Window of Opportunity

With today’s advanced innovation and tax credits, safe, stylish, custom window treatments have never looked so good.

Both practical and decorative window treatments have evolved over time. From utilitarian to extravagant, the vast array of fabrics, designs, and styles available today provide unprecedented window treatment options. 

By combining expert knowledge with an informed eye for innovation, Gotcha Covered of Saratoga creates custom window coverings that reflect the client’s unique vision while enhancing the space. 

Smart Solutions

Gotcha Covered of Saratoga is a local family business opened in December 2023 by Tim and Michelle Schultz, owners of Designs on Glen, providing full interior design services. The only local franchise of its sort in the region, this location is connected to a national franchise with more than 200 locations across the country. Gotcha Covered of Saratoga works with more than a dozen vendors including market leaders Hunter Douglas, Graber, Alta, Horizons, Sunpro and others to deliver both quality products and competitive pricing. 

“It’s the best of both worlds,” said co-owner Tim Schultz. “We benefit from their established relationships nationally and are plugged into their network, which gives us a head start, but have the freedom of owning our own business and working with a client’s overall vision to figure out the best solution for them.”

Michelle, who has 20+ years of design experience, provides personalized advice, ensuring you are getting the most cost-effective, durable, well-fitting, and easiest to maintain window solutions on the market. 

No Strings Attached

Meeting the needs of your household starts with listening. Today’s window treatments can do more than you might realize. Whether you want to filter the sun’s rays, darken the room, or need an outdoor awning for protection, Gotcha Covered of Saratoga can help identify the right solution for you during your free design consultation. 

“What a client settles on is often not what they anticipated – it’s often more aesthetically pleasing and less expensive,” said Tim.

Designed with safety in mind, as of June 1, 2024, all window coverings sold in the United States must be cordless, protecting children from the potentially hazardous free-hanging or exposed operating cords that are responsible for numerous accidents every year. This new safety standard from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Window Covering Manufacturers Association is just one of the many interesting advancements happening in the world of window treatments.

Setting the Scene

As technology progresses, window treatments are following suit. While certain styles provide enhanced sound absorption, others, including Hunter Douglas and Alta Honeycomb Shades, are superior insulators. These shades are so well designed, they can lower your monthly utility bills. Besides looking good, they can also help you earn incredible savings in the form of a federal tax credit for up to 30% of the purchase price (a maximum annual amount of $1,200). 

Motorization and automation let you shade your home on your schedule. Providing convenience and energy efficiency, custom motorized shades can be fitted in a variety of applications. Motorization is particularly beneficial for hard-to-reach windows or for those who simply enjoy the ease of automation. Motorization is also available in exterior applications such as motorized screen shades (that allow you to extend your living space while protecting you from the bugs) to retractable motorized awnings with LED lights for protection on hot sunny days.  

Controlled with your phone, remote, or smart device, you can set shades to open in the morning and lower at night to create the perfect scene.

Pulling Back the Curtain

Whether you have one window or two dozen, Gotcha Covered of Saratoga has got you covered. Measuring each window with a laser to achieve a precise fit, they factor in material performance (environmentally friendly woven natural fibers, for example, will stretch over time) to provide you with that lasting ‘Wow!’ factor. 

Because their products are all manufactured in North America, they are ready to be installed by Gotcha Covered of Saratoga’s professional and detail-orientated team in just two to three weeks in homes and businesses throughout the region, from Lake George to Albany. 

Whether creating uniquely well-equipped storefronts with motorized carbon fiber screens that are both lightweight and strong, or outfitting hotels, schools, offices, and homes with other innovative custom solutions, Gotcha Covered of Saratoga pulls back the curtain on smart solutions. 

To learn more, go to https://www.gotchacovered.com/saratoga.