Window Blinds - Treat your windows well - Part 2

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Treat your windows well - Part 2

(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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