Keeping your home warm during a cold Canadian winter is essential. Choosing the right type of window treatment can make a big difference in your home’s energy consumption during this coldest season.
Fortunately, budget-friendly window coverings can be part of stylish seasonal decor.
In this post, we discuss the seven best types of window coverings to keep out the cold and reduce your energy consumption.
Let’s get started.
To assist you in making the right choice, we have created this guide featuring seven ideal window treatments from Nicole Draperies. Our criteria include affordability, ease of installation, and aesthetic appeal.
1. Honeycomb Shades
Do you need a contemporary-looking window treatment to stave off the chilly weather? Stylish honeycomb shades are one of the best for insulation as their pockets trap heat. They also prevent heat from entering in summer and escaping in winter.
They can be found in single, double, and triple-celled varieties to help you choose the exact level of insulation you need. You can also choose from different fabrics, patterns, colours, pleat sizes, and blackout varieties.
2. Roman Shades
Roman shades are perfect for giving your home a touch of tailored elegance while providing optimal insulation. They are available in different colours, fabrics, and patterns to create a contemporary look that matches your decor.
They stack neatly at the top when drawn up, which creates an attractive pleated look. They are available in a variety of fabrics to match your home decor.
3. Roller Shades
Roller shades are not only affordable but also ensure privacy. You can choose from various materials, including vinyl or fabrics, including blackout options. These fabrics have different patterns to let you choose the most suitable shade.
They are also relatively easy to install and are available in manual and motorized versions.
4. Wood and Faux Wood Blinds
Faux wood is a plastic that imitates the look of real wood. It is perfect for adding natural styles to blinds or shades.
Both wood and faux wood are excellent options for blinds as both provide a timeless look and offer insulation benefits. The slats help control light entering your home and ensure privacy when closed.
5. Vertical Blinds
Our bespoke vertical blinds are a long-lasting and practical choice for window coverings. They are also incredibly adaptable, so they work well in any space.
Vinyl vertical blinds and horizontal blinds have several characteristics in common. When closed, both provide total seclusion and let you precisely control the amount of light by adjusting the position of the vanes.
This kind of window treatment is easy to use and works well to cover tall, expansive windows.
Vertical blinds are also quite popular for sliding patio doors and side-opening windows because of their many opening options.
6. Insulated Drapes
These are fashionable and practical, making them ideal for living rooms and bedrooms.
Their structure and heavy materials provide excellent insulation, as they have the potential to prevent cold air from getting in.
If you require insulation and seclusion for your Toronto house, you can choose blackout blinds.
Among the popular materials used to make insulated drapes are velvet, cotton, and twill. Thanks to Nicole Draperies ‘ bespoke designs and colours, you can select from a vast array of options.
7. Window Insulation Films
These window coverings consist of a thin layer of plastic, which keeps heat in during winter.
In the winter, sunlight warms up your home, but the UV rays are still harmful. Solar control films are ideal for preventing them from getting in.
Thus, window films are a great choice for winter as they capture heat and keep out cold air.
Use these tips to make the most of your insulation in winter.
• Installing curtains and blinds together can increase your home’s insulation level.
• Installing thermal curtains regulates the temperature in your home. They are typically made of thick fabric coated with a reflective material. This coating absorbs the heat from sunlight and releases it back into your home.
When choosing window coverings to warm your Toronto home in winter, consider factors like privacy, patterns, and fabrics. The above-mentioned window coverings provide a crisp and neat look to your home while maintaining its warmth. To find the best type of window coverings for your Toronto home’s needs, contact Nicole Draperies.
905-475-1564