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.
Blinds & Shades by Room
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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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What are Custom Valances?
Valances are an essential component in window treatment design. They provide a stylish way to conceal curtain rods and hardware while adding a decorative touch to your windows. Custom valances offer a tailored fit and unique design to perfectly complement your home's decor. The team at The Shade Shop can show you what valances are, the benefits of custom valances, and why you might need them in your home.
What Are Valances?
Valances are fabric coverings that sit at the top of a window. They're often used with other window treatments, such as curtains, blinds, or shades. They come in numerous styles, from classic styles to minimalist and modern, allowing for endless customization options.
Custom valances are tailored to your window's exact dimensions, ensuring a precise fit that enhances the overall look of your window treatments. Our custom valances are made from high-quality materials that offer durability and longevity, ensuring your window treatments look beautiful for years.
Do You Need Valances?
Whether or not you need valances depends on your style and the overall look you want in your home. Here are a few reasons why you might consider adding valances to your window treatments:
- Aesthetic Appeal: Valances add a decorative element to windows, making them an excellent choice for enhancing a room's visual appeal.
- Layering: If you already have blinds, shades, or curtains, valances can add an extra layer to your window, creating a more complete look.
- Room Theme: Custom valances can match a room's theme or style, tying together various design elements for a harmonious appearance.
- Concealment: Valances are perfect for concealing unsightly hardware or window treatment mechanisms, providing a cleaner and more finished look.
Custom Valances Near Kennebunk, Maine
When you opt for custom valances, you can choose fabrics, colors, patterns, and styles that align with your taste and home decor. This allows for a cohesive and polished look. If you're in the Kennebunk area and looking for high-quality custom valances, The Shade Shop specializes in Hunter Douglas window treatments, offering a wide range of options to suit your style and needs. Focusing on quality craftsmanship and personalized service, The Shade Shop can help you design and install the perfect custom valances for your home.
Request a Custom Valance Consultation with The Shade Shop
Custom valances offer a secondary opportunity to spruce up your window treatments and tie your room together with a complementary element that will hide extra hardware and add a layer of sophistication.
If you're considering custom valances, visit The Shade Shop at 45 Portland Road, Suite 9C, Kennebunk, ME. You can also call us at (207) 967-9777 or request a consultation online to get personalized assistance finding the best custom valance solutions for your home.
The Shade Shop is proud to be a local business in Kennebunk, ME, and we are happy to serve Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, York, Wells, Portland, Biddeford, Ogunquit, Old Orchard Beach, Scarborough, and Falmouth, ME.