Aura
Program your window treatments so that they adjust themselves automatically, creating the perfect room ambiance morning, noon and night.
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.
Flooring
Give your interiors a design step-up with quality home flooring.
Motorized Window Coverings
Enjoy the convenience of motorized window coverings.
Consumer Financing by Wells Fargo
We offer financing options for our customers, subject to approved credit.
Window Covering Measuring & Installations
Our measuring and installation service will ensure an exact fit for your window coverings.
Interior Design Ideas
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See current and past decorating ideas from our 'Fresh Ideas' Newsletter.
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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Benefits of Wood Flooring for Homes
Wood flooring has been a beloved part of homes for many years, and with good reason! Always in style and available in many custom options, wood flooring is the perfect addition to your home if you are thinking of giving your space an upgrade. From adding wood flooring to all rooms in your house to adding wood flooring to a few select spaces, you will instantly notice the beauty that these additions bring. Of course, wood flooring offers several functional benefits as well. Read on to discover the many benefits of wood flooring for homes below.
Benefit 1: Increases the Value of Homes
Even if you are not looking to sell your home anytime soon, it is always good to keep the future in mind. That is why one of the benefits of wood flooring is that it increases the value of your home. Buyers tend to pay more for a house with hardwood than carpet, as it is a preferred flooring that can be relied on for years to come concerning beauty and function. Additionally, since it doesn’t cling to dirt and dust as aggressively as carpet, wood flooring is also a green flag for those suffering from allergies often. Additionally, wood flooring adds warmth and comfort to your home while also boasting an elegant feel. It’s a great first impression for those visiting your home!
Benefit 2: Easy to Maintain
No one likes to spend hours and hours cleaning their floors only to watch them get dirty again. Even after a thorough shampooing and vacuum, old stains can reappear in carpets. Any new messes can easily stain a carpet. Not to mention, if those messes aren’t tended to immediately, your carpet will begin to smell. That smell is not always easy to get rid of! Wood floors are much easier to maintain in comparison. Wood floors can be swept, steam-cleaned, or vacuumed with ease. Did you spill your drink on the floor? Instead of rushing to get the carpet shampoo, you can wipe it up and move on with your day. Plus, since wood flooring doesn’t cling to dust mites or pet dander like carpeting does, you can breathe a little easier.
Benefit 3: Cost-Effective
While wood floors may have a higher upfront cost than carpet, when paired with the years of benefits, wood flooring are the way to go. Since wood floors are easier to clean and less susceptible to damage, they will reduce your cleaning and repair costs throughout the years. Plus, since wood floors are durable, they can last for years to come. While you will be spending upfront, the long-term benefits are incredibly cost-effective.
Conclusion
To learn more about the benefits of wood floors, be sure to contact or visit us today at Classic Interiors. We are located in Kenner, Louisiana, and proudly serve Metairie, New Orleans, St. Charles, and the surrounding area.