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.
Commercial Blinds & Shades
We offer window treatments for any business or commercial setting.
Custom Bedding
We create one-of-a-kind custom bedding designs.
Fabrics
Choose from our large selection of fabric colors, patterns and textures.
Motorized Window Coverings
Enjoy the convenience of motorized window coverings.
Window Top Treatments
Add color and softness to your window with top treatments.
Custom Draperies, Valances, Cornices, Pillows
There’s nothing quite like custom fabric creations to set the interior design of your home apart from the rest of the homes on the block.
Blind and Shade Repairs
We offer quick and professional repairs for your blinds and shades.
Consumer Financing by Wells Fargo
We offer financing options for our customers, subject to approved credit.
Free Estimates
Get a free estimate for your next decorating project.
Upholstery
At Window Creations & Design Center, we have the largest and most state-of-the-art fabric workroom in the area.
Window Covering Measuring & Installations
Our measuring and installation service will ensure an exact fit for your window coverings.
About Us
Window Creations & Design Center is a full-service design studio. Our business has served the Port Huron area for over 30 years, designing for both residential and commercial properties.
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Fort Gratiot, MI
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Port Huron, MI
Window Creations & Design Center is the leading Hunter Douglas dealer in Port Huron, MI. We faithfully serve Port Huron and the surrounding areas.
Lexington, MI
For over 30 years, Window Creations & Design Center has served the Lexington, Michigan, area. We are a full-service design center that caters to both residential and commercial properties.
Sandusky, MI
When Window Creations & Design Center was founded, our goal was to be the premier design center for the Sandusky area.
Algonac, MI
Window Creations & Design Center has been helping customers in Algonac, Michigan, for over 30 years.
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Bedroom
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Nursery & Kids Room
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Arched Windows
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What's the Difference Between Blinds and Shades?
In the world of window treatments, "blinds" and "shades" are often used by many people interchangeably. However, when you think about how these two types of window coverings work and look in your home, they remain distinct in their design, functionality, and appearance. Understanding all of the differences between blinds and shades can help you make a decision when choosing the right window treatment for your home.
At Window Creations & Design Center, we can help you find blind and shades with interesting options from the Hunter Douglas collection. Find what performance features are important to you and decide what styles work best for your home with a little help from our team.
Blinds: Versatile, Adjustable, & Low Maintenance
Blinds are window treatments composed of horizontal or vertical slats made of a variety of materials, including wood and faux wood, metal, fabric panels, and vinyl. Blind slats can be precisely adjusted to control the amount of light and privacy in a room.
Hunter Douglas offers three distinct horizontal blind styles based on your functional and aesthetic preferences, including Parkland® Wood Shades made from 100% hardwood poplar or genuine basswood), EverWood® Faux Wood Blinds, and Modern Precious Metals® Mini Blinds made from durable aluminum.
The benefits and distinctions of blinds include:
- Adjustability: Blinds offer precise control over the amount of light and privacy you desire. You can tilt the slats to let in diffused light or lift them completely to enjoy an unobstructed view.
- Variety: As mentioned, blinds come in a wide range of styles that let you choose the style that suits your home’s style.
- Durability: Blinds are generally known for their durability and resistance to wear and tear. They can withstand daily use and are easy to clean and maintain.
Vertical blinds are a great fit for those hard-to-cover areas such as sliding glass doors and windows that are larger than they are tall. With several stacking options to allow for easy access or clear views, these window coverings are great options that include sliding panel-track blinds that can even be used as room dividers when mounted on the ceiling.
Shades: Soft, Stylish & Leaders in Light Diffusion
Shades, on the other hand, are window treatments made of a continuous piece of fabric or material that can be raised or lowered to cover or reveal the window. Hunter Douglas offers a vast collection of shades that provide ample light control, privacy, and even room-darkening or sound-muffling capabilities. These include sheer shades, Roman shades, woven shades, cellular shades, and roller or solar shades in horizontal or vertical orientations for windows and doors.
Some of the distinguishing benefits and characteristics of shades include:
- Fabric: Shades are typically made from a variety of fabrics, including cotton, polyester, linen, and more. They are easily customizable with various patterns, textures, and colors when you choose Hunter Douglas.
- Light Diffusion: Unlike blinds with adjustable slats, shades offer varying levels of light diffusion and privacy depending on the fabric and opacity.
- Insulation: Depending on the fabric and design, shades can offer insulation properties that help regulate indoor temperatures, making them energy-efficient options.
Contact Us Today for Blinds and Shades
If you would like to explore our selection of blinds and shades, check out the Window Creations & Design Center blog! Each month, our experienced and knowledgeable team comes up with new ways to discuss blinds, shades, shutters, and more.
When you’re ready to order or have any questions, our showroom team is here to answer all of your questions and guide you to the perfect design solution for your home. Give us a call at (810) 553-6521, contact us online, or stop by our beautiful location in Fort Gratiot, Michigan, where you can see, feel and operate all the latest in window treatment designs and trends.
With more than 30 years serving the local community, we proudly serve Port Huron, Harbor Beach, Lexington, Marine City, Marysville, St Clair, Sandusky, and Algonac, Michigan.