How to Cover South-Facing Windows

After building or purchasing your first home, all windows might seem the same. They let in light, provide great views, and allow you to enjoy fresh air when opened. However, based on their placement, your home’s windows can cause different levels of light and even temperature fluctuations.

Take south-facing windows, for example. If you’re looking to cover these, do you know which window treatments will maximize their natural benefits and minimize their drawbacks? If not, you’re in the right place! Here’s everything you need to know about south-facing window treatments and a few of our favorite south-facing window treatments from Hunter Douglas and Alta Window Fashions.

South-facing windows are known for providing plenty of natural sunshine. They offer consistent, balanced light throughout the day, reducing the need for lamps or artificial overhead lighting. When it comes to window treatments, we typically recommend styles that block heat in the summer, gently filter light throughout the year, and block UV rays. Fortunately, Hunter Douglas offers several unique styles that provide these benefits and more.

Known for their energy efficiency and minimalist style, Duette® Cellular Shades from Hunter Douglas are one of our favorite south-facing window treatments. Featuring a cellular construction, these shades help regulate temperatures throughout the year, making them perfect for when summer sunshine streams through your south-facing windows.

In the winter, they trap air within a room to keep a space cozy, maximizing that passive solar heating. They also soften harsh sunlight, bathing a room in a soft glow without the damage from harsh UV rays. With a wide range of colors and opacities, these shades can be tailored to fit the needs of a living room, bedroom, media room, and more.

If you prefer a traditional look that offers light control and insulation that can keep up with your modern home, then wood shutters from Alta Window Fashions may be the perfect choice. Capable of handling strong sunshine with ease, these shutters let you direct light exactly where you want it or block it completely.

Their thick slats provide excellent insulation in both summer and winter, helping to keep your home comfortable as temperatures fluctuate. Available in 24 different colors, three louvre widths, and a range of tilt and tailored design options, these shutters are a beautiful, high-quality addition to rooms with south-facing windows.

Though featuring delicate, translucent fabric, sheer shades by Hunter Douglas are a light-diffusing powerhouse. This makes them excellent for rooms with south-facing windows. Transforming harsh light into a soft glow while offering UV protection, these sheers give you complete and precise light control.

They also provide trusted privacy, making them great for bedrooms and living rooms. Available in several beautiful colors and shapes, the Hunter Douglas sheer shade collection is another top-notch choice for those searching for trusted south-facing window treatments.

It’s no mystery that there are many window treatment options out there to choose from. However, knowing the natural benefits and drawbacks of certain windows can help you narrow down your options. For south-facing windows, styles that provide light control, insulation, and UV protection are key. We’re happy to explore more styles with you if you’re interested in learning more about our offerings. We also have resources on how to cover west-facing windows.

Whether you’re looking for a specific style or want to learn more about the different windows in your home, our team is happy to help. Offering stellar service, speedy communication, a wide range of styles, and the finest selections, our team is proud to be your trusted source for custom window treatments in the Toledo, Ohio area.

Ready to learn more? Be sure to schedule your consultation with our team today to get started. Plus, visit our promotions page for savings on Alta Window Fashions, Hunter Douglas, Carole Fabrics™, and more throughout the year.

Elden Draperies, Blinds, and Shades is located in Toledo, Ohio, and proudly serves Toledo, Holland, Perrysburg, Sylvania, Oregon, Millbury, Waterville, Bowling Green, Whitehouse, Maumee, Temperance, Lambertville, Curtice, Northwood, Swanton, Blissfield, Berkey, and Metamora, Ohio; and Riga, Michigan.