Best Window Treatments for Sunrooms

Sunrooms have the toughest daylight and UV load of any room in the home. The right treatments protect furniture and floors from fading, control heat gain in summer, and keep the room useable in winter too.

What Sunroom windows need

• UV blocking to protect furniture, floors, and artwork
• Heat and glare control in summer
• Insulation for winter use in Atlantic Canada
• Products that handle direct sun exposure without degrading

Our picks

• Solar shades (3–10% openness):
• Double-cell cellular shades:
• Vinyl or composite plantation shutters:
• Motorized rollers on a schedule:

What to avoid

• Untreated natural fabrics — fade quickly in direct sun
• Real wood shutters or blinds — warping risk from heat and humidity swings
• Standard drapery without UV-resistant lining

Frequently asked questions

Do solar shades really block UV?

Yes — depending on openness percentage they block 90%+ of UV while keeping the view. This is the single most effective way to protect sunroom furniture.

Can I keep my sunroom useable in winter?

Absolutely. Double-cell cellular shades add meaningful insulation and extend the useable season in Atlantic Canadian sunrooms.

Should I motorize sunroom shades?

Strongly recommended — sun-tracking automation makes the room dramatically more comfortable in summer with no manual effort.

What about skylights?

Skylights are a separate specialty product — motorized cellular skylight shades are the standard solution and we quote them alongside your sunroom shades.