Insulated Shades by Hunter Douglas
Insulation for Every Season
If you’re wondering when insulated shades are useful, the answer is year-round. And that’s not just because we’re located in Alaska. It’s because windows are the weak point in most homes when it comes to energy loss—meaning that they can account for up to 30% of the energy transfer between inside and outside. Unwanted energy transfer in any season will alter internal temperature, often in unwanted ways, and gaining control over that conduit is key in establishing energy efficiency at home and being able to maintain a consistent and comfortable indoor temperature.
At Today’s Window Fashions, we know that taking better control of your internal environment can not only make your home physically feel more comfortable and welcoming, it also has significant effects on your wallet. Homes using insulating shades can expect to see savings in their monthly heating bills since they’ll need to use less artificial energy to maintain homeostasis at home. A smaller carbon footprint, lower energy bills in the long run, and a comfortable home to spend time in - all possibilities when you install new insulated shades.
Modern Insulated Shades
It was once that thick fabrics or hard materials were needed to create insulating shades. However, modern window treatment creators have perfected designs that enhance the efficiency and provide insulation without bulky, heavy, components. Instead, modern design is complimented with stylish facades that hide a wealth of features. Engineers for Hunter Douglas have created multiple styles of insulated shades as well as high-end operating systems all designed to make your home more energy efficient.
- Cellular Honeycomb Shades / Duette® Honeycomb Shades: Hunter Douglas classic honeycomb insulated shades provide year-round comfort and efficiency, in fact they were designed with year-round use in mind. They provide a superior level of light control and indoor climate stability with their unique honeycomb design. This smart shade uses an inner cellular construction to trap pockets of air, these pockets are what create the shade’s insulating layer blocking energy transfer. Hunter Douglas also has a cell within a cell design for even more control. And, with an array of custom options including color, texture, fabric, and pleat size Duette® Honeycomb Shades can be tailored to match individual home décor.
- Insulated Roman Shades / Solera® Soft Shades: Offering sophistication and control, Solera® Soft Shades look like classic Roman shades but act like insulating honeycomb shades. Their rich fabric front hides an underlying cellular design which helps keep your home cool in the summer, warm in the winter, and looking great year-round.
- Insulated Roller Shades / Sonnette® Cellular Roller Shades: Energy efficient shades with a sleek profile and streamlined design resulting from the artful combination of cellular shades and roller shades. The undetectable cellular construction of Sonnette® Cellular Roller Shades provides excellent insulation while homeowners also get the option to choose from an immense color selection in semi-opaque or room-darkening textiles.
- Motorization for Insulated Shades / PowerView® Automation: Improve any of the styles of Hunter Douglas insulated cellular shades with the power of motorization and automation. The PowerView® system allows homeowners to control their motorized insulated shades with ease, and with the precision and consistency that automation provides the operating system helps to increase the treatment’s overall energy efficiency.
Learn more about insulating shades and how they can benefit your home by contacting Today’s Window Fashions Alaska. Request a consultation to discuss your options from the Hunter Douglas collection for cellular honeycomb shades and modern hybrid treatments that have insulating power and are respected as some of the best energy efficient shades available on the market. Today’s Window Fashions Alaska serves Palmer, Big Lake, Willow, Houston, Talkeetna, Eagle River, Anchorage, Kenai Peninsula, Soldotna, Kenai, and Homer in the Matanuska-Susitna Valley and greater Wasilla area.