Stay Warm this Winter

Many parts of North America have had record breaking cold temperatures this season. Alberta has also felt this bone chilling blast from the north. Cold winter days draw radiant heat through window glass, even the most energy efficient units. When a room feels chilly, our first response is to turn up the thermostat. We don’t feel the full effect of this until we receive our utility bills at the end of the month.

Hunter Douglas offers many high quality insulation window treatments that keep your home warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Most efficient is the DUETTE ARCHITELLA Trielle shade. This has five insulating pockets is the highest rated energy efficient shade available.

It is also a good idea to raise your shades during sunny days to allow solar heat to warm your home during the cold winter months. Hunter Douglas has the PowerView motorization system that allows you to program your shades from your smartphone or tablet.

If you invest in a good quality, energy efficient shades, you not only have beautiful window coverings to enjoy and enhance the beauty of your home, but will keep your heating costs to a minimum. Large windows are a great source of heat loss and the right window treatments can greatly reduce this. Call Elite Interiors to see the newest Hunter Douglas products and latest color selections.