Selecting the right window shades for your Media, PA, home is enough to make anyone lose their cool. Window shades are a significant cost—especially if you are upgrading multiple rooms, so it is easy to find yourself spinning with ideas and options and no real way to narrow down decisions. Here at Blinds & Drapery Showroom, we have many window shades options—enough to make your head spin! But, don’t worry; our staff knows just how to help you make the right choices for your home based on what you need.
If you want to avoid losing your head over your next interior upgrade project, consider familiarizing yourself with the styles of window shades on the market. Each has something unique to offer!
Know the various styles
The term “window shades” is used rather broadly. The average person doesn’t know the difference between the many types of blinds, though we have probably all seen many different styles in others’ homes at some point:
- Cellular shades: these get their name from their function. Cellular shades hold trapped air and create a barrier between the window surface and a room. Cell shapes (also called “honeycomb”) in the shades trap air to create a barrier between the window surface and the room, thus mitigating thermal loss in the home.
- Roller shades: becoming very popular once again! This style operates through a tugging/pulley method which causes the rolling mechanism to roll the shade up, revealing the window pane.
- Roman shades: feature consistent folds and no exposed rear cords, keeping windows uncluttered.
- Wood woven shades: a throw-back to the 1960s! These are gorgeous, light moderating shades which cast captivating designs of sunlight across the room.
- Soft fabric shades: there are many soft fabric shade options here at Blinds & Drapery Showroom from which to choose, ranging from sheer options to complete room-darkening selections in any color you need to match your interior design.
- Cordless, tapeless shades: ask us about which shades we have to offer without cords or tapes. This is a particularly important feature for families with young children and pets, as they reduce the risk of strangulation.
- Sheer vs. room darkening: window shades are all meant to soften the amount of light pouring into your home through the windows. In some rooms, you may want only the privacy of sheer shades for optimal light, while in others—such as, in the bedroom—you may prefer to “blackout” your room for a good night’s rest.
Are you ready to find the best window shades in Media, PA? Don’t worry—we’ll make sure your decision-making process is easy. We’ll get to know you and help match your needs to the right options for your home. Our staff is trained, professional, and friendly; we would be honored to re-envision and co-design with you. Give us a call or stop by our showroom Monday – Friday 10am to 5pm and Saturday 10am to 4pm. We look forward to working with you!
Blinds & Drapery Showroom | 1247 W Chester Pike | Havertown, PA 19083 | 610.853.0900