Whether you’re renovating and need new window treatments or are in the final stages of your new-build and need a new set of luxury blinds, knowing where to start makes all the difference. From the impact that fabric has on light diffusion, to the significant effect that material has on your blinds’ ability to properly insulate your home.
Let’s take a look at what you need to consider before taking the plunge on investing in some high-quality Hunter Douglas Blinds. Our blinds and drape installation is fast, efficient, and custom-tailored to your schedule.
Picking the Perfect Blinds for Light
One of the most important parts of picking the right blinds for your home requires you to decide how much light you want and need. How do you want the light to be filtering through the blinds and inside your home? Do you want a soft, subtle light diffusion or would you like to maximize sunlight during the day? Take your time to think about your lifestyle and really pinpoint what it is that you need throughout the day.
- Shades come in both light-filtering and blackout materials.
- Motorized blinds can automatically lift and lower depending on the time of day or the amount of light that you need.
- Wood blinds offer the freedom of extreme light blocking as well as soft light diffusion.
Picking the Perfect Material for Insulation
Shades, blinds, and drapery come in so many different materials offering varying levels of insulation. It’s important to get to know your needs so you can decide what the perfect fabric or material is for your window treatment. While some materials offer fantastic insulation and temperature control, others do not.
- Aluminum blinds are incredibly energy-efficient, being excellent at conducting heat as well as cooler temperatures. They reflect light during summer and keep your home cool while keeping out the cold during winter by absorbing and retaining heat inside the home.
- Sheer drapery and shade fabrics offer minimal insulation, but they do, however, offer beautiful light filtration.
- Cellular shades are great energy-efficient options for reducing your HVAC bills year-round. They’re excellent at providing temperature control and insulation for your home from the temperature outdoors.
Picking the Perfect Colour for Design Style
With the wide selection of Hunter Douglas blinds and drapery available at Home Makeover Centre, you’re free to choose from an infinite number of patterns, colors, fabrics, and materials. Our in-showroom design experts will sit down with you during your free consultation in order to help you decide on the perfect window treatment for your home.
Whether you need wooden blinds for a neutral design, sheer drapes for soft light diffusion, or blackout blinds for maximum light blockage, you’re sure to find an option that fits your needs. You may prefer a trendy pattern or a timeless material that will stand the test of time.
Picking the Perfect Mechanism for Your Lifestyle
Your lifestyle is a significant deciding factor when it comes to choosing the mechanism for your blinds. Whether you have kids and pets, or live alone and prefer to maximize your sense of security, there are multiple options that could fit your unique needs.
Motorized blinds are fantastic if you prefer an option that works with the amount of light to automatically raise and lower throughout the day. They also make it seem like somebody is always home, minimizing the risk of intruders. You could easily schedule your blinds to lower right before you come home from work or lower during the afternoon when the sun is at its strongest. Motorized blinds are also fantastic if you have kids or pets, as they don’t have any wands or cords that create safety hazards.
Struggling in finding the perfect blinds & drape installation North Vancouver?
Are you having difficulty finding the most suitable window treatment for your home? At Home Makeover Centre, we would be happy to offer you a free consultation in-showroom along with blinds and drape installation North Vancouver to get you started on your home design journey.
