Choosing window treatments is an opportunity to put your stamp on a room, but many of the products today are much more than decorations. Custom solar shades are stylish new window treatments that offer a variety of benefits—and that could save money and make your home more comfortable. If you’re planning a remodeling project or just redecorating a room, here are a few reasons to consider installing solar shades.

4 Advantages of Custom Solar Shades

1. Controlling Indoor Temperature

Solar shades are made of fine mesh, specially designed to block out most sunlight. Having these custom treatments fitted over your windows will keep your room cooler all summer long, reducing energy consumption and lowering your utility bill.

2. Preserving Your Furniture & Belongings

Over time, ultraviolet radiation from the sun can permanently fade your couch, bleach wood, and ruin your carpet. Custom solar shades block these harmful rays, preserving your favorite belongings without making your room seem dark and dreary.

3. Unobstructed Views

Heavy drapes and curtains will also block out sunlight, but they also completely obstruct your view. As effective as they are at sheltering you from the sun, solar shades are also translucent, so they won’t get in the way of your favorite view.

4. Attractive Appearance

Because they’re designed to fit your window, custom solar shades offer a neat, unobtrusive appearance that doesn’t dominate your decorating scheme. Depending on whether you like traditional styles or a more contemporary look, you can use them as a design feature or allow them to fade into the background.

Since 1976, Michael Herr & Company has provided Cincinnati, OH, homeowners with beautiful, elegant window treatments at some of the most competitive rates on the market. Whether you’re interested in custom solar shades or traditional wooden blinds, their team of craftsmen will deliver exceptional results custom-tailored to fit your home. Visit their website to see some samples of their solar shades, get more tips on Facebook, and call (513) 260-3217 to discuss your project and request an estimate.