Window Treatments for the Den
If your home has a family room or den, it’s probably the most popular room in the house. It’s the perfect place to hang out, watch movies, play games, read, or just relax together. Blinds and shades can create dramatic changes in the way your den looks and feels. Selecting the perfect window covering for your home’s den is complicated, as the whole family comes together to use this space. Depending on your light control and privacy needs, there are a variety of den window treatments that can provide the functionality and style you need.
What Is A Den?
A den is a small room in a house where people can pursue activities in private. While living rooms tend to be used for entertaining company on formal occasions, dens, like other family rooms, are more informal. Here are some window treatment options that will make your den the cozy oasis of your dreams:
Den Cellular Shades
Cellular shades, or honeycomb shades, block UV rays and reduce the amount of heat from natural sunlight entering your room. These types of shades are insulating, lightweight, and help maintain a comfortable temperature in the den at all times. Due to their unique shape, cellular shades trap air between the window and the room, lessening the transfer of heat. Cellular shades are available in a variety of color options, allowing you to incorporate your room’s design and functionality for your family to enjoy.
Den Cordless, Motorized Shades
Consider motorized and cordless window treatments to keep this space safe from the dangers of dangling cords. If you have small children or pets, it’s highly recommended that using a cordless window treatment is the safest option for any window in your den. Cordless, motorized shades can be a useful option for easily opening and closing window coverings if your den has high, hard to reach windows. These window treatments can be adjusted manually or with a remote control.
Den Horizontal Blinds
Opt for horizontal blinds if you want a more traditional look in your family’s den. With horizontal styles, the slats usually measure between one and two inches, and they are common choices for small-to-medium size windows. Horizontal blinds are an easy window treatment because they come in a multitude of colors and materials (i.e. wood, metal). Not to mention they’re durable and easy to clean!
Den Roller Shades
Roller shades are a favorite choice for adding texture, color, and sleek accents to the den. These shades come in light-filtering and blackout options to control brightness and privacy. Clean-cut and versatile, roller shades are available in various colors, textures, patterns, and synthetic woven fabrics. Clean and easy to use, roller shades are the perfect combination of modern function and fashion.
Den Roman Shades
Roman shades are the simplest and most practical window treatments that accent your interior while providing ample light control and privacy. Because roman shades are light, efficient, and flexible, they offer much better temperature control than other kinds of shades. A flat Roman shade offers a more contemporary look, while a teardrop or looped style takes a more traditional approach to the window treatment.
Den Sheers and Semi-Sheers
Sheers and semi-sheers are for rooms that don’t require much privacy. Sheer shades are modern and thin, constructed with soft fabric vanes that are available in different light filtering options to create the preferred brightness level. Sheer shades add a designer touch with simplicity but casual elegance. Semi-sheer window treatments diffuse light but still provide little privacy.
Den Solar Shades
Similar to roller shades, solar shades are used to minimize the amount of glare, sunlight, heat, and UV rays entering into the room from outside. They also preserve the outer view through the window. Solar shades reduce the heat and glare from the sun, therefore regulating indoor temperature during hot summer days. Because more heat is conserved, heating costs can also be reduced during the winter months.
Long Island Window Treatments can help you find the perfect window treatments for you den and home in Suffolk County and Long Island. You can make your window coverings uniquely yours with custom colors, textures, and fabric options. We make it easy, fun, and affordable. Call us today at (516) 364-0405 or contact us here.