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What's the most "luxury" window treatment for large, multiple windows?
Posted on 2/17/25 at 4:01 pm
Posted on 2/17/25 at 4:01 pm
My living room gets hot as shite in summer because it's south facing and has multiple large windows. The natural light is nice, but I'd like a way to keep the heat out while we're at work so the AC doesn't have to work as hard. It would have to be something that mounts inside the window opening because there's no room on the wall to hang a curtain. We've used blinds.com before for shades in the bedroom but I wanted to see if this board had any design choices they'd recommend
We're trying to cover 3 windows that are right next to each other, about 7' tall each
We're trying to cover 3 windows that are right next to each other, about 7' tall each
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Posted on 2/17/25 at 4:23 pm to Ingeniero
My wife is a designer. What’s your budget? 5k, 10k, 50k?
Posted on 2/17/25 at 4:26 pm to Ingeniero
Automatic roller shades.
Posted on 2/17/25 at 4:36 pm to mikie421
If I'm ordering from blinds.com again, ideally around $1000 total. I spent about $250 per window in my bedroom but no one will see those. For $1000 I want "luxury" but not luxury. Just looking for something nicer than some Walmart Mainstays blinds 
Probably won't do motorized but the roller shade is a nice idea, keep them coming
Probably won't do motorized but the roller shade is a nice idea, keep them coming
Posted on 2/17/25 at 4:49 pm to Ingeniero
if it was me I’d do window film if the glare is that bad
Posted on 2/18/25 at 8:17 am to cgrand
If you never clean them won't that block light?
Posted on 2/18/25 at 8:56 am to cgrand
I second film. Anything else simply creates a quasi-buffer of air that's warmer than your house but colder than the gas in between your window panes that can move in/out/around the screens, blinds, and shades. Putting film on the glass (using a layman's view, not as an installer) keeps the higher temp "air" in the window itself.
In 2015 I paid under $2k to do 2.5 sides of a 5200 square foot house, first floor, second floor, oddly shaped windows, etc. The electric bill dropped by 25-30%, and my office was no longer un-bearable with the 1st floor set at 70 (the windows in the office faced west, and it would routinely sit at 78 or so before the tint, and after tint, it would be about 72 unless I closed the doors and cut off circulation.)
In 2015 I paid under $2k to do 2.5 sides of a 5200 square foot house, first floor, second floor, oddly shaped windows, etc. The electric bill dropped by 25-30%, and my office was no longer un-bearable with the 1st floor set at 70 (the windows in the office faced west, and it would routinely sit at 78 or so before the tint, and after tint, it would be about 72 unless I closed the doors and cut off circulation.)
Posted on 2/18/25 at 8:22 pm to Ingeniero
Plantation shutter blinds.
Posted on 2/18/25 at 9:33 pm to Ingeniero
I’d tint the windows And put up either plantation shutters or automatic roller shades. FWIW we have the automatic rollers shades across the back 7 windows of the house and they’re awesome.
Posted on 2/18/25 at 9:45 pm to Ingeniero
Window tint will do wonders. Dropped my electric bill by $30/mo
Posted on 2/18/25 at 10:59 pm to LemmyLives
Did you hire someone to do the tint or did you do it yourself? If yourself, do you have a product suggestion? What level tint?
Posted on 2/19/25 at 6:07 am to LSUlove
I would save myself the headache and pay someone to do it. Maybe use that ceramic window tint. I had that put on my truck side windows...not much tint to it for legal purposes but you can sure feel the difference when the sun is blasting directly on it.
Various levels of "tint" but mine are barely noticeable...I think they go to almost, if not completely, clear and still provide heat blocking and high UV blocking.
Go snag a car tint guy to do this as a side job for you. Probably save some money.
Various levels of "tint" but mine are barely noticeable...I think they go to almost, if not completely, clear and still provide heat blocking and high UV blocking.
Go snag a car tint guy to do this as a side job for you. Probably save some money.
Posted on 2/19/25 at 7:10 am to DMAN1968
Is it safe to tint the inside? I've read where it can cause problems heating up the gas between the panes and cause them to pop. That's what lead me to roller shades instead, but if tint is fine I can go that route first
Posted on 2/19/25 at 7:15 am to Ingeniero
quote:call louis at bmgraphics in BR he knows his shite. we use them on all the time
Ingeniero
Posted on 2/19/25 at 7:45 am to LSUlove
Hell no I didn't do it myself, I hired out. I'm not putting an extension ladder nearly up three stories. Looking at my receipt, it was actually $1974. My office was $195, with about 10' linear feet of windows about 6' high, as an example. There's no description of which tint they put on, but I did the minimum light transmission that was not mirrored from the outside looking in. It pretty much decreases glare, which even with the reduced light transmission makes looking out the windows clearer and arguably better. I used Sun Pro tinting, which serves the Houston area and uses Madico tint (I honestly don't recall if that is what they installed on mine, it's been a while.) Looking at their current line, it was probably "Solar Gray" film. Be aware that if you choose anything with a reflective finish on the outside may violate your HOA standards.
You will be able to see inside from the outside if the lights are on inside when it's dark out, because cutting glare works both ways. So you will still need some sort of privacy coverings on sensitive rooms, but IMO no other treatment will cut the temperature of a room like film will.
You will be able to see inside from the outside if the lights are on inside when it's dark out, because cutting glare works both ways. So you will still need some sort of privacy coverings on sensitive rooms, but IMO no other treatment will cut the temperature of a room like film will.
Posted on 2/19/25 at 4:55 pm to Ingeniero
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Is it safe to tint the inside?
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In the past, window film contributed to trouble with double-pane windows. The film could cause the glass to overheat and break. This flaw is not a problem with a compatible film and professional installation.
Double-pane windows have a space between two sealed pieces of glass. The space is usually filled with a gas. If you apply the wrong film, it may cause the seal in the glass to break or the glass could shatter.
The problem starts if installers use inappropriate film. When the film absorbs heat, as it should, the two panes trap the heat. Some window manufacturers will void a warranty if you install an aftermarket film.
Most of today’s architectural window films, including the ones we install, are safe for double-pane windows.
But I would call around to some professionals to get a quote and get more information.
Posted on 2/19/25 at 5:04 pm to Ingeniero
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Is it safe to tint the inside?
I've had three houses total tinted with nary an issue, the oldest was built in 99.
You'd have to find a really retarded installer to screw this up. They usually send out a "pro" to do the measurement and specs, and then send the GED crew out to put it on, and it's worked out fine for me.
Posted on 2/20/25 at 8:27 am to Ingeniero
Depend on style of home. We have plantation shutters on all ours. They look good. But addition four sets of slats to all be equal and look good you adjust em weekly.
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