New Year, New Window Treatments
As the holiday decorations come down and the reality of the New Year sets in, it’s not just our energy levels that are left exhausted. A home that looked vibrant and comfortable in the fall can suddenly appear dull and drab as the New Year quickly rounds the corner. So, why not ring in the New Year with a new look?
When it comes to window treatments, your home is more than ready for a much-needed makeover. Choosing the proper window treatments for your home can make a huge difference to the overall appearance, energy efficiency, your privacy, and safety of your home. This year consider what you’re trying to achieve with your home’s interior, and what window treatments appeal to your style and your needs. There’s no better time than now to revamp your home and begin 2020 with a clean slate!
Motorized
Make your home smart in 2020 with motorized window coverings. Motorized window shades are a versatile choice for many homeowners who may have rooms of different heights, sizes, and shapes. Motorized window coverings not only add convenience by simultaneously opening or closing window coverings throughout your home, but they also make homes safer for children and pets. With motorized window treatments, you have a wide variety of control options such as wireless wall switches, hand-held remotes and timers, and apps that allow you to control from your Smart device.
If you’re currently enjoying the many advantages of motorized blinds or shades, but also longing for a slightly more formal look for your windows, consider pairing them with custom draperies for a more traditional look or perhaps a seasonal change of pace. Many homeowners enjoy the extra flexibility of layering draperies over blinds to achieve a warmer look and a warmer temperature, thanks to the extra layer of insulation that the addition of draperies provides.
Energy Saving
As much as 50% of a home’s heating and cooling energy can be lost through its windows. Instead of cranking up your heat or air conditioning to avoid uncomfortable temperatures, you can easily avoid costly energy bills by installing energy-saving window treatments. Honeycomb shades or hardwood shutters, for example, are designed to make indoor spaces cooler in summer and warmer in winter. Make your home the ideal temperature all year long, creating a comfortable environment for your family and guests with new, energy-saving window treatments.
Security and Privacy
Safety and security are one of the most important concerns for families and homeowners. Your home should serve as a comfortable retreat to enjoy time with friends and loved ones. However, a lack of window coverings can leave a beautiful home feeling unsafe and susceptible to prying eyes, harmful UV damage, and countless other security and privacy concerns. Updating your home’s window coverings to include features like security film and privacy drapes is a simple and effective way to ensure a comfortable and inviting atmosphere.
Moisture Resistant
Worry about window treatments in spaces like your bathroom and how they will fight moisture exposure? The moisture resistant window coverings at Long Island Window Treatments are made from the finest materials and adheres to stringent manufacturing processes so that they can withstand the test of time. No matter how humid the environmental conditions may be in your area, our moisture resistant blinds will retain their beauty and their integrity. We offer a variety of composite shutters that can resist high moisture areas like bathrooms while providing timeless elegance to your space.
Color, Material, and Texture
One of the many ways to ready your window coverings and your home for the new year is to include Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2020: Classic Blue. Classic Blue is a shade reminiscent of the sky at dusk. Laurie Pressman, the vice president of the Pantone Color Institute, says “It’s a color that anticipates what’s going to happen next.” What better way to start fresh?
In addition to incorporating new and exciting color palettes to your home, it’s important to keep in mind the materials and textures of your window treatments. If you have a monochromatic room, adding texture—such as woven blinds or velvet panels—is a wonderful design trick used to keep the room from looking boring and flat. For example, you may consider pairing textural draperies with textural blinds to add more appeal and excitement to your room.
In rooms that have windows of different sizes and shapes, you can unify them by using a similar fabric or adding drapes and valances to your treatments. The key here is to be brave, so don’t be afraid to mix and match! Another option for window treatment design is to consider topping your windows with a cornice covered in fabric and add a touch of simple tailoring to your room. Incorporate the colors, materials, and textures to match your style and breathe new life into your home. The options are limitless!
Give your home the makeover it deserves this New Year! Whether you’re looking for blinds, shutters, shades, or drapes Long Island Window Treatments has everything you need to fit your style. We bring the store to you and take care of it all, from measuring to installation. Let us help you create the ultimate home oasis with new window treatments in 2020!