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Choosing the Right Window Coverings for your Home

9/20/2016

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​So, the time has come to get window coverings for your home in Summerfield. Should you choose curtains or drapes? Maybe shutters are the way to go, or perhaps blinds are your best bet? Before you know it, your head is spinning, and you are beginning to remember the reason why you put window coverings off in the first place. Don’t stress - The experts at A Shade Better understand! Even if you have changed window coverings once or twice before, it’s not something you do every day, and it’s natural to feel a little overwhelmed. However, when it comes to choosing the best type of window covering for your windows, it’s really quite simple. A few practical tips will help you get a better understanding of what type of window coverings will serve you best.

The same type of window covering may not work for every room in your home - Any window covering has three main tasks: to provide light control, provide privacy and security (if needed), and be aesthetically pleasing to the eye. The trick is to choose the window covering that will provide you with adequate levels of all three for the specific application. Not to mention that certain kinds of window coverings work better in certain rooms. For example, you probably wouldn’t want to install floor-length draperies in your bathroom, or contemporary wood blinds on the window above the kitchen sink. Perhaps the most important thing to remember when choosing window coverings, is to always try to put function before style. It’s helpful to ask yourself two questions: First, how much light do you want coming in through your windows? And second, what level of privacy do you desire? If you’re like most homeowners, you may have a different answer for every room in the house.

Tips for window coverings in the kitchen - When you are installing window coverings in your kitchen, consider taking a minimalistic approach. This means that you should avoid anything that would be too heavy - like draperies. Ideally, the kitchen should be a bright room, with plenty of access to natural lighting. This can be achieved with better blinds, pleated shades, or maybe even roman shades.  Any of these will adequately provide light control and privacy, each doing with with a different look and functionality.

A Shade Better provides quality window coverings to meet the needs of your entire home - Are there certain rooms in your home that always seem to be hotter or colder than the rest of the house? Duette or Applause Honeycomb shades are an excellent choice for dealing with insulation issues. By design these shades trap the air and allow it to act as insulation, providing you with superior energy efficiency. 

Our Wood, Poly (Vinyl), or Hybrid shutters can easily turn your home into a work of art! These shutters come in a wide variety of configurations and finishes. Best of all, we have so many colors to choose from, that you won’t have any trouble picking out the perfect finish to match your décor. A Shade Better offers every type of window covering you could desire for your home in Summerfield, NC. We can’t wait to help you create the home of your dreams! Call us today for your free estimate!

52 Comments
Mae link
6/13/2018 05:33:24 am

Thank you for posting this!

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Raymond Cooper link
8/6/2018 01:26:26 pm

I thought your suggestions for choosing windows treatments was really helpful! I'm not good with home decor, so your tip to avoid heavy drapes in the kitchen was really helpful. I'll definitely keep this in mind as I choose window treatment for my home.

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Joy Butler link
8/21/2018 09:10:32 pm

You did a great job of explaining that there's no need to get stressed while choosing for the right window coverings. This is very timely because I am trying to help my mom in redecorating her house. She's torn between a shade and drapery.

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Rosie Beckett link
9/12/2018 02:54:45 pm

I need to find window blinds for my home and you make a great point that the first thing to think about is how much light you want coming through the windows. For me, I really like natural light coming through the windows, so blinds that are adjustable would be best for me. Also, it makes sense that you should think about the privacy that the blinds offer so that my family can feel comfortable and secure.

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Jenni link
9/16/2018 10:39:52 pm

Thank you for sharing this with us. Keep sharing!

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Mae link
9/16/2018 10:42:12 pm

Thank you for sharing this with us. It's really nice to read. Keep sharing!

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Kit Hannigan link
12/5/2018 11:57:22 pm

I like your tip about taking a minimalist approach to your kitchen window coverings to let more natural light in. My wife has a bit of a vision impairment, and she also spends a lot of her time whipping up cool new recipes that she learned in the kitchen. The sun gets in her way sometimes, but we do not want to block it completely. I will be sure to remember this tip when the budget for new shades comes up.

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Gary Puntman link
12/27/2018 11:23:23 am

I would love to get new blinds for my windows. It's good to know that when choosing window treatments in a kitchen, you should go with ones that are more minimalistic. You don't want to get ones that are heavy. I agree that the kitchen should be kept bright, like you mentioned.

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Amy Winters link
1/14/2019 03:10:08 pm

Thanks for pointing out that window coverings in the kitchen shouldn't be too heavy, so blinds or shades will be a good choice. My husband and I recently redecorated our kitchen and want to get new window treatments as well. I like the idea of having natural light in the kitchen, so I think blinds will be a good choice for us!

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Sariah Meagle link
3/8/2019 02:20:11 am

My sister hasn't decided if she should choose curtains or drapes for her bedroom. Since the same type of window covering may not work for every room, I can tell her that it's okay if she uses multiple treatments for different rooms. I might suggest her to use shades for her bedroom if she has insulation issues in her bedroom.

