Blinds used to be a purely visual purchase. Today, thermal performance is treated as a feature — cellular and solar shades are chosen partly for what they do to a room's temperature and energy bill.
Energy costs, larger windows and higher summer temperatures have made window heat gain and loss impossible to ignore. Cellular and solar shades give a measurable improvement without adding cost to the rest of the build.
Spec cellular shades on north- and east-facing windows for winter insulation, and solar shades on south- and west-facing windows for summer heat and glare control. Pair with a soft drapery panel to boost thermal performance further.
They reduce heat loss through the window, which is one of the biggest sources of winter heat loss in a room. The savings depend on your windows, climate and shade type.
3% blocks the most heat and glare; 10% keeps more view. 5% is a common all-around choice.
Cellular and solar shades sit in the mid range — not the cheapest option, but not premium. They typically pay back over time through comfort and lower HVAC load.
Yes. Our team offers free in-home consultations across Halifax and Charlottetown, and virtual consultations anywhere in Canada and the U.S. We bring real swatches and quote current-trend options side-by-side.