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Advice for your windows

Window Treatment Tips & Ideas

Practical advice from Howard’s Draperies in Boulder, Colorado on choosing window treatments, managing light, and caring for your windows.

A little guidance goes a long way.

Explore our guides to blinds, shades, shutters, drapery, and everyday care.

Vertical blinds covering a sliding glass door beside a dining table in a Boulder-area home

Product Comparisons

Best Window Treatments for Sliding Glass Doors

Compare window treatments for sliding glass doors by opening direction, stack space, traffic, and privacy, including vertical blinds, sheers, and panels.

· 8 min read

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Bay window with a mix of shade styles in a Boulder, Colorado kitchen and dining nook

Product Comparisons

Blinds vs Shades: How to Choose by Light, Privacy, and Room

Blinds or shades? Compare how they handle light, privacy, cleaning, and daily use so you can choose the right treatment for each room.

· 7 min read

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Soft natural light filtering through Hunter Douglas honeycomb cellular shades in a Longmont living room

Window Shades

Hunter Douglas Honeycomb Shades for Longmont, Colorado Homes

Explore Hunter Douglas Duette honeycomb shades for Longmont homes, including insulating cellular construction, fabric choices, light control, and operation.

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Contemporary home with floor-to-ceiling windows and dark solar roller shades

Motorized Window Treatments

Motorized Shades in Boulder, CO: What to Know Before You Buy

Compare motorized shades for your Boulder home, from PowerView controls and power options to fabric selection, measurement, and professional installation.

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