How window treatments really work.
Eight parts, one job. Tap through the anatomy of a blind, check whether a treatment will fit inside your frame and learn what makes a window safer.
Eight parts, one job.
Tap each numbered part, then tilt the slats to watch the whole system turn together.
The decorative strip across the top that hides the headrail. It can match the slats or be a fabric or wood accent.
The metal or wood box that holds the whole blind. The tilt, lift and ladder systems all live inside it.
Small brackets that clip the headrail to the frame or wall. They are anchored into solid material and carry the full weight.
The horizontal blades that tilt to steer light. Faux wood, real wood, aluminum and vinyl each have a different weight and feel.
Two thin strands that hold every slat in place and rotate them together when you tilt the blind.
A cord with a lock, an internal spring for cordless, or a motor. It raises and lowers the stack of slats.
A rod, cord or motor that turns the slats open and closed. A wand keeps cord loops out of reach.
The heavier bar at the bottom that keeps the blind straight and gives you something to lift.
Inside the frame, or outside it?
Choose a treatment and slide in the depth of your window frame. See whether it fits inside, what we would suggest and how much light could leak around the edges.
Will it fit inside the frame?
Typical minimum depths for a flat, flush look. Products vary, so we confirm on your actual windows.
- Needs about
- Your frame
- Our suggestion
- Light gaps
Six habits for safer windows.
Choose cordless
Remove accessible cords wherever children or pets can reach.
Keep furniture away
Cribs, beds and sofas stay clear of window areas.
Secure what you have
Use cord cleats or tension devices on any existing cords.
Consider motors
A remote kept out of reach replaces every cord.
Replace old blinds
Very old corded blinds are worth upgrading.
Ask us
We inspect your windows and give honest advice.
How it works: common questions
Are cordless blinds safer for children and pets?
Yes. Removing accessible cords removes the strangulation hazard that cords can create, which is why safety groups recommend cordless or inaccessible-cord designs for homes with young children. Almost everything we sell can be made cordless or motorized.
Can I get motorized blinds without rewiring my home?
Yes. Rechargeable battery motors, with an optional small solar panel, need no wiring through the walls. Hardwired systems are also available when you want power built in. Controls can be a remote, a wall keypad, an app or a voice assistant.
Do you work in condos, rentals and HOA communities?
Yes. Battery-powered treatments avoid drilling for wiring, and we can match approved colors and styles for HOAs and property managers. We recommend checking your lease or HOA rules first, and we can supply the details they ask for.
See how it would work in your home.
A free in-home visit includes measuring every window and real samples in your own light.