A Style Guide to Residential Window Sunscreens

Getting ready for the summer involves working on the aesthetics of your home.
There is no longer any need for heavy curtains, thick rugs and dark fabrics. It’s time to embrace lighter fabrics and brighter colors.
As you redecorate your house for the summer, keep in mind that you need to figure out ways to keep the heat out.
One of the best ways to do this is to install sunscreens on all windows of the house. They’re multipurpose: they will do the job of keeping the heat out, providing protection from the sun, reducing your electricity bill and providing a barrier against insects and other creepy crawlies.
Sunscreens or solar screens will also make your house look summer ready. If you select the right type of material and color, they will enhance the look of your windows while changing up the atmosphere of the whole room.

Sun Shades for Living Room Windows​

The living room is where you spend most of your time. It is also the place where you will be entertaining your guests. You need to make sure it remains cool and looks stylish. Furthermore, your furniture needs to be protected from strong sunlight otherwise it will start to fade with time.
For this reason, it’s important to invest in good sunscreens for your living room windows. The material needs to be light and airy. For added sophistication, you can pair the solar screens with drapes and also enhance privacy.
Lighter color sunscreens will reflect light and brighten the living room. Whereas darker colored sunscreens will control glare and give off ambient heat to the room. You can always go for classic roman shades in colors that match the theme of your living room.

Sunscreens on Kitchen Windows

Most people opt for traditional blinds on their kitchen windows. They make the kitchen look functional and cozy. Blinds and solar shades are important in the kitchen to keep the temperature inside to a bearable level.
Options for kitchen window treatments include wooden blinds, roman shades in matching colors, woven blinds and roller shades. If you choose light filtering roller shades they can brighten up the room as you have meals with the family in the kitchen. Wooden or faux wood blinds add a rustic appeal to the kitchen.

Bedroom Window Shades

For a comfortable night’s sleep, the bedroom needs to block all forms of light from outside. If you prefer a complete blackout, cellular shades are the way to go. They keep both heat and light out.
You can add drapes to bedroom windows after you have installed sunscreens. They will add softness and elegance to your sanctuary. If you really want to splurge, install designer roller shades customized to match the bedroom furniture and keep you cool.

Summary:

​Installing window sunscreens is a cost-effective way to keep your house cool and provide protection against the damaging UV rays of sunlight. Different types of sunscreens and solar shades work on different types of windows in the house.