Window Tinting, Treatments, and More

The name itself sounds like a contradiction in terms – Privacy AND Sheer? How’s that possible?

With advancements in window treatment technology, we’re able to offer products that deliver the best of both worlds – both soft, diffused light and privacy.

There are two window shade options in the Hunter Douglas line of products that we’ve found to be very popular with Fort Myers and Naples homeowners.

When heavy fabrics seem too somber for a bright, Floridian room, our customers have asked themselves if they could live with sheers instead. All too often, the answer is no. Traditional sheers don’t necessarily offer enough privacy or UV protection to be suitable for this environment.

At first glance, you may not be able to see the difference between a pleated shade and one of the honeycomb variety.

When viewed head-on, they both have crisp, noticeable pleats in an even pattern, and both types easily compress to allow lots of light through a window.

Once again, if we look at this shade from a side angle, we’ll see how it got its name. The pleated shades have a z-fold style that zig zags back and forth. This is different from the honeycomb shape.

Pleated shades are slightly less expensive than the honeycomb variety. Depending on the brand and specifics, you might save about 20% on the cost by opting for pleated shades.

Unfortunately, pleated shades don’t offer the same amount of insulation that the honeycomb shade provides. So, if energy efficiency and savings on your electricity bill is important, it may be worth the slightly larger upfront investment in better window treatments. Read the rest of this entry »