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.
Commercial Blinds & Shades
We offer window treatments for any business or commercial setting.
Cornices
We offer window treatments for any business or commercial setting.
Drapery & Valances
Add the perfect finishing touch to your windows.
Blind and Shade Repairs
We offer quick and professional repairs for your blinds and shades.
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.
Window Treatment Cleaning
At Advanced Window Fashions, we are always looking for new ways to serve you better.
About Us
Advanced Window Fashions has been serving the Charleston and surrounding inland and island communities for nearly 3 decades.
Our Team
Meet our team for custom window treatments at Advanced Window Fashions.
Testimonials
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Gallery
View our portfolio gallery of blinds, vertical blinds, commercial work, motorization, outdoor shades and shutters, Roller shades and shutters, Roman shades, shutters, sheers and shadings, woven woods, and others.
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20th Anniversary Celebration! A week of giveaways, raffles and deals! Join us May 15th for celebrations, socialization, and refreshments!
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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Window Treatment Mistakes to Avoid
Whether you’ve just moved into a new place or are simply refreshing your current home, it’s important to get the right window treatments. At Advanced Window Fashions, we’re here to help you avoid some very common mishaps when purchasing new window treatments.
You may feel overwhelmed by the wealth of decisions—we offer many different styles, colors, and fabrics—but there are certain mistakes to avoid regardless of which type of covering you decide to go with.
Measurement
The first mistake many people make is getting the measurements wrong. There is no such thing as a “standard” size window, so each window will need to be measured individually. You will need to know if you will be going with an inside or outside mount, as well. Measure each window across the top, the middle, and the bottom of the frame and go with the smallest number. Customer measurements are great for the initial quoting process, and our professional and certified sales representatives conduct final measurements to ensure the product is ordered correctly.
Material
Many people also choose the wrong material. You may be in love with natural hardwood window blinds, but they are not the best choice for bathrooms or kitchens. Hardwood is not only susceptible to moisture damage, but its porous nature will absorb odors and nobody wants to have stinky window coverings. The good news is that faux wood is an awesome alternative and can be used in any area of your home.
Mountings
You may think there’s little difference between an inside and outside mount. There is a difference, and it matters. The depth of the window is a primary factor in this decision, but it’s also one of preference and aesthetics. Inside mounts fit tightly within the window and are a great choice for treatments like roller shades and Roman shades like Solera® Soft Shades. Outside mounts make windows, and rooms in general, appear larger. If you’re thinking about traditional drapery, we highly recommend an outside mount so the stack back doesn’t take away from your view of the outdoors.
More Advice
Sometimes, you may think it’s easiest to just leave your windows bare. Trust us, that is never the best option. Granted, your household can run without window treatments, but why would you want it to? Window coverings provide privacy, protection from UV rays, and many provide a layer of insulation at your window. This can save you money on energy costs over time, so consider the right window treatments to be an investment!
One last bit of advice is to keep your home’s curb appeal in mind. Your windows may look amazing from the inside, but if your window treatments are mismatched or clash with the color of your house it will make your house stand out in a negative way. Be sure to take a look at how your old windows look from the outside compared to your brand new ones.
Contact Us
Are you ready to start shopping for your custom Hunter Douglas window coverings? Call us at (843) 881-8858 to schedule a consultation with one of our Sales Representatives. Our virtual portfolio is available anytime if you’d like a little inspiration before you begin creating your new window shades. Stop in and see us in Mount Pleasant, SC! We’re pleased to also serve Mount Pleasant, Charleston, Isle of Palms, Kiawah, Sullivan’s Island, Seabrook, John's Island, James Island, Daniel Island, West Ashley, Awendaw, McClellanville, and Summerville, SC.