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.
Metal Blinds
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.
Window Covering Measuring & Installations
Our measuring and installation service will ensure an exact fit for your window coverings.
Blower Door Test
Whether you're a builder or a home owner, we are here to make your blower door test as smooth as possible.
Energy Audit
An energy audit, designed for home owners, includes a blower door test, a thermal camera, and a smoke stick.
About Us
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.
Seattle, WA
We are James and Jilly Roddy, owners of Smart PNW, and we are invested in the beauty of the Seattle community.
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Bathroom
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Bedroom
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Home Office
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Kitchen
See window covering solutions for a variety of needs and kitchen styles.
Living Room
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Media Room
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Nursery & Kids Room
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Angled Windows
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Arched Windows
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Bay, Bow, Corner Windows
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French Doors
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Sidelights
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Sliding Glass Doors
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Skylights
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Automated
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Blackout
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Custom Window Treatments
When it comes to choosing window treatments, our team at Smart PNW knows that the number of options can be seemingly endless and overwhelming. You may think it’s easiest to go with the safest and straightforward window coverings, but this choice can backfire and leave you with plain and dull windows. We’re here to help you push the design envelope by focusing on quality materials, your room’s overall look, and the size and function of your space.
Quality Counts
Not all window coverings are created equal. Well-made, custom-crafted shades or blinds are the easiest way to begin a sustainable design for your space. You may think the most economical route is the way to go, but windows are frequently a focal point in a room, so ask yourself if the extra attention is worth it-and if replacing cheap treatments year after year is better than buying something built to last.
Samples Matter
A fabric and color will never look the same in your home as it does in our showroom. In order to get the most accurate idea of what a window treatment will look like, place fabric samples near the window where it will be hung and see how it looks in different light throughout the day. You may be surprised at how midday sun or dusk alters the appearance of color.
Your Room’s Aesthetic
“Drapery” does not always mean thick, heavy fabrics with fringed tie-backs. It would help if you considered the overall aesthetic of your room when choosing new shades or drapes. If the vibe in your room is light, casual, and modern, your window treatments should match that. Consider linen drapery or sheer shades to continue the easygoing aesthetic.
Focus on Function
Every room in your home has a function, even if it is just relaxing. Think about what function the window treatments in a room have. Are they primarily used for light control or glare reduction? How much privacy do you need? Answering questions like these will help you choose custom window coverings that are not only fashionable but also functional.
Size Matters
The size of your room is another factor to consider when selecting new blinds. In smaller rooms, it’s best to opt for thinner slats or vanes so your shades don’t look out of place or overpower the rest of the room’s decor. Large spaces can be made to feel more welcoming and cozier with darker shades at the window. You can make small rooms feel larger by hanging your shades about six inches higher than the window frame. And remember, drapery or curtains that hang midway down the wall past the window frame are never a flattering look. Curtains should hang just below the frame, and drapery should break an inch above the floor, or form a small puddle.
Contact Us
At Smart PNW, we are passionate about educating others of the importance of energy efficiency at home and how you can achieve this with window coverings. In addition to Hunter Douglas window treatments, we offer energy audits and blower door tests for your home. When it’s time to take your window coverings up a notch, call us at (425) 448-3279 to schedule a consultation. Our modern showroom is in Tacoma, WA, and we are happy to serve the surrounding area, including Seattle and Bellevue, WA.