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While we Floridians may not get the full sweater and hot cider experience that is stereotypical for Fall, there is still a crispness to the air that comes that gives us relief after the long, hot summer. 

But no matter what the season, the name of the game when it comes to window shades is complimentary style with energy efficiency. We still use our AC in Florida during the Fall months, but relief from the high cost of energy bills is a welcome sign of Fall as well.  And with the right window treatments, you could cut those bills down even further. 

In this article, we will show you some of our go-to window treatments for providing the right amount of privacy and energy efficiency without sacrificing the aesthetic you’re trying to achieve in your home.

Here are some easy (and stylish) ways to do it! 

There are many excellent reasons to preserve natural light in your home. For starters, the sun’s rays give rooms and everything in them a more attractive glow. It’s good for your health, too! Exposure to natural light helps our bodies produce Vitamin D, regulates our sleep patterns, and boosts energy. It even lifts our mood, especially in the darker winter months when some people are prone to seasonal affective disorder, a type of depression. 

But you also want privacy in the comfort of your abode. Large windows are gorgeous, but they also give others a literal “window” into your lives, which can make you feel like you live in a fishbowl. 

So how do you reconcile these two needs? Plantation shutters, blinds, and shades are all great options to give you light control and privacy at the same time. Read on for some very stylish ways to ensure your home has the privacy you and your family desire while still allowing the sun to shine in! 

The hottest summer months are in full swing, and a cool indoor sanctuary can help to combat the summer-time heat blues, but can also cost loads to maintain. Don’t sweat the money on top of the heat! Simply install the proper window coverings, and you are in business — the business of saving a buck!

At All About Blinds & Shutters, we have found that blinds are an excellent choice for maintaining a cool space in the summer and warm space in the winter, so your HVAC unit doesn’t work overtime. Read on to discover the monetary benefits of blinds so that you aren’t blinded (ba-dum ching!) on how you can save money with this timeless window covering!

Nothing beats feeling a cool summer breeze, hearing the crickets chirp, and seeing the fireflies dance as the sky dips delicately into darkness. If your home has the much-desired feature of sliding doors, then you are lucky enough to enjoy these sensational moments every day.

Now let’s flip to the other side of the coin. A sliding door becomes problematic when it isn’t covered properly. It exposes your space and belongings to harmful UV rays, creates an invasion of privacy, and welcomes unwelcomed street lighting. 

Lucky for you, All About Blinds & Shutters has the perfect solutions for a coverless sliding door. It’s time to take back your summer moments — the breeze, the crickets, the fireflies, and the sky — one sensation at a time.

Time flies! We’ve all heard the expression, but what about others like “time damages,” “time weakens,”  “time disserves,” or “time ages”? These lesser-known cousins of “time flies” are the culprits of much havoc, especially when it comes to your home’s blinds, shutters, or shades. Homeowners beware! Be on the lookout for these bandits in action and replace your window coverings before it’s too late.