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You’re not just blocking sun. You’re managing how 25-40% of your cooling costs escape through your windows every month in South Florida’s climate.
Hunter Douglas cellular shades trap air between layers, creating insulation that keeps your AC from working overtime. That’s measurable savings on your FPL bill, not marketing talk. And right now, select Duette Honeycomb Shades qualify for up to 30% back in federal tax credits—capped at $1,200—which makes the upgrade more affordable than most people realize.
The real difference shows up in how your home feels. Silhouette shades turn that harsh coastal glare into soft, filtered light without killing your view of Biscayne Bay or your backyard. You control the exact amount of light with fabric vanes that adjust throughout the day. No more squinting at your TV at 3 PM or watching your furniture fade by the window.
Motorization through PowerView automation means you’re adjusting shades from your phone, voice command, or on a schedule. If you’re already running Alexa or Google Home, it integrates directly. You’re not adding complexity—you’re gaining control.
We’re a Hunter Douglas authorized dealer serving North Miami Beach, Aventura, Bal Harbour, and surrounding areas. We’re new to South Florida, but we’re not new to this business—our team brings over 20 years of experience from established operations in NYC and Toronto.
That means you’re working with people who’ve installed thousands of window treatments in high-rises, waterfront homes, and everything in between. We know how salt air affects materials. We know which fabrics hold up in humidity. We know what actually works when you’re dealing with floor-to-ceiling windows facing east.
We’re also a Hunter Douglas Warranty Repair Center, which means if something breaks—even if you didn’t buy it from us—we can fix it. That’s rare. Most dealers won’t touch products they didn’t sell. We handle residential and commercial projects, from single rooms to full hotel renovations, and we’re adding in-house manufacturing through Roller Shade USA to give you even more custom options.
You start with a free in-home consultation. We come to you in North Miami Beach, measure your windows, talk through what you’re trying to solve—whether that’s heat, privacy, light control, or all three—and show you actual fabric samples. Not photos. Real samples you can hold up to your window and see how they filter your specific light.
From there, we walk you through options. If you want motorization, we explain how PowerView works and whether it makes sense for your setup. If you’re chasing that federal tax credit, we tell you exactly which Duette models qualify and what the process looks like. No upselling—just clear information so you can make the right call for your home and budget.
Once you approve the quote, we order your custom shades. Hunter Douglas manufactures everything to your exact window dimensions, which takes about two to three weeks depending on the product. When they arrive, our installation team schedules a time that works for you, shows up on time, and gets everything mounted, leveled, and programmed if you went motorized.
After install, we test every shade. If you have PowerView, we make sure it’s connected to your app and responding correctly. You’re not figuring this out on your own after we leave. And if anything ever breaks, you’ve got our number and a lifetime warranty from Hunter Douglas covering defects and parts.
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Every project starts with a free consultation and precise measurements at your home in North Miami Beach. You’re not guessing at dimensions or ordering online and hoping it fits. We measure, we order, we install.
You get access to the full Hunter Douglas line—Silhouette, Pirouette, Duette, Vignette, Luminette, and more—with thousands of fabric options in different opacities, textures, and colors. If you’re coordinating with existing décor or trying to match a specific aesthetic, we bring samples that let you see exactly how each option looks in your actual light.
Motorization and smart home integration are available on most products. PowerView automation connects to your Wi-Fi and works with Alexa, Google Assistant, or the PowerView app. You can set schedules, create scenes, or control everything with a Pebble remote if you’d rather skip the phone.
Child and pet safety is standard. We install cordless lift systems or motorized options that eliminate dangling cords entirely—a requirement under current WCMA/ANSI safety standards and frankly just the smarter choice if you have kids or animals in the house.
You also get a lifetime warranty from Hunter Douglas. If a part breaks or a mechanism fails due to a defect, they replace it at no cost. And because we’re an authorized repair center, you’re calling us directly—not dealing with a 1-800 number or waiting weeks for someone to show up.
Pricing depends on the product line, size of your windows, and whether you add motorization. A standard cellular shade for a typical window might start around $300-$400 installed, while a motorized Silhouette shade on a large sliding door could run $1,200-$1,800 or more.
Hunter Douglas doesn’t publish prices publicly, and most dealers don’t either. That’s frustrating, but it’s because every job is custom. Your windows aren’t the same size as your neighbor’s, and the fabric you choose affects cost.
What matters more than the sticker price is what you’re actually getting. You’re buying something that’s measured and built for your exact window, installed by certified professionals, and backed by a lifetime warranty. Cheaper options exist, but they won’t last as long, won’t perform as well in Florida’s humidity, and won’t come with the same level of support if something goes wrong. If you want a real number, call us for a free quote. We’ll give you transparent pricing based on your actual windows and needs.
