We all know that choosing the right window coverings can pull a room together, but did you know that this decor item can also help you with energy efficiency in your home?
Budget Blinds can help with an array of versatile blinds, shades, and shutters that are stylish, practical, and energy efficient so you can save money on your energy bills in every season.
Closing your blinds and drapes at strategic times of the day can make a big difference in making your home more comfortable. Using your window coverings to your advantage helps by keeping the hot air out during the warmer months, and warm air in during the cooler months — allowing you to cut back on using energy to heat or cool your home.
In the winter, you’ll want to open your window coverings during the day, in order to let sunlight in. At night, close the coverings to keep the cooler air out.
When summer comes around, close your east-facing window coverings before you go to bed to help to block the morning sun. Then, in the late afternoon and early evening, close the coverings on your west-facing windows to block out the evening sun.
Check out these window covering solutions from Budget Blinds for a more comfortable and energy efficient home:
Budget Blinds has options for motorized blinds, which allows you to program them to open and close at specific times of day.
This can optimize energy efficiency by automatically controlling the amount of sunlight and heat entering a space.
These blinds also have unique sensors to automatically adjust with rising temperatures. You can program your window coverings to close when the sun is shining to keep the bills down and keep fabrics, rugs, upholstery and artwork from fading.
If you’re looking for something organic and eco-friendly, Budget Blinds has bamboo shades available with a black out liner.
The liner will completely block out sunlight and help reduce energy consumption.
These shades are extremely versatile and can be motorized as well. They’re also ideal if your goal is soft, natural light.
Solar shades are designed to filter and diffuse sunlight and block out harmful UV rays. This will also keep the home cooler, decreasing the need for air conditioning.
Budget Blinds has exterior solar shades that can be installed to the outside of your windows, patios and porches.
Cellular shades have honeycomb-shaped pockets or ‘cells’ that keep air from escaping or entering your home.
They let in plenty of light without sacrificing privacy – the cellular shades at Budget Blinds are designed with four lighting control options including sheer, light-filtering, room-darkening, and blackout.
Pair them with vertical blinds or drapes for a layered look – vinyl vertical blinds are highly durable, as they withstand strong heat, direct sunlight, and high humidity.
As your local window covering expert, Budget Blinds will take the time to understand you and your unique needs to deliver the best custom window covering solution designed for the way you live.
Learn more about the wide variety of energy efficient window coverings offered by Budget Blinds here.
