Window Blinds & Shades

Frequently Asked Window Blind & Shade Questions

 

Window Blinds & Shades by Ashley HomeStore

Window blinds and window shades are household staples, and for good reason! These window treatment coverings provide privacy, protect the interior of your house from sun damage, and also play a key role in the look and feel of your home. Read on to learn how to select the perfect types of window blinds and window shades for your home.

 

Window Blinds & Shades

Window blinds and shades are available in a large variety of styles and designs. Ashley HomeStore carries stylish, durable, window blinds and window shades options. Measure your windows using the handy measuring guidelines outlined on our site, then read on to determine which blinds or shades are best for your windows!

 

Window Blinds vs. Window Shades

On the simplest level, window blinds are hard coverings constructed with horizontal slats, whereas window shades are window coverings made of one or more pieces of fabric. When deciding between blinds and shades, you need to ask yourself one key question: “How do I want to block light and control privacy in my home?” Because window blinds are made with slats, they can be tilted at varying degrees to control light. Window shades are made with a piece of solid fabric, so their only options are open or closed. However, some shades are designed with a light filtering fabric that allows you to let in natural light while also keeping your window completely covered for privacy.

 

What Types of Blinds & Shades are in Style?

Let’s explore the differences between popular types of blinds and shades available on Ashley HomeStore. We offer on-trend faux wood blinds, vertical blinds, and cordless blinds. And our stylish shade options include roman shades, honeycomb shades, and roller shades .

 

Ashley HomeStore’s Window Blinds

Vertical window blinds are desired for their sleek look and practicality. They are adjustable to provide varying degrees of light control, and are easily controlled by a sturdy metal rod. Faux wooden window blinds are an attractive and versatile option, with commercial-grade PVC slats that appear identical to real wood window shades at an affordable price. Sleek cordless window blinds are controlled with an easy lift feature and rotating wand—allowing you to choose between darkening the room or filtering the light.

 

Ashley HomeStore’s Window Shades

Now let’s explore Ashley HomeStore’s top-quality, cordless window shades! These cordless designs not only make opening and closing your shades a breeze, they also provide a safer environment for homes with pets and children. Roller window shades are pull down window shades designed to smoothly glide up and down when you pull the fabric, and are great for offices and nurseries. Roman shades allow you to raise and lower by simply tugging the shade to the desired height, all while the bottom fabric fold maintains a polished, cascaded appearance. Innovative honeycomb shades are designed with individual energy-saving cells that hold trapped air and create a barrier between the surface of the window and the room itself