Yes, but only specific models. Select Duette Honeycomb Shades qualify for the federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit, which gets you up to 30% back on the cost, capped at $1,200 total for all qualifying home improvements in a given year.
The credit applies to products that meet ENERGY STAR criteria for insulation. Duette shades qualify because of their cellular design—they trap air in pockets, which reduces heat transfer through your windows. That’s a measurable energy efficiency gain, not just marketing.
To claim it, you’ll need to file IRS Form 5695 with your tax return and keep your receipt. We provide all the documentation you need, including product certifications. Just know that the $1,200 cap covers all eligible improvements—windows, doors, insulation, HVAC upgrades—so if you’re doing multiple projects, plan accordingly. This isn’t a rebate. It’s a tax credit, which reduces what you owe the IRS dollar-for-dollar. If you’re upgrading your windows anyway, it’s basically free money for doing something that also cuts your cooling costs.
Both are sheer shades that let you control light while keeping your view, but they work differently. Silhouette shades have soft fabric vanes suspended between two sheer panels. You tilt the vanes to adjust light—open for a full view, closed for privacy, or anywhere in between. The vanes seem to float, which gives you that filtered, ambient light without harsh glare.
Pirouette shades have fabric vanes that unfold from the back of the shade when you open them. When closed, they create soft, horizontal folds. When open, the vanes retract completely, giving you an unobstructed view. They’re a bit more sculptural and work well in modern or contemporary spaces.
In terms of performance, both block UV rays and reduce heat. Silhouette is more popular for living rooms and bedrooms where you want consistent light control. Pirouette works great for large windows or sliding doors where you want a clean look when the shades are open. If you’re not sure which fits your space better, we bring samples to your consultation so you can see both options in your actual windows. It’s easier to decide when you’re looking at the real thing instead of photos online.
PowerView is Hunter Douglas’s smart home system. It connects your motorized shades to your home’s Wi-Fi so you can control them from the PowerView app, a Pebble remote, or voice commands through Alexa or Google Assistant.
You can set schedules—like having your bedroom shades close automatically at sunset or open at 7 AM. You can create scenes that adjust multiple shades at once with one tap, like a “movie mode” that closes your living room shades or a “good morning” scene that opens everything on the east side of your house. If you’re on vacation, you can open and close shades remotely to make it look like someone’s home.
The system runs on a hub that plugs into your router. Each motorized shade connects to the hub wirelessly. Battery-powered shades use rechargeable lithium-ion batteries that last about a year before needing a charge. Hardwired options are available if you’re doing new construction or have access to electrical.
Setup takes about 10 minutes after installation. We connect the hub, sync your shades, and walk you through the app so you’re comfortable using it. If you already have smart home devices, PowerView integrates directly—you’re not adding a separate ecosystem. You’re just giving your existing setup more control.
If you have large windows, high windows, or multiple windows you’re adjusting throughout the day, yes. Motorization isn’t just about convenience—it’s about actually using your shades the way they’re designed to work.
Most people with manual shades don’t adjust them as often as they should. You set them once and leave them, which means you’re either blocking your view all day or letting in too much heat and glare. Motorized shades on a schedule adjust automatically based on the sun’s position, which maximizes energy savings and keeps your home comfortable without you thinking about it.
In South Florida, where the sun is intense and your cooling costs are high, that automation pays off. You’re not opening shades manually every morning and closing them every afternoon. You’re programming it once, and it happens. Add in the safety factor—no cords means no strangulation risk for kids or pets—and the smart home integration, and motorization makes sense for a lot of homes.
The upcharge is typically $200-$400 per shade depending on size and power source. If you’re outfitting a whole house, that adds up. But if you’re doing it right—scheduling shades to reduce heat gain during peak sun hours—you’re cutting your energy costs enough to offset some of that expense over time. And if you’re claiming the federal tax credit, you’re getting 30% of the total cost back anyway.
From the time you approve your order to installation, expect about two to three weeks. That’s how long it takes Hunter Douglas to manufacture your custom shades to your exact window measurements. Rush orders are sometimes possible, but standard lead time is in that range.
The actual installation is usually done in one day, depending on how many windows you’re covering. A few rooms might take two to three hours. A whole house could take a full day. Our installers work clean, show up on time, and don’t leave a mess behind.
If you’re adding PowerView motorization, we build in extra time to set up the hub, sync your shades, and walk you through the app. You’re not left with an instruction manual and a “good luck.” We make sure everything works before we leave, and we test each shade to confirm it’s operating correctly.
If you’re on a tight timeline—maybe you’re moving into a new home in North Miami Beach or finishing a renovation—let us know during the consultation. We can sometimes expedite production or prioritize your install date. But in general, plan for about three weeks from order to completion. It’s not same-day service, but you’re getting something built specifically for your windows, not pulled off a shelf.
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