UV-Protecting Window Coverings for Windows from Desert Sun
Living in the Coachella Valley means intense, year-round sun exposure. This doesn’t just make it hot and bright! In fact, we have some chilly winter evenings. But the overhead the sun is actively damaging and can quickly fade hardwood floors, artwork, rugs, upholstery, and paint colors.
At Ivan’s Blinds and More, we can help you find Hunter Douglas window treatments that will protect your interior from damaging UV light without sacrificing natural light or your view.
Learn why you need window treatments and about our favorite desert window treatments.
How Desert Sun Damages Interiors
Ultraviolet radiation causes the most fading and discoloration, but the desert sun can also damage interiors in other ways. Heat buildup can warp wood and degrade fabrics. Glare makes your indoor spaces uncomfortable and less usable because you can’t clearly see without getting an eyeful of the sun.
Fortunately, we carry options perfect for desert window coverage.
Top UV-Protecting Coverings for Windows
Designer Solar Shades
Designer Solar Shades are designed for environments with high levels of sun exposure, like enclosed patior or sunrooms. They block a majority of UV rays while allowing you to still see through them to enjoy the landscape, even though others can’t see in. You can select the openness factor. Lower openness means more protection, while higher openness leads to clearer views.
Sheer Shades
Sheer Shades are made using sheer fabric panels and combining them with opaque fabric vanes. The vanes adjust so you can have privacy or natural, glare-free light. The sheer fabric blocks UV rays and reduces glare, leaving you with soft, usable light. They’re a wonderful option for main living spaces, like kitchens, living rooms, and bedrooms. Consider:
- Silhouette® Sheer Shades for modern, transitional, and contemporary spaces
- Pirouette® Sheer Shades for modern or contemporary space
- Luminette® Sheer Panels for large windows or sliding glass doors.
Poly Shutters
Interior shutters are sturdy, durable window treatments with louvers that can move to filter light or stay stationary to block UV rays. For hot, dry, and humid spaces like bathrooms and kitchens, we recommend Hunter Douglas Palm Beach™ Polysatin™ Vinyl Shutters because they are made from sturdy vinyl, aluminum bracing, and resin blocks to maintain their style. They block incoming light and are a great fit for homes near the desert—or the coast.
Layered Custom Draperies
No matter which window treatments you select, consider layering drapery over them to enhance style and protection. The right drapery can help with UV from the sun, provide privacy, and frame your window when you want the view.
Alternatively, select two drapery layers: an inner sheer fabric that softens the light and an outer layer that blocks light, so you can determine how much light comes in.
Custom Protection For Your Life
The goal isn’t to block all sunlight, but to control it. Ivan’s Blinds and More can show you fabric samples and how they affect light, so you can find the colors and opacity you like. We can help you decide which windows you want with a view, privacy, and protection, and create a cohesive look, even if you choose slightly different styles.
Contact Us for UV-Protecting Coverings for Windows
Sun damage is preventable with the right window coverage. We can help you make an investment in your home that keeps it cooler, helps your belongings last longer, and still lets in natural light.
At Ivan’s Blinds and More near La Quinta, California, we’re very familiar with the impact of the desert sun and how to guard against it. Beyond Hunter Douglas shades, shutters, and blinds, we carry awnings and residential window film that can further protect your home from UV rays.
To request a consultation and see the best window coverage available, call (760) 777-7670 or fill out our online contact form. We proudly serve the greater Coachella Valley, CA.
