For years, Window Treats customers here in New Jersey have loved the vast selection of window fashions that Hunter Douglas offers. With numerous colors, fabrics, and styles to choose from, there’s a window treatment to fit any décor and any home. And Hunter Douglas continues to produce new options, including their new Sonnette™ cellular roller shades. To see this or any other Hunter Douglas option in person, speak with a trained specialist today. [Read More…]
Avoiding Winter Window Woes: How to Make Your Energy Bills Less ‘Pane’-ful
Winter is on its way, which makes many families worry about how high their energy bills might climb in the coming months. While there are a lot of things you can do to cut down on unnecessary energy use and make the most of what you’ve got, there’s arguably no better way to accomplish both goals than to focus on your windows. In today’s post, we’ll discuss some top tips for keeping your energy bills low with just a few simple changes to your routine and to your home.
Opt For Efficiency
You probably already know that energy-efficient appliances can help you save in several ways. Not only will they make it easier to go green, but they’ll also keep more green in your pocket once the bill arrives. The same principle applies with your home’s windows. Energy efficient windows and even storm windows can help keep the warm air in and the cold air out, particularly if you’re living in an older home that’s prone to draftiness. If you can’t commit to replacing all of your existing windows, you may want to opt for sealing any cracks or replacing the oldest and most worn-out in the bunch.
Change Up Your Habits
In winter, you’ll want to do everything you can to work with your HVAC system and the natural light, rather than against them. That may mean being a bit more diligent about when you open your blinds for windows and when you close them, especially as the days get shorter. South-facing window shades should be kept open during the day and should be closed at night. Of course, there are easier ways to accomplish this — but we’ll expand on that in a bit.
‘Treat’ Yourself
According to the Attachments Energy Rating Council, window attachments (including window treatments) can improve the performance of your windows and reduce your household’s energy use by up to 13%. That’s no small feat, particularly if you’re spending a lot to keep your home comfortable in winter. Your shades, draperies, and blinds for windows should fit tightly, which means you may want to investigate custom options to ensure they’re sized correctly. You may also want to explore thermal window treatments to boost your energy-saving efforts even more.
Get Your Motor Running
Finally, why not take the guesswork out of energy efficiency by opting for motorized window shades? It’s a far easier way to make certain you’re taking full advantage of daylight hours and don’t forget to shut your blinds once it gets dark in the evenings. With motorized blinds for windows, you’ll automatically make your home consistently comfortable and can save some money on your heating bills. What more could you possibly ask for this winter?
To learn more about how our motorized blinds for windows can improve your energy efficiency and the aesthetic value of your home, please contact us today.
Hunter Douglas Season of Style Savings Event
At Window Treats serving Holmdel area, we’re always excited to offer our customers additional savings on the already great value they get with Hunter Douglas window fashions. That’s why we’re happy to tell everyone about the 2018 Season of Style Savings Event that’s going on right now. If you’re interested in learning more, read on, and then speak with one of our consultants today!
Act Fast…Ends December 10th
This promotion is going on only through December 10, so you need to act fast to earn your rebates. Some of the most popular Hunter Douglas window fashions, including Vignette® Modern Roman Shades, Sonnette™ Cellular Roller Shades, Pirouette® Shadings, Silhouette® Shadings, Luminette® Privacy Sheers, and Duette® Honeycomb Shades, are eligible to earn a $100 rebate. Simply purchase the required minimum of the product, and if you purchase more, you can earn incremental rebates as well. Be aware that some restrictions apply, so be sure to get all of the details before you buy.
Meet the Products
Hunter Douglas products offer numerous features and benefits; you can’t go wrong. However, the products up for the rebate deal are some of the most popular, and for good reason. For example:
- Vignette® Modern Roman Shades. Offered in numerous styles, fabrics, and fold sizes, these shades are the perfect alternative to the traditional Roman shade. Consider the new Duolite® option to get two opacities in one shade.
