Henderson & Daughter’s expanded showroom lets customers imagine window and door possibilities.
Some things are easy to shop for—think a new TV or maybe some lightbulbs.
But some other items for the home, like new doors and windows, need to be seen in person and in a setting that’s as close to a real home as can be.
That’s just what Henderson & Daughter Windows & Doors had in mind when it recently embarked on a significant expansion and remodel of its Vancouver showroom. Founded in 1977, the company decided to enlarge its showroom into some adjacent warehouse space, but it wasn’t just about bigger—it was about giving customers a better way to envision how different products might look in their own homes.
“Most showrooms just have small windows and doors, so you really don’t get a feel for what they’ll look like or how they work,” says Thea Cutsforth, a sales manager for Henderson & Daughter. “We really have always tried to create a space where customers could come in and see doors and windows, and operate them in a real space. So now, with our new showroom, it’s twice as good.”
The expanded showroom, located at 11819 Northeast Highway 99 in Vancouver, allows the company to showcase a wider selection of doors and windows, including many that have been built into mock spaces designed to replicate realistic installations. Henderson & Daughter has been a dealer for Milgard and Marvin doors and windows for many years; it also carries Therma-Tru and Simpson doors.
“The window and door industry is continually changing with new products,” Cutsforth says. “One thing we focus on is partnering with manufacturers that care about quality, that stay current with trends and
that have been around for a while.”
Among the latest trends in the world of windows are fiberglass windows, wood interior windows and windows that have darker frames. Cutsforth says larger openings are also popular these days, and Marvin’s Signature Modern line of windows works well for homeowners looking for a clean, contemporary style. As with so many modern amenities, many windows can also now be tied into smart-home technology.
The variety of doors available has also expanded, and Henderson & Daughter carries a wide range. A whole section in the new showroom is dedicated to doors, from stacking and bifolding to pivot doors for larger, more impressive entryways.
Some of the focus in the new showroom is also on how windows and doors can best and most beautifully connect outdoor living spaces with interior living. A servery window, for example, used to hand items such as drinks and snacks from inside to outside, can open 90 degrees and act as a passthrough to an outdoor living space, bar or pool. Another option is using a series of three stackable glass doors to create a transparent wall, which can be opened to an outdoor living space.
“They’re great when you want to keep the elements out in the winter, but in spring and summer it can all be opened up,” Cutsforth says. “It’s a nice way to really connect the two spaces and make them feel more like one.”
Henderson & Daughter will celebrate its new showroom with an open house Friday and Saturday, May 2-3. For more information and to register for the event, visit hendersonanddaughter.com.
