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The Best Window Treatments For The Northeast and Virginia Beach

January 07, 2021

When you’re a resident of Virginia Beach, the climate makes choosing window treatments for your Northeast home challenging. You want a window treatment that can protect your home from both bitter winters and hot summers. You may also like something beautiful but that won’t look out of place if you live in a historic home.

You can get the ideal balance of insulation and classic looks with window treatments like Plantation shutters and Roman shades. Both options keep Northeastern homes comfortable and stylish.

Polywood shutters in a bedroom.

Consider 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 incorporate white for paint and trim. White Polywood® shutters blend in well with this traditional look. In fact, they complement all architectural styles and design!

The Northeast has bitter winters and humid summers. If you’re feeling the outside weather inside your Virginia Beach home, install interior shutters for extra insulation. Their special design allows them to shut tighter than other window treatments to keep out drafts, sunlight, and humidity.

While original Northeastern homes used wood shutters, modern faux wood shutters hold up against the climate more easily. Polywood shutters resist damage from humidity, 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 cozy in your house without overworking your A/C or heating system.

Popular home styles in the Northeast often lack natural sunlight. Cape Cods usually have small windows, and rambler homes appear dark because of their oversized roofs. No one wants window treatments that make your Virginia Beach home dim. When the sun comes out, let in the sunlight and warmth by completely opening your shutter panels for an unfettered view. Or tilt the shutter louvers open for softer, filtered light. This balance between superb insulation and light control makes indoor shutters ideal for any window or home.

Roman shades in a bay window.
 

Find the Compromise Between Style and Insulation With Roman Shades In Virginia Beach

Another stylish window treatment for Northeast homes, Roman shades are luxuriously heavy shades that add style and insulation to drafty windows. Their plush material absorbs a lot of the cold, damp air outside and keeps warm interior air inside the room to maintain a comfortable room temperature.

Roman shades work like roller shades. They roll up easily when you want some light and a view of the outside. On a sunny day, pull up your Roman shades to let in the sunlight, and then close them again to keep in the heat as the exterior temperature falls. Cordless or motorized Roman shades work wonderfully for oversized picture windows like those commonly seen in rambler homes.

You can buy Roman shades in many different materials, colors, patterns, and textures to complement your décor. Their layers of material imitate the style and feel of drapes without the hassle 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 offer a compromise between traditional curtains and modern window coverings.

Sunburst Shutters Virginia Beach Keeps Your Virginia Beach Home Warm and Beautiful

Keep your Northeast home cozy and beautiful with Sunburst Shutters Virginia Beach. Our specialists will discuss your needs and guide you through our large selection of custom window treatments. To get started, just give us a call at 757-210-6448 or fill out the form below to schedule a free in-home consultation.