Custom Window Treatments

Custom Window Treatments

Why should you invest in Custom Window Treatments? What is the difference between Custom Window Treatments and the ready made options available on-line or in the big box stores? As custom window treatment experts we would like to shed some light on the subject for you!

Choice

1st major difference is the literally hundreds and hundreds of fabric and blind options available as custom product vs the limited options available in ready mades. For a full range of options the obvious choice is custom treatments. We work hard to curate the choices that we present to our clients because these options are literally limitless. That doesn’t mean that all these potential options are right for you, and we like to narrow down the selection based on your feedback to avoid completely over whelming you with choice.

What do we mean by choice? How about 800 colours of cellular shades? Add on 800 more choices for roller shades. Or custom printed fabric options for both. Did you see a picture in a magazine, like Elle Decor, or Traditional Home? If the source is listed we can easily find this fabric for you.

Fit and Finish

Ready made treatments are quite limited as to the options for sizing, and when ‘cut to fit’ the compromises are obvious. You can easily tell, even from the street side, that your treatments are ready made. The biggest offender is ready made box store drapery panels. It’s a matter of detail and taste whether your drapery breaks just at the floor, puddles slightly or allows a subtle 1/2″ clearance. However if your baseboard is exposed because your panels are too short it just looks temporary. Make sure you invest in  window treatments that the value you have invested in your home.

Fullness

Ready made drapery is simply not as full as custom made. What does it matter? In this instance you can see the difference that quality makes. Ready made drapery looks skimpy and floppy. Custom drapery should look rich and tailored. Even custom blinds are easy to spot. Did you know that ready-mades have more cords for example to make up for the weaker materials used in their construction?

Hardware

Sure the telescoping drapery poles that you can pick up for a couple of bucks are handy, but the truth is unless your drapery is purely decorative they don’t work well at all. Brackets that you cannot traverse,  bumpy glides that hit the join and snag, you know exactly what we are talking about. With custom hardware the drapery can smoothly traverse a wide expanse, hand drawn, cord drawn or motorized. There are numerous material options and we can suggest options that are well under $100 depending on the application.

Quality Materials

Take the typical faux wood blind as an example. There are a variety of materials that can be used to create the faux wood slats. From foam PVC, to vinyl, all the way up the quality continuum to composite materials. Unlike the ready made faux woods in the picture the Hunter Douglas Everwood is guaranteed not to yellow, fade or warp in the window.  Mechanisms for blinds are another quality point, you can’t rely for long on plastic moving parts.

Professional Advice

Since ready-mades are generally purchased online or in a big box outlet the experienced advice of a window treatment professional is absent. Often you can pick up several different treatments in your self guided attempt to get it right, adding expense and time to the equation with every purchase. An experienced window treatment professional will help you avoid costly mistakes from the start of the process, saving you time and money!

Warranty

One year vs Lifetime Warranty for Custom.

Ready made trying to pass as custom….

Beware! There are ready made ‘cut-down’ shades that attempt to pass themselves off as custom fit. These shades are simply ready made shades, cut to size. Again, they have few of the options, and generally lack the quality features of true custom made.

Value

Certainly the initial investment in a window treatment is less when you go with a ready made option. However you really need to consider when assessing the value the overall cost. If the treatments doesn’t function properly, doesn’t look right, and needs to be replaced you haven’t saved anything in the long run. Another consideration is that properly fitted Custom Window Treatments can add to the appeal and value of your home on the resale market. A great example would be Custom Shutters that are widely recognized by Realtors as an upgrade that increases your resale value in proportion to your investment.

Complimentary in home consultations

Allow us to find the right treatment for your home. We bring samples, and explain the process thoroughly, no hassle, no pressure! Another way we make quality custom window treatments easy. Call us at 613-706-1250 or by email.

Hunter Douglas Smart Shadings Event

Hunter Douglas Smart Shadings Event 

As a valued Hunter Douglas Priority Dealer we are occasionally offered additional savings on our product purchases which we gladly pass on to our customers. For our best Ottawa Blinds Sales feature from September 1 – December 31, 2017 we are pleased to offer the following rebates from our friends at Hunter Douglas Canada. The Hunter Douglas Smart Shadings Event is on now!

