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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.
Custom Bedding
We create one-of-a-kind custom bedding designs.
Drapery & Valances
Add the perfect finishing touch to your windows.
Drapery Hardware
Choose from a wide selection of styles.
Fabrics
Choose from our large selection of fabric colors, patterns and textures.
Flooring
Shelly’s Interior Concepts has provided interior design services to our clients for 23 years.
Motorized Window Coverings
Enjoy the convenience of motorized window coverings.
Paint
We offer a wide selection of top-quality paint, primers and stains.
Wallpaper
We offer a wide variety of beautiful wallpaper designs.
After-Hours & In-Home Consultations
Our schedule is flexible, and we can come to your home for a consultation.
Consumer Financing by Wells Fargo
We offer financing options for our customers, subject to approved credit.
Free Estimates
Get a free estimate for your next decorating project.
Interior Design Consultations
We can help you create your dream interior.
Upholstery
We offer re-upholstery services for all furniture styles.
Window Covering Measuring & Installations
Our measuring and installation service will ensure an exact fit for your window coverings.
About Us
Shelly's Interior Concepts draws upon 23 years of experience in the interior design industry.
Maple Grove, MN
We're proud to be your local Hunter Douglas dealer in Minnesota. Shelly's Interior Concepts is women-owned and operated and serves clients across the North Star State.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
With over 23 years of full-service interior design experience, Shelly's Interior Concepts helps clients design one-of-a-kind decorating projects that speak of sophistication.
Plymouth, MN
Welcome to Shelly's Interior Concepts, where passion meets over two decades of interior design expertise.
Otsego, MN
Shelly's Interior Concepts is your one-stop interior design resource near Otsego, Minnesota. Our owner, Shelly Reilly, has been decorating homes and businesses in Maple Grove, Plymouth, St. Michael, Minnesota, and the Twin Cities for 23 years.
Corcoran, MN
Shelly Reilly has worked in the interior design industry for over 23 years and proudly serves the Corcoran, Minnesota, area.
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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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Hard vs Soft Window Treatments for Your Home
Window treatments are vital for every window in your home. Window coverings offer light control, privacy, security, and an appealing aesthetic. Every room has a unique purpose, and your window treatments should work with that purpose. You can choose hard or soft window treatments or use them together for a textured layered look. Not sure what the difference is? The experts at Shelly’s Interior Concepts are here to explain.
Hard Window Treatments
Let’s dive into hard versus soft window treatments! Hard window treatments, as the name suggests, are solid. Hard treatments are made using materials like wood, faux wood, or vinyl. They’re a popular choice because they are easy to use and have many available features. You can count on hard window treatments to give your space a clean, cohesive look.
Shutters
Shutters can be mounted inside the window frame for a snug fit that minimizes light gaps and increases insulation. Swing them fully open to enjoy a spectacular view or keep them closed and adjust the louvers for the ideal combination of light and privacy. Heritance® Wood Shutters and NewStyle® Composite Shutters are made using Truemill® dovetail construction that interlocks components to increase the durability and longevity of your shutters. Palm Beach™ Polysatin™ Vinyl Shutters are an outstanding choice for humid spaces, such as bathrooms, or homes in hot locales. The innovative Polysatin™ compound is resistant to moisture and heat and will never crack, chip, peel, or warp. Shutters are also low maintenance and have a stylish aesthetic that looks at home anywhere in yours.
Blinds
Are you a fan of versatility and simplicity? Window blinds may be just what you’re looking for. Tilt the slats in either direction for light control and privacy, or lift them for a full view. Parkland® Wood Blinds are made using basswood from responsibly managed forests and are a lightweight solution that also offers insulation to reduce your home’s energy usage. Hardwood offers rich warmth that’s unmatched by other materials. For a sleek, modern appearance, consider Modern Precious Metals® Mini Blinds. Aluminum blinds are durable enough to stand up to even the most active households. Select from a wide variety of finishes, including marble, matte, and metallic, to create a stunning look for any window in your home.
Soft Treatments
Soft window treatments are made using only soft textiles and offer a variety that makes them a flexible choice for interior design applications. While hard treatments are bound by the materials used to make them, soft treatments, like drapery, allow you to choose your preferred color, texture, and pattern to create pristine beauty at any window.
Design Studio™ Custom Drapery is the cornerstone of the fashion-forward Design Studio™ suite of products. The line is well-known for the chic fabrics from top designers, including Rebecca Atwood, Marcie Bronkar, and Seema Krish, created solely for Hunter Douglas.
You can combine hard and soft treatments to enhance light control and privacy and to add a layer of visual interest. Drapery is a show-stopper when layered with nearly all hard window treatments, including sheer shades, blinds, and shutters. Our friendly team of window treatment specialists can help you choose the perfect combination for your home and personal style.
Contact Us
Shelly’s Interior Concepts is proud to have served our community for over 20 years. Contact us today to explore your Hunter Douglas window treatment options. You can find us in Saint Michael, Minnesota, and we serve the Twin Cities, Maple Grove, Plymouth, Otsego, and Corcoran, Minnesota.