17W508 22nd St, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181

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Frequently Asked Questions

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At Beyond Shades we LOVE interior fashion, home decor, interior design, paint, wallpaper, fabrics, and especially window coverings and drapery. If you have a question on any of these services, view our frequently asked questions below for answers from our experienced design consultants and certified installers.

Yes, we offer one in-home consultation on Hunter Douglas products. Our consultations offer the benefit of expert opinions on what product would best meet your needs, all from the comfort of your own home. At Beyond Shades, we’ll bring our mobile showroom to you! 

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Our design professionals will find out what you want in look, lighting, and energy efficiency and will bring the appropriate samples to your house for the in-home consultation. We come to your space and work at your pace. The consultation costs only your time and not your money.

We have years of experience in window coverings and are confident we can find the right treatment for you because our design professionals can do much, much more than show you samples. 

Hunter Douglas Certified Installer can measure for you, so your Window Treatments will fit perfectly when we install them. No mistakes – No Do-Overs!

We offer Hunter Douglas custom shades, shutters, blinds, and drapery plus a multitude of designers for fabrics, drapery, upholstery and wallpaper.

All of our shades and privacy sheer below are offered in numerous materials and designs! Provenance® Woven Wood Shades, Designer Banded Shades, Designer Roller Shades, SonnetteTM Cellular Roller Shades, Vignette® Modern Roman Shades, Duette® Honeycomb Shades, Silhouette® Window Shadings, and Pirouette® Window Shadings. Find out more about our products at shades privacy sheers. 

For premium stylings, Alustra® Woven Textures® Collection is inspired by design. Fabrics are sourced from around the world to create a truly special window treatment. Alustra Woven Textures are available in Roller Shades, Roman Shades and Skyline® Gliding Window Panels.

A roller shade is a simple shade that lays flat when lowered and when raised, it wraps around a cylinder. Roller shades come in four fabric collections with 48 gorgeous colors that range from popular whites and neutrals to vibrant hues.

Cellular shades are energy efficient thanks to the unique honeycomb pattern in cellular shades, they trap air before it reaches the interior of the house, and reduce energy costs in both hot and cold weather.

Honeycomb Shades are the original cellular shades, specifically engineered to provide beauty and energy efficiency at the window in both cold and warm climates. Their honeycomb construction traps air in distinct pockets, which creates insulation that can help lower your energy consumption and energy bills.

Roman shades are offered in sheer, light-filtering and room-darkening fabric opacities, and a range of styles and fold sizes. Roman shades are different from standard window shade in that they stack up evenly when being opened.

Older corded window coverings may have looped pull cords or accessible inner cords that could pose a risk to small children. Beyond Shades offers several safety solutions, including motorized options and various operating systems to go cordless!

  • Sonnette Cellular Roller Shades offer SoftTouchTM Motorization and PowerView® Motorization. 
  • Designer Roller Shades offers PowerView® Motorization. 
  • Provenance® Woven Wood Shades are available with PowerView® Motorization. 
  • Vignette Duolite has available PowerView® Motorization and the Alustra® Woven Textures® are offered in all the operating systems listed below! 
  • Palm Beach Shutters, Pirouettes, Duettes, Skyline gliding window panels, Designer Banded shades, Design Studio Drapery, Designer Studio shades, Luminette privacy sheers, and many more can be motorized. 

PowerView® – Our brilliant wireless operating system gives you the power to control and schedule your Hunter Douglas window treatments via remote control or your mobile device, and creates a safer environment for homes with young children and pets.

UltraGlide® – Features a single retractable cord or wand that always remains a constant length when raising and lowering your window treatments. 

SoftTouch™ – A battery-powered system with wand-controlled operation. 

Standard Cordlock – It acts like a cord, but locks into place for easier operation and a cleaner appearance. 

EasyRise™ – Pulling down on the front of this continuous loop lowers your shade. Pulling on the rear of the loop raises it. 

Top-Down/Bottom-Up – Open from the top or the bottom, or settle somewhere in between, to create the perfect balance of privacy and natural light. 

We do it for you using certified Hunter Douglas installers, but if you want to measure, view our simple measuring and installation guide by clicking instructions here or feel free to call us and have our Hunter Douglas Certified Installer measure for you and install for you.

Every window treatment from Hunter Douglas is covered by their lifetime limited warranty.

You can come see us in person at 17W508 22nd Street Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181.

If you’d like to set up a consultation call us at: (630) 903-6711 for an In-Home Consultation Appointments.

Showroom Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Friday & Saturday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm 
Sunday: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm 

Before and after-hours are available by appointment.

Beyond Shades proudly serves all of Chicago and the greater Chicagoland area including: Oak Park, Elmhurst, La Grange, Hinsdale, Glen Ellyn, Wheaton, Downers Grove, Oak Brook, Naperville, River Forest, and more.

Our Projects

Looking for inspiration for your next window treatment project? Look no further than our gallery of stunning projects! From simple and elegant to bold and dramatic, our collection showcases the best of what we have to offer. Click below to view all of our amazing designs and get inspired for your next home decor project.

Latest Articles & Tips

Here you can find helpful tips, advice, and insights on window treatments and interior design. Whether you’re looking for inspiration or want to stay up-to-date on what’s new in the world of window treatments, we’ve got something for everyone here at Beyond Shades!
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