As we’ve said before (in this blog post here to be exact) window treatments are possibly the most overlooked (or most delayed) design decision when designing/building a home. It’s honestly such a shame when me or my team walk into a clients’ home only to see a hot mess hanging on their windows… aka their horrible old existing window coverings. Sometimes it’s not the clients’ fault and sometimes it’s on the previous installer, however, regardless who’s fault, the team at Rosenberg Interior Technologists are here to help you.
Yes, there are endless options when it comes to window treatments. Should you go with draperies or wood blinds? What about roller shades and roman shades? And so on and so forth. Out blog post last month delves into some of the different types of window treatments and the benefits of each one. Today we’re going to discuss selecting window coverings strictly on the benefit each window fashion can provide.
Overall Mood & Ambiance
The most obvious and visual benefit of window treatments is based upon aesthetics. Different materials and different colors all play a part in what vibe your design gives off; are we selecting sheer white Roman shades that allow sunlight to come in 24/7 or are we choosing draperies that can darken a room and be opened to allow sunlight when needed? Or a combination of both? It’s also necessary to think about what style the design needs to achieve; a traditional design might benefit from roman shades while a sleek modern design might work better with motorized black sheer roller shades.
Security & Safety
When selecting window treatments most people overlook security and safety as a feature – but living in present day 2019 it definitely should be thought about more! With the rise of smart homes and integrated systems, we are able to synchronize all the window treatments with occupancy or daylight sensors or easily controlled from a simple button. Your choice of a nice wall panel, remote control, and/or smart phone app. Have your window treatments open or close on a timer for the simple convenience of living or while you’re away on vacation to convince lurkers that someone is at home. We also have the ability to integrate these capabilities into a home alarm system, making your home a true smart home and extremely seamless when it comes to feeling secure.
Energy Efficiency aka Saving $$
Wow, picking window treatments that can actually save you money in the long run? AWESOME! While there are various options for energy efficient shades, our roman shades or cellular shades aka “honeycomb” shades save homeowners the most on their energy bills because of their construction and multiple layers of fabric that trap air. Choosing window treatments that are energy efficient can be aesthetic as well as monetarily rewarding.
The world of window treatments can be overwhelming at times but if you have the right team behind you such as ours (Rosenberg Interior Technologists), we can help you navigate the waters and ultimately deliver on your design objective.
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Norman, CEO
Rosenberg Interior Technologists
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