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Skylights

Solutions for Skylight Windows

Skylight windows invite gorgeous natural light into your home. But, there are times of day–and seasons of the year–where the direct rays coming into Winnipeg homes is not welcome. Suddenly, that beautiful light is causing squinting headaches, heat exhaustion and damaged interiors.

When you cover skylight windows with the right window coverings, you’ll experience light when and if you want it. You’ll maintain comfort, while adding a layer of protection against harsh UV rays.

Honeycomb Shades for Skylights

Hunter Douglas Doulite Duettes, which are a type of honeycomb shade, are available for skylights. They offer the options of a room darkening or light filtering fabric for the bottom shade and a sheer shade on the top to keep the damaging effects of UV rays to a minimum. It’s two shades in one!

Make adjustments simple with a manual crank, or even better, smart shades. The innovation of automated shades allows you to make adjustments with a tap on your phone or a voice command. Set schedules, save favorites, or sync the movement with your smart home system. It’s as easy as that.

SkyLift™ skylight system, available on Duette^® and Applause^® Honeycomb Shades, is specifically suited for skylights. Choose PowerView^® Automation for these shades, or manual operation with a hand crank or telescoping pole for hard-to-reach windows. Either way, the SkyLift™ system is perfect for very large, overhead windows. Meet with a Superblinds expert to learn more.

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Hard to Reach Windows

Solutions for Hard-to-Reach Windows

Hard-to-reach windows can be difficult to cover and even harder to operate. Whether your windows are located above a staircase, in a vaulted ceiling, or high on a feature wall, choosing the right window covering solution is essential for everyday convenience.

Motorization is one of the most effective solutions for hard-to-reach windows. With the touch of a button, you can raise, lower, or adjust your shades using a remote control, wall switch, smartphone, or voice command. There’s no need for ladders or manual operation.

Looking for Even More Convenience?

Take your hard-to-reach window solution a step further with automation. Automated shades can move throughout the day based on a schedule you create. Open them in the morning, adjust them as the sun changes, and close them in the evening for added privacy—all without touching a remote.

Automation helps you maximize natural light, improve comfort, protect furnishings from UV exposure, and enjoy effortless control of windows that would otherwise be difficult to reach.

Discover how motorization and automation can transform hard-to-reach windows into one of the most convenient features in your home.

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Wide Width Windows

Solutions for Wide Width Windows

Transform flooding light into a comfortable glow with our window covering solutions for large windows. Many of our shades let you enjoy your beautiful view while protecting your home from too much light.

Covering wide windows with blinds presents a few key challenges: weight, size limitations, and operating mechanisms. Large blinds can be very heavy, making them difficult to lift and operate, especially for taller windows. Additionally, many blinds have size restrictions, and very wide windows may require multiple blinds or alternative solutions like vertical blinds or sliding panels.

Our Design Consultants at Blinds are Beautiful will help you find the best solution for your windows.

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Tilt & Turn Windows

Solution for Tilt & Turn Windows

Tilt & Turn windows offer flexibility, ventilation, and a clean modern appearance. However, their unique operating system can make window coverings more challenging. Because these windows tilt inward from the top and swing open like a door, traditional blinds and shades can interfere with their operation or hang away from the glass.

Fortunately, there is a solution designed specifically for tilt & turn windows.

Duette® Honeycomb Shades with TrackGlide™ on Tilt & Turn Windows

TrackGlide™ is an innovative operating system available exclusively with Hunter Douglas Duette® Honeycomb Shades. Slim side tracks guide the shade along the window frame, keeping it securely in place whether the window is closed, tilted, or fully opened.

This specialized system allows you to enjoy privacy, light control, and energy efficiency without sacrificing the functionality of your tilt and turn windows.

A No-Drill Installation Solution for Tilt & Turn Windows

Many tilt and turn windows have shallow frame depths that limit traditional mounting options. TrackGlide™ addresses this challenge with a slim track system that adheres directly to the window frame rather than the glass.

In many applications, this creates a clean, secure installation without drilling into the frame. The result is a streamlined appearance that preserves both the beauty and operation of the window.

Comfort, Privacy, and Energy Efficiency

Because TrackGlide™ is paired with Duette® Honeycomb Shades, homeowners also benefit from one of the most energy-efficient window coverings available. The honeycomb construction helps insulate the window, improving comfort throughout the year while reducing glare and enhancing privacy.

Features

Designed specifically for tilt and turn windows
Operates smoothly in closed, tilted, and open positions
Available exclusively with Duette® Honeycomb Shades
Excellent privacy and light control
Energy-efficient honeycomb construction
Room-darkening fabric options available
Cordless design for enhanced safety
Helps reduce glare while preserving natural light
Slim side-track system for challenging window applications
No-drill installation available on many tilt and turn windows and glass doors
Tracks adhere to the window frame, not the glass

Looking for the best solution for your tilt and turn windows? Our design consultants can help you select the right Duette® Honeycomb Shade and TrackGlide™ configuration for your home.