- Pirouette® Shadings. Its softly contoured vanes can be closed for complete privacy or opened to let light in, and the shades offer excellent UV protection with the vanes either opened or closed.
- Luminette® Privacy Sheers. With a sheer fabric facing, Luminette offers vanes that let you control light and privacy in the room.
Lift Systems
Don’t forget about the lift system for your new purchase. One of the most overlooked options when selecting window treatments is the operating system. If your windows are high and hard to reach, consider PowerView® Motorization. If you have children or just don’t like the look of cords, consider LiteRise®. We have a wide variety of operating choices for you to select from.
Season of Style Savings Event in the Middletown, Holmdel New Jersey Area
Window Treats, Inc., is a service-oriented business specializing in custom blinds, shades, shutters, draperies, top treatments and window treatment motorization options.
We serve residential and commercial customers throughout New Jersey including Middletown, Holmdel, Rumson, Colts Neck, Fair Haven, Little Silver, Long Branch, Elberon, Deal, Shrewsbury, Allenhurst, Spring Lake, Jersey Shore, and all of Monmouth County, NJ.
A World of Color
Designer Screen Shades
At Window Treats serving Holmdel, we know that many of our customers feel overwhelmed when they try to introduce new color to their homes. That’s why we’re always happy to help share tips and tricks to finding and using the colors they love. One way to learn about new colors is to follow the chosen Color of the Year. Read on to learn more!
Past Colors of the Year
Each year, the Pantone Color Institute predicts what will be the trending color for the year. “The Pantone Color of the Year has come to mean so much more than ‘what’s trending’ in the world of design; it’s truly a reflection of what’s needed in our world today,” noted Laurie Pressman, Vice President of the Pantone Color Institute. Here are some of the colors that were popular in years past:
- Character-Inspired. In 2015, for the first time ever, Pantone color system based a color on a movie franchise: Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment’s Despicable Me. They used their playful yellow to coin “Minion” Yellow, a color designed to lift our moods and environment.
- 2016: Rose Quartz and Serenity. In 2016, the Color Institute offered up not just one but TWO trending forecasted colors. Rose Quartz and Serenity, known for their calm and peaceful approach, were forecasted to replicate how we would want to feel in the following months.
- 2017: Greenery. Reminiscent of the first day of spring, this yellow-green, snow pea color “is the color of hopefulness and of our connection to nature.”
- 2018: Ultra Violet. Provocative, visionary, and a symbol of unconventionality, Ultra Violet has always been considered a mystical or spiritual color.
Color Tips
Remember that you can add as little or as much color as you’d like—in anything from wall paint to window treatments to throw pillows. But choose your color wisely. As you can see from the list above, trends come and go. If you find that you’ve fallen in love with a past color of the year, don’t be afraid to use it even today. It’s your home, and you need to choose colors you’ll love to see day in and day out.
Color Choices in the Middletown, Holmdel New Jersey Area
Window Treats, Inc., is a service-oriented business specializing in custom blinds, shades, shutters, draperies, top treatments and window treatment motorization options.
We serve residential and commercial customers throughout New Jersey including Middletown, Holmdel, Rumson, Colts Neck, Fair Haven, Little Silver, Long Branch, Elberon, Deal, Shrewsbury, Allenhurst, Spring Lake, Jersey Shore, and all of Monmouth County, NJ.
Vertical Window Treatment Options for Window Walls Sliding Glass Doors
Hunter Douglas Vertical Window Fashions Collection
Offering great natural light and views to the outdoors, large glass expanses such as window walls and sliding glass doors deserve window treatments that enhance their benefits. That’s why Hunter Douglas makes vertical blinds that are as beautiful as they are functional—they come in countless colors, materials, and textures and offer room-darkening options as well as protection from UV rays and privacy. To see the full line of options available, speak with a trained professional at Window Treats serving Middletown today. [Read More…]
