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Choosing new window coverings is easier when you can compare styles, materials, and lift systems in a setting that feels comfortable and informative. Seattle homeowners often ask whether it’s better to visit one of our showrooms or schedule a free in-home consultation. Both options provide hands-on guidance from our design team—and each offers unique advantages depending on where you live and how you like to make decisions.
This article walks through what you can expect from each experience, how they complement each other, and when one might be the better starting point.
Seeing window coverings in person changes everything. Colors shift in natural light, fabrics feel different when touched, and operating systems make more sense when you can test them yourself. A visit to one of our showrooms gives you space to explore, ask questions, and compare options at your own pace.
Both of our showroom locations are designed to highlight Hunter Douglas products in full-scale displays—so you can interact with popular collections like Silhouette®, Duette®, and Vignette® Roman Shades alongside our most requested smart solutions, including PowerView® Automation motorized blinds. And our friendly showroom staff will be happy to show you all of our top-selling blinds and shades.
Seattle Blinds operates two showrooms for your convenience:
If you’re in downtown Seattle, Queen Anne, Ballard, or Capitol Hill, the Lynnwood location generally provides the quickest trip. Those living along the 520 corridor or near Lake Sammamish often reach the Redmond showroom in under 20 minutes.
Seeing shades in motion helps you visualize how they might work in your home. You’ll be able to try cordless lift systems, compare how different fabrics filter light, and explore how Hunter Douglas designs transform throughout the day.
Comparing Roman shades, cellular shades, and roller shades on a screen is one thing. Testing them side by side is far more illuminating. For example, you can examine how Vignette® Roman Shades differ from traditional Roman designs or explore how Duette® Honeycomb Shades improve comfort in homes with large windows.
Motorization and automation can be difficult to imagine without seeing them in action. A showroom visit lets you try PowerView® Automation firsthand and understand how it integrates with smart home platforms.
Our team members act as friendly consultants—there to help clarify options, compare features, and answer questions that come up as you explore. A showroom visit is an excellent starting point for homeowners who want to establish a design direction before moving into the details.
Sometimes the best starting point is standing inside the room where new window coverings will be installed. Lighting, architecture, window depth, and interior style all influence which products perform best.
An in-home consultation ensures measurements are handled by a specialist who understands the nuances of Seattle-area architecture—ranging from modern downtown condos to classic Craftsman homes across Capitol Hill and Queen Anne.
Window orientation, tree coverage, and Seattle’s naturally shifting daylight patterns all play a role in selecting the right treatment. Seeing the space in person helps your consultant narrow down options effectively.
Sometimes making an extra trip between jobs, running the kids around and must-do errands can be difficult. A consultation lets you review curated samples that fit your style, evaluate recommendations, and move into ordering in a single visit.
Colors, textures, and finishes look different depending on wall color and furnishings. Having a consultant in the room helps ensure every selection complements your space.
Many Seattle Blinds customers use both services—starting with a showroom visit to define their preferences, followed by an in-home consultation to confirm the final selection.
A typical sequence looks like this:
This blended approach gives homeowners confidence at every step.
Homeowners north, west, or south of Seattle usually find the Lynnwood location easiest, while those on the Eastside reach Redmond faster.
This is a popular choice for large-scale projects or for homeowners who know the style they want but need help finalizing the details.
Whether you prefer exploring our displays or reviewing samples directly in your home, the Seattle Blinds team is here to help you create window coverings that fit both your lifestyle and your vision.
Schedule your in-home consultation or visit your nearest Seattle Bllinds showroom today!
This article was written by Carly Zeller, Owner of Seattle Blinds. With a passion for interior design, Carly and her team help Seattle homeowners find stylish, functional solutions tailored to their unique spaces.
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