Blinds and Curtains to Keep the Heat in This Winter

In Australia, one of the top ways heat escapes homes is through doors and windows. 

In winter, you can keep your home warm by using blinds and curtains to retain heat and save on energy bills. And oppositely, you can use them to keep your home cool in summer.

To keep your home warm in winter using curtains and blinds, use the following steps:

• Measure your blinds and curtains to make sure they completely block outside elements

• Open blinds and curtains during the warmest parts of the day (9 am to 3 pm).

• Close blinds and curtains when the sun is away (overnight and in the evenings)

• Purchase suitable materials for curtains and blinds for your home and have them installed by professionals

Which blinds or curtains are best to keep your home warm in winter?

Temperature regulating blinds and curtains are usually made of thicker materials like wood, PVC, and heavy cotton. 

The top four window coverings to keep your home warm in winter are double roller blinds, roman blinds, Venetian blinds, and block out curtains.

1) Double roller blinds

When one blind doesn’t cut it, double roller blinds add an additional blind to windows. Roller blinds are made in a variety of temperature-regulating materials and double-roller blinds times that by two.

Usually, the second blind is used to allow light to come in while maintaining privacy and temperature control.

2) Roman blinds

Roman blinds work similarly to roller blinds but have added features to create a different appearance. Oftentimes, roman blinds are slightly thicker in material compared to roller blinds and heavier to hold more colour and pattern options. 

3) Venetian blinds

While Venetian blinds aren’t as popular as they used to be, there is a resurgence in Gold Coast homes' popularity because they fit coastal themes and come in a wider variety of colours and materials than they used to. 

Now, Venetian blinds can be produced in PVC, aluminium, and timber. For heat regulation and temperature control, timber is the most popular option because it’s the thickest, closely followed by PVC and then aluminium. 

Venetian blinds are also popular because they allow additional light into homes while maintaining privacy. They’re also a popular choice for noise control in window coverings.

4) Curtains and soft finishings

Curtains and soft finishings can be the best way to keep homes warm in winter because the choice of material is wider in terms of width and weight. 

Ideal for inviting contemporary style into homes, properly fitted curtains can completely block out light, cold, and heat for the most effective temperature control.

More ways to keep your home warm

If you’re happy with your current curtains and blinds in your home, don’t worry because you can easily upgrade them without changing the colour or material.

Motorising blinds can help you to regulate temperature by setting timers to automatically open and close. You can change the times of day using smart devices each season to help keep your home cool in summer and warm in winter.

Motorising blinds is becoming increasingly popular in Gold Coast and South East Queensland homes as it becomes more cost-effective in terms of both installation and materials. Using your savings by switching from your heater to using your blinds could pay for itself this winter. 

Book a consultation with Custom Blinds and Shutter World on the Gold coast and a blinds expert will help you figure out your best options and give you a price estimate for window coverings in your home.

Contact us online or call at (07) 2102 6354.