BEST WINDOW TREATMENTS FOR LIGHT, CLIMATE & SOUND CONTROL
The decision to invest in curtains and blinds for your home often goes further than just a window covering. In fact, choosing the right curtains and blinds will go a long way in improving the liveability of your home, especially when it comes to our unique Blue Mountains lifestyle. As well as controlling light within a space, professionally designed and fitted window treatments can also support with maintaining a more comfortable climate and even soften exterior noise.
While blinds can be crafted with the features of block-out linings, reflective backings and acoustic lining, installing curtains that are hung high and wide will often offer a better choice when it comes to light, climate and noise control. This will ensure further protection around the sides of the window, which may leak air, noise and light into your space.
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From filtered light to full block-out
Light filtering curtains and blinds gently illuminate a room with natural daylight while offering privacy and a sense of retreat, making them perfect for living areas, a study or bedroom.
Where complete darkness is essential—such as bedrooms, nurseries, or media rooms, a curtain crafted from a dense textile and lined with block-out lining is your best choice.
Pairing a sheer with a block out lining on a separate rail can offer flexible light control for those on a budget.
Controlling the temperature
Your windows can be one of the biggest contributors to energy consumption when cooling or heating your home. Studies show that medium-coloured curtains or blinds with white reflective backings can reduce heat gain in summer by up to 32%, particularly when installed on east-, north-, and west-facing windows. Curtains and blinds also provide valuable insulation in winter, reducing heat loss from a warm room by as much as 10%. When properly fitted, they will even help block drafts that enter around window seals. Window size, orientation, and construction also play a major role in maintaining comfortable indoor temperatures, especially during extreme weather.
When it comes to climate control, block-out curtains or blinds with white reflective backings offer strong thermal performance and excellent light control. Framed honeycomb blinds are among the best thermal options, preventing up to 32% of heat loss through windows.
Acoustic Weave Lining
Curtains are once again a first choice when recommending window treatments with acoustic-blocking capabilities. With the ability to layer a heavier outer, decorative fabric along with an acoustic weave lining, the layering ability of curtains is just one of their strengths when it comes to noise control. The more dense, heavy, and multi-layered your curtains are, the better the sound absorption and reduction will be. Additionally, hanging them high and wide around the window will help absorb noise coming in around the window frame.
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Light, Noise & Climate control takes a holistic approach.
It is important to understand that complete noise, climate and even light control isn’t always possible. Other factors such as your wall, roof and flooring materials will also be a contributor to noise entering your home. The right curtains however can certainly make a difference to the sound entering your home through your windows.
When it comes to controlling light, climate and sound with window treatments, it is important to engage a professional who can guide you with the best suggestions in textiles, linings and style to suit the unique style and architecture of your home. Ensuring your window furnishings are professionally fitted are most certainly the key to ensuring you get the best results possible in meeting your goals.
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