While it’s nice to have stylish window treatments on your windows, the best kinds of window treatments combine both look and function for maximum convenience and energy efficiency. Plus, the newly installed replacement windows on your Newport Beach, CA home aren’t really finished until you complete them with the right kind of window treatment.

There are two main kinds of window treatments that meet these requirements are roller and cellular shades. While both are great choices, they offer different benefits that might make one or the other better for your home.

Cellular shades are built from a honeycomb structure that not only blocks light, but also traps air between the window and the rest of your house. Cellular shades are made up of honeycomb shaped cells, and these cells form small air pockets. Each air pocket is another small bit of insulation between the Colorado air and your air-conditioned house. That trapped air adds extra insulation and is one of the best cellular shade features as extra insulation means a more energy efficient home.

Cellular shades come in lots of different fabrics for varying degrees of light filtration. You can choose a more sheer material to let light in, or a thicker one for a blackout effect. Blackout fabrics also add a bit more insulation. While cellular shades are effective, they might not match your style. There are not as many color or style options for cellular window shades; fairly often what you see is what you get.

On the other side, roller window shades are simply a piece of fabric mounted on a rolling mechanism so the fabric can move up or down to cover your window. They are very popular in both commercial and residential properties as they are easy to clean and streamlined in appearance. Their smooth, modern look is perfect for large windows, but they also come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes and fabrics so you can easily customize the look to match your décor.

You can also find roller shades in both blackout and light-filtering options. These fabric options can also sometimes block UV rays, glare, and unwanted light to protect your furniture and TV time. However, roller window shades do not offer much in the way of insulation. As they are only one piece of fabric, they have almost zero effect on solar gain and heat conduction.

If you want to learn more about different shade options for replacement windows, or want to learn more about your Newport Beach, CA replacement window options, Can-Do Windows & Doors is here for you. We have years of experience and can help you find the best solution for you and your windows. After all, choosing what kind of shades, you want for your replacement windows is all about what you want, and what’s most important to you and your home. Each one has both pros and cons, so there really is no wrong choice.