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Energy Efficient Window Treatments

There are almost as many types of window treatments in the world as there are types of people who shop for them. Yours should reflect your taste, interior decor, and the amount of natural light you’d like in a space. Newer window treatments have another benefit to offer, and that is energy efficiency. At Blind Scapes, our passion is your satisfaction, and we’re here to help you find stunning Hunter Douglas window treatments for your whole home.

Energy Efficient Window Treatments, Hunter Douglas, Duette® Honeycomb Shades near Albuquerque, New Mexico (NM)

Cellular Shades: Best in Class for Insulation

Wide varieties of window coverings will increase your home’s energy efficiency, but cellular shades are the platinum standard for insulation. Duette® Honeycomb Shades have an innovative interior construction of cells that trap air to create a layer of insulation. By trapping air against your windows, these cells help keep your home cooler in warm weather and warmer when exterior temperatures are low. Honeycomb shades are available in many premium fabrics and various opacities, so no matter your light control and privacy needs, you can have a beautiful and functional window treatment.

Blinds and Shutters

Window blinds with closed slats offer first-rate insulation, especially if your blinds are made from hardwood. Shutters are another excellent option for insulation as this window treatment can be mounted tightly within your window frame, preventing gaps for unwanted air from entering your home.

What About Roller Shades?

Designer Roller Shades are what we tend to suggest when you want top-notch light-blocking power. If you go with a thicker fabric (with more than 400 to choose from), you will notice fewer drafts around your window, but roller shades are not renowned for their energy efficiency. Solar shades, like Designer Screen Shades, improve your home’s energy efficiency during warm weather by stopping UV rays from entering your home and increasing the temperature.

Solar Shades?

Designer Screen Shades are the perfect window treatment to keep harsh glares and harmful UV rays from the sun out of your home. As far as insulation goes, solar shades don’t do much to keep cold air in but will keep hot air out, which can add significant energy cost savings.

Up or Down for the Best Insulation?

The answer to this question boils down to the outdoor temperature and what you’d like your indoor temperature to be. You can use natural light for warmth by opening your window treatments during the day and closing them at night to prevent warm air from escaping. On the flip side, keeping your shades closed during the day during warm weather will keep your home much cooler.

Contact Us

Blind Scapes has been a local fixture for custom window treatments since 1998, and we tackle every project with professionalism and some local flair. We’d love to help you find Hunter Douglas window coverings that will provide the precise amount of insulation you’re looking for. Contact us today to schedule your consultation. Our showroom is in Albuquerque, NM, and we are also happy to serve the areas of Santa Fe and Rio Rancho, NM.