Why Hunter Douglas is a Home Comfort Must-Have
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.
Since its beginning, Hunter Douglas has been continually innovating and focusing on sustainable and eco-friendly products. For example, in 1992, they started incorporating 90% recycled aluminum into open-cell ceilings.
Four years later, they were one of the first companies to experiment with a battery-operated remote-control system. This revolutionized safety and sofa time—you could avoid ladders and not lose your favourite spot on the couch.
And now? Motorized shades can be controlled from anywhere. Well, not quite anywhere. Not at the bottom of the Marianas Trench. But if you’re in a sub exploring the ocean’s deepest ditch, I doubt you’re worrying about when to lower your Venetians.
Here’s why window coverings are better when they’re Hunter Douglas:
- They have one of the most recognizable names in the industry. For a reason. With 106 years behind them, they know what they’re doing.
- Quality is huge. They use premium materials and components. Just like Balaklava Technology Simplified, Hunter Douglas doesn’t cheap out.
- Choice. Hunter Douglas has the widest range of window-covering products in the world (shades, blinds, shutters, jalousies, awnings, and drapery). You may even feel overwhelmed by the number of options. Don’t worry. We’ll help you make the right choice.
- They last a lifetime. Guaranteed.
With Hunter Douglas, if you’ve got a window, they’ve got a solution.
Don’t just take our word for it. The owner of Heidesigns in Hanover has been creating timeless, client-specific solutions since 1998 and is a huge fan.
“I love the superior quality of Hunter Douglas blinds; they have a broad beautiful fabric line to choose from, and I can trust the function to be smooth and quiet.” Heidi Schaus, heidesigns.ca, Hanover
When you’ve had enough with endless squinting and high energy bills send us an email or give us a call. Balaklava’s got you covered. Pun intended.
