Lynne Greene of Lynne Greene Interiors has been designing homes for over 25 years and continues to get concerns from her clients on how to insulate windows. With the record breaking cold this past winter and the summer in full swing, people are increasingly focused on their heating and cooling bills. While the most effective way to reduce energy loss is to replace old inefficient windows with energy efficient replacement windows, new types of window treatments offer homeowners an additional option to further curb energy loss, without sacrificing style.
Lynne’s Advice…
Many people may cringe when they hear the word drapes and think of Nana’s house, but drapes have come a long way. Every morning you get up and dress yourself (hopefully) and if you think of your poor cold windows comparatively, how would you dress them to keep them warm in the winter and cool in the summer? Maybe a nice neutral color scheme or a pop of bright dramatic color? Ripplefold draperies that give a more modern look or pinch pleated for that classic look? You can now consider them window fashions rather than “Nana’s Drapes.” Think about whether you want the treatment to only serve the purpose of insulating or if you want it to be a focal point in the room!
Shades and blinds are another way to insulate your windows while serving other purposes. Shades can keep the neighbors from peaking in at you at night, while blinds can allow some light to come in and keep the neighbors from seeing your business. Shades and blinds can let you sleep in on the weekends or let the new baby take longer naps during the day.
Lynne’s Go-To Products at the Moment…
Hunter Douglas, the innovator of the window fashions world, came up with two honeycomb products to address energy loss concerns for homeowners. The Duette Architella and Duette Trielle. The Duette Architella has a honeycomb-within-a-honeycomb construction traps air inside the cells and insulates your room from hot or cold temperatures outside. The Duette Trielle with IllumiCell provides similar light transmission as the original Architella shades, with 20% more energy efficiency – the most of any Hunter Douglas window covering. The new pleat size is the largest in the Duette honeycomb line. At 1 1/2 inches the larger size is perfect for larger windows and sliding glass doors.
Find more information on reducing your home’s energy loss through energy efficient replacement windows and the ROI of replacement windows (including the $200 tax credit!) on the Coastal Windows & Exteriors blog or call Stephanie at 888-812-2783. For more information on energy saving window treatments visit Lynne Greene Interiors at 135 Cambridge St, Burlington, MA 01803 or call 781-221-8422. For maximum energy savings, consider pairing energy efficient windows with energy efficient window treatments. Together, Coastal Windows & Exteriors and Lynne Greene Interiors are a SHORE THING!
SUNsational Summer Giveaway #5
As part of this week’s SUNsational Summer Giveaway, Coastal Windows & Exteriors has partnered with both Lynne Greene Interiors & Green Alliance to give away a free copy of “The Art of Window Dressing” by Hunter Douglas, a $150 gift certificate to Lynne Greene Interiors, and a Green Family Club membership from Green Alliance which comes complete with a t-shirt and one free ticket for a sail with the Gundalow Company out of Portsmouth.
The Green Alliance (GA) is a Portsmouth-based company that connects green-minded consumers with businesses with similar values. The GA performs sustainability certifications on all business partners, and makes the certification visible to the public on the GA website, along with a “Green Story” explaining how the company came to be green. Individuals who join as members are not only joining to receive the generous discounts at these green companies, but also to become a part of the GA community; a community that embraces events as opportunities to meet local business owners and fellow green-minded folk. Such events include a party cruise on July 10th with NHPTV and the Isles of Shoals, a spring music bash at Red Hook, and etc. All events are free to GA Members!