Receive a $200 rebate for every five units, any combination, of Silhouette®, Pirouette® or Luminette® purchased. Add PowerView® Motorization to a qualifying purchase and receive a bonus PowerView® Hub. Visit a participating dealer today for complete details.

Offer valid from September 1 – December 31, 2017.

Silhouette

Silhouette® shadings feature soft adjustable fabric vanes that appear to be floating between two sheer fabric panels that beautifully diffuse harsh sunlight. Simply tilt the vanes to achieve your desired level of light and privacy.

Receive a $200 rebate for every five units, any combination, of Silhouette®, Pirouette® or Luminette® purchased. Add PowerView® Motorization to a qualifying purchase and receive a bonus PowerView® Hub.*

Luminette

For wide windows and sliding doors, our Luminette® Privacy Sheers come in an array of sheer and drapery-like fabrics for unlimited light-control and privacy options.

Receive a $200 rebate for every five units, any combination, of Silhouette®, Pirouette® or Luminette® purchased. Add PowerView® Motorization to a qualifying purchase and receive a bonus PowerView® Hub.*

Pirouette

Our innovative Pirouette® shadings feature soft horizontal fabric vanes attached to a single sheer backing, allowing for enhanced views to the outside while maintaining privacy and the full beauty of the fabric appearance on the inside.

Receive a $200 rebate for every five units, any combination, of Silhouette®, Pirouette® or Luminette® purchased. Add PowerView® Motorization to a qualifying purchase and receive a bonus PowerView® Hub.*

Contact Steven’s Creek Shutter Company today for your free shop@home consultation and take advantage of these limited time offers. Call 613-706-1250

*Please note this promotion is available to consumers who have purchased the qualifying product only. Employees of Hunter Douglas, the Hunter Douglas dealer and it’s affiliates, franchisees, agents, associates, advertising and promotional agencies and members of the immediate families of these employees are not eligible. Hunter Douglas will bill back the dealer for any claims that are in violation of the rules. Consumers must submit a completed online form by January 30, 2018. No late submissions will be honoured. HDOrigins is excluded from the offer. Rebate will be issued in the form of a Hunter Douglas Prepaid American Express® Card. THE PROMOTION CARD is a trademark of The Hunt Group. All Rights Reserved. THE PROMOTION CARD is a Prepaid American Express® Card issued by Amex Bank of Canada. ® Used by Amex Bank of Canada under license from American Express.

Hunter Douglas Banded Shades

Hunter Douglas Banded Shades are now available!

Geometric patterns play with light in new ways.

Hunter Douglas Banded Shades are a new entry in this growing category of soft shadings. We knew it would only be a matter of time before Hunter Douglas came to market with some unique and fashionable solutions. And this product offering does not disappoint!

Why Hunter Douglas Banded Shades?

Hunter Douglas Banded Shades feature an extensive collection of fabrics to fit any décor style. From solids to textures to stripes to small-scale designs, these shades offer a fabric to fit your style. Top it off with a sophisticated colour palette featuring fresh neutrals, greys and pops of colour that excite. With Hunter Douglas Banded Shades you open up a world of choice.

Band Height and View Through

Three Sizes of Band Heights equals endless possibilities

OPERATING SYSTEM – Hunter Douglas has industry leading hardware options that are exclusive to Hunter Douglas. For the Hunter Douglas Banded Shades collection we can choose from several options.

CUSTOM CLUTCH – The Custom Clutch is the standard operating system for Designer Banded Shades. It provides superior functionality, shade-to-shade lift uniformity, precise operation and a minimal light gap that is even on both sides.

Discrete Fabric Wrapped Bottom Bar

SOFTTOUCH™ MOTORIZATION – Our new battery-powered motorized system enables intuitive wand-controlled shade operation. Gently pull down on the wand to close shades, and push up to move them to the fully raised position.• Favourite position functionality: a simple operation of the wand moves the shade to your favourite position in the window.• Superior child safety: absolutely no exposed cords.

ULTRAGLIDE® – The revolutionary retractable cord system with constant cord length enhances safety. Exclusive to Hunter Douglas.

BOTTOM BAR – The innovative bottom bar allows the shade to taper and narrow from top to bottom. By gently reducing the space between the front and back fabric, the shade maintains band alignment and uniformity. • Standard fabric-wrapped.• Optional unwrapped in 8 custom hardware colours.

