Types of Window Shades for Ohio Homes
When homeowners begin their search for window treatments, the options seem endless. Selecting between the various shades, shutters, and blinds can feel like a never-ending comparison process. However, did you know that certain window treatments perform better in homes in Toledo, Ohio, than others? With weather that swings from sunny and hot to frigid and icy throughout the seasons, certain window treatments can work with our city’s elements while elevating your home’s interior design.
To help you narrow down your options and invest confidently, we explore some of our favorite shade options for those living in our community. Here are some of our top types of shades from Hunter Douglas and Alta® Window Fashions.
Cellular Shades
Toledo weather loves to swing the pendulum. Our summers are hot and sunny, while our winters are snowy and windy. This can cause severe temperature fluctuations in homes around the area if the windows aren’t properly covered. Cellular shades are one of our top window treatments for Toledo homes because their honeycomb design helps trap air at the window to prevent energy loss and temperature swings year-round while keeping your home comfortable.
Their luxurious fabrics also filter sunlight beautifully and come in various opacities, so you can enjoy the perfect balance of light, shade, and privacy in each room. The best part? Cellular shades can even reduce your energy bills over time.
A few cellular shade styles we love suggesting from Hunter Douglas Alta® Window Fashions include:
- Hunter Douglas Duette® Cellular Shades
- Hunter Douglas Sonnette® Cellular Roller Shades
- Hunter Douglas Applause® Cellular Shades
- Alta® Window Fashions Honeycomb Shades
Sheer Shades
Many homeowners in our city deal with bright, sunny mornings and then gloomy evening skies all in one day. To make the most out of our changing weather, we suggest sheer shades. These window treatments are designed to enhance incoming light while eliminating glare. This means you can maximize the natural light entering your home year-round and enjoy daytime privacy.
When the weather takes a turn, sheer shades provide a beautiful, ethereal look at the window for an inviting atmosphere.
Our current collection of Roman shades includes:
- Hunter Douglas Silhouette® Sheer Shades
- Hunter Douglas Pirouette® Sheer Shades
- Hunter Douglas Luminette® Sheer Panels
- Alta® Window Fashions Sheer Shadings
Woven Wood Shades
For homeowners who want to bring the outdoors in, woven wood shades offer a beautifully textured alternative to traditional shades. Handwoven from natural materials like bamboo, reeds, and grasses, these shades add organic warmth and a relaxed, natural aesthetic to farmhouse, craftsman, and coastal-inspired interiors throughout our area.
While their texture and light-filtering qualities are unmatched, woven wood shades aren’t as insulating as cellular shades on their own. Many of our customers pair them with a privacy liner or layer them with drapery for added light control and energy efficiency during Toledo’s harsher winters and summers.
Some of our favorite types of window shades from Hunter Douglas and Alta® Window Fashions include:
- Hunter Douglas Provenance® Woven Wood Shades
- Hunter Douglas Alustra® Woven Textures® Roman Shades
- Alta® Window Fashions Natural Woven Wood Shades
Top Window Shade Types for Toledo, Ohio, Homes
The world of window treatments may seem overwhelming at first, but when you understand what styles best benefit your city’s climate and your home’s personal needs, the options narrow down beautifully. At Elden Draperies, Blinds, and Shades, we are proud to help homeowners find exactly the style they are looking for. Be it energy-efficient shades that combat our intense seasons or a more natural, textured style like woven wood shades, we are happy to introduce you to our full collection. We can even help you navigate tricky, uniquely shaped windows.
Ready to get started? We cannot wait to hear from you! Be sure to contact us today to schedule your consultation or ask us any questions.
Owned by the Grubb Family since 1987, our local team understands the importance of serving our community with styles that last and look beautiful in their home. We are honored that so many people have invited us into their homes to find the perfect styles for them, and hope you entrust us to do the same with yours.
We are located in Toledo, Ohio, and proudly serve Toledo, Holland, Perrysburg, Sylvania, Oregon, Millbury, Waterville, Bowling Green, Whitehouse, Maumee, Temperance, Lambertville, Curtice, Northwood, Swanton, Blissfield, Berkey, and Metamora, Ohio; and Riga, Michigan.
