Exciting Windows

Window coverings serve an important role in your home, giving you privacy and also protecting your furniture and décor from the harshness of prolonged, direct sunlight. But the range of choices is so wide, including blinds, shades, shutters and curtains, that some homeowners have a hard time deciding which they prefer, or whether they can mix their window coverings according to the room where they are installed. There are no hard and fast rules about what you should use, versus what you could use. The decision is up to your tastes, preferences, and what works with your decorating scheme. What you decide is great for one room, may not fit in another, so you switch from blinds in the bathroom to window shades in the bedroom, and that is just fine, as long as you are happy with the way the décor looks when you’re done.

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Solar shades are attractive looking from the outside, and don’t block your view from the inside.  Available in several colors, solar screens are becoming a popular option among homeowners whose windows face the full glare of the sun. Installed on the outside of your home, these shades block the sun’s rays from entering the house, which makes them one of the most effective heat-reducing window treatments on the market. Solar screens also prevent the sun’s UV rays from coming into the home, which protects your furniture from sun damage and fading. In addition, solar screens also have the added benefit of keeping insects out of your home, which is a great feature during the summer months.

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