WINDOW TRANSFORMATIONS

Chrissy Roellchen, owner of Skyline Window Coverings in Winnetka, says she could have never imagined that the small business she started with husband, Jason, in 2012 would someday become the largest family-owned Hunter Douglas window treatment dealer in the U.S. From the couple’s modest Chicago apartment, the now booming enterprise has grown to include a 15,000-square-foot warehouse, seven showrooms nationwide, and a burgeoning design team. “Our authentic, midwestern approach to professional design services and premier products have become the winning formula in transforming our clients’ homes,” she says. “From customer needs to building and maintaining long term partnerships, we are in constant refinement of this approach—all while exploring cutting-edge design innovation along the way.” The team at Skyline Window Coverings is driven to deliver outstanding service on every project, no matter the size—elevating your space with the luxurious convenience of intuitive design and incredible style.

What trends are you currently seeing in your industry, and how do you anticipate these trends evolving over the next year?
Trends continue evolving as homeowners become more focused on how their spaces support their lifestyle, goals, and design aesthetic. Right now, the drapery industry is as hot as it’s ever been. The desire for a beautiful product that gives you privacy, room darkening, and energy efficiency is growing and clients are not satisfied with off the shelf solutions. With the rise of the smart home, the preference for window coverings that function automatically without manual operation continue to establish themselves as a client favorite. I expect this popularity to rise even higher as more consumers become acquainted with the possibilities these shades can bring to their homes.

How do you ensure your products are both functional and aesthetically pleasing?
I’ve always seen function and beauty in window coverings as being two halves of one whole. Sometimes we compare treating a window to styling an outfit. There are different style elements, but you need to pick and choose what feels comfortable, while staying true to yourself.

How do you maintain consistency and quality across different projects, while still ensuring that each project feels unique?
Our consistency is found in our process. We have a team that supports every project from A to Z. There is no “one size fits all” method with window treatments, which is exactly why we offer custom solutions for everyone from the visionary homeowner to the interior designer.

Skyline Window Coverings is located at 571 Lincoln Avenue in Winnetka. For more information, call 847-961-2626 or visit skylinewindowcoverings.com. You may also follow Skyline Window Coverings on Instagram @skyline_wc, on Facebook at skylinewc, or on LinkedIn at skyline-window-coverings-llc.