How To Make Your Home More Energy-Efficient

Jun. 1st '23

An energy-efficient home is one that uses less energy to perform a task, thus reducing unnecessary consumption.

Keeping your HVAC system and lights on for a long time can make your electric bills go sky-high. That’s why inviting natural lighting and warmth into your home at the right times is the best way to promote energy savings.

Here are a few benefits you’ll get from increasing energy efficiency into your home – and why installing window coverings is a great way to start.

Benefits of Energy Efficiency

When a home is energy-efficient, it can:

Borrow the utmost comfort from sunlight and warmth, maintaining the right temperature inside your home. All year round.

Reduce carbon footprint, meaning it reduces the amount of carbon dioxide emitted into the atmosphere. As a result, your household can do its part in reducing the harmful effects of climate change.

Increase your home value. Energy-efficient appliances are modern and appealing to homebuyers, which may increase a home’s resale value. Especially if you have proof of how much owners can save on electric bills.

Reduce electric bills. Because energy-efficient systems require less energy to do their jobs, you’ll see lower numbers at the end of the month.

With that in mind, here are our favorite window treatment recommendations to keep your home well lit, private, and comfortable while on savings mode.

Choosing Energy-Efficient Window Shades and Blinds

If you don’t know how to make your home more energy-efficient, start with your window coverings. While they might seem like an ordinary way to keep sunlight out of your eyes, the right window treatments are known for their premium insulating properties.

For instance, Roman shades are made to luxuriously drape your windows while also providing a thick layer of protection. Similarly, Cellular shades combine modern designs with a honeycomb structure to regulate your home’s temperature year-round.

What’s more, blinds and shades come in various shapes, shades, sizes, and materials to fit any décor style. They can be made to order in both elegant neutrals and bolder hues, as well as see-through or thicker fabrics. This way, you can effortlessly combine beauty and efficiency.

Want to Double Energy Efficiency? Choose Smart Home Solutions

Manually operated shades and blinds do a great job of keeping rooms insulated. With one drawback: you’ll need to get up and do it yourself.

For some of us, that isn’t a problem. For others, their energy savings depend on how much they’re willing to raise and lower window coverings at the right times.

For the latter option, motorized window treatments are the perfect smart home solution, as they:

Can be activated via remote control, wall switches, voice commands, or your smartphone
Easily integrate with smart-home systems like Amazon Alexa and Google Home
Can be controlled via a convenient mobile app (available for iOS and Android devices)
Allow instant privacy and mood adjustment with a single touch or command

Sure, they may be more expensive than traditional blinds and shades. However, they incorporate the convenience of fully remote operation with added benefits:

They keep your furniture and décor protected from the sun at peak hours
They’re cordless, making them 100% safe for children and pets
Provide you with single-command, single-click safety and privacy, whether you’re on a distant couch

Call Dynamic Delivery Blinds Today!

At Dynamic Delivery, we offer the best smart window treatments in Nashville, TN. We work with premium, USA-made blinds and shades that keep your home protected with custom-made style.

If you’d like, you can visit our gallery and get to know our range of fabrics, colors, and models.

Choose us, and you’ll be paying one-third of what you would pay leading national brands.