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.
Motorized Window Coverings
Enjoy the convenience of motorized window coverings.
Consumer Financing by Wells Fargo
We offer financing options for our customers, subject to approved credit.
Window Covering Measuring & Installations
Our measuring and installation service will ensure an exact fit for your window coverings.
Window Tinting
Everyone is familiar with traditional window coverings like blinds, shades and drapes, but many people are unaware of residential window films and window tinting.
About Us
Rico's Window Coverings & Films was founded in 1958 by Rico H. Morotti, who began a draperies business out of his home. We’ve been family-owned and operated ever since, serving the greater Sacramento area for three generations.
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Wooden Shutters: What's In a Name?
Plantation shutters—sturdy, louvered window coverings—have long been prized for their charm. But their name? That carries a history. The term "plantation shutters" traces back to the American South, where these wide-slat shutters were commonly used in large homes to combat heat and humidity. While the style remains popular, the name has taken on a weight that no longer suits modern sensibilities. Recognizing this, the industry is making a shift. Today, "interior shutters" is the preferred name, allowing our clients here at Rico's Window Coverings & Films in Sacramento, CA, to appreciate this classic window treatment for its design and say goodbye to its outdated associations. So, what makes interior wood shutters stand out? Light control, style, and privacy. Let's take a closer look at why these shutters remain a staple in homes nationwide.
Optimizing Natural Light with Interior Shutters
Interior shutters take the prize in light control because their adjustable louvers let you fine-tune the angle of incoming light. Imagine sitting down for your morning coffee in your Sacramento dining nook, the scent of fresh jasmine drifting in from the garden. The morning sun streams through your east-facing windows, casting sharp beams across the table. With a quick tilt of your interior shutters, the harsh glare softens into a gentle glow—warming the space without washing it out. And in a city that knows its fair share of sunshine, that kind of light control is everything in a window treatment.
Elevating Home Design with Interior Shutters
Interior shutters have a way like no other window treatment of bringing timeless beauty into a room that feels built-in rather than added on. Unlike treatments that blend into the background, wood shutters become part of the home's character, and as such, they also increase the value of the home. Further, if you love the look of wood shutters but need something low-maintenance or built to withstand humidity, consider faux wood shutters such as Hunter Douglas NewStyle® Composite Shutters, which offer the same look with added durability. These shutters resist warping, fading, and moisture damage, making them a far better fit for kitchens, bathrooms, and high-traffic areas without sacrificing the architectural appeal and value-boosting benefits of traditional wood shutters.
Maximizing Privacy with Interior Shutters
Value privacy the most in window treatments? Interior shutters let you block views without sacrificing light. Their adjustable louvers let you block outside views without shutting out natural light—a rare find in the world of window treatments. Unlike fabrics that rely on opacity, shutters give you precise control so your home feels 100% yours. Picture working in your home office, the afternoon light streaming in through west-facing windows as the neighbors stroll outside. With a simple tilt of your interior shutters, you block curious glances without shutting out the golden glow. No need for heavy curtains—just a private workspace lit with natural light to provide a peaceful retreat for productivity.
The Future of Shutters Starts at Rico's Window Coverings & Films
While the name "plantation shutters" is on its way out, shutters as interior window treatments are certainly not! In fact, they are more popular now than ever, and with all of the benefits and uses, we don't have to wonder why. If you're considering upgrading your home's window treatments to shutters, we welcome you to explore all our team here at Rico's Window Coverings & Films has to offer. From expert design to precise measurements and professional installation, our team has you covered. If you live in Sacramento, Folsom, El Dorado Hills, Roseville, Rocklin, or Granite Bay, CA, give us a call today!