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How To Select Bedroom Window Treatments In Destin

April 03, 2016

When looking for a window treatment for your bedroom in Destin, energy efficiency, color, installation, privacy, and light control are key things to assess. What’s the best window treatment between plantation shutters, sliding barn doors, blinds, and shades? Here are 5 things to think about when deciding on bedroom window treatments in Destin, Florida.

Privacy

Privacy is the primary reason to buy bedroom window treatments. Drapes, blinds, and shades may be an adequate shield from curious passersby. But their often sheer material means shadows and silhouettes can still be seen.

Bedroom with two tall plantation shutters on either side of bed in Destin

Sliding barn doors and plantation shutters allow you the most privacy. The plantation shutter louvers can be adjusted so that they close entirely. And you can be sure that there are no gaps where the louvers meet the side of the window because bedroom shutters are mounted with a frame. With sliding barn door shutters, just slide the panels closed for more privacy. You might notice a slight gap on the sides of the window based on how your sliding barn door shutters are installed.

Light Control

For all the times you want to ignore the full moon, sleep in, or block out an obnoxious street light, you need a bedroom window treatment that can block light. Blinds are not the best at keeping the room dark. The material the slats are made from is usually pretty thin. And the light still comes in from the sides.

Certain kinds of shades might give you enough light blocking. And some blackout curtains succeed in controlling the light. Some blackout curtains succeed in minimizing the amount of light that comes through the window. And certain kinds of shades might provide you with enough light blocking. Sliding barn doors , made from solid wood can block the light head on. However the gap on the sides of the panels does not seal off all the light.

The frame for all three plantation shutters seals off any stray sun rays. And their louvers can lay flat against each other, creating the darkest possible space. Both Ovation® wood and Polywood® shutters are made from louvers that can block light when closed. Keep in mind reclaimed wood shutters can have markings and holes that let in light. Now you can block the light from the street every day of the week with these bedroom plantation shutters!

Blue kids bedroom with white plantation shutters in Destin  

Energy Efficiency

It‘s not easy to keep the temperature in the bedroom pleasant all year round for a restful night’s sleep with the wrong window treatment. You’ll want to purchase for a bedroom window treatment with a high energy efficiency rating.

Polywood shutters insulate 1600% better than aluminum blinds, and 70% better than the comparable wood shutters. And third party testing shows that Polywood minimizes up to 45% of airflow and blocks up to 30° of temperature. You won’t find a more energy efficient window treatment in Destin. To stay toasty in bed in the winter and cool in the summer, get Polywood plantation shutters for your bedroom.

Color

Bedroom window treatments come in an array of styles to complement your color scheme. If you want to bring in the warmth of wood, install wood blinds, woven wood shades, Ovation wood plantation shutters, reclaimed wood shutters, or sliding barn door shutters. For a more modern look, cellular shades, Polywood plantation shutters, or metal blinds are your better alternative. Any of these bedroom window treatments can be customized with patterns, paints, stains, and more. Talk with a window treatment specialist about your color options in the Destin area.

Quality

Buy with quality in mind when it comes to window treatments for the bedroom. Draperies, blinds, and shades are likely to lose their integrity, discolor, and break within 10 years. But Polywood plantation shutters are engineered to last for 50+ years. They’re infused with UV inhibitors, which means the paint color never yellows. And made with our patented wood synthetic, shutter louvers will never warp or crack.

Buy Window Treatments For Your Bedroom

Sunburst Shutters Destin has the bedroom window treatments you are looking for as well as options for other rooms in your home. Our experts display samples of the window treatments you’re interested in during your in-home design consultation. We measure the dimensions of your windows so that when we install your bedroom window treatment, it works without a hitch and looks stunning. Contact us at 850-203-0419 or fill out the form below to schedule your free in-home design consultation today!