Sophisticated Style and Innovative Design

Combine the superior functionality, stylish design, sophisticated fabrics and the Hunter Douglas proprietary operating systems for a product that fits any room and any style.

Book Your Consulation

Contact us today for your free shop@home consultation. Remember that here at Steven’s Creek Shutter Company we are Specialists in Custom Window Treatments. We focus on one business in order to bring you the knowledge and experience required to guarantee you full value for your project. We are happy to hear from you with any questions you may have.

Call today 613-706-1250 or email info@stevenscreekshutterco.ca

Hunter Douglas Blinds Ottawa

Hunter Douglas Priority Dealer

If you’re looking for Hunter Douglas Blinds Ottawa, you’ve come to the right place! In fact, at Steven’s Creek Shutter Company we are a Priority Hunter Douglas Dealer with all the benefits that entails.

What does this mean to you?

• We carry the complete Hunter Douglas Lineup of products.
• We receive the latest samples and updates automatically ensuring that we are always up to date.
• We can offer exclusive rebates and promotions in concert with Hunter Douglas Canada.

With a long history of featuring Hunter Douglas products (we remember the launch of the Duette product line way back in 1985!) we are proud to represent the market leader in Custom Window Treatments. We are your local source for Hunter Douglas Blinds Ottawa, Manotick, Kemptville and the surrounding area.

The Hunter Douglas Advantage

At Steven’s Creek Shutter Company we believe in form following function, a philosophy that aligns with the Hunter Douglas product line perfectly. Beginning with advanced operating systems that make product usage a pleasure. And moving forward with beautiful, tasteful fabric choices Hunter Douglas leads the way.

Privacy and Light Control

Hunter Douglas window treatments come in a wide array of product designs with exclusive fabrics and materials. The visibility ranges from sheer to blackout—offering varying degrees of privacy and light control options.

Energy Efficiency

With the ever rising costs of energy both to the climate itself as well as your pocket book it makes more sense than ever to make efficiency a priority in your purchasing decisions. Hunter Douglas has been the industry leader in developing energy efficient treatments for your windows.

Innovation

Hunter Douglas blinds are engineered and designed in North America. With leading edge operating systems, proprietary hardware options, and new product categories being introduced every season Hunter Douglas is by far the world-wide industry leader.

Child Safety

From cordless manual and motorized operating systems, retractable lift cords, cord tensioners and wand controls, we offer a wide array of innovative lifting system options for enhanced child and pet safety as well as especially easy operation. Child Safety is serious business. For information on how Hunter Douglas builds Child Safety improvements into many of it’s products please click the graphic to the right.

Affordable?

There is a perception in the marketplace that Hunter Douglas products are ‘high end’ and therefore expensive. We think this is a result of their many premium products, but the truth is the line has products for every budget. For example the cellular shade line starts with the Applause line of products and moves up the line in options and price all the way to the Duette Architella. The choice is yours!

Hunter Douglas Blinds Ottawa

Contact us today for your free shop@home consultation. Remember that here at Steven’s Creek Shutter Company we are Specialists in Custom Window Treatments. We focus on one business in order to bring you the knowledge and experience required to guarantee you full value for your project. We are happy to hear from you with any questions you may have.

Call today 613-706-1250 or email info@stevenscreekshutterco.ca

Awarded Best of Houzz Customer Service

Steven’s Creek Shutter Company of Ottawa/Kars ON

Awarded Best of Houzz Customer Service 2017

Over 40 Million Monthly Unique Users Nominated Best Home Building,

Remodeling and Design Professionals in North America and Around the World

Best of Houzz

Ottawa, Canada, January 17, 2017 – Steven’s Creek Shutter Company of Ottawa/Kars has won “Best Of Houzz Customer Service” on Houzz®, the leading platform for home remodeling and design. The local Window Treatment Specialty Retailer was chosen by the more than 40 million monthly unique users that comprise the Houzz community from among more than one million active home building, remodeling and design industry professionals.

