popular window treatments because of their versatility and durability. Blinds today are not the blinds you remember from your parents’ or grandparents’ homes years ago. At Smart PNW, we want to introduce you to modern Hunter Douglas blinds and debunk any myths surrounding window blinds in general.
Myth 1: Blinds Obscure Your View
Today’s blinds not only enhance the aesthetic appeal of your room but also allow you to enjoy both light and privacy. MagnaView®, exclusively from Hunter Douglas, nearly doubles the view-through of traditional blinds. You can enjoy natural light by simply tilting the slats, or fully raise the blinds for an unobstructed view of the outdoors.
Myth 2: Blinds Break Too Easily
Any product you buy has its limits, but window blinds from Hunter Douglas are made to last. EverWood Alternative Wood Blinds are made from durable faux wood and are resistant to UV rays, heat, and moisture. They are the perfect choice for humid rooms, like bathrooms, or ones with high light, such as sunrooms.
Myth 3: Blinds Are Tough to Clean
Another very common misconception surrounding blinds is how difficult they are to clean. Many blinds are very easy to maintain. Parkland Wood Blinds can be cleaned with a microfiber cloth wood oil. Too much moisture will damage natural wood so always be aware of how frequently you are cleaning your blinds with moist methods.
Myth 4: Blinds and Kids Don’t Mix
Cords can pose a threat to young children and pets. Fortunately, Hunter Douglas offers several cordless operation options, including PowerView® Automation. Very active kids can also damage lesser-made blinds, but Modern Precious Metals aluminum blinds are not only attractive, but they are also super durable.
Myth 5: Quality Blinds Are Expensive
Blinds are available at a variety of price points to suit a variety of budgets. If you are willing to be flexible with the material, you can save even more. Not only can they be budget-friendly, but blinds can also provide insulation which will save you on heating and cooling costs down the line.
Myth 6: There are Too Few Choices
You can choose from hundreds of colors, styles, and textures when selecting window blinds. Hunter Douglas has 60 colors and finishes choices for its Parkland Wood Blinds line alone. If you prefer aluminum blinds you can choose pearlescent, matte, or glossy finishes. Today’s blinds give you total control. From slat width to material to finish, your window blinds will be a direct reflection of your style and preferences.
Contact Us
We would love to make your acquaintance at Smart PNW. As a Certified Hunter Douglas Gallery dealer, we carry only premium quality window blinds. If you are unsure about any specifics, we are here to help! From concept to installation and everywhere in between, our goal is to make you another satisfied customer. You can request a consultation using our convenient online form or give us a call at (425) 448-3279. We are located in Tacoma, WA, and are happy to serve the surrounding area including Seattle and Bellevue.