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.
Patio Shades
All Arizona residents know that we get a lot of sunshine here. A whole lot. While sunny days are great for enjoying the outdoors, they can also make your patio and other outdoor living spaces incredibly uncomfortable.
After-Hours & In-Home Consultations
Our schedule is flexible, and we can come to your home for a consultation.
Window Covering Cleaning
We offer professional window treatment cleaning services.
Ultrasonic Blind Cleaning
Blinds are an excellent window treatment...until they need to be cleaned. With so many intricate pieces and parts it can be hard to know if you really got your blinds clean or not.
Window Treatment Repair
At The Blind Guys, we service what we sell. Additionally, we can repair most Hunter Douglas branded products manufactured since approx. 2012.
About Us
The Blind Guys originated in Denver, Colorado in 1993 as a professional installation service for both commercial and residential window coverings.
Meet Our Team
Meet our team that includes friendly office staff, talented designers, and professional installers.
Tucson, AZ
We are a proud Hunter Douglas partner, offering a complete collection of premium window coverings.
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Bathroom
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Bedroom
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Home Office
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Kitchen
See window covering solutions for a variety of needs and kitchen styles.
Living Room
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Media Room
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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
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French Doors
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Sidelights
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Sliding Glass Doors
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Skylights
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Automated
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Blackout
See our options for blinds and shades that best control light.
Energy Efficient
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Light Filtering
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Child and Pet-Friendly
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The Differences Between Custom vs Store Bought Shades
While you may believe that all interior window shades are created equal, the hard truth is that they’re not. While store bought shades are convenient, homeowners often find that custom window shades offer a range of benefits that the ones from the big box stores lack.
One of the leaders in the custom window treatment industry, Hunter Douglas offers a range of interior window shades to suit any taste, preference, and window shape. Unlike store bought shades, Hunter Douglas allows you to customize fabric, size, material, style, and function to best fit your needs. At The Blind Guys of Tucson, we have years of experience installing Hunter Douglas window treatments, and here are just a few differences between custom vs store bought shades.
Difference 1: Aesthetic
When it comes to custom vs store-bought shades, custom shades offer more flexibility in terms of shape, color, and fabric. Rather than having a limited supply of items to choose from at your local box store, The Blind Guys carry a wide selection of Hunter Douglas interior shades, such as cellular shades, giving you an incredible selection of options to make your home shine.
Do you want something bright and vibrant to contrast the light-colored walls in your living room? Hunter Douglas makes it easy to select the perfect shade for the exact look you want. Meanwhile, bathroom shades featuring soft hues can make a neutral bathroom feel ultra relaxing.
Difference 2: Fit
Another significant difference concerning custom vs store bought shades is their fit against your window. For example, custom sheer shades are measured and tailored to fit your windows precisely. This ensures a seamless and polished look that complements your interior design. Store-bought shades, however, may not fit the dimensions of your windows, especially if they are uniquely shaped. If your window shades are not properly fitted, you will let in unwanted light and UV rays, and your privacy can be compromised.
Difference 3: Quality Craftsmanship
Hunter Douglas custom shades are crafted with meticulous attention to detail and high-quality materials. This results in shades that are not only beautiful but also durable and long-lasting. Store bought shades can sometimes be rushed in their process because they are made for mass production instead of for one person, hurting the quality of the window shades.
Difference 4: Better Functionality
Custom shades also provide better functionality than a typical store bought window shade off the shelf. Hunter Douglas shades can feature a traditional corded system or include a beaded loop, wand, bottom-up/top-down system, or hands-free control with PowerView® Automation. Store-bought shades, on the other hand, often cannot be tailored to meet your functional needs, making them much more limited.
Custom Shades near Tucson, AZ
With custom window treatments from Hunter Douglas, you can select the color, feature, and materials that work best for your home. Additionally, the custom measurements that our team provides when you shop with us ensure that you’ll get the perfect fit for every window.
As you check out our selection of Hunter Douglas shades, check out our promotions page for deals on your favorite Hunter Douglas products throughout the year. When you find a custom window shade you like, don’t hesitate to contact our team!
The Blind Guys is located in Tucson, Arizona, and proudly serves the surrounding area.