Aura
Program your window treatments so that they adjust themselves automatically, creating the perfect room ambiance morning, noon and night.
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.
Cornices
We offer window treatments for any business or commercial setting.
Custom Bedding
We create one-of-a-kind custom bedding designs.
Custom Drapery & Fabric
The expert designers at Larry’s Design Center are here to help you develop an aesthetic uniquely yours with our comprehensive selection of drapery fabrics.
Energy Efficient Window Coverings & Shades
All Hunter Douglas window fashions provide window insulation, offering your home increased protection against heat loss during the winter, as well as minimizing the sun's heat or "solar heat" during the summer.
Consumer Financing by Wells Fargo
We offer financing options for our customers, subject to approved credit.
Window Covering Cleaning
We offer professional window treatment cleaning services.
Window Covering Measuring & Installations
Our measuring and installation service will ensure an exact fit for your window coverings.
Furniture Upholstery & Reupholstery
Don’t get rid of one of your favorite furniture pieces just because the fabric is starting to wear or tear!
Commercial Window Treatments
Whether it's one office, restaurant, salon, theater or an entire Building, we've got your windows covered!
Window Treatment Alterations
Call on us to update and or alter the size or design of your draperies and other soft window treatments.
Blind & Shade Repair Service
Count on us to repair your window coverings quickly and professionally -whether you purchased from us or from another dealer.
About Us
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Hunter Douglas Lifetime Guarantee
The Hunter Douglas® Lifetime Guarantee is an expression of our desire to provide a thoroughly satisfying experience when selecting, purchasing, and living with your window fashion products.
Our Showroom
Visit Larry’s Design Center’s beautiful Gallery Showroom to see large, working displays of Hunter Douglas window treatments, where you can see, touch and operate them first hand.
FAQ
Read our FAQ for custom window treatment at Larry's Design Center.
Testimonials
Find out what our past customers think about the products and services that Larry's Design Center provides.
Buy Local
We encourage you to buy local for window treatments at Larry's Design Center.
Why Shop Gallery
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Our Team
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New Hyde Park, NY
For over seven decades, Larry's Design Center has been the cornerstone of home and commercial window fashion across the vibrant landscapes of New York City and Long Island.
Garden City, NY
Since our establishment in 1951, Larry's Design Center has been at the forefront of delivering unparalleled window fashion and design solutions to commercial clients and homeowners across New York City and Long Island.
Floral Park, NY
Discover distinctive window treatments and personalized design services at Larry’s Design Center in Floral Park, NY. Contact us today to get started!
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Bathroom
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Bedroom
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Home Office
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Kitchen
See window covering solutions for a variety of needs and kitchen styles.
Living Room
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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
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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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Light Filtering
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Child and Pet-Friendly
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Blinds Vs Shades: Which is Better for You?
Window treatments are an important part of any home. They can make or break the look, feel, and function of your windows, which is why it's so important to choose the right kind of window treatment for your space. And some of the most common options for window treatments include blinds and shades.
But what are the differences between blinds and shades? This may seem like a strange question to ask, but the reality is that there are many who are not aware of the exact differences, and there is certainly some nuance to their categorization. Knowing the differences between the two is important, as one may be better for you than the other, which is why we have come up with a simple guide for telling these two kinds of window treatments apart!
Blinds
Blinds can be made from a wide variety of materials, but their biggest identifying feature is their individual slats or panes. Blinds are made from discrete sections of metal, wood, or even fabric that are all connected together. This allows all the parts to move synchronously, letting you open or close them at will. As their name might suggest, when closed, blinds block all sight and almost all light.
Blinds are a great way to add style to any window. They can be used in many ways, from covering the entire window to allowing light in just where you want it. Blinds are also a great way to control the privacy and light of your home, which is why they've been popular for decades! If you want hard lines, complete window coverage, and sturdy materials, blinds are the choice for you. Here, we have to recommend the Hunter Douglas Parkland® Wood Blinds as our #1 choice.
Shades
Shades are typically constructed from a fabric that hangs down vertically from a metal bar or rod placed across the top edge of the window frame. Shades usually come in many different colors and styles, making them versatile enough for almost any use inside your home or office building.
Shades are a great option for privacy. If you want to block out the sun, shades can help with that too. They can also be used to create a specific mood or feel in your home, such as relaxing and calm or bright and cheerful. In addition to blocking light and maintaining privacy, shades are easy to open and close--you can even do it from your phone!
Both blinds and shades are great for your windows!
Both blinds and shades are great for your windows!
Blinds are the perfect solution for privacy, while shades can be used to add style to any window. Blinds come in many different styles and colors, so you'll be able to find something that fits perfectly with your home's interior design.
Either can be used in many ways and are a great way to add style to any window. They can block out light, add privacy, or even add warmth if you choose the right options.
Conclusion
Blinds and shades are a great way to add style to any window, but they can also be used in many different ways. No matter what you are looking for, here at Larry’s Design Center, we’ll be able to help you with just what you are looking for! Don’t hesitate to get in touch! We are located at 2172 Jericho Tpke, New Hyde Park, NY, and proudly serve the whole surrounding area. We can also be reached at (516) 739-9800, or you can even contact us online.