Our Top Uses for Vertical Blinds
Vertical blinds have come a long way from their days of being made only from vinyl. With today’s open-concept homes and wide windows, many homeowners in Bellevue, Washington, need stylish, functional coverings for their larger glass expanses. Modern vertical blinds combine sleek design, smooth operation, and versatile light control. At The Blind Alley®, we can help you choose the best custom vertical solutions for your windows and doors.
When and Why Should You Choose Vertical Blinds?
Ideal for wide windows and any doorways leading to a patio, including sliding glass doors and French doors, vertical blinds effortlessly glide open and closed, framing your view and keeping the doors functional and accessible.
Other reasons to select vertical blinds are that they:
- Use space efficiently: Panels stack neatly, preserving views and doorways.
- Offer modern design options: Incorporate elegant fabrics, woven textures, and light-filtering materials.
- Tilt easily for precise control: Adjust for sunlight, privacy, and glare levels.
- Provide Durability: Designed for frequent daily use.
- Coordinate with other window treatments: Share fabrics with roller or Roman shades for a cohesive whole-home design.
Where Vertical Blinds Work Best
Sliding Glass Doors
- Glide effortlessly along a track for functionality.
- Perfect for connecting indoor and outdoor living.
Wide Windows & Picture Windows
- Cover large expanses of glass while maintaining architectural symmetry.
- Options like Vertical Solutions® Vertical Blinds create a clean backdrop for the view and your statement pieces.
Home Offices & Living Spaces
- Ideal for reducing glare on screens during peak daylight hours.
- Sound-absorbing fabrics help reduce echo in open rooms.
Modern Hunter Douglas Vertical Blinds
Skyline® Panel-Track Blinds
Skyline® Panel-Track Blinds are 11 ½" or 17" panels. They're available in over 450 materials and colors. You can tightly stack them to the left, the right, or to each side, where they take up very little space. Make them even more effective by automating them.
Luminette® Sheer Panels
Luminette® Sheer Panels utilize a blend of sheer and opaque or room-darkening fabrics to offer you both privacy and a view throughout the day. The fabric vanes twist to allow in more light or to enhance privacy, as you desire. They provide constant UV coverage and effortlessly reduce glare. Select Hunter Douglas PowerView® Automation to adjust them even when you’re not home.
Somner® Vertical Blinds
Somner® Vertical Blinds twist to allow in light and shut tightly for a room-darkening effect. Made from vinyl, metal, and fabric, they're a good fit for nearly any interior design style. The statement fabrics add rich texture and depth to your home, and we have over 150 color and fabric combinations for you to select from.
Contact Us for Window Blinds in Bellevue, WA
Vertical blinds are versatile, stylish, and perfect for large windows and doors. At the Blind Alley®, we can help you find and customize your ideal Hunter Douglas vertical blinds. In Bellevue, Washington, we're the best place to go for window treatments that precisely fit your windows and your home’s interior design. In addition to blinds, we carry Hunter Douglas shutters, shades, and drapery, and make blind and shade repairs.
Request a consultation today! We proudly serve the greater Bellevue, Washington, area, including Seattle, Lake Washington, Renton, Mercer Island, Newcastle, Issaquah, Carnation, and the surrounding areas.