Installing shades in your home is an effective way to reduce your heating and cooling costs, as well as protect your home from prolonged sun exposure that would otherwise damage your furniture and flooring. However, not every shade is the right fit for every room. Here are some recommendations for the best shades for different rooms in your home.
Living Room
For living rooms, solar screen shades are an excellent choice. They reduce glare and heat while maintaining outward visibility, making them ideal for rooms where you want to enjoy natural light without the discomfort of direct sun. Light-filtering roller shades are another popular option for living rooms, providing soft, diffused light that creates a comfortable atmosphere.
Bedroom
Bedrooms benefit most from room-darkening or blackout shades that block light and provide complete privacy for restful sleep. Cellular honeycomb shades in room-darkening fabrics are an excellent choice, as they also provide insulation that helps maintain a comfortable sleeping temperature year-round.
Kitchen
Kitchens require window treatments that are easy to clean and moisture-resistant. Roller shades in wipeable fabrics or faux wood blinds work well in this environment. Solar screen shades are also a good choice for kitchen windows that receive strong afternoon sun.
Home Office
In a home office, glare control is the top priority. Solar screen shades or light-filtering roller shades reduce glare on computer screens while maintaining a connection to natural light and the outdoors.
Contact Us
At Hartley Window Coverings, we offer a wide variety of shades for every room in your home near Santa Rosa, CA. Contact us or call us at (707) 525-8256 to schedule a free in-home consultation.
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