Deciding When to Get New Window Treatments
If you’ve looked at your windows and wondered whether it’s time for new treatments, you probably also started to wonder how to know for sure. At Altra Home Décor serving the greater Phoenix area, we know how trying that dilemma can be. And we’re happy to help you decide if it’s truly time for those new treatments—and will let you know if we think you can wait a while. Read on for some ideas about how to “know” if you need to start the window coverings search, and be sure to contact us if you have questions or need advice.
Some Questions to Ask Yourself
To narrow down your decision, start by asking the following questions: Do the treatments function the way you want or need them to? Do they protect your home, including your furniture and flooring, from harmful UV rays? Do they match your décor and current style? Do they help you save money on your energy bills? Do they control light the way your room needs? Do they give you the privacy you need? Do your treatments add value to your home? A “no” to any of those questions might mean you need something new. Check below for ways to address some of these issues.
Functionality
A lot of how a treatment functions often boils down to its operating system. Especially if you have older treatments, you might have corded operating systems, which can be dangerous for children and pets. On top of that, if you’ve got windows in hard-to-reach places or if you have skylights, you might not be able to move the treatment at all. Replacing them with Hunter Douglas options means you can select from numerous convenient and simple systems, including UltraGlide®, LiteRise®, Simplicity™, and more. Plus, you can add the cream of the crop, PowerView® Automation, which lets you move your window treatment with the touch of a button and adds convenience, security, and safety.
Light Control and UV Ray Protection
Hunter Douglas window fashions filter out at least 75 percent of the sun’s harmful rays—and many of the products, when fully closed, filter as much as 99 percent. With many shades, you can select the top-down/bottom-up feature, which allows you to open from the top down, from the bottom up, or both simultaneously, which gives you the best in light and privacy control. Or choose products that let you control light and block UV rays while still giving you great view-through—you can choose from products like Silhouette® Sheer Shades, Luminette® Sheer Panels, Designer Banded Shades, and more.
Energy Efficiency
Window coverings do more than filter light. The good ones also provide energy efficiency at the window by adding a layer of protection against outdoor temperatures. Plus, treatments like honeycomb shades are highly energy efficient and help cut down on utility bills. Hunter Douglas offers the Duette® line of cellular shades, which filter light beautifully while providing insulation at the window. As an added bonus, they also excel at sound absorption, helping you create the in-home haven you deserve.
Shades and Privacy
Step outside and look at your home—can you see through the windows into the rooms? Be sure to do this at night especially—when rooms are illuminated and it’s dark outside, there’s a “fishbowl” effect and your privacy is the most vulnerable. Hunter Douglas, the leader in window fashions, takes security very seriously. The company offers fabrics and materials in each of its product lines that will provide you with the level of privacy you want.
Added Value With Hunter Douglas
Did you know that many indoor shutters actually give excellent return on investment in a home’s sale? With Hunter Douglas, you can choose from genuine wood shutters, vinyl shutters, or composite shutters, which offer the look of genuine wood along with the durability of composite materials. If you select Heritance® Wood Shutters, you’ll get a highly customizable product, with the result something that truly no other home will have because of the uniqueness of the genuine wood grain.
Aesthetics of Window Shades
In all of its product lines, Hunter Douglas offers a wide array of fabrics and accessories to choose from. You’ll be able to find just the right touch to match your décor, and even things that will adapt as your style changes in the future. On top of that, you can choose your own hardware and accessories, to enhance the overall look and make it fully your own.
Deciding on New Window Treatments in the Greater Phoenix, Peoria AZ Area
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!
