Keep Your Home Warmer with Insulated Shades
When cold temperatures arrive in Lexington, SC, homeowners roll out fiberglass batts in the attic and crank up the thermostat. The e.d.'s Paint & Decorating team offers another recommendation: insulated window shades. These window coverings add an extra layer of defense against winter's chill, reducing heat loss and keeping your home comfortable.
How Insulated Window Shades Work
Think of insulated shades as a thermal buffer between your warm room and that cold glass. They have a honeycomb design that traps air in tiny pockets, slowing heat transfer before it escapes outside. The multiple layers and reflective backing bounce warmth back into your living space. It's physics working in your favor: Air is a natural insulator, and these shades harness that effect to keep your heating dollars where they belong.
Hunter Douglas Insulated Window Shades
Hunter Douglas offers several styles of insulated shades:
Duette® Cellular Shades
Duette® Cellular Shades pioneered the honeycomb shade design with d cellular construction that traps air in distinct pockets. These energy-efficient, insulated shades are available in horizontal or vertical orientations for windows and glass doors. You’ll be impressed by the extensive selection of cellular pleat sizes, opacities, colors, and textures.
Duette® Architella is the most energy-efficient Hunter Douglas style available, with a honeycomb-within-a-honeycomb design. It’s offered in many of the same fabrics and sizes as Duette® Cellular Shades.
Sonnette® Roller Shades
Sonnette® Roller Shades are a groundbreaking combination of a roller shade with the construction and benefits of a cellular honeycomb shade. A hidden layer of pockets traps air between the roller shade and the window, so you get a streamlined design with extra benefits.
Layering Insulated Shades with Other Window Treatments
Insulated shades deliver energy efficiency on their own, but pairing them with custom drapery adds style and extra insulating power, with an additional air pocket. And depending on the chosen style, you can leave the panels open or closed. This layered approach adapts to the season — lighter coverage during mild spells, full protection when winter weather takes over.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How much can insulated window shades reduce heating costs?
A: These shades can reduce window heat loss by 25-40%, potentially lowering overall heating costs by 10-20%.
A: Do insulated shades work for all window types?
A: They're available in custom sizes for most standard windows and sliding doors. Specialty shapes usually need tailored mounting solutions.
Q: Should I keep my insulated shades closed all day in winter?
A: Open them during sunny days to capture free solar heat, then close them at dusk and overnight to trap that warmth inside.
Q: Can I install insulated window shades myself?
A: Many homeowners handle installation with basic tools, though professional installation guarantees a proper fit for maximum efficiency.
Once you see the difference insulated shades make, you'll wish you'd installed them years ago.
Warmer Homes Start with Better Insulated Shades Near Lexington, SC
e.d.'s Paint & Decorating carries the full line of Hunter Douglas insulated window shades that keep cold air out and comfort in all winter long. Visit our showroom or contact us for a consultation in Lexington, Columbia, Chapin, Irmo, and West Columbia, SC.