Perfect for Large Windows & Doors
Vertical blinds are engineered for wide expanses of glass. Unlike horizontal treatments that can become heavy and difficult to operate on large windows, vertical blinds traverse sideways with smooth, effortless motion.
Ideal applications include:
- Sliding glass patio doors
- French doors
- Floor-to-ceiling windows
- Wide picture windows
- Office and commercial spaces
The vertical design draws the eye upward, making rooms appear taller while providing complete coverage. When you need access to your doors, simply draw the vanes to one side or split them to stack symmetrically on both sides.
Precise Light & Privacy Control
The rotating louvres of vertical blinds give you exceptional control over light and privacy. Use the wand to tilt the vanes to any position:
- Open: Maximum light and view-through
- Partially tilted: Diffused light while maintaining privacy
- Closed: Full privacy and light blocking
This adjustability makes vertical blinds perfect for home offices where you need to reduce screen glare, living rooms facing the street, and bedrooms where you want darkness on demand. Unlike roller shades that must be raised for a view, vertical blinds let you see out while controlling incoming light.
Hunter Douglas Vertical Options
- Hunter Douglas: Elevates vertical blinds with innovative designs that go far beyond traditional office-style vanes.
- Luminette® Privacy Sheers: The ultimate in elegant verticals. Soft, sheer fabric panels with rotating vanes combine the beauty of drapery with the function of blinds. Perfect for wide windows and sliding doors.
- Skyline® Gliding Window Panels: Modern panel track system with sleek, contemporary appeal. Large fabric panels glide smoothly on tracks—ideal for room dividers and wide expanses.
- Somner® Custom Vertical Blinds: Traditional vertical blinds with Hunter Douglas quality. Available in fabric, vinyl, and aluminum with smooth-operating hardware.
Alta Vertical Solutions
- Alta Window Fashions: Offers exceptional value in vertical blinds, custom-built in Canada to your exact specifications.
- Alta Vertical Blinds: Choose from over 250 patterns, colours, and textures in fabric and PVC vanes. The smooth-glide headrail system ensures quiet, reliable operation for years.
- Alta Panel Track: Sleek sliding panels ideal for patio doors and as stylish room dividers. Available in a wide selection of fabrics from light-filtering sunscreens to room-darkening vinyls.
All Alta verticals are Health Canada compliant and backed by a Limited Lifetime Warranty.
Material Options
Vertical blinds are available in materials to suit every style and budget:
- Fabric Vanes: Soft, elegant appearance with hundreds of colours and textures. Light-filtering and room-darkening options available.
- PVC/Vinyl Vanes: Durable and easy to clean. Moisture-resistant for kitchens and bathrooms. Most economical option.
- Aluminum Vanes: Sleek, modern look. Extremely durable and ideal for high traffic commercial spaces.
- Sheer Fabrics: Soft, drapery-like appearance for those who want elegance without sacrificing function. See Luminette® for the premium sheer vertical option.
Why Choose Vertical Blinds?
- Easy Operation – Simple wand control requires minimal effort
- Durable – Individual vanes are easy and inexpensive to replace if damaged
- Versatile – Works on windows of virtually any width
- Energy Efficient – Closed vanes help insulate against Ottawa's temperature extremes
- Low Maintenance – Easy to dust and clean
- Child Safe – Wand operation eliminates cord hazards
- Economical – Budget-friendly without sacrificing quality
Find Your Perfect Vertical Blinds
Visit our Glebe or Nepean showrooms to see vertical blind options in person. Our specialists will help you choose the right material, colour, and features for your space. Free in-home consultations available throughout Ottawa.
Visit Our Showrooms | Call: (613) 233 8441