Shades for Windows – Which Type is Right For You?
The type of shades for windows that you choose can make a big difference in the look of your house, and the right type of shades can even make your home more energy efficient. Here are some of the types you can choose from.
Cellular shades for windows are made with a honeycomb design that will help to make your home more energy efficient. You can get them in a number of different colors, as well as in single, double, or triple cell styles. You can even choose from among six different pleat sizes. If you prefer a vertical style, this is also available, as well as specially sized shades for windows with arches or skylights.
If you prefer a more natural look, you might be interested in checking out the various woven wood shades for windows. Also called bamboo window blinds, woven wood shades add a bit of texture to your decor as well. They are commonly made from bamboo, but other materials are also used, such as reeds, matchsticks, grasses, and wood planks.
Roman shades are great for those that want the convenience of using a shade with the look of a fabric window treatment. You can buy these in a lot of different textures and patterns, as well as in flat or tear drop shapes. You can even choose from sheer, blackout, insulating, room darkening, or light filtering roman shades. Designer screen shades are featured in this Hunter Douglas product video:
Another shade alternative that allows varying amounts of light to get through is roller shades. These shades come in sheer, semi opaque, opaque, or blackout designs. You can choose from different colors, styles, and textures, as well as a standard or reverse roll.
If you like the look of blinds, but would like to be able to filter the light a bit while still being able to see outside, the best option might be sheer shades. These are similar to blinds but have two thin layers of fabric, one on each side of the blinds, to filter the light that comes through.
Solar screens are great if you have a window with a nice view but don’t want the sunlight to be able to get into the room. Solar screens keep UV rays as well as solar heat from coming into the room. They also help to keep your furniture and flooring from getting faded from intense sunlight.
Pleated shades are also an option. You can get them in solid colors or patterns, as well as different textures.
