Top New Trends In Blinds And Shutters | Flower Mound, TX
Have your old window treatments started to look tired and worn out? Are you looking for a change? Do you want to liven up your home with a tad of color and a completely new style? If so, you have arrived at the right place. Now that the pandemic is over and life is starting to return to normal, you are probably wondering how you can give new life to your home. While the usual actions are still a great way to get started, changing your blinds and shutters can give your room the feeling of freedom and rebellious beauty you are looking for. It is because of this, that this article compiles some of the hottest new trends in blinds and shutters for the new year. Feel free to pick and choose those that highlight your personality and style the most, and start changing the old, boring look, for a new, more vibrant you. Let’s get started!
Say Goodbye to Cords
With the pandemic finally over, the trends in blinds and shutters are turning towards a more utilitarian, safe, and streamlined design. This idea has reflected positively on blinds, which are now going cordless. Traditionally, blinds could only be opened or closed by using cords, which are not only an eyesore but can also be dangerous when you have small children in your home. The newest trends use a simple mechanism to operate the blinds, which can be in the form of a rod hanging out of sight to the side of the blinds, in others the user can open or close the blinds by pulling or pushing the rail located at the bottom of the blinds. This makes operation easy and reduces the frustration of tangled cords.
Zebras Are Taking Over the Town
Blinds and shutters are a good way to control the amount of light coming into your room. Traditional blinds allow you to open them when you want more light, and to close them when you want a darker ambiance. However, the new trends bring you the best of both worlds with zebra blinds. As their name suggests, these blinds are formed by alternating opaque and sheer lines, representing the white and black stripes of a zebra. When they are closed, they can block out the light, and when open they allow light in, but they will not reduce your privacy as traditional blinds do. The sheer lines protect the inside of your room from prying eyes but don’t reduce the amount of light coming in, making them a great choice for the rooms on the street level of your home.
There’s an App for That Too
Today, almost all of our home appliances can be connected to your smartphone with the use of an app. The same is now possible for blinds and shutters, which can be operated through the use of an app installed on your phone. This also allows you to program them to open or close at a certain time, while also controlling them at a distance. The world of technology has come a long way, and with everything happening around us, it was only a matter of time before window treatments caught up. One of the great things about smart blinds and shutters is that, no matter where you are, you can always control the amount of light coming into your home, which will help keep your home cooler in the summer months, and warmer in the winter, all while helping your home become more energy efficient.
Think About the Environment
With more people worrying about the environment and trying to make their homes more environmentally friendly and energy efficient, a new line of materials have taken the world of window treatments by storm. Some of these materials include bamboo and jute, which have the added bonus of being great insulators, resulting in saving money on power. In addition, these materials are free from chemicals that could harm the environment, and their organic nature allows for them to be recycled when they are no longer in use.
Rollers Are Here to Stay
Roller blinds are versatile, which is why they are still taking over the latest trends in window treatments. They are affordable and offer a wonderful amount of privacy without having to sacrifice the amount of light they allow into a room. With the advent of fabrics resistant to harmful UV rays, the new solar technology of roller shades is a great way to protect rooms that receive large amounts of direct sunlight during the day.
One of the biggest items in the world of window treatments nowadays is the combination of technology and stylish designs. While there are many possibilities on the market, you should always make sure that the one you select is the perfect one for your needs. Maybe you require more or less insulation capacity, or you simply want to block curious looks from seeing what is going on inside. Whatever your desires and needs, you will very likely find a window treatment to satisfy almost anything you want. The best part about all of this, is that window shades are now available in a wider range of colors than ever before, which will allow you to incorporate them as part of your home’s decor and personality, and not just a utilitarian way to block out the sun.
Whether you are looking to create a whole new space, or simply a change in style for your home, blinds and shutters can add the spice and elegance you have been looking for. At Energy Window Solutions, we have the experience and knowledge you need to ensure your new blinds and shutters are designed, created, and installed correctly, adding new light to areas in which you need it the most. So, when it comes to blinds and shutters, don’t hesitate to give Energy Window Solutions a call right away!
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