Custom window treatments in Sherman Oaks.

Sherman Oaks, California

Window treatments suited to Sherman Oaks homes.

Sherman Oaks offers two kinds of house in particular. In the hills south of Ventura Boulevard, contemporary and midcentury homes look out over the San Fernando Valley through wide spans of glass. On the flats, ranch houses and newer traditional homes are arranged around gardens and pools.

The valley sun is strong and the summers are hot, so we begin with the glass that faces south and west. Solar shades cut heat and glare while keeping the view of the hills, and a second, room darkening shade can share the same pocket for bedrooms and media rooms. For sliding doors to the garden, ripple fold drapery or panel shades move aside cleanly and do not catch the handles.

Shutters remain the classic choice for the ranch houses, where they bring order to rows of matching windows and stand up to family life. Motorization is well worth considering for high windows over stairs and entries.