Blinds as a Green Interior Design Solution

Blinds as a Green Interior Design Solution

Your air conditioning takes a toll on your wattage, make the most out of your window treatments with these decorating tips that are sure to lower your electricity bill and carbon footprint!

Having windows means sunlight will be able to penetrate, lighting up your room or building in the daytime. However, bare windows provide very little insulation, so the heat from the sunlight is also heating up your space. This means that bare windows will reduce your electricity usage from using artificial lighting but increase it from having to use air-conditioning to keep the space cool.

The solution is window blinds. Using the correct window treatment means you can get the amount of natural lighting that you want without heating up the room. Many sheer or solar screen fabrics are designed for this purpose. To allow sunlight penetration while providing a layer of insulation to help keep your space warm/cool.