Home energy costs have escalated over the past several years, which has led many people to explore ways to save on that monthly energy bill. Making smart choices to conserve energy when you can and upgrading your home with items that control and manage the energy efficiency of the entire space are great decisions that will save you money in time.

At Supershade South, we offer Hunter Douglas cellular shades, a style of energy efficient window treatment pioneered and perfected by Hunter Douglas. With the right shades and some other tips that will help you reduce your bill, you can build your savings and earmark them for other home improvement projects—and maybe even that vacation you’ve been planning.

Lights On – Lights Off

The most used energy implements in your home are your lightbulbs. Without proper lighting, you can’t get too much done. Over the years, the technology of lightbulbs has greatly improved. Using energy-efficient LED lightbulbs that are 90% more efficient than standard incandescent bulbs can greatly reduce your energy bill. While they are a little more expensive, they can over 14 years.

Another simple and virtually free way to save energy is to turn the lights off when leaving a room. This is a simple habit to build for all the members of your family and will ensure that you are not using unneeded energy.

Energy Efficient Windows: A Wise Investment

Your home’s windows are one of its most valuable commodities as they let in light and allow you great views of the world around you, allowing light to pour into your living space. They are also a major point for energy loss, as up to 30% of your home’s energy escapes through your windows. Energy efficient windows are not cheap, but this investment will save you money in the long run.

What makes a window energy-efficient? Insulation. Choose double- or triple-paned glass panels over single-paned windows and apply adequate weather stripping. Each of these features helps to reduce the U-Factor, a rate of measure that notes the rate of heat transfer and tells you how well the window insulates. When shopping for energy-efficient windows, the best windows have a U-Factor of .30 or lower.

Choose Hunter Douglas Cellular Shades for a Cozy Interior

If you aren’t quite ready to invest in energy-efficient windows, then installing Hunter Douglas Duette® Cellular Shades is an excellent way to save on your energy consumption. Their special construction of honeycomb-shaped pockets traps the outside air at the window, keeping your interior comfortable year-round. You can also select Duette® Architella® Cellular Shades for added insulation, which offers a honeycomb-within-a-honeycomb construction that doubles the number of air-trapping pockets and the insulation you receive at the window.

Available in scores of beautiful high-performance fabrics, not only will these cellular shades offer superior insulation, but they will also elevate the aesthetic of your home. You can select from a generous selection of distinct colors and textures and add the finishing touch with metallic hardware and custom closure options for a sophisticated style and operation.

Beyond beautifying and insulating your home, these shades have many other added benefits.

• Light Management: You can select from a variety of opacities ranging from light-filtering to room darkening capabilities .
• Sound Absorption: Their air-trapping pockets have two jobs: one is to trap air and the other is to trap sound. These cellular shades will absorb up to 70% percent of the surrounding sound, transforming a noisy area into a serene living space.
• Varied Window Types: Whatever type of window style you have, these shades can be fit for sliding glass doors, skylights, French doors, and more.
• Smooth Operation: You can opt from several different operating systems including child and pet-safe options like the continuous cord loop or motorized PowerView® Automation, giving you seamless control from your phone or with the Pebble® remote.

Contact Us for Hunter Douglas Cellular Shades

We understand how important it is to make your home as energy efficient as it can be. You want your home to be comfortable and beautiful all year long, and we are here to help you achieve your goals. Stop by our showroom in beautiful Fort Lauderdale, Florida or contact us online and one of our team members will reach out to help you find the perfect energy efficient window treatment for your home.

To save even more, check out our promotion where you can save up to $1,200 with a new federal tax credit on energy-efficient Hunter Douglas shades.

For inspiration on ways to beautify your home with window treatments, visit our online portfolio.

We are proud to serve our clients near Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, Hollywood, Plantation, Wilton Manors, Lauderdale by the Sea, and Victoria Park, Florida.