Covering patio doors with blinds can be challenging due to the large size and sliding mechanism of these doors, which can interfere with the operation of traditional blinds. Additionally, the placement of door handles and the desire to maintain unobstructed access to the door can further complicate the process.
Verticals
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Vertical blinds are still a popular choice for sliding patio doors due to their functionality, ease of use and the ability to control light and privacy effectively. When custom ordering verticals, you can select from various stacking options.
The openness factor of blinds refers to the density of the weave in the fabric, typically expressed as a percentage. It indicates how much light and visibility is allowed through the blind. A lower openness percentage means a tighter weave, blocking more light and offering more privacy, while a higher percentage indicates a looser weave, allowing more light and visibility.
Opacity refers to the amount of light that passes through a fabric.Sheer fabrics allow for the most light to enter a room, but they offer the least amount of privacy. On the other end of the spectrum, blackout fabrics block nearly all light from entering a room, and they provide the most privacy
People prioritize privacy from window coverings in the evening primarily for safety and security, as well as to improve sleep quality and maintain personal boundaries. At night, when interior lights are on, window coverings help prevent outsiders from seeing inside. The opacity of the fabric on your window will determine how much coverage you receive. Take a look at what various opacities look like from the outside into the home, in the photos below.
Motorized window coverings offer convenience, enhanced privacy and security, energy efficiency, and child safety, making them a popular choice for modern homes. They eliminate the need for cords, allowing for smooth and quiet operation, and can be easily controlled with a remote control or wall switch. Motorization is an excellent choice for windows that are difficult to reach because of their height or location.
Covering garden doors with blinds can be challenging due to their size, the need for functionality, and potential for damage. When selecting a blind or shade, slim headrails and hold-down brackets are often chosen for garden door shades because they offer a sleek, streamlined look and prevent the shades from moving or making noise when the door is opened or closed.
Shutters are also a good option for garden doors because they offer a blend of style, light control and privacy. They can enhance the aesthetic appeal of your garden doors and provide practical benefits like reducing heat transfer and blocking unwanted light
Energy-efficient window coverings improve your home by enhancing insulation, regulating temperature, and reducing energy costs..They can keep your home cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter, reducing reliance on heating and cooling systems and potentially saving you money on energy bills.
The Best Features for Energy Efficiency
This part of the country is known for the exhausting heat of summer and the bitter cold of winter. It’s these extremes that can make Winnipeg City area homeowners searching for ways to make their homes more energy efficient and comfortable–no matter the season. Believe it or not, but you can experience incredible energy saving features with window treatments. Cellular Shades are well-known when it comes to preventing energy loss at the window. The honeycomb shaped cells house air, creating an insulating barrier between the interior air and the exterior air. Window shades, as well as fabric shades, roman shades, draperies and shutters, can all stop the sunlight from entering your home, making you feel as though you’re in the oven. But, the benefits don’t stop there.
Top Down Shades offer the ability to cover the majority of the window, protecting the interior of your home, while inviting natural light to flow in across the ceiling. This illumination will brighten your space, giving way to treetop views, but still allow the effect of energy saving.
Smart Shades are capable of touch of a button adjustments, or the “set it and forget it” experience of scheduled changes. Enjoy soft morning light, and watch as your motorized shades close up as the temperature begins to rise. It’s so smart, it’ll surprise you.
Dual Shades are another fantastic way to increase energy saving in your home. With two shades on one headrail, you can enjoy wide open views, the diffused light of the front translucent sheer shade, or the blissful darkness of a blackout secondary shade. This revolutionary system customizes your atmosphere with simple changes.
Cordless lift systems on blinds and shades offer a safer and cleaner alternative to traditional corded options by eliminating hanging cords, which can pose a hazard to children and pets. These systems rely on a tension mechanism, either in the headrail or bottom rail, that allows you to raise and lower the blinds or shades by simply pushing up or pulling down the bottom rail.
This upgraded cordless version allows for effortless raising and lowering by simply pushing up or pulling down on the bottom rail,
Another cordless version requires a slight tug on the bottom hem bar to lift the shade. The operation of this style of lift system is not as exact as the one shown above.
In window coverings, motorization simply means using a motor to operate the blinds or shades, typically controlled by a remote or wall switch. Automation, on the other hand, takes it a step further by adding programming and smart features, allowing the window coverings to adjust automatically based on schedules, sensors, or integration with other smart home devices.
Automation allows you to set up schedules for your shades, so that shades automatically open and close exactly when you want them to, for everyday convenience.
Here’s a look at just some of the ways this can work for you:
Swap your alarm for a gentle wake-up by scheduling bedroom shades to open.
Schedule kitchen shades to open while you’re enjoying breakfast.
Schedule all shades throughout your house to close in the evening.
Enhance security by scheduling shades to move at set times, giving your home a lived-in look while you’re away.
In summer or warmer climates, schedule shades to close during the day to keep your house cooler.
Schedules are created and controlled using the manufactures customized app on your smart phone. Take a look below at the Hunter Douglas PowerView video that explains just how easy this process is!
Covering angled and arched windows with blinds is challenging due to their non-standard shapes requiring custom solutions. Pre-made blinds typically don’t fit properly, and variations in angles and sizes, along with the orientation of the windows, can make finding the right fit and functionality difficult.
Arches
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Considering Angled & Arched Window Coverings…
Your unique-shaped windows add character & charm, but they can invite unwanted light, heat and views into your home. We’ve got the top considerations for you as you make decisions about coverage.
Which window issues are you experiencing?
The issues you’re having in your home can be specific to your home’s location and the direction the windows face. They can also be more noticeable depending on the function of the room in question. Too much light, glare and heat are common, as well as lack of privacy. Knowing the issues you’re facing will help you determine the best type of angled or arched window coverings for your home.
Adjustable or stationary?
Depending on the type of window treatments you like, we can help you understand if they are capable of adjusting on unique-shaped windows, or whether they simply remain in place.
Complete coverage–or only the bottom part?
This can be a personal choice, but it can also depend upon the severity of the light entering or views into your home. Some homeowners choose to cover the entire window with custom window treatments. Others prefer the “top down” look, leaving the top shape open, bringing in light with coverage across the bottom portion.
