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North, South, East, West: Window Treatments for Each Direction

For new homeowners, a window is a window is a window. That is, there doesn’t seem to be much variance between them except the rooms that they reside in. However, each room in your home faces varying levels of light. To make the most out of the rooms in your home, shopping for window treatments for south-facing windows, north-facing windows, west-facing windows, and east-facing windows allows you to take your abode to the next level. Here are some of our favorite styles:

Three cellular shades on a variety of window shapes at The Shady Lady Interiors near Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

South-Facing Windows: Here Comes the Sun

South-facing windows get sunshine almost all day long. While this is great for natural light lovers, it’s not so enjoyable when your furniture starts fading or the room feels like a greenhouse by noon. That’s why we recommend Hunter Douglas Duette® Cellular Shades for these windows.

Featuring a honeycomb design, Duette® Cellular Shades are excellent for south-facing windows thanks to the insulation they provide. While gently filtering all that natural sunlight, these shades keep this room comfortable all year long. With varying opacities, these shades can also help reduce heat gain and provide ample shade during those sweltering summer months.

North-Facing Windows: Chasing Natural Light

North-facing windows are often the trickiest to cover. While they offer soft, indirect light that can be lovely during hotter days, they can make a room feel dark in colder months. To make the most of the limited light coming into this space, we suggest Silhouette® Sheer Shades from Hunter Douglas.

Featuring S-shaped vanes that diffuse natural light, these custom shades from Hunter Douglas brighten up rooms with north-facing windows while providing privacy. Plus, with several neutral fabric hues, these shades add a pop of color to the space even when the sun is on the opposite side of the house.

East-Facing Windows: Best of Both Worlds

East-facing windows give you lots of natural sunlight first thing in the morning. While natural light is lovely while you’re eating breakfast or getting ready for the day, too much of it can have you squinting while enjoying your coffee or making your bed.

We recommend a window treatment that gently filters intense morning light without blocking it entirely for these windows. Pirouette® Sheer Shades from Hunter Douglas feature soft, contoured fabric vanes that deliver light control and privacy, helping you enjoy the sunrise without being overwhelmed by bright light.

West-Facing Windows: Afternoon Rays

West-facing windows are known to bring the heat—literally. From causing glare on your TV to warming up your house around dinner time, they can lead to a dramatic shift in temperature if not properly covered. Fortunately, Vignette® Roman Shades are here to save the day.

Curbing harsh afternoon light with its thick, uniform folds, Vignette® Roman Shades are excellent at preventing heat gain while transforming light. Plus, with sheer, light-filtering, and room-darkening fabric opacities, these shades can let in as much or as little light as you wish for that particular room.

Custom Window Treatments Near Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Like many things in life, location is key when it comes to selecting the right window treatments for your home. Whether you want to reduce the heat in that west-facing room or make the most out of limited light in north-facing spaces, Hunter Douglas offers several window treatment styles that help enhance your home.

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The Shady Lady Interiors is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and proudly serves the greater OKC Metro and the surrounding areas, including Edmond, Guthrie, Choctaw, Shawnee, Moore, Blanchard, Newcastle, Tuttle, Mustang, Yukon, and El Reno, Oklahoma.