Just because you have window blinds, shades, and shutters in Pompano Beach, FL doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the many benefits of natural light. Depending on the material, there are plenty of window treatments that protect your privacy while still providing plenty of natural light in your home. Here are just a few window coverings you might consider that will still light up your space:

Sheer Drapes

The material can cover the entire window and give you exceptional privacy. But lighter drapes are translucent enough to allow natural light to filter through. And if you layer different types of fabrics, like a blackout ivory over an unimposing sheer white, you can also modify light levels throughout the day.

Woven Wood Shades

Looking for some added texture and interest with your window shades? You can find woven wood shades that are light-permeable and eco-friendly. For less light, you will want a tight weave. And for more light, you will want a loose weave. Then you can get added privacy or even more light blockage by adding different liners.

Solar Shades

As with drapes, shades come in a range of weaves and thicknesses. Different colors will retain or dim the brightness of sunlight entering the room. And you can get a range of ultraviolet protection levels. These will allow light to pass through, but block the radiant heat and damaging rays of direct sunlight.

Bamboo Horizontal Blinds

Looking for a more elegant window treatment? You can’t go wrong with wood blinds. Because they align parallel with the floor you can tilt the blinds in different directions for more control over the natural light. In the early morning you might want to filter in more light. During the afternoon the sunlight is more intense. You can tilt blinds to bounce the light off the ceiling to diffuse it and mitigate unwanted heat gains. You can also raise and lower blinds as needed.

Light Cellular Shades

These hexagonal shades can filter in plenty of light while blocking radiant heat. The super insulation of these window coverings also work to block noise.

Plantation Shutters

Like wood blinds, you can tilt the slats on your plantation shutters to allow light to pass through or block it entirely. You can also fold your shutters out of the way for a completely unobstructed view outside. These elegant window coverings are making a strong comeback in recent years and won’t be going away any time soon.

Combining Window Treatments

Want even more control over the natural light in your home? You can pair different window coverings to get the exact effect you are looking for. Try a combination of opaque drapes over transparent roman shades for an elegant coupling.

Need advice on which Pompano Beach, FL window shades, blinds, and shutters work best for light control? Contact Open House Interiors at (957) 771-1277 or stop by 4312 North Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale, FL  33308.