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Energy-efficient cellular shades

The right blinds, shades, or curtains can lower solar heat gain by up to 77% in summer and cut heat loss by about 40% in winter. That means lower energy bills without the expense of replacing your windows or remodeling your home.

Skylights with window shades

The best window treatments for skylights and high clerestory windows are cellular (honeycomb) shades, solar shades, and motorized blinds.

Cellular shades top the list for insulation and light control, while motorized options solve the accessibility problem that makes these windows so tricky to treat in the first place.

A pastel living room with complementary window treatments

Window treatments do more than block light or add privacy.

When paired thoughtfully with your wall colors, curtains, blinds, shades, and drapery become part of a cohesive design story rather than an afterthought.

Plantation shutters in a modern living room

Looking to improve your home’s energy efficiency?

Plantation shutters and cellular shades are two of the best window treatments for reducing heat transfer and lowering energy bills.

Roman shades coverining three small windows

When choosing window treatments for small spaces, look for low-profile options that help keep your home comfortable. Focusing on the right features will help you choose the best options.

Contemporary living room with layered curtains

Curtains help define your living room’s atmosphere.

You would never place heavy drapes in a living room that lacks light or sheer curtains in a room lacking privacy.

The curtains’ fabric, pattern, and style complete the design of your living room, whether traditional, informal, or minimalist and modern.

A bedroom with room-darkening window shades

Thanks to the miracle of modern technology and imaginative minds, your bedroom window shades can control light and promote sleep as little or as much as you want.

Shades come in various styles, colors, and materials to complement any design aesthetic. And they offer superior light control.

Silhouette shades cast shadows in a modern living room

Discover the various types of window shades: their features, benefits, and ideal applications.

Learn about motorized, Roman, pleated, cellular, and matchstick shades, among others, and read practical advice on selection, installation, and maintenance.

Close-up of sound-dampening curtains
Sound-dampening curtains combine several layers of dense, heavy materials, such as polyester, velvet, or special acoustic fabrics. These layers trap sound waves before they enter your room. They don’t block all sound, but they block much of it. Think of them as sound sponges, soaking up unwanted noise from outside...
3D rendering of arched windows

Arched windows are architectural gems.

They’re also an architectural nuisance if you can’t find the right window treatments.

No one wants an uncovered eye-level window, but so many coverings detract from that graceful arched form. What’s a homeowner to do?

The honeycomb structure of cellular shades
No one likes shelling out hard-earned cash (or credit) to the power companies — not even their shareholders. But did you know that a simple change in your window treatments can make a big difference? Energy-efficient window treatments spruce up your space and slash those hefty power bills. According to...
A bathroom with white shutters and gold fixtures
No one disputes the natural beauty of natural wood, but composite shutters come close in the aesthetics department. In certain situations, they may be a better choice. Here, we’ll dig into the pros and cons of wood and composite shutters to help you make the right decision for your home...