Aria™️ Fabric Blinds
Crafted of lightweight and translucent fabric. For a first-of-its-kind design.
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.
Motorized Window Coverings
Enjoy the convenience of motorized window coverings.
Outdoor Solar Shades
Make your outdoor spaces more comfortable with our outdoor solar shades.
SunPro Motorized Retractable Awnings
Make your home or workplace feel as comfortable on the outside as it is on the inside with SunPro motorized retractable awnings from The Shade Shop.
Commercial Blinds and Shades
The Shade Shop works with business owners across Southern Maine to dress and protect their buildings with Hunter Douglas commercial window coverings.
Cornices
We offer window treatments for any business or commercial setting.
Custom Bedding
We create one-of-a-kind custom bedding designs.
Drapery & Valances
Add the perfect finishing touch to your windows.
Drapery Hardware
Choose from a wide selection of styles.
Fabrics
Choose from our large selection of fabric colors, patterns and textures.
Valances and Cornices
Window treatments are a part of your interior design that can be not only beautiful, but functional!
After-Hours & In-Home Consultations
Our schedule is flexible, and we can come to your home for a consultation.
Blind and Shade Repairs
We offer quick and professional repairs for your blinds and shades.
Drapery Repair
We offer expert drapery repair services.
Free Estimates
Get a free estimate for your next decorating project.
Window Covering Measuring & Installations
Our measuring and installation service will ensure an exact fit for your window coverings.
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Bathroom
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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
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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
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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
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Energy Efficient
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Light Filtering
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Child and Pet-Friendly
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How Do Curtains and Drapery Help with Drafty Windows?
Living in Maine, especially in Kennebunk, we're no strangers to chilly winters and drafty windows. While cozy blankets and warm beverages can certainly help, sometimes the solution lies in addressing the source of the cold – your windows. Here are five ways that curtains and drapery from The Shade Shop can make a significant difference in combating drafty windows.
Insulation
One of the primary functions of curtains and drapery is to provide an extra layer of insulation for your windows.
Thick, well-lined curtains are a barrier between the cold air outside and the warmth inside your home, effectively reducing heat loss through the windows.
Draft Reduction
Curtains for drafty windows minimize airflow around the window frames, thereby reducing drafts.
Custom drapery fits your windows precisely, ensuring a snug fit that blocks out drafts effectively.
Temperature Regulation
By adding curtains or drapery to your windows, you gain better control over the temperature in your home.
During the colder months, closing curtains or drapes at night can help retain heat, while opening them during the day allows sunlight to warm your space naturally.
Energy Efficiency
Improving the insulation of your windows with curtains or drapery can lead to increased energy efficiency.
With less heat escaping through drafty windows, your heating system won't have to work as hard to maintain a comfortable temperature, ultimately lowering energy bills. If energy efficiency is your top priority, check out our favorite energy-efficient window treatment on the market: Duette® Cellular Shades.
Versatility
Curtains and drapery come in various styles, fabrics, and designs, allowing you to find the perfect match for your home.
Whether you prefer sheer curtains for a light, airy feel or heavy drapes for maximum insulation, there's a solution to suit every taste and need.
Customizable Hunter Douglas Drapery
At The Shade Shop, we offer fully customizable Hunter Douglas drapery from Carol Fabrics. Our customization options ensure that your curtains or drapery meet your exact specifications, regardless of size, opacity, texture, or color. Whether you want your entire home outfitted or just looking for accent draperies, our customizable drapery options ensure you have complete control over your windows.
From choosing the fabric and color to selecting the hardware and accessories, you can create window treatments uniquely tailored to your home.
Contact The Shade Shop To Get New Curtains and Drapery
Curtains and drapery are not only stylish additions to your home decor, but they're also practical solutions for combating drafty windows. By investing in quality window treatments from The Shade Shop, you can enjoy increased comfort, energy savings, and enhanced aesthetics all year round.
Request your consultation with The Shade Shop to explore our wide range of curtains and drapery options designed to transform your home into a cozy retreat, no matter the weather outside. The Shade Shop is in Kennebunk, Maine, and we're proud to offer our window treatment services to the following service areas: Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, York, Wells, Portland, Biddeford, Ogunquit, Old Orchard Beach, Scarborough, and Falmouth, Maine.