In most cases, a window treatment you love for your living room will not give you the same satisfaction in your bedroom. The two main factors for window treatments are how much light control you want, and how much privacy you need.
If your living room windows face the West, there is a good chance that in the fall and winter months you may need light filtering window treatments to lessen the glare of the sun. In contrast, if you have a newborn baby in a nursery and those windows face to the East, you will likely want room darkening window treatments in order to keep baby from being up with the sun.
Here are three types of window treatments to consider for different levels of light control and privacy.
Plantation Shutters
Plantation shutters are often a great mix of light control and privacy. Additionally, these shutters are offered in a variety of different materials, including:
- Composite
- Wood
- Alumacore
Looking for a specific color? You’re sure to find the shade you’re seeking thanks to the plantation shutters’ versatility. Plantation shutters are also ideal for light control, tilting to allow light while still obstructing the view into the home. There is even a hidden tilt option that gives homeowners a completely unobstructed view. Plantation shutters give your home a classic, upscale feel in an instant.
Shades
Shades can offer a variety options, all dependant on the material with which they are made. If your goal is to filter out light while still maintaining your view, shades may be your best option. Many of the materials in roller and solar shades are UV filtering, even when they offer an unobstructed view.
However, any outsiders will have a minimal view of the indoors for the sake of the homeowners’ privacy. In fact, some shades are made of material that will block the view, thus darkening the room as well. There is a variety of options with shades, allowing you to give your home a modern look, while choosing different materials for the needs of different rooms.
Blinds
Horizontal blinds are a cost effective way to give your home privacy as well as the ability to control light. Blinds are available with cordless, automated, and top down bottom up options, as well as in a variety of materials.
Cellular Blinds
These honeycomb blinds are available in many different forms, offering more or less privacy and light filtration depending on what you choose. For people with small children and pets, the cordless option makes your home a safer environment for those loved ones who need your protection.
Vertical Cellular Blinds
Vertical cellular blinds are great for sliding glass doors or long and large windows in your home. This allows homeowners the option for full closure when they desire privacy as well as the ability to fully open the blinds if they wish to take advantage of Southwest Florida’s glorious natural light. Want to let some light in without sacrificing your privacy? Vertical blinds also can be closed but tilted open for a partial privacy and partial light option.
Woven/ Faux Wood
Woven wood blinds bring the outdoors indoors and give your home a natural essence. These shades are environmentally friendly, and crafted to your window’s specs. Faux wood blinds give your home the same nature loving feel, without the high cost. With the faux wood you can be sure they will never crack or warp.
If you are seeking the perfect window treatments for your home, call Beach Bungalow Blinds. We’ve been serving Southwest Florida for over 10 years with all their privacy and light filtering needs for their windows.
