What are the Best Window Treatments for West-Facing Windows?

For many homeowners, picking out a window treatment is a fun task. You find a style you love, order as many styles as you need to cover your windows, and voilà! Your house is filled with filtered light and completely comfortable throughout the year…right? Well, maybe.

While all window treatments offer sun protection and insulation, certain styles are more effective depending on the location of the windows in your house. East-facing windows see early morning sun that fades fast, south-facing windows get all-day sunshine that can cause the temperature to rise, and north-facing windows experience cool, indirect light. But what about west-facing windows? If you’re looking to cover this specific window location in your home, you’re in the right place. Here’s everything you need to know about west-facing windows and the best styles to pair them with:

If you’re wondering, “Do west-facing windows get sun?” The answer is yes. West-facing windows are known for letting in harsh afternoon and evening light, which can quickly heat up a room. With this in mind, you want window treatments that can gently filter this light, block heat gain, and protect your interiors from fading. However, you don’t need to completely block the light from your west-facing windows, because we carry some of the best window treatments in the industry for managing light. Here are some of our styles from Hunter Douglas, Alta Window Fashions, and Carole Fabrics™ that we think you’ll love:

Known for their energy efficiency and light filtration, Duette® Cellular Shades are an excellent option for west-facing windows. Crafted to trap air in their cellular construction, these shades create an insulating barrier at the window, keeping rooms cooler even when the strong afternoon and evening sun streams inside your home. Their luxury fabrics also transform harsh sunlight into a beautifully diffused glow throughout a room, reducing glare or bright spots. Available in several beautiful fabric colors and opacities, these shades are a subtle yet powerful addition to your west-facing windows.

With an intriguing design made of natural materials and available in three opacities, woven shades from Alta® Window Fashions are another strong contender to consider for west-facing windows, especially if you upgrade to a room-darkening fabric. This is especially wonderful if your bedroom is in the western part of the house. Blocking more light than traditional shades, room-darkening opacities keep the space cool, shaded, and protected from UV damage. Ask our team about more ways to create a restful sleeping environment with our collection of room-darkening and blackout shades from top brands.

Available in over 4,000 modern patterns and colors, Carole Fabrics™ Custom Drapery is both a beautiful and practical addition to west-facing windows. With thick, luxurious fabrics, these window treatments facing west create a shaded, cool environment when closed and a beautifully framed window when opened. You can even layer them with your current horizontal window treatments for added insulation and light control. No matter your style, these modern draperies will elevate your space while keeping north-facing windows protected from intense sunshine and heat gain.

Life gets busy. Sometimes, we forget to close our west-facing windows. As a result, you may walk into a hot, bright room at the end of the day. That’s where Alta® Window Fashions and Hunter Douglas motorization options come in. Capable of adjusting your window treatments with an app, remote, or your voice, these systems allow you to shut your shades and shutters even when you’re not home. This will keep the room from gaining heat or UV rays from damaging your interiors. Learn more about motorization options for your home from our team.

Each window in your home carries its own specifications. Some receive little sun and require light-enhancing shades, whereas others receive intense sun and need UV-blocking options. Whether you’re looking for west-facing window treatments or styles for every window in your home, we have an option for you.

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.