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Three Tips for Creating a Modern Interior Design

As time passes, many homeowners search for ways to refresh their home and provide their interior with a much-needed face lift. If you have lived in your home for years without investing in any notable enhancements, you may be interested in implementing a modern interior design to your home.

Alustra® Architectural Roller Shades in a modern living room near Alpharetta, GA

Modern interior design arose in the early 20th century and is defined by its unique style that focuses on a base of neutral colors, functionality, and minimalistic window treatments.Today, it is one of the most well-known interior design styles and a source of inspiration for homeowners looking for ways to update their home.

Choose Neutral Colors for a Calm Modern Look

If you are trying to create a modern interior design, neutral colors are a great choice. Neutral colors reflect the natural world and create a peaceful, composed atmosphere often desired in a modern interior. Choosing a neutral color palette for your home’s interior allows you to easily create a cohesive look and a calming ambiance. Setting this foundation will allow you to use your art work and accessories as accent pieces that add a touch of color where necessary.

Upgrade to Motorized Shades for Functionality

Nothing adds modern ease and functionality to a window treatment like motorized roller shades. Many homeowners have hard-to-reach windows, while others struggle with limited mobility. In these circumstances, adding a motorized window treatment to your home can make a world of difference. can easily program your shades to open and close at different times as the sun changes position.

Use PowerView® Automation from Hunter Douglas to give your residential windows a modern upgrade. This technology provides you with the ability to control your shades with the press of a button. Pair your shades with the PowerView® Pebble Remote to control up to six window treatments at a time.

For a modern experience, download the PowerView® App for Apple® and Android™. This mobile application allows users to control windows using a smartphone or tablet. This added functionality will allow you to open or close your shades regardless of where you are in the world. You can always voice-activate your shades with Alexa, Siri, or Google Assistant.

Use Hunter Douglas Roller Shades for Minimalistic Window Treatments

Of all the window treatments available, roller shades are among the most simple, minimalistic styles. We are proud to carry six different Hunter Douglas roller shades that will add elegant ease to your windows. 

  • Designer Roller Shades offer a clean perfected look and come in over 350 fabric and color choices. You can select from textures, prints, patterns, and more.
  • Designer Solar Shades curb UV rays while still conserving your views of the natural world. Coming in over 130 fabric and color choices, they are an excellent option for a modern design.
  • Designer Banded Shades are adjustable, layered sheer and solid fabric bands that provide enhanced light and privacy control. 
  • Sonnette®Roller Shades offer the simplicity of a roller shade paired with an energy-efficient cellular design.
  • Alustra® Woven Textures®Roller Shades are an understated, elegant alternative to roller and solar screen shades. They are artfully designed from globally sourced fabrics. 
  • Alustra® Architectural Roller Shades have the beauty of natural, refined weaves with an enhanced modern style.

Create a Modern Interior Design With Classic Blinds and Shutters

At Classic Blinds & Shutters, customers can find an extensive collection of Hunter Douglas window treatments that can add a modern touch to any interior design. Our in-house window experts have helped countless customers find perfect solutions for unique needs, and we are confident in our ability to help you take your interior to new heights. We take great pride in our ultimate customer service philosophy and our superior products.

Our showroom is located in Alpharetta, Georgia, andwe are proud to serve the areas surrounding Alpharetta, Milton, and Johns Creek, Georgia. Call us at (770) 924-0282 or visit us online to request a consultation.