Most people today are interested in greener living, and are aware of the environmental impact of reducing their carbon footprint. Finding and using sustainable materials gives us energy saving capabilities.
Eco-friendly products are high in demand, so make sure energy efficient window treatments are on your list. Here at Arizona Blinds Company, we have the eco-friendly window treatments you’ll love!
Reduce Energy Consumption
One of the best benefits of going with environmentally friendly, more sustainable materials is the reduction of energy consumption, resulting in lower utility bills. This certainly applies to your window treatments, which already help your home stay at a comfortable indoor temperature. Energy efficiency is one of the top benefits in favor of eco-friendly window treatments.
Recyclable Materials
Eco-friendly window treatments can be made from recycled materials, such as recycled plastics. Examples of window treatments from a renewable resource are wood blinds, bamboo blinds and shades, and wood shutters. Investing in natural materials like wood production, a highly renewable resource, would definitely be to your advantage.
Eco-Friendly, Non-Toxic Window Treatments
Believe it or not, there are now eco-friendly window treatments specifically made with non-toxic materials. They’re a smart choice for households with children or pets. There are non-toxic roller shades and blinds. They are created from materials devoid of harmful chemicals. This helps maintain pure indoor air quality.
The process of manufacturing these eco-friendly window coverings is done without harsh chemicals called VOCs, or volatile organic compounds. These VOCs are known to be harmful chemicals that have a negative environmental impact.
Renewable Resources
Renewable resources like bamboo shades, and natural, untreated wood choices like plantation shutters, have aesthetic appeal to outdoor and indoor spaces. If you’re committed to at least a reduced carbon footprint, choosing eco-friendly window treatments like these is the smartest choice.
And don’t forget about eco-friendly window coverings made from recycled materials like recycled plastics. Believe it or not, blends of fabrics, metals, and recycled plastics can make beautiful blinds and shades nowadays!
Sustainable Materials
The best eco-friendly window treatments are made from sustainable materials. We’ve discussed wood and bamboo shades and blinds, but there are also others. For example, organic cotton and linen are also natural and sustainable materials. They’re also biodegradable, and many come in different opacity levels, as well. Sustainable practices are being adopted by many people.
Best Insulating Window Treatments for Energy Savings
If you’re looking primarily for energy efficiency, cellular shades (also known as honeycomb shades), are one of the best choices. Cellular shades are well known for their extraordinary insulating qualities. This is due to their innovative design.
Little pockets called cells, uniquely shaped and reminiscent of a honeycomb (thus the name ‘honeycomb’ shades), which trap air inside them. This forms a thermal barrier between the window and these eco-friendly shades, making them more energy efficient.
Plantation Shutters
Another great choice for energy efficient, eco-friendly window treatments is plantation shutters. These window treatments have a seemingly timeless aesthetic appeal, and they provide excellent natural light control.
They are also good insulating window treatments, made from natural solid wood. They fit tightly inside your window frames to prevent heat loss in the winter and heat gain in the summer. That means running heating and cooling systems less, lowering your energy bills.
Eco-Friendly Blinds
When you’re looking for eco-friendly blinds, it’s the material that matters most. Wood blinds are a perfect example of effective energy-efficient blinds. Blinds are the best option for rooms with different light filtering needs. Mini blinds are also available, and using recycled materials is another way to keep your window treatments eco-friendly.
Curtains and Draperies
Speaking of organic cotton and linen, curtains and drapes are also an environmentally conscious choice in window coverings. We can easily customize your window treatments, as well. Curtains are so versatile and timeless, and you can layer curtains over other window treatments.
And if you’re looking for even more energy savings, thermal drapes have a thermal lining or foam backing to enhance insulation. In fact, they’re one of the best options for optimum energy savings.
Motorized Smart Shades for Your Home or Business
Arizona Blinds Company has some of the best smart blinds and shades available. There are multiple terrific reasons to choose motorized shades as your window coverings. For one thing, they help your efforts towards making your spaces more energy efficient. They help block the sun’s harmful UV rays during the daylight hours.
They work with your home’s smart technology to help improve its energy efficiency. Control the amount of natural light coming into your home with the simple touch of a button, or even from a remote location. You can set them on a timer to raise at sunrise and lower at sunset, or whatever times you choose.
Get a Free In-Home Consultation
Here at Arizona Blinds Company, we have the perfect eco-friendly window coverings for all the windows in your home and/or business. No matter what kind of window treatments you are interested in, we can help you find the perfect complement to your aesthetic preferences and decor.
In fact, you can schedule a free in-home consultation right from our homepage. Transform your living and working spaces and elevate your style. Choose your Arizona window treatments with the expertise found only at Arizona Blinds Company.
