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The Best Window Treatments For The Northeast and Dover

January 07, 2021

When you’re a resident of Dover, the weather makes choosing window treatments for your Northeast home a little tricky. You need a window treatment that can protect your home from both cold winters and hot summers. You may also want a treatment that’s beautiful but that won’t look out of place if you live in a historic home.

You can have the ideal balance of insulation and beauty with window treatments like Plantation shutters and Roman shades. Both treatments keep Northeastern homes cozy and stylish.

Polywood shutters in a bedroom.

Use Energy-Efficient Polywood Shutters For Window Treatments In Your Northeast Home

Plantation shutters make for attractive window treatments in the Northeast. Many Cape Cods and country houses utilize white for trim. White Polywood® shutters coordinate perfectly with this classic look. In fact, they match all architectural styles and design!

The Northeast has chilly winters and hot, humid summers. If you’re feeling the outside weather inside your Dover home, install interior shutters for extra insulation. Their special design lets them close tighter than other window treatments to keep out drafts, light, and moisture.

While early Northeastern homes used wood shutters, newer faux wood shutters hold up against the climate a lot better. Polywood shutters guard against damage from moisture, extreme temperatures, and Ultra-violet rays. They also insulate windows up to 70% more efficiently than traditional wood shutters and 1200% more than aluminum blinds. They block out both cold air and hot UV rays so that you’re more comfortable in your house without being too hard on your HVAC system.

Many Northeast homes lack natural light. Cape Cods usually have small windows, and rambler homes appear dark because of their oversized roofs. No one wants window treatments that make your Dover home dim. When the sun is out, let in the sunlight and warmth by opening your shutter panels for an unobstructed view. Or open up the shutter louvers for softer, filtered light. This balance between excellent insulation and easy light control makes interior shutters ideal for your windows, no matter their size or shape.

Roman shades in a bay window.
 

Find the Compromise Between Style and Insulation With Roman Shades In Dover

Another stylish window treatment for Northeast homes, Roman shades are striking heavy shades that add style and insulation to drafty windows. Their thick material absorbs a lot of the cold, humid outside air and keeps warm interior air inside the room to keep a cozy room temperature.

Roman shades function like roller shades. They roll up effortlessly when you want some light and an outside view. On a sunny day, raise up your Roman shades to let in warm sunlight, and then shut them again to trap in the heat as the exterior temperature falls. Cordless or motorized Roman shades work wonderfully for large windows like those often found in rambler homes.

You can get Roman shades in many different materials, colors, patterns, and styles to coordinate with your design palette. Their layers of material offer the style and feel of drapes without the drawbacks of curtains. They give a bit of elegance to otherwise sparse Cape Cods and country houses without looking like they don’t belong. For owners of historic-inspired homes, Roman shades provide a balance between traditional curtains and modern window coverings.

Sunburst Shutters Delaware Keeps Your Dover Home Warm and Beautiful

Keep your Northeast home cozy and stylish with Sunburst Shutters Delaware. Our team will discuss your needs and guide you through our large selection of quality window treatments. To get started, just give us a call at 301-835-1611 or fill out the form below to schedule a free in-home consultation.