How to Reduce Your Light Bill with the Right Window Treatments
When summer temperatures climb, heat and sunlight coming through windows quickly force your A/C to work harder. You might raise the thermostat a few degrees or use ceiling fans to combat it.
But there's another way to reduce your light bill and keep your Georgia home more comfortable: energy-efficient window treatments. Our experts at Classic Blinds & Shutters Design Center can explain how and why this strategy works with Hunter Douglas shades and shutters. We've helped home and business owners do this for decades.
How to Reduce Your Light Bill with Energy-Efficient Window Treatments
Energy-efficient window treatments can help reduce your energy bill by blocking solar heat gain, a major cause of summer heat buildup inside a home. Insulating options like cellular shades trap air at the window to keep cool air in and hot air out, easing the strain on your A/C.
Well-designed adjustable shutters and shades also let you control light without sacrificing comfort, and small upgrades like these can add up to meaningful savings over a full Georgia summer.
Energy-Efficient Window Treatment #1: Duette® Cellular Shades
Hunter Douglas designs Duette® Cellular Shades for year-round comfort and gentle, radiant light filtering. Their unique honeycomb construction traps air in distinct pockets, improving energy efficiency by slowing heat transfer through the window.
These shades are available in a wide selection of fabrics and colors to complement nearly any decor. Vertical options fit patio doors and other large openings, and the ¾-inch or 1¼-inch pleat sizes offer even more design flexibility. Duette® Cellular Shades also accommodate specialty-shaped windows and absorb sound, creating quieter, more comfortable rooms.
Energy-Efficient Window Treatment #2: Designer Screen Shades
Designer Screen Shades use roller-shade construction engineered to block UV rays. They preserve outdoor views while protecting home interiors from fading. Hunter Douglas offers them in five opacity levels to balance light control and privacy. These shades are also available as part of the Eco Collection, with fabric made from recycled yarns or recovered shoreline plastic.
A Beaded Loop control allows these fabrics to move smoothly and evenly, and the design's minimal light gaps improve coverage. We especially like how Designer Screen Shades look and perform on bay windows, which are notorious for admitting considerable heat and sunlight.
Energy-Efficient Window Treatment #3: Heritance® Hardwood Shutters
Few window treatments offer the traditional, sophisticated aesthetic of hardwood shutters. As a bonus, natural wood also provides insulation that reduces heat entering through windows. We customize Heritance® Hardwood Shutters in 35+ paints and stains, as well as custom colors. The hardwood comes from responsibly managed forests.
For those with an eye for high-end craftsmanship, these shutters feature Truemill® dovetail construction and an Integra™ Finish for lasting beauty. Choose louver sizes of 2½-inch, 3½-inch, or 4½-inch to complement various window styles. They also work on patio glass doors, so a matching look can carry from your windows to your sliding doors.
Classic Blinds & Shutters Design Center Can Make Your Home More Energy Efficient
Hard-working luxury window treatments from Hunter Douglas keep homes more comfortable and can lower energy bills. Our experts at Classic Blinds & Shutters Design Center can help you compare options that meet those needs beautifully.
Contact us for service in the greater Alpharetta, Georgia, area, including Milton, Johns Creek, Buckhead, Sandy Springs, Marietta, Downtown Atlanta, Dunwoody, Suwanee, and Big Canoe, Georgia.
