--- title: "Exceptional Views — Window Treatments | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/window-treatments/exceptional-views-pfvwus-pf~471413357 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~471413357.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Exceptional Views" category: ["Window Treatments"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/07c328950579b7c5_7789-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Baltimore, Maryland 21093, United States" latitude: 39.4332 longitude: -76.6546 phone: "(410) 236-5051" website: http://www.exceptionalviews.net rating: 5 review_count: 29 best_of_houzz_awards: 5 followers: 29 last_updated: 2026-09-24 --- # Exceptional Views Original Houzz profile: [Exceptional Views](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/window-treatments/exceptional-views-pfvwus-pf~471413357) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Window Treatments - **Location:** Baltimore, MD - **Serves:** Baltimore, Columbia, Ellicott City, Towson, Essex, Annapolis, Lutherville Timonium, Randallstown, Owings Mills, Pikesville, Pasadena, Parkville, Milford Mill, Carney, Reisterstown, Lochearn, Hunt Valley, Cockeysville, Rosedale, Rossville, Overlea, Mays Chapel, Timonium, Garrison, Lutherville, Fulton, Hampton, Mount Vernon, Pleasant Grove, Baldwin, Boring, Brooklandville, Butler, Chase, Clarksville, Glen Arm, Glyndon, Gwynn Oak, Hereford, Hydes, Long Green, Monkton, Nottingham, Phoenix, Pleasan, Riderwood, Sparks Glencoe, Stevenson, Upperco, Windsor Mill - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (29 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2017–2024), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Recommended on Houzz - 25 Ideabook Saves \*Hunter Douglas Authorized Dealer\* Exceptional Views is a boutique, full service window coverings firm serving residential and commercial clients in metropolitan Baltimore and surrounding counties. Exceptional Views approaches each project with professionalism and precision, placing your vision at the forefront of each and every project. CEO and founder Cheryl Millhausen’s singular mission is to create a breathtaking environment that you can’t wait to come home to. Leveraging a long career in window coverings and a background in business, Cheryl provides a uniquely relaxed and personalized experience. Cheryl’s natural talent for design and keen eye for color guide the process to ensure that your own style and individuality shine through… literally! ### Services Provided - Custom Blinds & Shades - Motorized Blinds - Custom Drapery - Plantation Shutters - Blinds & Shades Sales ### Areas Served - Baltimore - Columbia - Ellicott City - Towson - Essex - Annapolis - Lutherville Timonium - Randallstown - Owings Mills - Pikesville - Pasadena - Parkville - Milford Mill - Carney - Reisterstown - Lochearn - Hunt Valley - Cockeysville - Rosedale - Rossville - Overlea - Mays Chapel - Timonium - Garrison - Lutherville - Fulton - Hampton - Mount Vernon - Pleasant Grove - Baldwin - Boring - Brooklandville - Butler - Chase - Clarksville - Glen Arm - Glyndon - Gwynn Oak - Hereford - Hydes - Long Green - Monkton - Nottingham - Phoenix - Pleasan - Riderwood - Sparks Glencoe - Stevenson - Upperco - Windsor Mill ### Typical Job Cost $500 - 20,000 Cost range for Hunter Douglas Products/Window Treatment Project ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Exceptional Views | | Address | Baltimore, Maryland 21093, United States | | Phone | (410) 236-5051 | | Website | http://www.exceptionalviews.net | | Followers on Houzz | 29 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Exceptional Views](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/window-treatments/exceptional-views-pfvwus-pf~471413357) - **Website:** http://www.exceptionalviews.net - **Phone:** (410) 236-5051 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Best of Houzz Customer Satisfaction Awards, 2017-2018 - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2017–2024), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 29 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — HU-598990939, Jan. 2023** > This is our 3rd time with Exceptional Views. > Cheryl is honest and very understanding. Her knowledge of her products as always, is a huge help! Very easy to work with and clean and quick installation. **★★★★★ — Anna Silk Interiors, Nov. 2019** > Cheryl was my first stop when given the task of new window treatments for my clients. Cheryl was very knowledgable about all Hunter Douglas products, quick to reply with any questions, and was right on schedule with installation! My clients were very pleased with the process and results. **★★★★★ — Sajida Chaudry, April 2019** > Cheryl