When summer temperatures soar in Austin, you and your home shouldn’t have to sweat it out. Did you know that the right window treatments can do more than just add beauty and privacy? They can dramatically improve your home’s energy efficiency. At Austintatious Blinds and Shutters, we’re passionate about helping homeowners create spaces that are as smart as they are stylish. Hunter Douglas has the best energy-efficient window blinds available; saving energy has never looked so good.
Why Energy-Efficient Window Treatments Matter
Your windows are one of the biggest sources of heat gain and loss in your home. Without proper shading, sunlight can pour through your windows, heating rooms quickly and forcing your air conditioning to work overtime. Energy-efficient window treatments act as insulation and help regulate the temperature by reducing heat gain in the summer and heat loss in the winter.
Top 3 Hunter Douglas Products for Energy Efficiency
Hunter Douglas leads the industry in blending form and function, and their energy-efficient products are no exception. Here are three of our top picks for staying comfortable year-round:
1. Duette® Honeycomb Shades
Duette® Honeycomb Shades are the best when it comes to insulation. The Duette® Achitella® shades feature a honeycomb-within-a-honeycomb design, making it the most energy-efficient style available. The unique cellular design of Duettes® traps air in pockets that create a thermal barrier between your window and the room. This design reduces heat in the summer and retains warmth during cooler months. This helps lower your energy bills without compromising on style.
With federal energy tax credits, you can save up to a maximum annual amount of $1,200. The federal government is offering energy tax credits on select energy-efficient Hunter Douglas Duette® Honeycomb Shades—letting you earn 30% of the purchase price* back in the form of a tax credit. Learn more about how the federal tax credit works here.
2. Sonnette® Cellular Roller Shades
Sonnette® Cellular Roller Shades combine the clean lines of a roller shade with the energy-saving construction of a honeycomb. These modern shades diffuse light beautifully and insulate your home with a discreet, streamlined look. They’re an ideal choice for homeowners looking for soft, contemporary style with serious performance benefits.
3. Vignette® Modern Roman Shades
If you love the tailored look of Roman shades but want modern functionality and energy efficiency, Vignette® Modern Roman Shades are a perfect fit. These shades feature luxurious fabric folds and a backing that improves insulation and reduces heat transfer. With no exposed cords and a clean, crisp appearance, Vignette shades offer both safety and sophistication. Making them a stylish way to improve your home’s comfort and efficiency.
Smarter Energy Savings with PowerView® Automation
Pair your energy-efficient window treatments with PowerView® Automation, and take control of your home’s comfort like never before.
With the PowerView® app, you can schedule your shades to adjust automatically and close them during the hottest part of the day to block heat, or open them in the morning to let in gentle light. Going out of town? Set your shades to operate on a schedule that mimics your daily routine, boosting both energy efficiency and home security.
No more racing around the house to draw the blinds every afternoon! Your windows will work for you, even when you’re not home.
Make Your Home More Efficient With the Best Energy-Efficient Window Blinds
Visit our Austin showroom or schedule a free in-home consultation to explore the full line of Hunter Douglas energy-efficient window treatments. We’ll help you find the perfect solution for your space!