Summertime sunshine is almost here! SoCal summers are the best, but our homes aren’t always ready for the influx of heat that comes with it. Whether it’s the glare coming into your eyes while cooking or causing sun patches on your hardwood floors, the right shade can improve the quality of your home. Feel the heat radiating through the glass and lack of air conditioning? The right style shade can cut the heat and help keep the interior cooler. Our local designers know Huntington Beach and how to help you choose the right style shade to fit your needs.
Screen Shades
Screen shades, also called solar shades, are designed to block the damaging UV rays from entering your home. Offering the same sleek look as roller shades, this style comes in varying degrees of opacity, blocking up to 99% of UV rays. If your view is more important, you can opt for a 10% screen shade that allows you to see the view, while still blocking 90% of the harmful rays.
Screen shades provide an added layer of protection against fading and sun damage to your floors and furniture, and they are available as exterior shades. Cut the heat before it even gets to your windows or block the sun from your favorite outdoor space. Exterior shades are the perfect way to create shade for all your classic coastal hangouts.
Honeycombs
Cellular or honeycomb shades are designed with the cell structure to specifically trap air inside them to help keep your home at the desired temperature. Beyond the energy saving benefit, honeycomb shades provide the option for the top-down/bottom-up lift feature that allows them to be moved from either direction to control both light and privacy.
Hunter Douglas’s version of the cell shade includes upgraded fabrics for a softer, more elegant. Their patented design includes extra air pockets for higher efficiency. The Duette® model elevates the style even more as it is available in operable, specialty shapes. You can finally get rid of the glare coming through your arch window!
Motorization/Automation
Keep the house cool with shades that open and close at specific times, regardless of whether you are home. Motorization can range from a power wand to a remote or even a wall switch. Added hubs can make your shades connect to your phone or Google/Alexa accounts for easy access. If automation is your thing, all styles are available with Somfy brand motors to connect with your integrated smart home hub. These motors only need charging 1-2 times a year, making them perfect for those hard-to-reach windows over the stairs. We’re looking at you, Seacliff!
Beat the heat before summer arrives. Update your window treatments or exterior spaces today!
