Window Treatment Ideas For Sunrooms In Seattle
A sunroom that is airy and comfortable can turn into the most popular room in your Seattle house. Its big glass windows and the natural light make it the perfect place to relax with your favorite book, enjoy a cup of coffee, or entertain family and friends.
To make your sunroom become the most popular spot in your home, it’s important to control the level of light during the day and maintain a steady room temperature. You might even need to redecorate the space. A great place to begin is with your window treatments. Look for a window treatment that lets the natural light in and provides a view of outside but also will cover your windows for privacy, energy efficiency, and light control.
The type of window treatment you purchase depends on your energy efficiency needs, your style, and your budget. Here are some window treatment ideas for sunrooms in Seattle to help your sunroom become the most used spot in your home.
Classic Plantation Shutters
Sunrooms have a lot windows which offer a view of the outdoors. But that much glass means that your sunroom may not be energy efficient. Polywood® plantation shutters provide extra insulation your sunroom. They are up to 70% more energy efficient than traditional wooden shutters and reduce heat transfer through your windows by 45%, so you can enjoy the sun shining through your sunroom in the daytime and shut your shutters when it’s night to maintain the temperature of the room.
UV-Blocking Window Film
Window film offers a completely open view through your sunroom windows. It blocks 99% of the sun’s UV rays while still letting natural light come into the sunroom. Window film both reflects and absorbs the sun’s energy so that you can keep your sunroom at the most comfortable temperature. It also reduces the stress on your HVAC system, which lowers your energy bills.
Window film also protects your carpeting and furniture. The direct sunlight that passes through your windows can fade your furnishings and carpeting. But windows with window film reduce fading so that your carpet and furnishings keep its colors. You can add options such as privacy tinting to window film so that you can see outside but your neighbors can’t peer into your sunroom. You can also add window film with other window treatments like shades or plantation shutters for extra energy efficiency.
Decorative Roman Shades
Another sunroom window treatment that helps you control the light levels in the room is roman shades. They come in dozens of fabrics and patterns and a variety of styles including contemporary, traditional, and modern.
Pull down the shades when you want privacy and less natural light. Retract the shades when you want a room with lots of light and a view of the outdoors. Options you can add include decorative scallops and trims, privacy liners, and cordless lift systems and motorization. If you want to increase energy efficiency, it’s important to choose shades constructed from the right material. Shades that are built from denser material will insulate better than lighter shades.
Don't Faux-get About Faux Wood Blinds!
- Durability: Unlike hardwood, the faux wood materials resist warping, cracking, and fading when exposed to intense, direct sunlight and heat. This makes them ideal for the high-light environment of a sunroom.
- Humidity resistance: Sunrooms can experience fluctuations in humidity. Because of the material we use, faux wood blinds are less susceptible to moisture damage than hardwood maintaining their form and function over time.
- Heat insulation: Faux wood blinds can help regulate the temperature in your sunroom by blocking out excess heat during hot afternoons. This can contribute to your comfort and your sunroom's energy efficiency.
- Low maintenance: These types of blinds are easy to clean and don't require special care or treatments to maintain their appearance and functionality.
- Cost-effective: Generally more budget-friendly than other window treatments, our faux-wood options provide a similar aesthetic at a lower price point.
- Variety of styles: Faux wood blinds come in a variety of colors and finishes, so matching them to your sunroom's decor will be super easy!
