Choosing Energy Efficient Cellular Shades

As we enter the coldest months of the year and our central heating is kicking on full blast, we’re all thinking about how we can ensure our homes are running as efficiently as possible. Windows can be responsible for up to 30% of your home’s energy losses, and combating this problem starts with good window treatment. Energy efficient window treatments don’t have to be boring. At Carlos Interiors, we carry an array of window treatment products, including fabulous Hunter Douglas cellular shades designed with innovation and efficiency in mind.

Cellular shades feature a distinct construction designed to trap air that would otherwise flow freely between your home’s interior and exterior. In the winter, this means losing expensive heated air that makes your room feel cold and drafty. In the summer, this keeps excess sunlight out while reducing the strain on your AC unit. Regardless of when you buy them, cellular shades are an investment in creating a more comfortable as well as aesthetically pleasing home.

Let’s take a closer look at a couple of our favorite cellular shades and you’ll quickly see why we love to recommend them.

Duette® Honeycomb Shades

These unique honeycomb shades reinvent cellular shades with a style that features distinct pockets designed to trap air. Rather than the typical single-layer shade, Duette® features a double-layer style for improved energy efficiency. Duette® boasts a stunning collection of colors, textures, and patterns offered by the exclusive Alustra® Collection. Beautiful hues like Farmhouse Red, Oregano, and Grove add a luxurious pop of visual interest to any space and create the perfect foundation for pairing with your favorite home décor. Every fabric is resistant to fading, and enhanced durability means your Duette® cell shades will never lose their signature pleats. Pair Duette® with the LightLock™ system for unparalleled darkness and precise light control –enjoy blackout quality shades even with your favorite light fabrics.

Solera® Soft Shades

These Roman shades combine the best of signature pleats and the energy efficiency afforded by cell shade construction. Choose from woven and non-woven fabrics, colors, textures, and patterns, including contemporary styles like cobblestone and heathered textures that won’t quickly fall out of style. Top-Down/Bottom-Up design options give you precise lighting control with the ability to raise and lower your shades from both the top and bottom, so you can enjoy full natural light without compromising your privacy or UV protection. Solera® boasts increased sound absorption thanks to the durable and quality construction, making these the perfect choice for bedrooms where quiet darkness can mean the difference in a great night’s sleep.

PowerView® Automation

Transform your soft shades and cellular shades into smart technology with the award-winning PowerView® Automation. Control your shades from anywhere inside or outside of your home with the convenient smartphone app or the Pebble® remote. With automation, it’s easier than ever to take control of those hard-to-reach windows in your home, letting you decorate and take advantage of these normally unused spaces. Program custom Scenes to remember the exact position of your shades with the touch of a button –perfect for a whole home of shades with an exceptional light variation.

Let’s work together!

Finding the perfect window treatment for your home can be an overwhelming decision, and we want to help make the process easy and painless. Come visit us down at our gallery in Crofton, MD and see these fabulous cellular shades in action. Contact us today and schedule a free, in-home consultation and let’s work together to develop a custom plan for you and your home. We proudly service the Crofton, Annapolis, Bowie, and Upper Marlboro, MD areas.