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Program your window treatments so that they adjust themselves automatically, creating the perfect room ambiance morning, noon and night.
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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.
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Custom-made fabric Roman Shades by Hunter Douglas, combining the look of soft folds with the ease and convenience of a shade. Custom-crafted.
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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.
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For a warm, natural look our Hunter Douglas Woven Wood Shades collection of window treatments transforms sunlight into captivating design statements. Choose yours today.
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Energy Efficient
Live comfortably and save energy with these shades. Designer to keep a room warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
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Manage natural light and add privacy with these window treatments that work well for sliding-glass and patio doors.
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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.
Window Film
Window film is a specialty coating that reduces the amount of sunlight that passes through glass to lessen heat gain, UV penetration, and glare.
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Always Chic, Always in Style: Café Shutters
Café shutters have an interesting backstory. The design originated in French bistros during the 19th century, covering the bottom portion of windows so patrons could enjoy their food without people peeking in from outside. The top window portion stayed open for brightness. Blind Ambition Companies retails modern café plantation shutters by Hunter Douglas; we suggest them for kitchens, dining rooms, living rooms, and even bathrooms. They’re surprisingly versatile and a perfect spring window treatment refresh.
What Are Café Style Shutters?
The half-open/half-covered café style lets natural light flow in from the top instead of the bottom. These shutters come in various materials, like wood, composite, and vinyl. They have adjustable louvers so you can let in light through the bottom of the window. Many homeowners like this European twist on shutters—to start, the design complements a range of decor styles.
What Design Styles Work with Café Shutters?
Circling back to versatility, café plantation shutters work well with these interior decor aesthetics:
- Classic and Traditional: White or stained wood café shutters pair beautifully with crown molding, wainscoting, and other classic architectural details. We also like them with colonial, farmhouse, and Victorian-style interiors.
- Coastal and Cottage: Light-colored café style shutters are perfect for beach-inspired spaces. You can pair them with soft linen curtains or sheers for a breezy feel.
- Modern and Minimalist: Simple, clean-lined café plantation shutters in neutral tones match well with contemporary spaces. Keep the shutters streamlined without decorative elements.
FAQ About Café Shutters
q. What Café Shutter Styles Does Hunter Douglas Have?
A. Hunter Douglas manufactures these custom shutters in three materials:
Heritance® Wood Shutters feature genuine hardwood, but we suggest one of the other styles for rooms with high heat, UV rays, and humidity, like kitchens, bathrooms, and patios.
q. Do Café Plantation Shutters Block Enough Light?
A. That depends on how much light blocking you want. For more room-darkening, layer your café shutters with curtains or shades or opt for full-length window shutters.
q. Are Café Shutters Suitable for Bathrooms?
A. Café plantation shutters are lovely in bathrooms, but choose moisture-resistant materials like vinyl or composite. You’ll also have the light and privacy control you want and openness.
Q. Can Café Shutters Be Installed on Any Window?
A. We recommend café plantation shutters for windows that don’t require full coverage. Order full-height shutters for that.
Q. How Do Café Shutters Compare to Full-Height Shutters?
A. Full-height shutters extend from the top to the bottom of a window for complete light control and more insulation. Café shutters are more decorative, with partial coverage and a chic European feel.
Q. Are They Easy to Maintain?
A. Yes. Regular dusting with a microfiber cloth and occasional wiping with a damp cloth is fine; unlike fabric window treatments, they don’t collect as much dust or allergens. Café style shutters near sinks and appliances might get splashed or stained, so check them regularly.
Find Stylish Café Shutters at Blind Ambition Companies
Blind Ambition Companies specializes in high-quality Hunter Douglas window treatments, including custom café shutters. We work with clients in Flower Mound, Highland Village, Argyle, Grapevine, Southlake, Colleyville, Lewisville, Denton, Plano, Dallas, North Dallas, and Highland Park, TX. Contact us today for a consultation.