Consider these questions:

1. What degree of privacy do I need?  Partial or Total?
   This is a most important question because your safety and security is directly related to what is at the window. Hunter Douglas has products that range from sheer to privacy, as well as many degrees in between. It's a very individual process. Everyone has a different level of privacy to feel safe and secure.  Also, your needs for privacy in the bedroom probably will be different than your needs in the dining room. So this is the question to start with.
2. What direction does the window face?
   Is it a warm sunny, window? If it's south or west, you could be experiencing a room that heats up, but you also have another problem; your furniture or carpet might be fading as we speak. If this is your problem, Hunter Douglas has energy-efficient products that are beautiful. Not only are they gorgeous, but they will keep your room cooler and filter the harsh sunlight. What this means is not only a savings in your cooling bill, but you will enjoy your furniture and carpet for a longer time. Consider pleated shades or Duette® honeycomb shades.
3. What are my needs for light control?
   When you think of operating functions of window coverings, some go up and down. Roller shades are a good example. You can stop a roller shade anywhere you want, but you can't really control the light. If light control is the issue, we recommend a product that has a louver. It can be a louver that is either horizontal or vertical. Now, what has a louver? Mini blinds, wood blinds, Silhouette® window shadings, Nantucket™ or verticals or Luminette Privacy Sheers®. With louvers, you can redirect the light and can completely change the complexion of a room by rotating or tilting the louvers.
4. How do my windows open, and do I open them often?
   Some windows open up, some out and some in, while some go side-to-side. There is no standard window. This is an important question to ask yourself, because you might design a beautiful window covering, but if it doesn't fit the function, it will be useless.
5. What is my budget?
   Window coverings are an investment in your home. Hunter Douglas has products to fit just about any budget. Be honest about your budget and realize, too, that there might not be a big price difference between what you might like and what you absolutely love. Ask yourself this question: "In five years, will I remember how much I paid for something or will I remember how much I love it, knowing I made the right decision?" You don't always have to settle! Your dreams can be reality!