Do Blinds and Curtains make a significant difference in keeping the home warm in Winter?
As winter draws near, we’re all starting to feel the cold and looking for ways to stay warm. With the increasing costs of energy and everything else, people are wondering whether blinds and curtains can actually make a significant difference in keeping the house warm and reducing heating expenses.
At dollar curtains + blinds, with our extensive experience of over 50 years in the Australian window covering industry, we can confidently answer that question. In this blog, we will discuss the most effective curtains and blinds to keep your home warm during the winter months while also helping you save on energy bills.
Best Blinds for winter.
Cellular Blinds.
Introducing the ultimate energy-saving blinds: Cellular Blinds, also known as Honeycomb Blinds. These blinds feature a unique honeycomb structure that helps save energy by trapping air, providing improved insulation for your home and making it easier to regulate the temperature.
Cellular Blinds offer a range of design and operating options, allowing you to have optimal control over light and privacy. The slimline hardware used ensures minimal light gaps and maximizes your views, enhancing the overall aesthetic appeal.
Compared to standard Roller Blinds, our Cellular Blinds or Thermal Blinds can save you up to 32% more on heating and cooling costs. The innovative cell construction of these blinds creates a barrier that hinders the transfer of heat energy in and out of the window. This significantly improves energy efficiency, leading to reduced heating and cooling expenses throughout the year, regardless of the season.
Roman Blinds.
Experience the elegance of Roman Blinds, featuring soft and luxurious pleated folds that create a beautifully layered look when raised fold by fold.
Roman Blinds offer the perfect solution for areas where curtains may not be feasible due to space constraints. These blinds allow you to effortlessly adjust the amount of light entering any room while adding a touch of softness and beauty to your windows. Furthermore, they excel in providing insulation, enhancing the energy efficiency of your space.
One of the notable advantages of Roman Blinds is their ability to be raised above the window, allowing natural light to flood the room without compromising privacy. This unique feature also acts as a pelmet, completing the overall window appearance with a seamless and polished look.
Our Soft Roman Blinds are meticulously crafted using high-quality lining, ensuring that the front curtain fabric remains stable and free from shrinkage or distortion. This lining also enhances insulation and offers superior light control, allowing you to create the desired ambiance in your living spaces. With our Soft Roman Blinds, you can enjoy both the aesthetic appeal and functional benefits they bring to your home.
For maximum insulation, a Roman Blind with a Curtain in front is a fabulous solution.
Roller Blinds.
When selecting Roller Blinds, the choice of fabric plays a crucial role. Each fabric possesses unique characteristics and performance levels, making it essential to choose the one that best suits your specific requirements.
At dc+b, we offer an extensive collection of contemporary and traditional blind fabrics that cater to your needs for light control, warmth, and privacy within your home. With our diverse range, you can find the perfect fabric that aligns with your style preferences and functional demands.
Through years of dedicated research and development, we have perfected our Double Roller Blinds. This innovative design allows you to combine two blinds, eliminating the need to compromise between privacy and view. By having two blinds on the same bracket, you can easily switch between a Blockout Blind for complete privacy and a Sunscreen Blind that allows natural light to filter in while maintaining a clear view of the outside world. With our Double Roller Blinds, you have the flexibility to create the ideal ambiance and control the amount of sunlight entering your space.
Best Curtains for winter.
Blockout Curtains.
For optimal control over light, temperature, and privacy in your home, Blockout Curtains are the ultimate choice.
At dc+b, we offer a wide range of Blockout/Blackout Curtains that excel in providing superior thermal insulation. These curtains help preserve up to 20% of the heat within your home, ensuring a comfortable and energy-efficient environment. Not only do they contribute to temperature regulation, but they also add a stylish touch to your living spaces while helping you save money on energy bills.
Ideal for bedrooms, dining rooms, or living rooms, our Blockout Curtains are available in a variety of options. You can choose from our range of coated fabrics that offer excellent light-blocking properties, or opt for uncoated fabrics with attached lining fabric. If complete light control is your priority, lined Curtains are the perfect solution. When combined with Pelmets, they provide the ultimate room darkening experience while enhancing insulation.
With dc+b’s Blockout Curtains, you can create a serene and comfortable atmosphere in your home, enjoying both the aesthetic appeal and the functional benefits they provide.
Double Curtains.
Why settle for one when you can have the best of both worlds? Introducing our Double Curtains, a smart and stylish solution that combines the practicality of a Blockout Curtain with the elegance of a Sheer Curtain on a single window.
Investing in Double Curtains offers not only visual benefits but also double the practical advantages for your windows and home. Experience the perfect balance of functionality and aesthetics with these soft and luxurious curtains.
During the day, you can open the Blockout Curtains to let natural light flood your space while keeping the Sheer Curtains closed for a gentle diffusion of light and daytime privacy. As evening approaches, closing the Blockout Curtains ensures complete light control, enhanced privacy, noise reduction, and improved thermal insulation. With our Double Curtains, you have the flexibility to layer either the Blockout Curtain or the Sheer Curtain to the front or back, tailoring the appearance to your desired style and needs.
Embrace the versatility and sophistication of Double Curtains, providing you with the utmost convenience and enhancing the overall ambiance of your home.
Curtain Lining.
Gone are the days when blockout linings were solely practical and limited to white or off-white options, if you were lucky. Nowadays, you have an abundance of color choices available, allowing you to enhance the tone of a Sheer Curtain or complement the color scheme of your interior or exterior walls.
In addition to the wide array of colors, advancements in technology have introduced new options for blockout linings. While the traditional acrylic backing still exists, there is now the option of silicone backing, which offers remarkable practical benefits. Silicone linings are easy to wash and are particularly beneficial for individuals with dust allergies, as dust is less likely to adhere to the surface. These linings effectively block all light from entering your space and are placed behind your face fabric, providing added volume, UV protection, and thermal benefits.
With the modern choices available for blockout linings, you can elevate both the functionality and aesthetics of your curtains. Enjoy the convenience of color customization while reaping the advantages of improved light control, energy efficiency, and dust management in your living spaces.
“The right window covering solutions give you total control of light and privacy, while improving the thermal performance of your home for greater comfort and lower energy bills.” — DC+B INTERIOR CONSULTANT
So which window covering option is the best for you?
Every home is different so there is no right or wrong answer here. Each house has its own style and each window is unique. In term of what offers the best insulation overall Cellular Blinds and Double Curtains are proven to be the best for the job. However these options don’t suit everyones home, windows or style.
For a comprehensive in home Free Design, Measure + Quote to discuss the best options for you contact your nearest showroom today or book online.
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