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WHETHER YOU’RE REDECORATING a room, building a new home or noticing a cold draft coming through an old window, you may want to think about
your window coverings. Window coverings dramatically affect the mood and
ambience of a room, adding color and style and
helping you control the incoming light. Start by looking at how you use the Opening room. Do you need extra privacy? Are you blinds and concerned about energy efficiency? Do you have hard-to-reach windows? What’s shades on sou your personal style? Here’s a look at the facing window?th- s
popular options. during winter days
Wood blinds in rich stains and classic helps to naturally
colors make homes warmer in winter and heat your home
cooler in summer, keeping energy costs down.
More economical than wood yet as substantial and
durable, composite and faux wood blinds are made of synthetic materials and
are suitable for bath or kitchen areas as they don’t absorb moisture.
Cellular shades provide a soft look and the highest level of insulation of any
window covering. Their construction forms pockets of air to keep out winter
cold and summer heat. Fabrics are available in light-filtering or room-darkening
opacities in a full color palette.
Sun screens and solar shades allow you to control light, heat and glare without losing your view. Also, these screens and shades protect your furnishings
from fading because they block ultraviolet light.
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Top row, left to right: bottom-up/top-down cellular shade; faux wood blind;
real wood blind; Roman shade.
Bottom row, left to right: sheer horizontal shade; vertical blind; sun screens.
