Modern Options for Thermal Window Coverings

Thermal Window Coverings

When Hunter Douglas debuted its first line of thermal window coverings in 1985 the innovative cellular construction reinvented what insulation meant for window shades. With a one-of-a-kind honeycomb design, Hunter Douglas was able to dramatically improve the energy efficiency of window shades by making the shade itself an insulating tool. The cellular design of honeycomb thermal window coverings uses trapped air pockets to create a blanket over windows and glass doors that diminishes unwanted energy egress from the home and protects it against incoming elements. This eases the need for pricey artificial heating and cooling to regulate indoor temperatures. And while a major draw of cellular thermal shades for homeowners is their performance features (like energy efficiency), modern improvements to aesthetics and operation make thermal window coverings desirable for even the most discerning tastes or demanding home environments.

Modern Design Options

While the classic cellular shade by Hunter Douglas remains a design leader in the world of thermal window coverings, modern styles of window treatments like roller shades and Roman shades are borrowing from the innovative design to create modern insulated shades as energy efficient as they are fashion-forward.

• Sonnette® Cellular Roller Shades: When necessity calls for insulation and design calls for a streamlined finish, look no further than Sonnette® Cellular Roller Shades. Marrying the energy efficiency of thermal window coverings and the streamlined design of roller shades, Hunter Douglas has created an insulating shade primed for high fashion design. Choose from an array of colors in both neutral and eye-catching tones for Sonnette® thermal window coverings to easily coordinate with existing home décor.

Modern Operating Systems

With modern thermal window coverings, innovation comes not only in design style but also in performance. State-of-the-art operating systems can offer homeowners numerous benefits including child-safe home environments and easy, convenient control.

• Cord-free Operating Systems: Whether the household’s priority is child safety, chic aesthetics, or easy operation, they’ll find a cord-free operating system by Hunter Douglas to suit their needs. Cord-free systems eliminate the strangulation hazard that cords on traditional window shades can pose to small children or pets; and without hanging lines the overall aesthetic of the window shades is cleaner and less cluttered. The LiteRise® system is a cord-free option available on Sonnette® Cellular Roller Shades. Operating thermal window coverings with LiteRise® is easy as the shades move up and down simply by pulling or pushing on the bottom rail.
• Motorized Operating System: Hunter Douglas’s PowerView® system offers homeowners the best in motorized operating systems and modern user interfaces. Motorized thermal window coverings move with enhanced precision and control for optimal efficiency and easy maneuverability even with hard-to-reach shades. Thermal window coverings with PowerView® are convenient to use via a handheld remote, wall panel, online app, or integration into a smart home system. Motorization is the ultimate modern update for convenience and control in new thermal window shades.

Learn more about the modern options for thermal window coverings from Hunter Douglas by contacting Blind Builders. Request a consultation to speak with their design team about the benefits of insulating shades, the custom design options available for cellular shades, and the latest operating systems for new thermal window coverings in your home. Blind Builders is located near Feasterville, Pennsylvania, and serves Bucks County, Montgomery County, Newtown, Yardley, Doylestown, Warrington, and Feasterville, PA.