Top 10 Window Covering Favorites for Minneapolis

Considering a home project for 2025? For clients in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, Aero Drapery & Blind is your source for custom shades, blinds, shutters & drapery. Our list of Top 10 window covering favorites will inspire any upcoming upgrades and help put your plan into action.  

1. The Golden Era

For years, gold was the height of style. Today, we are experiencing a resurgence of this elegant finish everywhere in home design. From kitchen & bath hardware to accent lamps and mirrors, gold and natural brass are making a comeback. Don’t be left behind, review our thoughts on what pairs with gold

design with gold hunter douglas St Paul 55113

2.The Hunter Douglas Way

The name Hunter Douglas needs no explanation; their wide selection of quality window treatments is what well-informed Minneapolis clients are looking for. Their collections include window blinds, shades, shutters, vertical blinds and drapery. Why are they so popular? It’s the Hunter Douglas Way.

light filtering roller shades on large windows in game room

3. Design Ideas

Sometimes you need a bit of inspiration when you begin a home project. The designers at Aero Drapery & Blind are bubbling with home design tips and are eager to share. As you know, window coverings play a big part in the overall design of your home. They act as the finishing touch–coordinating with other elements, like fabrics, paint colors and furnishings. Our team loves to stay on the cutting-edge of what’s trending and what’s timeless-check our design blog often for new ideas!

4. Drapery

A guilty pleasure in the design world is custom drapery, and it’s made our top 10 list. When fabrics are introduced to a room, it immediately creates a design statement…warmth, softness, sophistication & beauty. Custom drapery enhances the look of a room with patterned fabrics, textured textiles and gorgeous colors. This guilty pleasure provides protection from the elements, privacy and adds an incredible focal point to the room.

drapery is a top 10 window covering idea in minneapolis

5. Location, Location, Location

With locations in Little Canada and Maple Grove, viewing our products up close and personal is simple. Along with in-home consultations we invite clients to visit our showrooms. We encourage you to view colors, feel fabrics and familiarize yourself with our operating systems. Choosing the best window treatments is really a sensory experience.   

showroom in minneapolis, mn

6. Motorization

Speaking of operating systems, motorization has been a popular “hit” on our website this past year, enough to make our top 10 window covering favorites list. With smartphones and smart homes, smart shades are becoming commonplace too! We can help answer any questions as you dive into the world of motorized blinds at your own pace. We will help you decide when it’s time to allow technology to do the heavy lifting. Honestly, automation is one of our favorite topics to discuss.

motorized blinds or smart shades Minneapolis, MN
PowerView® Automation

 

7. Floor to Ceiling Windows

Your larger than life windows are incredible, and you just had to have them, didn’t you? It’s true. They are statement-making, they provide an expansive view to the outdoors and they are the envy of your neighbors… but…when it comes to light control and privacy, you may have buyer’s remorse. We’re here to help. There are many window covering solutions for floor to ceiling windows that we can offer. Allow us to customize a new look for your large windows with the function you need so you can enjoy everything from floor to ceiling.  

bare floor to ceiling windows in modern condo space

8. Glass Door Solutions

Whether you have sliding glass doors, patio doors or glass paneled doors, they need coverage, too. If you attempt to cover these tricky windows yourself, it may be difficult to find the right products and solutions. Call in the Aero experts. We have experience working with windows in all shapes and sizes. Our designers cover glass doors often and can coordinate other coverings and add automation when needed to complete your look. 

french doors with honeycomb and an open floor plan in minneapolis, mn
Duette® Honeycomb Shades with TrackGlide™

 

9. Window Covering Solutions

If you have a problem, we can solve it. Here in Minneapolis, we see how often our window covering solutions page is frequented by Minnesota homeowners looking for energy efficient solutions, innovative features, and the best ways to transform the light and beat annoying glare. We can also address windows in hard to reach places. 

skylight shades on skylight window in white ceiling with beams
Skylight Windows with Duette® Honeycomb Shades

 

10. Duette Honeycomb

Last but not least, a top 10 window covering favorite is our Duette Honeycomb Collection. Everyone’s go to shade is available in colors and textures with incredible functional benefits that you must see for yourself. For a familiar look and seamless design that elevates the look of your home, learn more about our Duette Honeycomb Shades

windows over stairwell covered by a beige window shade with honeycomb cells

Let’s GO!

Which of these window covering favorites do you identify with? When it comes to Minneapolis-St.Paul, we understand outfitting your home with blinds, shutters, drapes and shades is more that just a style statement. Allow us to design a plan for your home that incorporates lifestyle solutions in addition to style and function. We would love to earn your business. Contact us for a FREE in-home consultation or better yet, come visit one of our showrooms and see first hand why people trust us with their window coverage projects.