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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Maintaining Fabric Window Treatments
Custom window treatments are an investment in your home's value and aesthetic appeal. As with any investment, you want to maintain your window coverings, so they continue performing at their maximum capacity for years to come. The team at Smart PNW is sharing some easy ways to keep your shades and drapes looking their best.
Dust Regularly
It’s easier to remove dust and dirt before the grime can build up. Use your vacuum hose attachment on low suction to give your fabric shades or drapes a quick once-over every week. If your home has hard window treatments, make sure you dust those regularly, as well.
Cleaning
Spot cleaning can work wonders on minor stains or smudges, but only if you act quickly. Use a mild detergent with warm water, and test an inconspicuous area before tackling the stain. If the fabric of your drapery is washable, use gentle detergent and the delicate cycle on your washing machine. You can place your drapes in a large garment for extra safety before putting them in the wash. When it’s time to dry, air drying is the best way to prevent shrinkage and help your shades keep their shape. If you have to stick them in the dryer, use the lowest heat setting.
Remove Wrinkles
Wrinkles are unsightly and can also cause damage to your shades if left unattended for too long. Lowering your shade and using a steamer is the most convenient way to remove wrinkles, but ironing with low heat is also an option. If you’re ironing, keep the iron moving to prevent scorch marks.
Storing
If you’re moving or simply switching out your window treatments for a new season, it’s important to store them properly. Keep your fabric window coverings as flat as possible in a cool, dry area. A dry environment is vital when storing soft window treatments to prevent mildew on your shades.
Don’t Forget the Windows
Cleaning your windows regularly will help prevent the transfer of any dirt or oil from your fingers to your shades. A clean pane of glass makes the perfect backdrop for gorgeous custom drapery. If possible, keep your windows and coverings away from young children and pets. This will help to keep both of them looking fresh for longer.
Ventilation
We mentioned how essential it is to store fabric window treatments in a dry spot, but your shades also need ventilation while hanging in your home. This is especially true if you have classic Roman shades in your bathroom or kitchen where humidity is prevalent. You want to prevent prolonged moisture on any fabric, including cellular and sheer shades.
Contact Us
Smart PNW values our commitment to the community and environment. In addition to Hunter Douglas window treatments, we offer energy audits and blower door tests to help ensure your home is as eco-friendly as possible. Our modern showroom is in Tacoma, WA, and we’re happy to serve the surrounding area, including Seattle and Bellevue, Washington. Contact us today to schedule your consultation.