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Carrie
3/20/2019 07:40:16 pm

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Daphne Gilpin link
4/16/2019 03:30:52 pm

I like how you said that window coverings should provide privacy as well as light control. My husband and I are thinking about upgrading our window coverings because we haven't changed them since we moved in to our home. I'm glad I read your article because I think it will help to keep those basic functions in mind as we shop.

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Gillian Babcock link
5/24/2019 05:19:14 am

My sister wants to have a great window blinds for the kitchen because it's too bright. It was explained here that an ideal window covering may not be the same in every room. Furthermore, it's recommended to consult professionals when in need of window blinds.

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Angela Waterford link
5/29/2019 01:15:49 pm

I think it's time that I get new window treatments for my home. Thanks for mentioning that the same type of window coverings may not work for all rooms so I'll be sure to buy different types of these. This way, I can establish a different feel and look to my kitchen that's unique to it.

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Skyler Williams link
10/16/2019 02:22:46 pm

Thank you for your tip to choose function before style when it comes to choosing window coverings. The light in my bedroom always wakes me up in the morning, so I want to buy some blinds. I'll be sure to find blinds that function as they should in my bedroom.

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rachel frampton link
1/29/2020 06:26:01 pm

There are times that I feel like I have no privacy because people can peep through my window. Therefore, I've decided to start looking for a service that can install window shades in my house. I'll make sure to put fraction before style when choosing a window shade so my convenience will be guaranteed.

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Ron Booker link
3/10/2020 03:19:47 pm

It was interesting when you said that not all window treatments will work for all the rooms in the house, so one must consider different styles. My mom wants to replace some of the windows in the house, and she will need to install new blinds for each room. I will be sure to help her find a specialist so she can be helped with choosing the right shades for her house.

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rachel frampton link
3/16/2020 06:35:45 pm

The direct sunlight in my living room is starting to make me feel uncomfortable. Therefore, I've decided to start looking for the perfect window blinds that'll go well with my furniture. I think my choice will be Honeycomb shades since you've mentioned that this blind is a great choice for dealing with insulation.

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5/14/2020 07:17:12 am

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Weather Master link
7/2/2020 04:12:29 am

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ellie davis link
7/9/2020 11:56:03 am

It's interesting to know that you need to consider taking a minimalistic approach when choosing window blinds for your kitchen. My husband and I are thinking about how to remodel our kitchen, and we are looking for advice. I will let him know about your recommendations to choose the right window blinds to help us.

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8/25/2020 07:01:19 am

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Franklin White link
8/27/2020 12:36:08 pm

I like the advice you gave to put function over style when buying window coverings. My wife wants to get window coverings that match the color of our living room but they don't provide a lot of privacy. I want ones, that cancel out light, noise, and are energy-efficient regardless of color.

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Rebecca Gardner link
9/2/2020 12:28:34 pm

I'm glad you explained that it's common for different types of window coverings to work best in different areas of the home. My husband and I have talked about having rolling window shutters installed to give us privacy in the front rooms of our home. Thanks for letting me know we can consider including other types of window coverings as well!

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Kristofer Van Wagner link
10/8/2020 10:40:33 pm

I like that this post shared with us that when choosing window coverings for our kitchen, it is best to proceed with a minimalistic approach. It makes sense for us to go with minimalist design as the kitchen is where a lot of action occurs and can be a hazardous area. Since my wife plans on changing the window coverings, I will recommend her this for our kitchen.

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Zachary Tomlinson link
10/8/2020 10:42:49 pm

wow, I had no idea that there are several ways to cover your home, and installing window blinds is one of them. My uncle is looking for ideas on how to make his home a bit darker since the sunlight is distracting him. I'll recommend that he reach out to someone that can install a window blind for him.

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12/19/2020 04:51:25 am

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Eli Richardson link
1/4/2021 11:04:26 am

I love that you said that to find a window's perfect cover, it has to provide light control, privacy and security control, and be pleasing to the eye. We're thinking about ways to improve our house's aesthetic and for it to have a practical use too. After considering your tips about how for each window, you need a different cover, I think a rolling shutter for our living room would be a perfect fit because of its practical use of light control and its great design.

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Adam Golightly link
1/12/2021 04:17:14 pm

My cousin has been thinking about getting some better shutters, and blinds for her front room in order to look a lot nicer. Making sure that she can get some help from a professional could allow her to make it look a lot nicer. I liked what you said about how she should think about how much privacy, and natural light she wants from her windows.

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Eli Richardson link
2/11/2021 03:21:58 pm

It really helped when you said to find the perfect window cover for your home, it's important to consider light control, privacy, and style. My wife and I just moved into a new home, and we've realized that the sunlight reaches the living room intensely, so we need to find the perfect shades. That's why we think your article will help us find the right window covers for us. We're grateful for your tips about what to consider when you're shopping for window protection.

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kate hansen link
2/11/2021 04:24:36 pm

It was really helpful when you said that you should consider how much light your want coming in through the window. My husband and I recently moved into an older home a couple of weeks ago that has really damaged blinds, and we want to look into getting them replaced. We'll make sure to keep these tips in mind as we search for blinds to get for our home.

