Put your trust in Coeur Window Coverings to execute your vision
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By Jillian Chandler
Coeur Window Coverings has been serving North Idaho communities for the past two-and-a-half years, with owners Daniel White, president, and Matthew Guerrero, vice president, bringing years of experience to their business and clients.
Dan grew up in Post Falls, with the abundance of skiing, hiking, lakes and rivers keeping him here. He began installing blinds for the family business in 2007, while in high school, and during the summers while in college attending North Idaho College and Eastern Washington University. He went on to pursue a career in chemistry for six years, though he continued to help install window coverings for his parents’ business in his free time. “During this time, I realized that I enjoyed being a part of the interior design process and that I enjoyed running a business more than I did working the lab,” Dan recalls.
Matt first moved to North Idaho in 1972. He went on to spend eight years in Boise and two years in North Dakota. Though he always had an interest in architecture and design, he set off on a 30-year journey of transportation, warehouse logistics and oilfield operations. It was during his time working in the oilfields of North Dakota that he decided to go back to school and complete his Bachelor of Science degree in science and business. When the oilfield collapsed in 2014-2015, Matt returned to his hometown of Post Falls in 2016, “where I belong,” met up with Dan and offered to help with some installations. “It rekindled that fascination with architecture and design with all of the growth in our area,” Matt remembers.
Dan goes on to add, “Matt felt the industry calling when one of our clients had tears of joy as we completed the job on their dream home perfectly. Matt brings contrast to the team and offers a different view to the normal.”
Together, they opened Coeur Window Coverings in August of 2021. A full-service window covering retailer serving North Idaho communities, they curate the best window coverings from several industry-leading brands for blinds, shades, shutters and drapes, as well as exterior patio shades. Offering professional installations, the owners take pride in staying on top of the latest trends and technology in the window covering industry.
Though window coverings vary with home design, décor and location, for 2024, Matt and Dan believe the most popular type of window covering will be with motorization, with Matt adding, “Motorization has really turned the corner through affordability, convenience, smart home technology, and innovation.”
When asked what they find most rewarding about the work they do through Coeur Window Coverings, Dan smiles, “All of it! But, when you focus down to the final detail when the client says, ‘It’s perfect!’ or ‘This is exactly what Team Coeur promised me and I love it!’ makes it all worth it.”
After noticing an increase of clicks for directions to see a physical showroom, Dan and Matt agreed the time had come to bring an inspiring small showroom to the area (with plans to eventually build the ultimate showroom experience for the community). The pair is excited to share that they took over the lease for their first brick-and-mortar store in February. The combined offices, receiving area and showroom is a combined 1,500 square feet. “Our goal with this space is to prompt our customers’ imagination as to what is possible to update their homes with window coverings,” shares Matt. “We will display all the newest styles, showcase home automation capabilities of window coverings, and create a space that inspires.”
The showroom will allow designers and builders whom Coeur Window Coverings works with to bring their clients and plan out the window covering side of their projects. But ultimately, Dan and Matt hope to educate builders and their clients on the benefit of pre-wiring their homes for current or future motorized window coverings.
Their Grand Opening is planned for April! Be sure to follow Coeur Window Coverings’ Instagram page @coeurwindowcoverings for updates as the event nears.
For those looking to update the look of the interior of their home with custom window coverings with a company that cares about relationships, Dan and Matt will be there each step of the way to execute your vision with honesty, communication and superior customer service.
Coeur Window Coverings
208.921.9257
Brick-and-Mortar Location Coming April 2024:
9547 Station Street
Hayden, Idaho
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