Mountain living is unique in that the temperatures in a day can shift thirty or more degrees from day to night. The strong UV rays of the sun can fade fabrics and wood quickly and can cause aesthetic damage to carpets, furniture and artwork. Beyond that, finding window treatments to compliment the environment and reflect mountain design can be tricky.
Nighttime temperatures may go as low as 30 or 40 degrees in the summer, while the days sky rocket to over 90 degrees. The weather makes for great sleeping and negates the need for air conditioning. Utilizing the proper blinds can help keep home temperatures comfortable during the summer and winter. The window treatments listed below are a few top pictures for mountain homes.
* Light Filtering Double Cell Shades. Cellular shades or honeycomb shades offer some of the best insulating qualities of any blind or window treatment on the market. For mountain environments, opening windows at night, then closing the blinds during the day will keep in the cool mountain air. They light filtering abilities ensure the long hours of summer aren’t missed.
* Solar Screen Shades. Many people who have built houses in the mountains have done so to take advantage of surrounding views. From mountains to valleys, the wide-open spaces offer a sense of peace to many people. For those who prefer to keep their views, but want to block UV rays, solar screen shades are the way to go. These shades diminish the sun’s glare but still provide outdoor views.
* Wood Blinds. Aesthetically, wood blinds work in the mountains. From log cabins to mountain-side chalets they bring in the look and feel of what the mountains are all about. From woven wood blinds to basswood blinds, there’s a wood window treatment for any home. Wood blinds also insulate against the elements and noise pollution. They are easy to adjust for the desired amount of light in a room.
When looking for a manufacturer for the above blinds, keep the following in mind: customer service, turnaround times, and discounts. Discounts are welcome any time of year, and some companies offer year-round discounts, not just during the holidays. Excellent customer service is a must to ensure you receive what you ordered, when you ordered it. Some companies offer 1 to 2 day turnaround times for in-stock items. Spend a little time researching companies and their customer reviews. It may provide you with a sense of the quality you might be getting.
If you live in a remote mountain town, it may be harder to find a company that offers quality window treatments near you. That’s the blessing of the Internet. Go on-line, find what you want, order it and you should have it within a week or two.
There’s a saying in the mountains ‘you come for the winter but stay for the summer.’ Living in the mountains is an incredible experience. Decorating a home in the mountain can be as easy as a few clicks of a button on the computer. Wood blinds, solar screen shades and double cell shades are some of the most popular products for decorating a mountain home.
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