and her team are very professional. We have beautiful window shades (sonnette) because of her. > She is awesome! > Highly recommend!! **Comment from Exceptional Views:** > Thanks so much Sajida, I look forward to helping with your family room project! **★★★★★ — Jenny Greene, Jan. 2018** > Cheryl at Exceptional Views did a terrific job helping me choose interior shutters and wood blinds for my house. She was very helpful with choosing the right products, but also choosing the right options for each product. Having the chance to look at all the samples in my home helped me tremendously with my choices. The final installation looks amazing and I would highly recommend Exceptional Views. Cheryl was a pleasure to work with. **★★★★★ — b120, Dec. 2017** > Cheryl made this project a success. Her help in fabric selection and color with precise custom measurements was invaluable, and all this provided with her home visit. Cheryl never attempts to up sell. It was so nice to have the attention of the company owner whose reputation depends on the quality of her work. Cheryl responded quickly to my inquiry for the project, was competitive with pricing and value while providing outstanding direction, fit and look. **★★★★★ — Chris Burton, Dec. 2017** > We highly recommend Cheryl and Exceptional Views! She clearly has lots of experience and a great eye for picking out the window treatments best suited for your home. She was very knowledgeable and patient, and we love how they look in our living room, kitchen and family room. The installation was quick and easy. She did a wonderful job for our home! **Comment from Exceptional Views:** > Thank you Kerry! The process is easy when you have a home as beautiful as yours. You and Chris were a pleasure to work with! **★★★★★ — Karen Mayers, Aug. 2017** > We have two dormers in the living room with a cathedral ceiling and the sun heats up the whole house. Cheryl was recommended to me by another client where I saw one of her projects. Cheryl helped us with the designer screen shades and they made a huge difference in the heat. She is a very patient and knowledgeable consultant and I will call on her for help with other window treatments for our house. **★★★★★ — John Salconi, July 2017** > I live in the Penthouse of one of the highrise condominiums in Harbor East. Lots of windows and gets very bright so I wanted some blackout products. Cheryl helped me choose Hunter Douglas Roller Shades for my family room and blackout drapery for my Master Bedroom. Everything looks fantastic and I love it. Job well done! Would definitely recommend Cheryl and Exceptional Views. **Comment from Exceptional Views:** > Thank you so much John! I'm happy to hear that we were able to provide you with the products that solved the light issue and you think are beautiful as well! **★★★★★ — Gracen Hudachek, June 2017** > Exceptional Veiws and Cheryl put lovely blinds in our home! She was very helpful, patient and personable. Much appreciated and definitley recommend! **★★★★★ — Lynne Glover, April 2017** > Cheryl Millhausen is a wonderful design consultant. She made me feel that we were on the same page with our ideas and ,when the project was completed, it was exactly what I wanted. Over time, Cheryl was immediately available by email and phone to answer my questions and fix any issues. **★★★★★ — Debbie Lancelotta, Jan. 2017** > It is always a pleasure working with Cheryl! She is so talented & has an amazing eye for interior design. She made the entire process seemless & easy to create beautiful windows for our home. I highly recommend! Thank you for all of your help, Cheryl! **★★★★★ — Lisa Theall, Dec. 2016** > We recently installed Hunter Douglass shades in our house and we are so happy with the how they look. Cheryl made the process so easy and seamless, and was such a pleasure to work with. Some of our windows were a little tricky to work with and Cheryl was able to work with her exceptional installers to get past a few obstacles to achieve the look we wanted. She had our best interests in mind as she guided us through the selection process and stayed within our budget. Working with Cheryl was a great experience and I look forward to future opportunities to work with her on phase 2 of our house. ## Selected projects - [New Freedom Pa](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-freedom-pa-pj-vj~2672372) - Location: New Freedom, PA - Photos: 3 - Description: Hunter Douglas Provenance Woven Woods, 5" Pirouette - [Timonium Md. Bamboo Drapery and Valances](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/timonium-md-bamboo-drapery-and-valances-pj-vj~2675031) - Location: Lutherville-Timonium, MD - Photos: 2 - [Catonsville Client, Silhouettes and Side