There is a lot to love about winter! Fireplaces and hot chocolate, snuggling on the couch under a thick blanket or being adventurous and skiing down a snow capped mountain. But the colder days also brings with it colder, damper houses and higher energy bills.  Did you know the right curtains or blinds can help to reduce the risk and severity of these? Windows are a big opportunity for cold air to creep in and for heat to escape. Think of window furnishings as insulation, just as you have insulation in your walls, floors and ceiling. 

Let’s take a look at 5 ways curtains and blinds to keep your home warm in winter:

1. Blockout and Triple-Weave Linings

If you like your current curtains or want a cost-effective option, our attachment linings will suit you. Simply hook the lining onto the tape of any Pencil Pleat curtain and you’ve got an extra layer of warmth and insulation without having to make big changes.

Great for:

• Heat and cold insulation
• Privacy
• Sun and light filtering
• Quick solution
• Enhancing existing curtains

We also have lining curtains that can be used on their own or on a double track behind a sheer.

Great for:

• Heat and cold insulation
• Privacy
• Sun and light filtering
• Double track
• Affordable curtain on its own

2. Franklin Triple Weave
Our Franklin range is available as a Pencil Pleat Curtain, Eyelet Curtain and Roman Blind so that you can mix and match throughout your entire home with one cohesive look. Franklin is perfect for those who want a contemporary look that will be on trend for years to come. With three colours to choose from, you’ll find one that suits your home and style.

Great for:

• Mould resistance
• Heat and cold insulation
• Dim out
• Fitting out the whole house
• Kids’ bedrooms as they are machine washable

3. Preston Blockout Pencil Pleat Curtain
As part of our Essentials Collection, Preston holds all the qualities of a Blockout curtain at an affordable price. With a 3-pass coated backing, it is very hard for light and heat to filter through these curtains. Preston comes in two neutral tones – Stone and Slate, to add a modern feel to any space.

Great for:

• Light blocking
• Heat and cold insulation
• Bedrooms
• Rentals

4. Custom made
Tailored to your personal requirements, our custom range includes a wide selection of fabrics, blinds, tracks and more. Your window furnishings will have the perfect fit, meaning there will be no gaps for heat to escape or for the cold to get in.

Great for:

• Your ‘forever home’
• Large windows
• Unique prints and patterns
• Alternative shaped windows

Book a free consultation with your local Design Consultant and receive a free measure and quote.

5. Cellular or ‘Honeycomb’ shades

Cellular shades, also known as Honeycomb shades, have a reputation for being the best window treatments for insulation. They are made from reinforced fabric bonded together and joined to create compartments of trapped air. They also look sleek and unique.

Great for:

• Maximum heat and cold insulation
• Reduce condensation
• Light filtering
• Durability

Read more about the benefits of these blinds here or talk to one of our Design Consultants for a custom quote here.

If you need any further advice on window furnishings for your home this winter, pop into your local store or send us a message and we’d be happy to help.