What to Look for in Autumn Window Treatments near Kennebunk, ME
Enjoying a picturesque and colorful leaf-covered landscape is one of the best parts of the fall season. Of course, it is often much better when enjoyed from a warm and cozy location rather than in the middle of the coming cold. For many, the best place to enjoy this kind of view is from the comfort of their home. Looking out through your windows this autumn or winter, you may realize that you feel a draft or that it's much colder closer to your windows.
Ordinary windows leak large amounts of heat, but the appropriate window treatment can help keep your home nice and warm and provide a beautiful and functional addition to your home. There are several things to look out for when selecting window treatments for the fall and coming winter, and our experts here at The Shade Shop are ready to help you find the best option for you.
Insulating Properties
One of the most important things to having a comfortable home in the fall and winter is heat. Keeping your home adequately heated will ensure you enjoy all the beautiful sights and scenery with the season. The best window treatments for insulation are honeycomb cellular shades.
These shades are constructed with an open cellular design that creates many pockets for air. These air pockets provide a layer of insulation in addition to the fabric of the treatments, making for superior energy efficiency and performance. Two specific products we’d recommend are the Hunter Douglas Solera Roman Shades and the Hunter Douglas Sonnette Roller Shades.
Temperature Resilience
Window treatments need to not only be able to protect you from the outside elements no matter the season, but they also need to be able to stand up to all temperatures themselves. Window treatments that warp and crack due to temperature changes or extreme temperatures are not good choices for homes outside of temperate regions. Materials like natural wood or low-quality plastics will break or warp from the cold.
Instead, make sure to pick treatments made from durable materials. There are all kinds of modern composite materials that can withstand both extreme temperatures and extreme temperature fluctuations. The NewStyle® Composite Shutters from Hunter Douglas exemplify one good option.
Beautiful Aesthetic
Lastly, whatever you put on your windows needs to look good. If you don’t like looking at your window treatments, that defeats the entire purpose. Besides being functional, your window treatments are meant to brighten your home and allow you to express a bit of your creativity. Or, at least have something you enjoy looking at that helps make your home feel more comfortable. When choosing a window treatment, don't just pick and choose based on function, but make sure that you like the pattern, texture, and color too. Our Side Panels & Drapes from the Hunter Douglas Design Studio™ are a perfect year-round window covering that you can easily change out for the seasons. Pick a gauzy sheer or linen for spring and summer and a heavier fabric for the fall or winter for added insulation at the window-in your choice of hundreds of fabrics.
Contact Us
No matter the season, we at The Shade Shop are excited to help you find your home's perfect window treatment solution. We are a family-owned business nestled in the heart of Kennebunk, Maine, are Southern Maine's only exclusive Hunter Douglas Dealer, and have been serving Southern Maine and the coastal community since 1989, including Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, York, Wells, Portland, and Biddeford, ME. Do not hesitate to call us at (207) 967-9777 or request a consultation online to start your next home shade project.