Best Window Treatments for a View
Whether you have a great sunrise or sunset, a view of a meadow or a forest, or a way to see mountains or an ocean, you probably want to maintain that great view, even while you’re protecting your home and exercising light control. At Altra Home Décor serving the greater Phoenix area, we know how important a view can be—some people even choose a home strictly because of the view!—so we’re always happy to point out the best treatments to consider if you want to preserve yours. Check out our thoughts below!
Maintaining Your View
Especially in newer homes, large windows or even walls of windows are popular in scenic areas. The flip side to that, though, is more sun and heat, which can hurt your indoor temps and expose your flooring, furniture, and décor to harmful UV rays. But don’t worry—Hunter Douglas offers a variety of window treatment products that can help with energy efficiency, light and privacy control, and aesthetics, all while preserving your view and even for larger windows! We’ll be happy to show you these products in person—just give us a call today.
Sheer Shades
Sheer shades can diffuse rather than block light, spreading sunlight evenly throughout the room. Plus, their design allows you to maximize natural light without having to rely on artificial sources. Sheer shades filter out brightness, glare, and UV rays, and they’ll give you control over how much light and privacy you offer the room. Plus, the sheer fabric brings softness to the window. Sheer shades have adjustable vanes that seem to float between two pieces of sheer fabric. Even with the vanes tilted, you can see through the sheer, and enjoy your view. Popular Hunter Douglas styles include:
- Silhouette® Window Shadings
- Pirouette® Shadings
- Luminette® Privacy Sheers
Shutters
Timeless and elegant, shutters can actually help with resale value when you go to move from your home. They’re available in numerous colors or stains, so you can match them easily to your décor, and their stylish look will last, even if you change your room’s aesthetic. Plus, you can preserve your view-through by tilting the louvers up or down. You can choose from genuine wood, faux wood, or a hybrid with the following products:
- Heritance® Hardwood Shutters
- Palm Beach™ Polysatin™ Vinyl Shutters
- NewStyle® Composite Shutters
Soft Blinds
Hunter Douglas has recently introduced a “first-of-its-kind design” in Aria™ Soft Blinds. With slats like a shutter but the softness of a shade, Aria is made from lightweight, translucent fabric that can transform the way natural light enters the room, making it radiant, soft, and gentle. The extra-large spacing between the slats will give you better view-through than traditional blinds, all without raising the unit, so you can maintain your privacy and UV protection levels.
Preserving View-Through in the Greater Phoenix, Peoria AZ Areas
Altra Home Decor is your source for window treatments, custom drapery, flooring, and more! We serve the greater Phoenix area, including Peoria, Sun City West, Glendale, and Scottsdale, with a showroom in Surprise. Stop by our locally owned store to view our full-size window treatment displays and sample books. Contact us today to schedule an in-home design consultation!
