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Are You Ready To Upgrade From Blinds?

October 02, 2018

You upgrade from laminate counters to granite, from vinyl flooring to hardwood, from paneled walls to painted walls. So when is the best time upgrade from your run of the mill blinds?

There are a number of signs that right now is the time to upgrade your blinds, and lots of options for replacement window treatments in Bakersfield. Let’s get started.

Signs You Need to Upgrade your Blinds in Bakersfield

Some are more noticeable than others, but every one of these signs are how you know it’s time to upgrade from your old blinds.

Your Room Is Usually Too Hot or Cold

If your thermostat is running constantly but your room still isn’t the right temperature, it may be your windows. The majority of heat loss happens at the windows, and miniature blinds are some of the least energy-efficient window treatments. Switch to a sturdier window treatment like Polywood plantation shutters or Honeycomb shades for top of the line heat blocking and a comfier room.

Your Room Style Is Stuck in the Past

Do your windows sometimes remind you of your parent’s house? Keeping up with the latest home design trends can be hard, but if you’re lagging behind by several years, your visitors will easily notice. So you have two options: either keep up with the latest trends as they happen each season, or choose a window treatment that’s timeless. Plantation shutters in Bakersfield homes go with any style, as do more minimal and neutral options like natural wood blinds or full draperies.

Living room with plantation shutters

Your Blinds Are Prone to Wear and Tear

Most mini blinds don’t look new within a year or two. Broken slats, frayed cords, faded colors, they all serve to make your windows look bad. Upgrading to a sturdier, warranty-backed window treatment can help your windows look their best.

The Best Picks for Upgrading From Blinds in Bakersfield

Polywood Shutters in Narrow WindowWhen you’re ready to say so long to cheap blinds, consider one of these window treatments, taking into account your home’s style.

Replacing Blinds with Plantation Shutters are a popular choice when Bakersfield homeowners decide to upgrade from blinds. Their looks are timeless, they are sturdier than other window treatments, and depending on the material can reduce a lot of energy loss. 

Replacing Blinds with Cellular Shades

Cellular (or honeycomb) shades also are wonderful blind upgrades. They’re built to block more heat than normal shades, are simple to use, and have a ton of options including colors, patterns, fabrics and more. 

Replacing Blinds with Panel Tracks

 

If you’re trying to switch your vertical blinds, then panel tracks (or panel track blinds) might be right for you. They suspend from a rail like regular vertical blinds, but open and close very easily and are more stylish because of their large fabric panels instead of thin blind slats.

Give Your Blinds an Upgrade Today

Make the decision to upgrade your home from cheap blinds today. Call Sunburst Shutters Bakersfield at 661-449-1092 to receive a free in-home estimate from one of our window design professionals, or use the form below!