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Treat your windows well

(NC) Dressing your windows is one of the most complicated decisions you can make. Here are the practical questions you need to ask and better yet, the answers:

What are your needs for privacy?

If privacy matters to you, opt for window coverings that either fully block or soften the view. To obscure the view in and provide a soft-focus view out, Silhouette window shadings, which feature rotating fabric vanes suspended between sheer fabric panels, are the perfect fit. They come in a light-dimming Bon Soir fabric for areas where more room-darkening and privacy are desired. Luminette Privacy Sheers is a similar concept that is vertically oriented.

Is light control a high priority?

Determining the levels of light in your home is a key factor in choosing window coverings. There's a new product out there that looks like a shade but offers multiple levels of light control. Trio Convertible Shades feature hexagon-shaped fabric vanes that open and close individually for a clear view; soft, diffused light with privacy; and anything in-between.

What about UV-protection and energy efficiency?

Natural light does not love your home furnishings; it can fade and discolour them. It's also important to know your window fashions can help save on energy bills. Look for window coverings with high UV-protection and energy-efficiency ratings.

Is the window covering child-safe?

Particularly if you have young children or pets at home, safety is important. Primary consideration should be given to operating systems and features that make your home a safe haven - such as the Hunter Douglas LiteRise Touch System for cordless lifting.

For more information, contact Hunter Douglas at 1-800-265-1363 or e-mail cheryl.corbit@hunterdouglas.com.

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