Now that we’ve covered your basic window shades options, you can shop for your shades in no time. A good place to start is at Ace of Shades, a reputable window treatments retailer, who can give you bargain prices on a range of brand window shades online.
Shopping for window shades is time costly given the time you invest researching different shades, their pros and cons, and pricing. This will article give you the skinny on different window treatments, your options, and how they may go with your preferences at home or in the office. Not to mention, you’ll be able to find all those options online and purchase them without breaking a sweat. Here are various popular window treatments you might consider:
Roller Shades
Roller Shades are a popular choice due to their newly improved technology, various fabrics, and standard and cordless lifting options. Roller shades come in a variety of fabrics and colors. You can also choose to buy sheer, light-filtering, or light-blocking roller shades depending on your preference. Where can you use your roller shades? Most people use them in living rooms, dining rooms, and bedrooms, you will find them to be practical, easy to clean, and use.
Roman Shades
Roman Shades are the ultimate way to add elegance to a room. Their rich colors, appearance, and versatility bring life to a room and add that tinge of sophistication you’ve been looking for. Roman shades come in both flat panel and modern tear-drop panel, in addition you can choose from bottom up or top down cord system depending on your preference. Your choice of fabric will affect light control, so be advised to look into your light preferences before buying Roman Shades. Due to their exquisite nature, Roman Shades are used in any room you wish to add a fashion statement to.
Cellular Honeycomb Shades
Cellular Honeycomb Shades are an excellent choice for those looking for insulation. The honeycomb cell design traps air inside each cell giving you excellent insulation for the room. Add to that, Cellular Honeycomb Shades give a clean minimalistic look – no visible cords or seams – to your room. You can choose from three light control levels, cell sizes (insulation level), top down or bottom up cord system, and an extensive color and texture line. If you’re looking for insulation and a modern or professional look, Cellular Honeycomb Shades are your best bet for your home or office.
Bamboo Shades
Bamboo Shades give your home a natural, fresh look with their elegance, simplicity, and warmth. Bamboo Shades are easy to maintain, clean, and use. These natural shades are ideal for living rooms and bedrooms and will especially appeal to Feng Shui followers. Bamboo Shades have varying light controls; those looking for ultimate privacy can add a flat privacy lining to achieve such purpose.
Solar Shades
Solar shades, also known as screen shades, are designed for ultimate sun protection. The fiberglass materials are made to protect your furniture and people in the room from harmful UV rays. The materials are also marked from their openness levels and reliable standard cords. Such shades are ideal for rooms with a view to show off. Solar shades come with different “openness percentages” which directly translate the UV rates being blocked. Those set at 10% openness block 90% of the dangerous UV rays are being blocked. Be advised to look into what works best for your home and environment.
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