Vacation Home Window Treatments
Having a second home to vacation to is a dream for many American families, a place they can get away and enjoy time away from work and hectic hustle and bustle of everyday life. If you are in a position to have a vacation home, you’ve probably had to make a variety of decisions about that property. So now’s not the time to neglect the window treatments—which are just as important in a vacation home as they are in a main home. At Altra Home Décor, we have some ideas about good treatments for vacation homes, whether you’re setting one up here in the Phoenix area or looking to have one somewhere else. Read on for more, and be sure to contact one of our representatives for more.
Determine Your Window Goals
Whether you’ll use your second home for a quick weekend getaway or a relaxing weeklong vacation—you’ll always want to feel comfortable there. Furthermore, if you rent your property on vacation rental sites, you have additional considerations regarding functionality and ability to withstand wear and tear. On top of that, you might have goals like maintaining a view or ensuring energy efficiency. No matter your goal, we have a treatment to meet it.
What is the Style You Want?
If you’ve designed your vacation home around a certain style, you’ll want window treatments that coordinate with that aesthetic. For example, for a traditional look, think about Designer Roller Shades for their clean lines, or to complement rustic sophistication, consider Silhouette® Sheer Shades for a layer of style.
Do you Need Light Control?
The harsh afternoon sun—particularly in Arizona—can be problematic. To control direct sunlight, a great option is Silhouette® ClearView® Shadings, which are made with S-shaped vanes between view-through sheer fabric. These sheers will provide beautifully diffused light while preserving your view, so you can control natural light while being able to enjoy your vacation home’s environment.
Get a Good Night’s Sleep
For many people, vacation is a time to recuperate, so sleeping well is frequently important in a second home. One great choice for a second home’s sleeping space is Duette® Cellular Shades, which diffuse light during the day and help darken the room at night. Plus, they offer excellent energy efficiency because they’re designed with honeycomb construction, which traps air at the window, keeping indoor air in and outdoor air out.
Some Conveniences to Consider
Many vacationers enjoy conveniences during their relaxation time, so adding PowerView® Motorization to your vacation home’s window fashions can be just the thing. You can program your window treatments to move at certain times; for example, you can program a bedroom treatment to open just after sunrise, so that you can rise with the dawn. Or think about the ease of controlling hard-to-reach window treatments in a vault-ceiling room. Plus you can have peace of mind knowing that you can open and close the treatments even when you’re not there, which can deter potential intruders.
Vacation Home Treatments in the Greater Phoenix, Peoria and Scottsdale AZ Areas
Altra Home Decor is your source for window treatments, custom drapery, flooring, and more! We serve the greater Phoenix area, including Peoria, Sun City West, Glendale, and Scottsdale, with a showroom in Surprise. Stop by our locally owned store to view our full-size window treatment displays and sample books. Contact us today to schedule an in-home design consultation!
