Biltmore Forest, North Carolina
Blinds, shades and shutters in Biltmore Forest, NC
Biltmore Forest is a 20-minute drive from Candler, and its homes have some of the largest and most particular windows in Western North Carolina.
ZIP 28803
Window treatments for Biltmore Forest homes
Biltmore Forest and The Ramble are where we do our most detailed work: tall multi-light windows with original trim, large arched and fan-shaped openings, and new builds with floor-to-ceiling glass facing the golf course and the woods. Plantation shutters are the most requested product, usually with hidden tilt rods and divider rails lined up to the mullions. Motorized shades handle the tall glass.
We take extra care with trim, mounting and color here, because the houses deserve it. Paint colors are matched to your trim and stains are matched to your floors.
Products
What we install in Biltmore Forest
Big windows
Walls of glass, two-story great rooms, sliding doors and odd shapes.
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Shades
Roller, solar, honeycomb, sheer and Roman shades.
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Shutters
Wood and composite plantation shutters, built to each opening.
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Blinds
Wood, faux wood and cordless blinds for every room.
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SmartDrape
The soft fabric replacement for vertical blinds on sliding doors.
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Motorized and patio screens
Smart shades inside, motorized screens on the porch.
See motorizedLight filtering roller shade: you cannot see through it, but daylight passes through the fabric and brightens the room. Norman PrecisionLift: move the shade by hand. Drag the hem bar up or down and it stays where you leave it.
Try it
Try a shade on a window
- Switch between light filtering and room darkening fabric.
- Drag the hem bar, or choose Motorized for the remote buttons.
- Use the tabs to compare shutters, blinds, honeycomb shades and SmartDrape.
Light control
Light filtering, room darkening or blackout
Tap through the fabrics. The right one depends on the room and the direction the window faces.
Glows and stays private
Light filtering
You cannot see through it, but daylight passes through the weave and brightens the whole room. It is the fabric most people choose for living rooms, kitchens and offices.
- Privacy day and night
- Softens glare on screens
- Wide range of colors and textures
Blocks most of the light
Room darkening
An opaque fabric that stops the view and most of the daylight. A thin line of light can still show around the edges of the shade.
- Bedrooms and nurseries
- Media rooms
- Street-facing windows
The darkest option
Blackout
Norman LightGuard 360 adds side channels and a sealed top and bottom to a room darkening roller shade, which closes the light gaps around the fabric.
- Light sleepers and shift workers
- Home theaters
- Nurseries
Keeps the view
Solar screen
An open weave that cuts glare, heat and UV while you still see out. Openness runs from 1% to 10%. Lower numbers block more sun, and higher numbers keep more of the view. On a big window facing the mountains, this is usually the first fabric we show.
- Walls of glass and west-facing rooms
- Rooms with a view worth keeping
- Less private at night with the lights on
How it moves
Motorization and lift options
Every shade can be moved by hand or by a motor. You can mix them from room to room.
By hand, no cords
PrecisionLift
Norman PrecisionLift has no cord at all. Push or pull the hem bar and the shade stays exactly where you leave it. Try it in the window preview on this site.
- Nothing dangling at the window
- Smooth, even travel
- Our standard lift on roller shades
Lift from the bottom rail
Cordless
Honeycomb shades and blinds lift by hand from the bottom rail. There are no cords for children or pets to reach, and nothing to wrap around a cleat.
- Honeycomb shades and blinds
- Top down bottom up available
- Safer around children and pets
For windows that are awkward to reach
SmartRelease
A Norman lift system made for shades you cannot comfortably move by the hem bar. We bring a working sample to your visit so you can try it before deciding.
- A good fit for tall windows
- Try it in person first
- No motor to charge
A motor without a remote
AutoWand
Norman AutoWand puts the motor controls on a slim wand that hangs from the shade. Press a button and the shade moves, with no remote to lose and no app to set up.
- Simple motorization
- Nothing to pair
- Good for guest rooms and offices
Remote, app, voice and schedules
Smart Motorization
Norman Smart Motorization runs one shade or the whole house from a remote, the Norman app or a voice assistant. Schedules can lower west-facing shades in the afternoon and open the bedroom at sunrise.
- Rechargeable battery or hardwired
- Group a whole wall of glass into one scene
- The answer for windows out of reach
Photos
From our installs
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Local
Neighborhoods and roads we know
- The Ramble
- Vanderbilt Road
- Stuyvesant Road
- Hendersonville Road
- Biltmore Forest Country Club
The process
How it works
Three visits at most, and usually two.
We come to you
We bring the samples, so you can hold fabrics and finishes up to your own walls, trim and light. We measure every window while we are there, including the ones up the ladder. The visit is free.
You get a written quote
A clear price for each window, for exactly what you picked. Change it, trim it or take your time with it.
We install
Your order is built to our measurements and installed by our own team. We haul away the old blinds.
Answers
Questions from Biltmore Forest homeowners
Do you offer free in-home consultations in Biltmore Forest?
Yes. We bring samples to your Biltmore Forest home, measure every window and leave a written quote. There is no charge for the visit.
Which window treatments are most popular in Biltmore Forest?
Plantation shutters with hidden tilt, motorized shades on tall and arched glass. The right choice depends on the room, the direction the window faces and how much privacy you need.
Can you handle big windows in Biltmore Forest?
Yes. Walls of glass, two-story great rooms, sliding doors and arched windows are our specialty. We measure them in several places and quote a motor where the window needs one.
How do I book a visit in Biltmore Forest?
Call or text (828) 532-2213, or use the consultation form. Tell us roughly how many windows you have and we will offer the next open appointment.
Service area
Nearby areas
Book a visit in Biltmore Forest
Book a free in-home consultation. We bring the samples, measure your windows and help you choose what suits your home. There is no charge and no pressure to buy.