BLINDS
Custom Blinds from Hunter Douglas in Lutherville near Baltimore, MD
At Alexander Blank Fabrics & Design, we have close to 40 years of experience helping homeowners near Baltimore and throughout the surrounding communities choose window treatments and interior design solutions like fine fabrics, custom drapery, and more from our showroom in Lutherville.
As an authorized dealer of genuine Hunter Douglas blinds, we bring together durability, light control, and a polished look that feels right for a classic Baltimore rowhome, a historic home in Roland Park, a suburban residence in Towson, or a spacious property in Lutherville. With a wide range of styles, materials, and operating options, you can create a look that suits your home while controlling the amount of natural light coming through your windows.
Explore Our Window Blinds
Blinds are often treated as the default window covering, but the quality and details of Hunter Douglas Blinds make a real difference. The right blind depends on your room—how much privacy you require, window size, and how the space is used. We give you a plethora of options to consider for each room. That's why our designers look at the whole room before recommending a single blind.
Custom Wood Blinds
For a warm, natural look, consider:
Hunter Douglas Parkland® Wood Blinds
As the premier choice in genuine wood craftsmanship, Parkland® Wood Blinds offer rich finishes, stains, and custom slat sizes. They bring classic architectural charm to any living room or dining space while providing exceptional strength. If you are looking for authentic wood blinds because your Baltimore home has original trim or hardwood floors, Parkland® Wood Blinds are often the blind that looks like it has always been there.
Custom Faux Wood Blinds
For a durable alternative to wood that holds up over time, consider:
Hunter Douglas EverWood® Faux Wood Blinds
Engineered for maximum durability in spaces with fluctuating temperatures or elevated moisture levels—such as kitchens, bathrooms, or laundry rooms—EverWood® Faux Wood Blinds capture the look of real wood while offering versatile performance. They're designed to resist warping, cracking, and fading, which makes faux wood blinds a smart choice for in playrooms, kitchens, and bathrooms. A tip we often share: pair Parkland® Wood Blinds in your living spaces with EverWood® Faux Wood Blinds in coordinating finishes for kitchens and baths for a whole-home design solution.
Custom Metal Blinds
For modern style and precise light control in a lightweight design, consider:
Hunter Douglas Custom Metal Blinds
Formerly known as Modern Precious Metals® Mini Blinds, Hunter Douglas Custom Metal Blinds feature a clean, minimalist profile and an extensive array of finishes, from matte to metallic. Spring-reload slats can bounce back if bent, helping the blinds hold up to everyday wear. Metal also stands up well to humidity, so these blinds work as well in a bathroom or kitchen as they do in a commercial business, contemporary living room, or home office.
Custom Fabric Blinds
For the light control of a blind with the softness of a shade, consider:
Hunter Douglas Aria™ Soft Blinds
Aria™ Soft Blinds are a new kind of blind from Hunter Douglas, made with soft, translucent fabric vanes instead of hard slats. Their construction diffuses daylight the way a shade does, while the adjustable vanes keep the privacy and precise light control that make blinds so practical. A specialized insert provides dual-opacity control, and Aria™ Soft Blinds are available with PowerView® Automation.
Motorized Blinds with PowerView® Automation
For added control and maximum comfort, Hunter Douglas PowerView® Automation lets you operate compatible blinds with your smartphone, remote control, or your voice. Manage them with a button on-command or set them to open and close on a schedule. Automation is especially useful on tall windows, wide sliding doors, and rooms where the light shifts dramatically between morning and late afternoon.
Hunter Douglas Vertical Blinds
Large picture windows, wide sliding doors, and expansive glass walls can all benefit from vertical blinds. Along with traditional vertical blinds, we offer sheer panels and panel-track designs for wider openings.
- Hunter Douglas Custom Vertical Blinds: With a range of vane sizes, materials, and colors, including exclusive color options, Hunter Douglas Custom Vertical Blinds provide practical light control and privacy for expansive windows and doors.
- Hunter Douglas Luminette® Sheer Panels: Soft fabric vanes attached to a sheer facing rotate for privacy and stack neatly to the side like drapery, giving a sliding door the look of a sheer with the control of a vertical blind. Explore our sheers and shadings.
- Hunter Douglas Skyline® Panel-Track Blinds: Designed for the widest and tallest windows and sliding doors, Skyline® Panel-Track Blinds feature wide fabric panels that glide smoothly across the window. Motorized operation is available for convenient control of large expanses of glass. Plus: you can mount them from the ceiling and use them as room dividers.
Where Each Blind Works Best
- Parkland® Wood Blinds bring warmth, while Aria™ Soft Blinds soften incoming light. More on choosing living room blinds.
- See our ideas for kitchens and bathrooms.
- Precise slat control cuts screen glare without giving up daylight. Ideas for custom office blinds.
- Low-profile blinds suit French doors, while vertical blinds and panel tracks are made for sliding doors.
- Custom sizing gives us options for windows that standard blinds can't fit. Blinds for odd-shaped windows.
- We design blinds for professional spaces as well as homes. Tailored commercial blinds.
Pair Your Blinds with Custom Drapery
Blinds make the foundation of privacy and light control. Drapery brings softness, color, and scale. Together, they create a full window treatment that feels finished in a way neither does alone.
Because our in-house workroom fabricates custom drapery, side panels, valances, and cornices, our designers can help you match fabrics across your drapery, upholstery, wall coverings, and furniture, so your blinds can be part of a larger design plan for the room.
Frequently Asked Questions About Custom Blinds
What's the difference between wood and faux wood blinds?
Parkland® Wood Blinds are genuine hardwood, prized for natural grain and warmth. EverWood® Faux Wood Blinds capture the same look in a material built for durability and humidity. Read our guide to faux wood blinds for Maryland homes.
Are vertical blinds still in style?
Yes, modern vertical look far more refined than the old-fashioned verticals many people remember. See what's new in contemporary vertical blinds.
Can my blinds be motorized?
Hunter Douglas blinds are compatible with PowerView® Automation, and we'll demonstrate the options in our showroom. Learn what motorized blinds and shades can do.
Do you measure and install blinds?
Yes. Our team measures your windows, accounts for mounting depth, trim, and clearance, and handles installation. It all starts with a complimentary consultation in our showroom or your home. Here's what to expect.
How do I clean and care for my blinds?
Care depends on the material, and we'll go over specifics at installation. Our cleaning guide covers most situations, and if a blind stops working, we can help you decide whether to repair or replace it.
Why choose custom blinds over ready-made?
Custom blinds are made to your exact window dimensions, in materials and colors ready-made blinds don't offer, with operating systems that suit how you live. More on the perks of custom blinds.
Transform Your Home with Custom Blinds in Baltimore & Lutherville, MD
Alexander Blank Fabrics & Design provides expert window treatment design services to homeowners throughout Lutherville, Baltimore, and nearby communities, including Timonium, Ruxton, Towson, Roland Park, Owings Mills, Reisterstown, Hunt Valley, and beyond. Visit our showroom to see our samples and working displays in person and talk with our design specialists about your project. We can help you compare styles, materials, and operating options to find window treatments that work for your home.
Call today to schedule your personalized design consultation.
