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PowerView® Automation
Program your window treatments so that they adjust themselves automatically, creating the perfect room ambiance morning, noon and night.
Sheer Shades
Learn more about Hunter Douglas custom window sheers, including our shadings and privacy sheers. Innovative, light-diffusing sheers. Your trusted source for window treatments.
Cellular Shades
Cellular honeycomb shades from Hunter Douglas. An energy-efficient design that traps air in distinct pockets to help keep your house cool in the summer and warm in the winter.
Roman Shades
Custom-made fabric Roman Shades by Hunter Douglas, combining the look of soft folds with the ease and convenience of a shade. Custom-crafted.
Roller Shades
The Hunter Douglas roller shades & solar screen shades collections offer excellent light control and a clean, stylish look in a range of fabrics and materials.
Woven Shades
For a warm, natural look our Hunter Douglas Woven Wood Shades collection of window treatments transforms sunlight into captivating design statements. Choose yours today.
Vertical Shades
Find the right custom vertical shades for any room in your home. Search our most popular window shades.
Wood Blinds
From controlling light to their stylish, sleek look, wood blinds have been a favorite among homeowners for decades.
Metal Blinds
Find the perfect metal blinds for any room in your home. From controlling light to their stylish, sleek look, metal blinds have been a favorite among homeowners.
Vertical Blinds
Discover Hunter Douglas customized vertical blinds featuring elegant styling and translucency in a large selection of colors, treatments, and textures. Lifetime guarantee.
Shutters
Hunter Douglas custom window shutters provide superior light control and privacy with classic styles, long-lasting finishes, and exceptional craftsmanship.
Drapery
Choose from timeless and on-trend fabrics, including lofty textures and alluring jacquards, artisanal embroideries and luminous sheers.
Light Enhancing
Enjoy the beauty of natural light and make any space more captivating, with the following light-enhancing shades.
Room Darkening
Want a darker room for better sleep or optimal movie binging? These shades and drapes help block light at the window.
Energy Efficient
Live comfortably and save energy with these shades. Designer to keep a room warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
Door Coverings
Manage natural light and add privacy with these window treatments that work well for sliding-glass and patio doors.
Sound Absorption
Create a quieter, more relaxing room with these window treatments, which help absorb sound, reducing exterior noise.
Top-Down Bottom-Up
For privacy and natural light, position shades from the top, bottom or both. These shades have this feature available.
After-Hours and In-Home Consultations
Our schedule is flexible, and we can come to your home for a consultation.
Window Covering Measuring & Installations
Our measuring and installation service will ensure an exact fit for your window coverings.
About Us
The Mill Design Center was originally opened in 1987, by husband and wife team, Rick and Cindi Silverman, in an old, refurbished Mill in North Chelmsford, MA.
Acton, MA
At Mill Design & Blinds, we have over 30 years of experience decorating and treating your windows in every type of space.
Westford, MA
Welcome to Mill Design & Blinds, where we provide high-quality window treatments for every room in your home.
Blinds & Shades by Room
Bathroom Bedroom Home Office Kitchen Living Room Media Room Nursery & Kids RoomBlinds & Shades by Window Shape
Angled Windows Arched Windows Bay, Bow, Corner Windows French Doors Sidelights Sliding Glass Doors SkylightsBlinds & Shades by Function
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See current and past decorating ideas from our 'Fresh Ideas' Newsletter.
Bathroom
See window covering solutions for privacy and moisture-resistance.
Bedroom
See window covering solutions for privacy and room darkening.
Home Office
See window covering solutions for light filtering and glare control.
Kitchen
See window covering solutions for a variety of needs and kitchen styles.
Living Room
See window covering solutions for light filtering and UV protection.
Media Room
See room darkening window treatments for your media room.
Nursery & Kids Room
See child-safe window coverings for baby nurseries and kids rooms
Angled Windows
See blinds and shades for angled, sloped, and triangle-shaped windows.
