Custom window shades are popular in Colorado Springs because shades serve many functions. They can be used for privacy. They can screen out the glare of our high altitude sunshine. They can keep the 90-degree heat out of your 72-degree house.

How can you tell which kind of shade would be best for your home? Sometimes, the shades in your neighbor’s house might not be right for yours. An interior designer can help you sort through the different types and match them up to your needs.

A client of ours illustrated this idea. She had been shopping for cellular shades, the kind that have a honeycomb shape. Cellular shades are often used to block light or insulate a window against extreme outdoor temperatures. Hunter Douglas offers many styles of cellular shades, including the energy efficient Architella shade.

We always begin a consultation by asking questions so that we can give the client options that meet the needs of the home. This client’s home was on a five-acre lot and the conversation revealed that she had no neighbors, and consequently no need for privacy shades. The client particularly enjoyed the west-facing home’s view of the mountains, though the glare bothered her in the afternoon.

She knew she wanted custom window shades, but did she really need cellular shades? No. They would have blocked her mountain view for half of the day. We suggested solar screen shades, such as Hunter Douglas’s Silhouette shades for windows or Luminette shades for sliding doors ].

Solar shades screen out glare without blocking the view. They come in a variety of colors, fabrics and materials. Pikes Peak Interiors knows all about the different kinds of shades and can help you choose the right one for your home.

The solar shades made our client happy and we were happy to design something that allowed her to gaze out at the mountains in the afternoon without putting on sunglasses. Contact us and we can create the perfect custom window treatment for your home too.