Best of Houzz Customer Service 

The Best Of Houzz is awarded annually in three categories: Design, Customer Service and Photography. Design award winners’ work was the most popular among the more than 40 million monthly users on Houzz. Customer Service honors are based on several factors, including the number and quality of client reviews a professional received in 2016. Architecture and interior design photographers whose images were most popular are recognized with the Photography award. A “Best Of Houzz 2017” badge will appear on winners’ profiles, as a sign of their commitment to excellence. These badges help homeowners identify popular and top-rated home professionals in every metro area on Houzz.

“With sincere thanks to the clients that took the time to so positively review us this last year, it’s great to be recognized by Best of Houzz Customer Service for our efforts at providing the best possible level of service to our customers. In our business, we rely on referrals, and they only happen when you go above and beyond for the customer. We look forward to continuing to serve our clientele with expert advice, and more great values in 2017.” William Pearl, President Steven’s Creek Shutter Company.  www.stevenscreekshutterco.ca

 “We’re so pleased to award Best of Houzz Customer Service 2017 to this incredible group of talented and customer-focused professionals, including Steven’s Creek Shutter Company,” said Liza Hausman, vice president of Industry Marketing for Houzz. “Each of these businesses was singled out for recognition by our community of homeowners and design enthusiasts for helping to turn their home improvement dreams into reality.”

Follow Steven’s Creek Shutter Company on Houzz https://www.houzz.com/pro/info929689/stevens-creek-shutter-company

About Steven’s Creek Shutter Company

Steven’s Creek Shutter Company follows a family tradition of providing creative quality treatments with exceptional value begun by the founder’s Grandfather in 1949. Steven’s Creek Shutter Company is a Hunter Douglas Priority Dealer, providing the full line of industry leading Hunter Douglas blinds. We also provide quality blinds, shades and shutters from Canadian Manufacturers such as Maxxmar Window Fashions, Altex, and Sunproject. We are your motorization specialist, with Somfy Expert Certification and a wide range of motorization possibilities to choose from. With a full range of drapery options from all the leading designer fabric houses Steven’s Creek Shutter Company is a one stop shop for all your residential and commercial window covering needs. Based on the shores of Steven’s Creek in Kars and proudly serving Ottawa, Manotick, Kemptville, Brockville, and Kingston.

www.stevenscreekshutterco.ca     613-706-1250

About Houzz

Houzz is the leading platform for home remodeling and design, providing people with everything they need to improve their homes from start to finish – online or from a mobile device. From decorating a small room to building a custom home and everything in between, Houzz connects millions of homeowners, home design enthusiasts and home improvement professionals across the country and around the world. With the largest residential design database in the world and a vibrant community empowered by technology, Houzz is the easiest way for people to find inspiration, get advice, buy products and hire the professionals they need to help turn their ideas into reality. Headquartered in Palo Alto, CA, Houzz also has international offices in London, Berlin, Sydney, Moscow and Tokyo. Houzz and the Houzz logo are registered trademarks of Houzz Inc. worldwide. For more information, visit houzz.com.

HunterDouglas Smart Home Event

HunterDouglas Smart Home Event | Free Nest Learning Thermostat and Nest Cam with a value of $579

Hunter Douglas PowerView Nest Offer

HunterDouglas Smart Home Event. For a limited time ^†when you purchase a minimum of 5 Silhouette® shadings, Pirouette® shadings or Duette® honeycomb shades with PowerView™ you will receive a FREE Nest Learning Thermostat and Nest Cam Indoor.
Offer valid from September 19 – December 18, 2016

That is a retail savings of $579

Eligible Products for the HunterDouglas Smart Home Event

Silhouette with PowerView™

Silhouette® shadings feature soft adjustable fabric vanes that appear to be floating between two sheer fabric panels that beautifully diffuse harsh sunlight. Simply tilt the vanes to achieve your desired level of light and privacy.

Pirouette with PowerView™

Our innovative Pirouette® shadings feature soft horizontal fabric vanes attached to a single sheer backing, allowing for enhanced views to the outside while maintaining privacy and the full beauty of the fabric appearance on the inside.

Duette with PowerView™

The Duette Architella honeycomb-within-a-honeycomb design offers energy savings in both winter and summer. Choose from the largest selection of fabrics, colors and pleat sizes.

