Deciding how to cover your windows? Looking for Florida window treatment ideas? You might not realize it, but it’s a big decision! Choosing window treatments can completely change the comfort, privacy, and personality of your home. In sunny Florida, the right choice also helps control heat and protect interiors from UV rays. Let’s explore the nine types of window treatments that balance beauty, function, and energy efficiency.
The 9 Types of Window Treatments Every Florida Homeowner Should Know
Privacy and light control are the usual suspects when homeowners begin looking for window coverings. But it’s easy to get swept up into the style elements and features available. Here are the categories we’ll be showing you…
- Draperies
- Plantation Shutters
- Window Blinds
- Roman Shades
- Roller Shades
- Sheer Shades
- Woven Shades
- Honeycomb Shades
- Vertical Window Coverings
Draperies
Custom draperies in Fort Myers frame and cover the window, opening to bring in light and views, closing for privacy and light control. Simple to utilize, they also bring tremendous style. Depending on which fabric you choose, they can enhance the design of your home while adding room darkening and energy efficiency.
Drapes work best for homeowners who want to add softness, color, and texture while improving light control and insulation.
Plantation Shutters
A timeless choice, we consider plantation shutters the furniture of the window. Standard windows feature hinged panel shutters that open up to reveal the window, allowing you to clean the window as needed. Louvers adjust to direct the light and privacy of your space. You can choose between the traditional look of front tilt shutters or the enhanced view-through of hidden tilt. Modern innovation has even brought us motorized shutters to adjust on a schedule or with voice control!
These shutters are best for achieving timeless style, lasting durability, and superior privacy with adjustable light control.
Window Blinds
“Blinds” is a term used to describe most types of window treatments. But, actual window blinds are threaded slats that tilt open or closed for light control and privacy. Choose wood, metal, fabric or faux wood to design the look for your home. With safety in mind, you can get cordless custom window blinds that lift with a nudge or a simple button to press and lift. Motorized blinds also make safety and convenience a priority!
Blinds are best for easy light adjustment, durable materials, and a clean, classic look that fits almost any room.
Roman Shades
A classic look in design, custom roman shades feature beautiful fabrics that waterfall down the window, gathering in stacks as they lift up out of the way.
Depending on the style you prefer, fabrics can add dimension or simply lie flat against the window. With flat front roman shades, you can also choose to have them roll into the headrail. Roman shades are best for bringing elegant fabric design to the windows with a tailored look and smooth operation.
Roller Shades
One of the most popular types of window treatments, roller shades have covered windows for decades. The simplistic operation is a favorite–they often function like a light switch, turning off and on. Today’s stylish fabrics make them a design favorite.
Roller shades are best for sleek, modern style and effortless function (ideal for Florida’s bright natural light).
Sheer Shades
Sheer fabrics are the star of the show when it comes to sheer shades. There is a wide range of products when it comes to these types of window treatments, but the overall idea is that the sheer fabrics invite glowing soft light to reveal a beautiful view while simultaneously reducing glare and direct rays. Many sheer shades offer adjustments that block out light and increase privacy.
Sheer shades and fabrics are best for diffusing sunlight beautifully while maintaining privacy and preserving your outdoor view.
Woven Wood Shades
Natural fibers weave together for an earthy vibe in this collection. Covering a wide range of style choices, woven wood shades use a mixture of materials to achieve the preferred look. Woods, bamboo, reeds, or a variety of grasses can be dyed and woven for chosen designs. The roman shade style of these shades allows them to lie flat at the window and gather up as they rise.
Wood shades are best for adding organic warmth and texture with natural materials like bamboo, grasses, and reeds.
Honeycomb
With a reputation for being the industry leader in energy efficiency, our honeycomb cellular shades insulate windows while presenting beautiful design options. The cellular structure creates pockets of air at the window, preventing common air flow that can lead to drafts. The organized look of uniform pleats is a style favorite for many homeowners.
Honeycomb shades are best for energy efficiency and year-round comfort with insulating cellular design.
Vertical Window Treatments
When it comes to sliding doors and large windows, it’s normal to want coverings that slide from side to side. Vertical blinds and shades, like shades and blinds, do just that. They slide open, stacking on one side or another, or even in the middle. Offered in a range of materials, from wood, fabric or vinyl, you can choose the look that brings stylish design to this oversized area of your home.
Vertical blinds are best for large windows and sliding doors, offering smooth side-to-side movement and contemporary appeal.
Ready to Transform Your Windows?
The At Home Blinds & Decor team would love to help you decide on your favorite types of window treatments. With so many choices, it can feel overwhelming to select fabrics and features that will best serve your home. Our window covering specialists are here to make it easy and fun. Visit our Fort Myers showroom or schedule a free in-home consultation to see which window treatments fit your lifestyle and budget best. We’ll offer advice and inspiration for your next project. Get in touch with us today!
