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.
Drapery & Valances
Add the perfect finishing touch to your windows.
Motorized Window Coverings
Enjoy the convenience of motorized window coverings.
Window Covering Measuring & Installations
Our measuring and installation service will ensure an exact fit for your window coverings.
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Bathroom
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Media Room
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Nursery & Kids Room
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Arched Windows
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Bay, Bow, Corner Windows
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French Doors
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Sliding Glass Doors
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Skylights
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Automated
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Blackout
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Energy Efficient
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Durable Dog and Cat Proof Blinds and Shutters
Pet owners know the struggle—inquisitive cats and rowdy dogs batter blinds and shutters. Scratches, warping, and knotted cords can turn window coverings into a nightmare, so strength is a top consideration when choosing blinds or shutters.
From cat-proof window blinds resistant to claw marks to shutters for dogs that can withstand rough handling, you need tough, functional, and fashionable window coverings. Discover the best shutters and blinds for pet homes and how your proper selection will help protect your windows and furnishings.
Why Pet Owners Need Durable Window Treatments
Pets are generally playful and inquisitive, which usually leads to unwanted damage to your beautiful window treatments. Cats will scratch blinds, dogs will chew slats, and energetic pets can end up bending or breaking delicate materials. Using strong, pet-proof blinds and shutters allows homeowners to avoid costly replacements while they still get a crisp, neat appearance.
The proper materials—such as faux wood, vinyl, or reinforced fabric—resist scratches, bending, and wear and tear. In addition, ease of cleaning is a requirement, as pet hair and dirt accumulate very quickly on window treatments. Selecting window coverings that are both durable and functional ensures a long-term solution that resists active pets but remains aesthetically pleasing to your home.
Best Dog- and Cat-Proof Blinds and Shutters
Hunter Douglas Faux Wood Blinds
Pets can be demanding on your window furnishings, but employing the correct blinds and shutters will keep your home fashionable and protected. Some of the best options for pet owners are faux wood blinds, such as Hunter Douglas EverWood® Faux Wood Blinds, which can replicate the beauty appeal of real wood but bring along increased durability. Compared to regular wooden blinds, faux wood is warp-resistant, bend-resistant, and scratch-resistant, making it ideal for homes with dogs and cats that like to paw and scratch at things.
Hunter Douglas Vertical Blinds
Vertical blinds are another ideal choice for pet homes as they offer durability, functionality, and convenience. Hunter Douglas vertical blinds compare favorably with traditional horizontal blinds because their tough materials, such as vinyl or faux wood, are resistant to scratches and can withstand forceful pushes from furry family members.
Additionally, these vertical window treatments are simple to keep clean—pet hair and dust can simply be wiped off or vacuumed. Vertical shades can regulate light and provide privacy while withstanding daily pet use, so they are a practical and stylish solution for homeowners with pets.
Hunter Douglas Shutters
For longevity, shutters offer heavy-duty pet damage protection. With their sturdy frame, they are immune to bending, scratching, and chewing, and thus a long-term solution for pet-friendly homes. Stylish and practical, shutters offer traditional sophistication and an added layer of security to windows.
Hunter Douglas Metal Blinds
And don't forget metal mini blinds. These blinds, like Hunter Douglas Modern Precious Metals® Mini Blinds, are a practical, durable choice for pet homes, offering resistance to scratching and bending. Unlike more fragile materials, aluminum blinds endure romping pets and are less likely to warp or break. Their long-lasting but lightweight design ensures they are easy to clean, allowing pet owners to maintain the space clean and free from paw marks and fur.
Metal mini blinds also provide precise light control, allowing homeowners to open or close them effortlessly without worrying about pets pulling or damaging slats. With their affordability, durability, and sleek appearance, metal mini blinds are a reliable window treatment solution for busy pet homes.
Remember, you can have it all: your beloved pets and beautiful window treatments in the same home!
Find the Best Window Treatments Near Seneca and Greenville, SC
At Blinds and Us, serving Seneca and Greenville, SC, we offer pet-proof window treatments designed to withstand the wear and tear of your family's fur babies. We have a wide variety of cat-proof window blinds and shutters for dogs from Hunter Douglas that are beautiful yet resilient, with assured quality that will last for years to come.
Your furry little ones mean the world to you, and the experts at Blinds and Us are ready to help you resolve any home window treatment snags you may run into with our personalized approach. We are eager to assist you with any of your window treatment needs, so don't hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns. Our design professionals can help you choose window coverings that meet your needs for privacy, light control, energy efficiency, and child or pet safety.
Call us today or request a consultation online. We proudly serve the surrounding areas of Greenville and Seneca, SC, as well as Simpsonville, Greer, Travelers Rest, Woodruff, Taylors, Maudlin, Salem, Six Mile, Sunset, and Clemson.