Selecting new window treatments is more enjoyable—and far more efficient—when you can see how different products look, feel, and operate. Spokane homeowners often wonder whether it’s better to stop by our window blinds showroom first or begin with a free in-home consultation. Both experiences offer expert support from our design team, but each one shines in different situations.
Below is an updated look at what each option offers, how they complement one another, and how to decide which fits your project best.
A showroom visit offers a level of clarity that photos simply can’t match. Fabrics reveal their true texture, colors show how they react to changing daylight, and operating systems become easier to evaluate when you can test them yourself.
Our Spokane showroom is set up with full-scale Hunter Douglas displays—including customer favorites like Silhouette®, Duette® Honeycomb Shades, and Vignette® Roman Shades. You’ll also have the chance to try out motorized blinds and see how PowerView® Automation works to convert standard window coverings into your new favorite smart home feature.
For homeowners across Spokane, Spokane Valley, Liberty Lake, and the surrounding areas, the showroom is an ideal place to gather ideas and get a sense of what styles feel right for your home’s architecture and interior design.
You can raise and lower shades, try cordless and automated lift systems, and feel the differences between fabric weights. This hands-on time helps you learn how each style performs and what will work best in your home.
Seeing window treatments side by side makes the differences much clearer. For example, comparing traditional roman shades to the more modern look of Vignette® Roman Shades often helps homeowners quickly narrow down what they prefer. Similarly, evaluating roller shades next to Duette® Honeycomb Shades highlights performance differences such as insulation and light control.
If you’re considering automation, the showroom gives you a firsthand look at how PowerView® Automation opens and closes shades, how scenes are programmed, and how it integrates with smart home systems.
Our designers are there to help—not to push. You can browse at your own pace while having someone available to explain features, answer questions, and help you compare options based on how you want your home to look and function.
Some projects benefit from starting right inside your home. Every room has distinct lighting, privacy needs, and architectural elements, and these details can make one product more appropriate than another.
Spokane homes range from historic properties with deep trim profiles to newer construction with wider window openings. An in-home visit ensures your consultant can evaluate depth, clearance, and mounting options while taking precise measurements.
Spokane’s blend of bright summer days, low winter light, and seasonal glare can affect how different materials perform. Seeing samples in your own windows helps you determine whether room-darkening, light-diffusing, or energy-efficient styles are the best fit.
Instead of making another stop across town, your consultant brings curated samples to you. You can review textures, compare color tones against your walls and furniture, and finalize your selections in one appointment.
Paint colors, flooring, and finishes vary significantly between homes. Seeing treatments in your environment ensures fabric tones complement your style rather than competing with it.
Many Spokane Blinds customers use both options as part of one smooth process. The showroom helps you explore possibilities openly, while the in-home consultation fine-tunes the choices based on your space.
A common flow looks like this:
This approach offers the best balance of inspiration, practicality, and accuracy.
If you’re coming from Spokane, Spokane Valley, or anywhere nearby, stopping by the showroom is often the quickest way to start with clarity.
This tends to be the preferred option for whole-home projects or for homeowners who already have a specific direction in mind.
No matter which option you choose, the Spokane Blinds team is here with friendly, knowledgeable support to help you find window coverings that bring comfort and style to your home.
Schedule your free in-home consultation or stop by our Spokane showroom to begin exploring your options.
This article was written by Alex Warr, Founder and Owner of Spokane Blinds. With a passion for design and decades of experience in home interiors, Alex and his team help Spokane homeowners find stylish, functional solutions tailored to their unique spaces.
