In this blog entry, the professional Los Angeles shades, blinds, shutters, and window treatment installation team will detail the best types of window treatments to install at your property depending on what direction your windows face.
North Facing Windows
- Known for consistent and indirect natural light
- Don’t receive natural sunlight
- Are generally cooler, and provide soft and diffused light
- We recommend insulated drapes or shades to help retain warmth or cool air inside
- Light filtering blinds are also a good option as they allow you to maximize light while keeping privacy
- Consider roller shades or a combo of sheer curtains and heavier drapes
South Facing Windows
- Have lots of natural light, especially during Winter months
- Can have too much heat or glare in the Summer
- We recommend solat shades or UV blocking window treatment films
- These reduce glare and protect furniture from harmful UV rays
- Install light colored, cellular honeycomb shades for interior shutters for heat management
- Consider motorized shades
East Facing WIndows
- Has intense morning sunlight, and are darker in afternoons and evenings
- We recommend these curtains and light-filtering shades to diffuse morning light while still allowing some in
- Depending on what room you have your easy facing windows in, you might pt for dual shades or dual blinds
- We recommend blackout Roman shades for bedrooms with East facing windows in order to prevent harsh light from waking you up
West Facing Windows
- Receive intense sunlight in evening and afternoon
- This causes overheating and glare
- We recommend blackout curtains and heavy drapes to block out strong sunlight and reduce heat transfer
- We also recommend solar shades for interior shutters to reduce glare and protect furniture from sun damage
- Layer these window treatments with lighter additional window treatments for even better temperature and light control options throughout the day
