Running shoes have Nike. Flying discs have Frisbee. Tissues have Kleenex.
In the world of window coverings, that distinction is taken by, yes, you guessed it from the title: Hunter Douglas. Founded in 1919, the publicly listed company began in Germany before loading up 150 railroad cars and relocating to the Netherlands in 1933. Since then, the Sonnenberg family has grown their brand, and it now operates in more than 100 countries around the globe.
Maybe you’re thinking, Wait, before you tell me about Hunter Douglas, why do I even need window treatments? Good question.
Drapes, shades, and blinds not only help you save money, but they reduce noise, add style and beauty, and enable you to look across the lawn without burning out your retinas. There are tonnes of plusses. For instance, they:
- Protect your furniture, flooring, and art from fading and cracking. “Even furnishings need sunblock."
- Stop neighbours and nosy squirrels from watching you get into your bathrobe.
- Keep your home cool. Or warm. According to the Department of Energy, a house can lose up to 30% of its cooling and heating energy through windows alone.
- Help you get better sleep with room-darkening alternatives.
Why Hunter Douglas?
You may already know the company is referred to as the “Ferrari’s of window coverings” and that their claim, Shades like no other ™, is not merely lip service.