NEST THERMOSTAt (free with purchase)

Nest Thermostat

Your thermostat controls half your energy bill – more than appliances, more than electronics. So shouldn’t it help you save energy? The Nest Learning Thermostat does. It learns what temperature you like and builds a schedule around yours. Since 2011, the Nest Thermostat has saved over 8 billion kWh of energy in millions of homes worldwide.*And independent studies showed that it saved people an average of 10-12% on heating bills and 15% on cooling bills.

Hunter Douglas PowerView™ motorized shades are a revolutionary new system that automatically moves your shades throughout the day, so you don’t have to. Just program PowerView scenes to move your window treatments to the exact position you want and then control and schedule them using the intuitive PowerView App on your smartphone or tablet. You can also operate your PowerView shades using the stunning PowerView Pebble™ Control.
PowerView helps maintain interior temperatures, minimize your home’s energy consumption and reduce utility costs by closing your shades to create a thermal barrier at the windows during Rush Hour Events. Nest can also trigger the PowerView App to close your shades to help keep your home comfortable and secure when it senses that you are away from home.

NEST CAMERA (also free with purchase)

Is everything OK at home? What if someone breaks in? What’s the dog getting into?
The Nest Cam Indoor security camera is designed to help you look after your home and family – even when you’re away.

With 24/7 live streaming, a versatile magnetic stand, person alerts with Nest Aware and one app for all your Nest products, Nest Cam Indoor helps you keep an eye on what matters. From anywhere.

PLUS A VERY SPECIAL VALUE exclusively FROM STEVEN’S CREEK SHUTTER COMPANY

In order to experience all the benefits of PowerView motorization you need to integrate the PowerView Hub, which acts as the go-between for your blinds and the internet. We are throwing in the PowerView Hub during the HunterDouglas Smart Home Event as an additional savings for our customers. With a MSRP of $322 this brings your total savings in free home automation products to just over $900. Wow!

When you combine these savings with the already low everyday pricing from Steven’s Creek Shutter Company you will not find a better time to buy.

CONTACT US TODAY FOR DETAILS AND A FREE CONSULTATION ON YOUR PROJECT.

Experience the convenience of  PowerView Motorization and the Nest Products in your home. Call us today to book your appointment. 613-706-1250

HunterDouglas PowerView Motorization

Here is an installation we did recently of Hunter Douglas Roller Shades motorized with the HunterDouglas PowerView System, utilizing an Android Mobile App and Powerview Hub to control the shades.

HUNTERDOUGLAS POWERVIEW

Installing the PowerView Mobile App means your shades will be controlled with the swipe of a finger. Scene Settings add functionality, programming shades with automated commands. Your blinds can be programmed to follow the changing seasons and react to sunset and sunrise times automatically.

HunterDouglas PowerView on iOS

On this installation we utilized the Hunter Douglas product line, primarily for the choice of “Urban Loft” fabric that the customer loved. We’d have to agree that for this application the choice was stunning.

Powerview Pebble Remotes

The PowerView system can be operated via the PowerView App or via two different types of Pebble controls—a Pebble Remote Control or a Pebble Scene Controller.

The PowerView Pebble Remote Control offers a modern alternative to a traditional remote control, allowing you to pre-set and easily operate up to six different groupings of window treatments—either individually or together—with just a press of a button.

The PowerView Pebble Scene Controller features an advanced display screen that lets you conveniently preview and select room scenes—different combinations of shades and shade positions—that you previously programmed using the PowerView App.

Ergonomically designed and beautiful to look at, the PowerView Pebble is available in seven stylish colors to enhance any décor.

You can also wall mount a PowerView Remote or Scene Controller using the PowerView Surface, available in three on-trend colors.

CONNECT FROM OUTSIDE THE HOME

Clients with health challenges or impairments are provided more accessibility in controlling their window coverings through the use of motorization and automation controls.

Motorized treatments eliminate the control cords on standard treatments that pose a serious risk for children. They ensure child safety adding the element of peace of mind.

And let’s not forget the cool factor, it’s pretty amazing to see these shades operate!

We also have similar functionality from some of our other manufacturers, including Maxxmar and Altex. We have options that include nearly silent motors, and hard-wired systems that never require a battery change! Working with leading edge companies like Somfy and NeoSmart blind control systems there are a world of options to meet the needs or your project.

The future is here, and it’s more affordable than you think! Call us today for more details and your own Shop@Home visit. 613-706-1250