Custom Roman Shades
Why Choose Insulated Window Shades?
Here in the Twin Cities, we see a wide range of temperatures throughout the year. Energy efficient window treatments are important when it comes to maintain comfort during extreme temperatures. Insulating window treatments help keep the heat inside your home and regulate interior temperatures during hot summer afternoons. By choosing the right window coverings, you can reduce monthly energy costs.
The Best Insulating Window Treatments
We offer a number of window coverings meant to insulate and protect the interior of your home.
Honeycomb Shades
Also known as cellular shades, these insulating window treatments feature cellular construction that traps air to create a barrier at the window, helping keep interior temperatures comfortable year-round.
Custom Roman Shades & Drapery
Both roman shades and drapery can be crafted from thermal fabrics, or lined with thermal fabrics, to stop outside light and air from heating up your home, or to protect your interiors from the drafty chill of winter
Interior Shutters
Shutters are framed in place at the window, capable of reducing airflow and stopping entering light.
The Science Behind Energy Efficient Window Treatments
Minnesota homes could be experiencing up to 40% energy loss at the window, which can drastically affect the comfort of our homes and our monthly energy costs.
Moving Air
In the winter, drafty windows contribute to the chill we feel in our homes. But, it’s not always “leaky” windows that cause a draft. The cold air moving outside, against the glass, actually influences the interior air on the warm side of the glass. Air is always moving–even if you can’t feel it. This is one of the reasons we refer to energy efficient window treatments as the insulation of the window. They create a barrier between those two different temperatures, protecting your interior air.
Radiant Heat
In the summer, the glass of your windows can act as a magnifying glass. The sunlight that passes through that glass feels hot. That sunlight is concentrated–which is why it can feel ridiculously hot in your home, even when it’s chilly outside. It’s a nice feeling on a frigid spring morning—not so much by the afternoon of a hot July day. The right fabrics and materials can block that sunlight at the window.
Insulated Shade Features
Choosing the right window treatments matters—but selecting the right energy-efficient features is just as important for top performance, comfort, and long-term savings.
Top Down Shades
This feature allows the shade to lower from the top, letting natural light enter and brighten the room while keeping the lower portion covered. The result is improved daylighting, added privacy, and better energy efficiency.
Duolite® Dual Shades
With two shades in one window, you get the widest range of light and temperature control. The light-filtering layer provides soft, view-through daylight, while the secondary blackout shade can be lowered when you need to block sunlight, reduce heat gain, or darken the room.
Motorized Shades
Hunter Douglas PowerView® Automation lets you control your shades using a remote, a smartphone app, or voice commands through your smart home system. Schedule your motorized shades to adjust automatically throughout the day to protect interiors, improve comfort, and maximize energy efficiency.
Insulating Window Treatment Products
Energy Efficient Window Treatment FAQ
What makes insulated shades more energy-efficient?
Cellular structure and layered fabrics trap or block air to reduce heat loss and prevent drafts.
Which shades offer the best insulation?
Cellular honeycomb shades offer the highest R-value performance. They are available in horizontal and vertical orientation. Hunter Douglas also offers a cellular roller shade that provides high quality insulating properties.
Do insulated shades help in summer too?
Yes—insulated cellular shades and thermal fabrics reduce heat gain and help keep your home cooler.
Can insulated shades be motorized?
Yes. Motorization improves performance by automating shade movement based on time of day. Smart home integration can trigger adjustments by allowing smart devices to communicate with each other.
Are insulated shades suitable for large or specialty windows?
Absolutely. Many insulating shade styles can be customized for oversized, angled, or bay windows. They work well to keep homes comfortable, since large expanses of glass often heavily influence interior temperatures.