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Braden Bills link
4/9/2021 10:25:50 am

The windows in my living room look really bare, so I'm trying to see what I can do to fix that. It makes sense that I would want to choose something that provides good lighting control! That way, I can get the room dark so that it's easier to watch movies on the TV without any glare.

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Braden Bills link
6/28/2021 10:18:56 am

I want to get some nice window blinds installed, but I'm not sure how to go about it. It makes sense that I would want to get a professional to help me out with getting them put in. That seems like a good way to ensure that everything is put in properly.

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Mia Evans link
7/14/2021 07:56:40 pm

Thanks for pointing out that any window covering should be able to do what they are supposed to do. As you said, they should be able to provide light control, privacy, and aesthetically pleasing to the eyes. I hope I can find good quality shutters like that because I would really like to have window coverings now, especially in the afternoon where it gets too hot in our area.

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Beverly Minyard link
7/29/2021 11:58:42 am

I like that you mentioned that the same kind of blinds might not work for every room in your house. My wife and I suck at interior decorating but want to make sure that every room in our house looks cohesive. I think we will probably just end up hiring an interior designer to help us.

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Millie Hue link
8/21/2021 01:38:37 am

Thanks for helping me understand that the same type of window covering might not work for every part of the house. I guess I need to ask professionals where I should put shutters once I buy one. It's because they just seem nice to look at for my living room, so I need to know if it will be okay if I put it there.

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Kristofer Van Wagner link
9/5/2021 02:56:27 pm

I appreciate that this post underlined that when looking for window coverings installation, it is important to choose an experienced contractor. My wife mentioned she would like to have our windows replaced. I will definitely look for an experienced contractor to help me.

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Sabrina Addams link
10/4/2021 01:29:13 pm

My husband and I want to freshen up the look of our house by changing our window coverings. I liked how you pointed out that you wouldn't use floor-length drapes in your bathroom. It made me look at this process differently and gave me some new ideas for what we would like to do for our home.

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John Carston link
10/27/2021 04:02:31 am

I like how you mentioned that not all types of window covering will not work for every room in your home. My sister mentioned to me last night she is planning to have motorized window shades as she wants it to be more convenient and asked if I have any idea what is the best option to do. Thanks to this informative article and I'll be sure to tell her that she can consult trusted motorized window shades installation services as they can answer all her inquiries and will provide her ideal motorized window shades.

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Kristofer Van Wagner link
11/1/2021 05:51:47 am

Thanks for sharing that when considering window coverings, it is important that we take note of three important aspects, such as light control, security and privacy. My wife mentioned that she loves roller blinds, however I think that it might not be the most suitable option for our living room. Maybe we can schedule an appointment with a reputable seller to determine the best blinds

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Olivia Smart link
11/4/2021 03:07:03 pm

I thought it was interesting how you talked about finding window coverings that suit a specific room. My husband and I have been thinking about replacing the blinds all over our house. I never thought about getting something different for the living room as opposed to the bathroom, but we'll be sure to keep it in mind while we make our decision so that it's more thought out.

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Chance Cook link
11/10/2021 04:58:37 pm

I'll try a minimalistic approach when covering the windows in my kitchen. That should save me some money too. But I'll only do that if it looks good.

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Eliza Harding link
12/8/2021 04:52:35 am

I like how you mentioned that the most important thing to keep in mind in choosing window coverings is to know the function before the style. My mother asked me what would be the best window covering as she wants to replace the old one in our rest house. Thanks a lot for these wonderful tips and rest assured that I will tell her that it is much better to consult a trusted company that offers window coverings for more options and ideas.

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John Carston link
2/28/2022 08:28:29 pm

I'm glad that you talked about the importance of considering the style of your room for the color of the shade. My sister mentioned to me last night she is planning to have window shades as she wants her room to be more convenient, and asked if I have any idea what is the best option to do. Thanks to this informative article, I'll be sure to tell her that she can consult trusted window shades services as they can answer all her inquiries.

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Jesse Ford link
2/28/2022 08:32:27 pm

A minimalistic look for kitchen window coverings seems like an interesting idea. The curtains around my house are quite old now and are looking pretty worn out, so I've been wanting to get new shades. I'll definitely go around and consider what styles would look best for different rooms.

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3/8/2022 09:23:07 pm

I am happy to find so many useful information here in the post, we need develop more strategies in this regard, thanks for sharing. I think we need to bring more ideas for this purpose.

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Hailey Miller link
3/10/2022 01:48:56 am

It is great to know that window covering can provide security and privacy. My husband and I want to enhance the look of our living room and also improve our privacy. With this, we will find a shop on Friday that can offer high-quality white roller blinds that will blend in with our current rustic-themed interior design.

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Victoria Addington link
3/17/2022 05:26:10 am

I was most captivated when you stated that one purpose of window covering is to be aesthetically attractive to the eye. That's probably why my mother wants to buy an aluminum Venetian blind. I should tell her to look for a store that provides a wide selection of blinds.

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