Panels](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/catonsville-client-silhouettes-and-side-panels-pj-vj~2451197) - Location: Catonsville, MD - Photos: 5 - [Reisterstown Md.](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/reisterstown-md-pj-vj~2781822) - Location: Reisterstown, MD - Photos: 6 - Description: Hunter Douglas Pirouettes, New Style Shutters, Alustra Vignettes - [Laurel Md](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/laurel-md-pj-vj~2781830) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - Description: Sheer linen drapery, black wrought iron hardware, Hunter Douglas New Style Shutters - [Reisterstown Md](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/reisterstown-md-pj-vj~2672913) - Location: Owings Mills, MD - Photos: 3 - [Pikesville Family Room, Stationary Panels with Decorative Trim, Gold Hardware](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pikesville-family-room-stationary-panels-with-decorative-trim-gold-hardware-pj-vj~2778247) - Location: Pikesville, MD - Photos: 2 - [Pikesville Sun Room, Stationary Panels , Gold Hardware](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pikesville-sun-room-stationary-panels-gold-hardware-pj-vj~2778240) - Location: Pikesville, MD - Photos: 2 - [Lutherville Family Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lutherville-family-room-pj-vj~2778233) - Location: Lutherville-Timonium, MD - Photos: 2 - Description: Hunter Douglas Silhouette, Stationary Panels, Gold Hardware - [Derwood Md](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/derwood-md-pj-vj~2675037) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Timonium Md](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/timonium-md-pj-vj~2675025) - Location: Lutherville-Timonium, MD - Photos: 4 - [Mt. Airy Md.](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mt-airy-md-pj-vj~2672903) - Location: Mount Airy, MD - Photos: 3 - [Ellicott City](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ellicott-city-pj-vj~2672453) - Location: Columbia, MD - Photos: 5 - Description: Hunter Douglas Alustra Woven Textures, New Style Shutters - [Ellicott City client](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ellicott-city-client-pj-vj~1843137) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [Towson,Md.](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/towson-md-pj-vj~2672421) - Location: Baltimore, MD - Photos: 1 - Description: Hunter Douglas Provenance Woven Woods - [Carney Md](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/carney-md-pj-vj~2672400) - Location: Baltimore, MD - Photos: 2 - Description: Hunter Douglas Traditional Modern Vignette - [Scarlett Place Condo, Hunter Douglas Clearview Silhouettes](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/scarlett-place-condo-hunter-douglas-clearview-silhouettes-pj-vj~2672345) - Location: Baltimore, MD - Photos: 7 - [Hunter Douglas Pirouettes/Timonium client](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hunter-douglas-pirouettes-timonium-client-pj-vj~2415456) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - Description: We helped our client choose Satin Fabric in Chamomile for every window on the first floor of her beautiful Timonium home. They stand alone perfectly! - [Hunter Douglas Alustra Architella Duettes](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hunter-douglas-alustra-architella-duettes-pj-vj~2254931) - Location: Frederick, MD - Photos: 1 - [Hunter Douglas Designer Screen Shades](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hunter-douglas-designer-screen-shades-pj-vj~1459129) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 [See all 45 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/window-treatments/exceptional-views-pfvwus-pf~471413357) ## Ideabooks - [Hunter Douglas Alutra Woven Textures](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/89890298/list/hunter-douglas-alutra-woven-textures) — 4 ideas - [Fells Point Client](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/74519059/list/fells-point-client) — 2 ideas - [cheryl\_millhausen's ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/50867190/list/cheryl-millhausen-s-ideas) — 23 ideas - [Designer screen shades Maple Lawn, Fulton Md.](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/71777387/list/designer-screen-shades-maple-lawn-fulton-md) — 1 idea [See all 4 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/exceptionalviews1) ## Community Q&A **Q: Which Alustra pattern/color was used?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: It is primitive in whitewashed do you have an account with Hunter douglas would you like any help with that? --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-24.*