Choosing a Window Treatment Company in Orland Park
From newer subdivisions in Frankfort and Mokena to established neighborhoods in the Palos communities and Oak Lawn, homes in Chicago’s southwest suburbs come in every style. Whether you’re furnishing a new build or replacing blinds that came with the house, here’s how to choose a window treatment company you’ll be happy with long after installation day.
Start with a visit
The fastest way to narrow down your options is to see them working. A showroom with full-size displays lets you compare fabrics, opacities and lift systems side by side, and get a feel for the people you’d be working with.
What to look for: working displays (not just samples on a wall), a large fabric library, motorization you can try, and designers who take time to ask questions.
Our Chicagoland showroom at 9044 W 159th Street in Orland Park is a Hunter Douglas Gallery® store. You’ll find shades, shutters and drapery fabrics on display, plus PowerView® Automation you can try yourself.
Compare the consultation
A good in-home consultation is where your project is really designed. Compare companies on how they handle it:
- Is it free?
- Does the designer bring samples of every product you’re considering?
- Do they ask how you use each room, not just measure the windows?
- Do you get a clear written quote with products, options and installation listed?
Our free in-home design consultation covers all of it, and your designer will walk through every room with you.
Ask about measuring and installation
Custom window treatments are made to exact measurements, and installation is what you’ll see every day. Ask:
- Who measures, and who installs?
- How experienced are the installers, and are they trained on these products?
- Will they handle tall windows, specialty shapes and motorization?
Our Chicagoland clients are served by experienced installers, including Hunter Douglas Certified Install Pros. If you have tall windows or a two-story great room, ask us about motorization too.
Tip: If you’re building, bring the window treatment company in before the drywall goes up. It’s the easiest time to plan hardwired motorized shades and keypad locations.
Check the company’s roots
Window treatments last for years, and you’ll want the same company around to help with adjustments, warranty questions or a motorized shade that needs attention.
The Well Dressed Window is a woman-owned, family-run business. Bridget and Greg Mote started it in Central Illinois in 2008, and in 2017 they bought the Chicago-area window business Bridget’s parents had run, which became The Well Dressed Window Chicagoland and today’s Orland Park showroom. Read the story on our About page.
Read local reviews
Look for reviews from people in your area that describe the whole experience: the designer, installation day and what happened afterward. Our Orland Park showroom has a 4.9-star average from more than 180 Google reviews. You can read many of them on our reviews page.
Think whole-house
Many homes in the southwest suburbs have a mix of challenges: big family-room windows, a sliding patio door, bedrooms that need darkness, a sunroom that gets hot. Working with one company that offers shades, blinds, shutters, drapery, motorization and even outdoor screens keeps the look consistent and the service simple.
Helpful guides as you plan:
- The best window treatments for sliding glass doors
- Bedroom window treatments for better sleep
- Shutters vs. blinds
Ask about service after the sale
Hunter Douglas products carry the Hunter Douglas Lifetime Limited Warranty. Ask any company who handles warranty service and repairs, and whether you can call a local person. Our Orland Park team handles service for our Chicagoland clients, and we repair window treatments, including Hunter Douglas products bought elsewhere.
Stop by
We’d love to meet you. Visit the showroom on 159th Street, call (708) 478-8250, or book a free in-home consultation. Our Orland Park team also serves Northwest Indiana.
Common questions
Where is your Orland Park showroom?
We're at 9044 W 159th Street, Orland Park, IL 60462. It's a Hunter Douglas Gallery® store. Call (708) 478-8250 to schedule a visit or an in-home consultation.
Which suburbs do you serve from Orland Park?
Orland Park and the southwest suburbs, including Tinley Park, Mokena, Frankfort, New Lenox, Homer Glen, Palos Park, Palos Heights, Oak Lawn and Lockport, plus Northwest Indiana.
Do you offer financing?
Yes. Financing is available through Wells Fargo. Ask your designer for details.
Can you match window treatments across a whole house?
Yes. Your designer can plan every room together so the look is consistent inside and from the street, even when different rooms need different products.
