WHAT SHOULD WE KEEP IN MIND AS WE
SELECT WINDOW COVERINGS?
Lifestyle is one of the most important factors to consider. We want to
know how you live day to day and one of the main questions we ask
is how you like to sleep—do you need a little sun in to wake up or are
you someone who loves a completely dark room? Solar shades are a
good option for the main living spaces in your home as they block UV
rays and reduce heat by 90%. They also won’t obstruct your view, and
provide daytime privacy while letting the light in. They are now our
number one product since they protect your home while looking chic
against any design style. If you do have solar shades, we suggest adding
a second layer of blinds or shutters since the privacy effect is reversed
at night, as the light source changes from outside to inside the home.
For those who need blackout curtains, there is a wide range of fabrics
available and light channels with zero light leakage can be achieved
through doubling up on layers. We also consider the function a person
needs. For those planning to age in place, we suggest something that is
motorized or at least lightweight for ease of use.
WHAT CAN WE DO TO PROTECT THEIR
WINDOW COVERINGS FROM THE
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA SUN?
A main concern we often address is longevity. After all, this is
the first defense against the damaging effects of the sun and
it’s also an investment both financially and in your home’s
design, so you want something that will stand the test of time.
Thankfully, the modern window covering is designed to last.
Tested like paint or high performance fabrics, the modern
materials used in our window coverings are put through
rigorous tests to make sure they will withstand the heat and UV
rays coming through your windows. Another way to protect
your coverings is by layering. Shades and shutters placed under
decorative fabrics will keep the top layer from fading and will
further protect other surfaces in your home as well.
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(OPPOSITE) Window
coverings should always
integrate with your home’s
design. With so many
materials available, your
window coverings should
never distract from or
clash with the interior
design of your home.
(RIGHT) Lifestyle is an
important consideration
when choosing your
window coverings. Do you
need blackout curtains, or
are you someone who likes
to wake up with natural
light? (BELOW) Window
coverings are now about
form and function.
Especially in Southwest
Florida where the heat
and UV rays are a concern,
there is a wide range of
beautiful options that will
enhance your view and
protect your home.