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PowerView® Automation
Program your window treatments so that they adjust themselves automatically, creating the perfect room ambiance morning, noon and night.
Sheer Shades
Learn more about Hunter Douglas custom window sheers, including our shadings and privacy sheers. Innovative, light-diffusing sheers. Your trusted source for window treatments.
Cellular Shades
Cellular honeycomb shades from Hunter Douglas. An energy-efficient design that traps air in distinct pockets to help keep your house cool in the summer and warm in the winter.
Roman Shades
Custom-made fabric Roman Shades by Hunter Douglas, combining the look of soft folds with the ease and convenience of a shade. Custom-crafted.
Roller Shades
The Hunter Douglas roller shades & solar screen shades collections offer excellent light control and a clean, stylish look in a range of fabrics and materials.
Woven Shades
For a warm, natural look our Hunter Douglas Woven Wood Shades collection of window treatments transforms sunlight into captivating design statements. Choose yours today.
Vertical Shades
Find the right custom vertical shades for any room in your home. Search our most popular window shades.
Wood Blinds
From controlling light to their stylish, sleek look, wood blinds have been a favorite among homeowners for decades.
Metal Blinds
Find the perfect metal blinds for any room in your home. From controlling light to their stylish, sleek look, metal blinds have been a favorite among homeowners.
Vertical Blinds
Discover Hunter Douglas customized vertical blinds featuring elegant styling and translucency in a large selection of colors, treatments, and textures. Lifetime guarantee.
Shutters
Hunter Douglas custom window shutters provide superior light control and privacy with classic styles, long-lasting finishes, and exceptional craftsmanship.
Drapery
Choose from timeless and on-trend fabrics, including lofty textures and alluring jacquards, artisanal embroideries and luminous sheers.
Light Enhancing
Enjoy the beauty of natural light and make any space more captivating, with the following light-enhancing shades.
Room Darkening
Want a darker room for better sleep or optimal movie binging? These shades and drapes help block light at the window.
Energy Efficient
Live comfortably and save energy with these shades. Designer to keep a room warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
Door Coverings
Manage natural light and add privacy with these window treatments that work well for sliding-glass and patio doors.
Sound Absorption
Create a quieter, more relaxing room with these window treatments, which help absorb sound, reducing exterior noise.
Top-Down Bottom-Up
For privacy and natural light, position shades from the top, bottom or both. These shades have this feature available.
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Window Covering Measuring & Installations
Our measuring and installation service will ensure an exact fit for your window coverings.
About Us
Blindscapes is a locally owned custom window treatments dealer that has been part of the community since 1998.
Working with Us
At Blind Scapes, we understand that window treatments do more than just cover your windows.
Albuquerque, NM
Independently owned and operated since 1998, Blindscapes helps homeowners across the Albuquerque, NM, area with all their window treatment needs.
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Bathroom
See window covering solutions for privacy and moisture-resistance.
Bedroom
See window covering solutions for privacy and room darkening.
Home Office
See window covering solutions for light filtering and glare control.
Kitchen
See window covering solutions for a variety of needs and kitchen styles.
Living Room
See window covering solutions for light filtering and UV protection.
Media Room
See room darkening window treatments for your media room.
Nursery & Kids Room
See child-safe window coverings for baby nurseries and kids rooms
Angled Windows
See blinds and shades for angled, sloped, and triangle-shaped windows.
Arched Windows
See blinds and shades for arched, half-circle or half-moon windows.
Bay, Bow, Corner Windows
See blinds and shades for bay, bow and corner windows.
French Doors
See shutters, blinds and shades for French Doors.
Sidelights
See blinds and shades for sidelight windows.
Sliding Glass Doors
See blinds and shades for patio and sliding-glass doors.
Skylights
See blinds and shades specifically suited for skylights.
Automated
See all options for automated blinds and shades.
Blackout
See our options for blinds and shades that best control light.
Energy Efficient
See blinds and shades that help save energy at the window.
Light Filtering
See blinds and shades for light filtering and UV protection.
Child and Pet-Friendly
See blinds and shades that are safer for children and pets.
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Window Treatments for French Doors
When it comes to covering French doors, not all window treatments are created equal. Since French doors swing, rather than slide, they are actually easier to cover than sliding glass doors. In fact, most products that you find on sliding glass doors, such as full drapery or vertical blinds, do not work well with French doors. We’ll take you through the steps of choosing the best Hunter Douglas window coverings for your French doors.
There are a few things to keep in mind when shopping for window treatments for French doors. The first, is to remember that the hardware must be mounted well outside the operating area so the doors can swing open unimpeded. In other words, you must ensure the hardware is hung above the door and that it extends to the sides of the frame. The good news is that nearly any type of blind or shade can be mounted on French doors, which makes it very easy to match your French doors to other windows in your home.
When choosing a covering, opt for one with a low-profile headrail, such as Roman shades. A slim profile will give the sleekest appearance with the best functionality. A deep headrail will extend beyond the edge of the door and could make opening the door fully difficult or impossible. You will also want to make sure your window treatment of choice has “hold downs” to keep your shades or blinds from swinging around when you open or close the door. The clips easily unsnap when you want to fully raise your shades or blinds. Our collections of shutters from Hunter Douglas can be built onto your door and may also provide to be a great option for your French doors as well.
Cordless options are the best route to take as they don’t have cords that could tangle within the door hinges or the door handles. You should also look for a flatter-style of window covering so as to not interfere with the door handles. Honeycomb shades, roller shades, and woven wood shades are all great options. Cellular honeycomb shades offer the additional benefit of increased energy efficiency. A lot of unwanted cold air can leak in around doors and windows. Honeycomb shades help provide a layer of insulation to maintain a comfortable temperature in your home without using extra energy.
Contact Us
Is it time to add a little extra style to your French doors? Blind Scapes has been your local resource for Hunter Douglas window treatment products since 1998, and we take pride in the exceptional service we provide to each one of our customers. If you will be adding new window treatments to several windows, talk to us about PowerView® Automation to add a little more convenience to your life with motorized shades. PowerView® allows you to operate your window coverings with your favorite mobile device or even your voice. We have several design ideas on our website if you’re in need of a little inspiration. When you’re ready to start designing window treatments for your French doors, give us a call at (505) 352-5250 to schedule a consultation with one of our window treatment specialists. We’re conveniently located in Albuquerque, NM, and are happy to serve the Rio Rancho and Santa Fe, New Mexico areas.