Arched Windows
See blinds and shades for arched, half-circle or half-moon windows.
Bay, Bow, Corner Windows
See blinds and shades for bay, bow and corner windows.
French Doors
See shutters, blinds and shades for French Doors.
Sidelights
See blinds and shades for sidelight windows.
Sliding Glass Doors
See blinds and shades for patio and sliding-glass doors.
Skylights
See blinds and shades specifically suited for skylights.
Automated
See all options for automated blinds and shades.
Blackout
See our options for blinds and shades that best control light.
Energy Efficient
See blinds and shades that help save energy at the window.
Light Filtering
See blinds and shades for light filtering and UV protection.
Child and Pet-Friendly
See blinds and shades that are safer for children and pets.
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Best Blinds for the Window Over the Kitchen Sink
Whether you're cooking, baking, or just plain eating, the kitchen plays a central role in any household. Being such a pivotal location means that every detail is important; the proper window treatment is no exception. Taking the appropriate considerations into account - temperature, ease of cleaning, and kitchen style - can take your kitchen to the next level.
Finding the best blinds for over the kitchen sink or throughout the room is easier when you shop at Mill Design & Blinds! Our team will help you select the perfect window treatment for your kitchen and other rooms besides.
Temperature
As anyone who has spent a significant amount of time in the kitchen can attest, the kitchen can get warm! While this can certainly be pleasant in the winter, temperature control is central to spending a significant amount of time in the kitchen. Where your HVAC system does most of the heavy lifting, the right window treatment can significantly alleviate the heat generated by the sun beaming down.
Cellular shades are specially constructed to provide an air buffer between the outside world and your home. The benefits of this air pocket are threefold: First, it reduces white noise from outside. Second, it limits the rate of heat transfer. As windows are one of the home's greatest areas of heat transfer, this is particularly potent. Thirdly, by slowing the heat transfer rate, they can start to impact your energy bill.
Ease of Cleaning
Keeping a kitchen clean is a task in and of itself. Adding window treatments into the mix, particularly around food prep areas? Seems like a recipe for disaster.
Luckily, there are blinds and shutters that are easy to clean and look great. Mill Design and Blinds offers premier blinds and shutters from Hunter Douglas made from their cutting-edge faux wood. This faux wood is durable, resistant to staining, and extremely easy to wipe down. They're made to have the luxurious look of natural wood while having the helpful characteristics of a TruGrain® finish.
Modern Style Kitchen
While all these benefits of window treatments are nice, we all know that aesthetics are king. None of these matter if you don't like how they look. The modern style is highly prevalent in today's society, and we have the shades to match!
Aspects of the original style stem from Ancient Rome's Coliseum, but Roman shades are definitively modern. Whether you're striving for a minimalist style or love a clean style, the simple pleats and folded nature can complement any kitchen.
Traditional Style Kitchen
Modern kitchens can be lovely, but there's a solid argument for more traditional or classic kitchens making a home more warm and welcoming. Tenets of traditional interior design generally focus on signature wood pieces, timeless furniture, and an overall sense of regality.
Woven wood shades pair nicely with the traditional kitchen. The natural fibers, grasses, and woods accentuate the exposed wood features in the room; more importantly, they don't steal the show. While we at Mill Design and Blinds are enormous fans of window treatments, we understand that not everyone wants them to be the star of the show necessarily. The woven wood shades are a perfect supporting character - they improve on the best parts of the room while not drawing too much attention to themselves.
None of these strike your fancy? Still struggling to find the right window treatment? Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you achieve your interior design dreams.
Finding the Best Blinds and Window Treatments for Your Kitchen
Mill Design and Blinds is committed to quality products and superior service for every aspect of your home. Whether you're looking for the best blinds for that window over the kitchen sink or for a custom interior design consultation, we're here to help! We're honored to be a shop-at-home dealer, allowing us to come and showcase our products in your own home - no more concerns about whether or not the vision will carry over. Call us today to start your interior design journey.