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Patio Doors

Solutions for Patio Doors

Patio doors bring natural light, beautiful views, and easy access to outdoor living spaces. However, their large size and frequent use can make them more challenging to cover than a standard window.

Traditional blinds may interfere with door handles, restrict access, or become difficult to operate over time. The right patio door window treatment should provide privacy, light control, and energy efficiency while allowing smooth, convenient operation.

Window Treatments Designed for Patio Doors

Several window covering options work exceptionally well for sliding patio doors and large glass openings.

Vertical blinds remain a practical choice because they stack neatly to the side and provide excellent light control.

Privacy sheers combine the softness of drapery with adjustable light control, creating an elegant look for both traditional and contemporary homes.

Gliding Panels offer clean lines and modern styling, making them ideal for wider patio doors.

Honeycomb shades on VertiGlide provide privacy, light control, and improved energy efficiency, helping reduce heat loss during Winnipeg winters and solar heat gain in the summer.

Custom Drapery for Patio Doors

Custom drapery adds warmth, texture, and softness to large expanses of glass. Traversing drapery allows easy access to the patio, while stationary side panels can frame the door and enhance the overall design of the room.

Motorized Patio Door Solutions

Motorized window coverings make daily operation effortless. Adjust your shades with a remote, smartphone, wall control, or voice command.

Automation takes convenience even further. Create schedules that open and close your window coverings automatically throughout the day for improved comfort, privacy, and energy efficiency.

Find the Right Solution

Every patio door is different. Our experienced Design Consultants will help you select the right window treatment based on your home’s design, privacy needs, and functional requirements.

Whether you prefer modern shades, custom drapery, or a layered solution, we’ll help you find the best solution for your patio doors.

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Garden Doors

Solutions for Garden Doors

Garden doors bring natural light into your home and provide convenient access to outdoor spaces. However, their narrow glass inserts, frequent use, and door hardware can make selecting the right window covering more challenging.

The best garden door window treatments provide privacy and light control while maintaining the functionality of the door. Slim headrails and hold-down brackets are often recommended because they keep shades secure against the glass and help prevent movement when the door opens and closes.

Custom-Fit Shades and Shutters

Many shades can be customized specifically for garden doors, creating a clean, streamlined appearance while providing privacy and UV protection. Hold-down brackets help keep the shade in place, making daily operation simple and reliable.

Shutters are another excellent solution for garden doors. Their timeless appearance adds character and architectural interest while providing exceptional privacy and light control. Shutters can also help improve energy efficiency by reducing heat transfer through the glass and blocking unwanted sunlight when needed.

Our experienced Design Consultants can help you select the right solution for your garden doors based on your home’s style, privacy needs, and everyday use.

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Angled and Arched Windows

Solutions for Arched and Angled Windows

Arched and angled windows add beauty and character to your home. You wouldn’t want to cover them with just any window coverings. But, too much light and too little privacy probably has you searching for solutions.

Covering angled and arched windows with blinds is challenging due to their non-standard shapes requiring custom solutions. Pre-made blinds typically don’t fit properly, and variations in angles and sizes, along with the orientation of the windows, can make finding the right fit and functionality difficult.

At Blinds are Beautiful, we have solutions to help you pick the perfect fit for angled and arched windows!

Considering Angled & Arched Window Coverings…

Your unique-shaped windows add character & charm, but they can invite unwanted light, heat and views into your home. We’ve got the top considerations for you as you make decisions about coverage.

Which window issues are you experiencing?

The issues you’re having in your home can be specific to your home’s location and the direction the windows face. They can also be more noticeable depending on the function of the room in question. Too much light, glare and heat are common, as well as lack of privacy. Knowing the issues you’re facing will help you determine the best type of angled or arched window coverings for your home.

Complete coverage–or only the bottom part?

This can be a personal choice, but it can also depend upon the severity of the light entering or views into your home. Some homeowners choose to cover the entire window with custom window treatments. Others prefer the “top down” look, leaving the top shape open, bringing in light with coverage across the bottom portion.

Adjustable or stationary?

Depending on the type of window treatments you like, we can help you understand if they are capable of adjusting on unique-shaped windows, or whether they simply remain in place.

Flexibility with Hunter Douglas Palm Beach Shutter Specialty Shapes

Palm Beach shutters offer fixed forms that can be customized to fit some of the most unusual and challenging shaped windows. These durable, moisture resistant polysatin shutters will add architectural interest and can be mixed with other window coverings in your room.

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Solutions for Skylight Windows

Honeycomb Shades for Skylights

Solutions for Hard-to-Reach Windows

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Solutions for Wide Width Windows

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