In a separate post this month, we offered up some snazzy design tips to make your space beautiful. In this edition of the Affordable Blinds blog, we’re going to talk more about the practical aspects of blinds. Sure, nice, new window treatments can make your space look great, but they also provide several functional roles as well. First and foremost amongst these functional roles is that they reduce light and glare in your home so that you can read, cook and watch TV in peace without getting smash in the face by the bright sun. Keeping your home nice and shady during the summer season so that you can relax and grab a siesta after work. For the rest of the post, we’ll explore some of the less obvious benefits that shades and blinds can provide for your home:
Save On Your Energy Bill:
Whether it’s the zenith of summer, or the cold heart of winter, having seasonally appropriate window treatments can save you plenty of money on your monthly power bills. In the summertime, having the shades drawn at peak hours will reduce the amount of heat that filters into your house, reducing the amount of pressure that the sweltering summer sun puts on your air conditioning unit. Conversely, in the wintertime, having thick curtains can help to keep out the frigid cold and save you money on your heating bill. Realistically, you can start to look at window treatments as gatekeepers for customizing how much of the weather seeps into your home. At Affordable Blinds, we believe in keeping the hearth and home cozy, so that when you come home from a long day at work, you can keep your feet up and enjoy a comfortable atmosphere; attractive, functional window treatments can help!
Get Extra Sleep/ Wake Up Your Kids:
If you’re a parent, then controlling the light can be crucial, and we have lots of products that can help with that. When your kids won’t get out of bed, pull the cord on those blinds and blast them with sunlight to get them up! It can seem cruel, but they’ll thank you later when they graduate with honours and are accepted to the university of their choice. Once the kids are off to school and it’s time for you to grab some extra sleep, you can drop those blackout shades in your bedroom and snooze for an hour. Beauty rest is crucial!
The Comfort Of Privacy:
One of our favourite products at Affordable Blinds is the one-way shades that allow you to see out while blocking the prying eyes of strangers. Hunter Douglas offers several products in this mode, to allow for ideal light control while maintaining privacy. Additionally, you’re able to see out and keep an eye on your vehicle or your kids all day, while still keeping the heat at bay. We have a huge selection of Hunter Douglas window coverings and treatments, so call us first when you decide to redesign in Toronto or the greater GTA!