Beach House & Coastal Window Treatments
Beach houses and coastal homes evoke a sense of tranquility, with their breezy, light-filled spaces that blur the lines between indoor comfort and the natural beauty of the seaside. One crucial aspect of achieving this harmonious coastal aesthetic is selecting the right window treatments. These not only enhance the look and feel of your home but also serve practical functions like controlling light, protecting interiors from harsh sunlight, and withstanding the unique challenges posed by coastal environments.
Beach houses face unique challenges for selecting suitable window treatments such as humidity and salt exposure, light management, and durability and maintenance. Coastal environments are characterized by high humidity and salt-laden air, making it essential to choose materials that can withstand these conditions without warping, rusting, or fading.
Coastal homes often feature beautiful large windows, but these can lead to excessive glare and UV damage to furnishings. The right window treatment can balance preserving ocean views with superior light control. Luckily, Norman® offers many trending options that capture the coastal aesthetic and are designed to withstand the coastal region’s toughest challenges!
Types of Beach House & Coastal Window Treatments
When it comes to outfitting your beach house or coastal home, you have more window treatment options than you might think. Here are the benefits of some of the most popular styles:
Coastal Shutters
Going for classic elegance? Plantation shutters provide a timeless, sophisticated look that complements the coastal aesthetic with clean lines and wide louvers. The InvisibleTilt® found in Woodlore® Plus shutters allows you to control the amount of light entering your space while maintaining privacy.
Made from materials such as premium wood composite and ABS, coastal shutters are designed to withstand the harsh conditions of seaside environments. They won’t warp or crack in high humidity and salty air, so you can enjoy your custom shutters for years to come.
As an added bonus, you can even reduce your carbon footprint with the right coastal shutters! Norman® uses sustainable materials and processes, ensuring your window treatments are environmentally responsible.
Coastal Blinds
Wood blinds offer warmth and natural beauty, available in various stains and finishes that can be customized to match your seaside decor. However, they can warp in humid or high-moisture areas. Conversely, faux wood blinds provide a similar classy look without the risk of warping in such conditions, making them more durable options for coastal environments. They offer the aesthetic benefits of real wood without the susceptibility to humidity-induced damage.
Trending mini blinds are rising in popularity due to their durable and low-maintenance design. Interior designers love the customization options for colors and finishes, and homeowners love the sleek and modern look of these high-performance coastal blinds.
Mini blinds, especially those made from materials like aluminum or faux wood, are highly resistant to moisture and humidity, making them ideal for the damp conditions often found in coastal environments. Available in a wide range of colors, finishes, and materials, mini blinds are a budget-friendly choice for outfitting multiple windows in a beach home.
Coastal Shades
Shades are a versatile choice for beach homes and there are many suitable styles.
Honeycomb shades, or cellular shades, are excellent window coverings due to their superior energy efficiency. Portrait™ honeycomb shades’ unique cellular structure traps air within the cells, providing excellent insulation. This helps maintain a comfortable living room temperature by keeping the heat out in summer and retaining warmth during cooler months. This all adds up to lower energy bills and a more environmentally friendly home.
For seamless operation and enhanced safety, choose sleek and stylish roller shades. Soluna® roller shades seamlessly blend practicality, style, and ease of use, making them an ideal modern window treatment solution for coastal homes. With a compact design and a simple up-and-down mechanism, they offer effortless light and privacy control while ensuring reliability and user-friendliness.
Roller shades can be motorized, allowing you to adjust them with the touch of a button. This is incredibly convenient for large windows, wide windows, and patio doors. Available in various opacities from sheer to blackout shades, roller shades allow you to manage the amount of light entering your beach home. They even block harmful UV rays and protect flooring and furniture from sun damage.
Roller shades are exceptionally easy to maintain, so you can spend less time cleaning and more time enjoying the beach! Many roller shades are crafted from robust, durable fabrics that resist fading and withstand damage from moisture and salt air. This makes them a good fit for the humid and salty conditions typical of coastal homes.
Going for an easy-breezy aesthetic? Keep things light and airy with sheer shadings. Offering a unique blend of elegance, functionality, and versatility, these translucent shades emerge as a top choice for water-front properties.
PerfectSheer™ shades combine the softness of sheer fabrics with the functionality of traditional shades. Their layered, horizontal vanes create a sophisticated look that enhances the coastal aesthetic with a modern touch. When open, these sheer shades offer a clear view of the outdoors, allowing you to enjoy the scenic beauty of your coastal surroundings. They are also the perfect solution for transitional spaces like French doors, patio doors, and sliding glass doors.
Last but not least, solar shades emerge as an excellent choice for the harsh sunlight that often comes off the water near coastal homes. Using specially designed fabrics that filter and diffuse sunlight, solar shades significantly reduce glare and block harmful UV rays while allowing natural light to enter the room. While highly functional, the fabric’s openness factor completely preserves your view of the gorgeous coast.
The solar fabrics found in Soluna™ roller shades are versatile and can be used in any room of your coastal home, including living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, and sunrooms. They are particularly effective for large windows and sliding glass doors common in beach houses.
Why Choose Norman® Beach House & Coastal Window Treatments
When selecting Coastal Window Fashions for your beach house or coastal home, Norman® Window Fashions stand out as a top choice. Here’s why:
1. Superior Durability
Norman® window treatments are crafted from premium materials designed to withstand the harsh conditions of coastal environments. Whether it’s the intense sunlight, salty air, or high humidity, these materials ensure longevity and consistent performance.
The robust and meticulous construction of Norman® window treatments guarantees they can handle the wear and tear typical of beach living. This means fewer repairs and replacements, giving you peace of mind and value for your investment.
2. Exceptional Moisture Resistance
Many Norman® products, including aluminum mini blinds and wood composite hybrid shutters, are specially treated to resist moisture. This treatment makes them ideal for high-humidity areas and environments exposed to salty air, where lesser-quality treatments might warp, crack, or develop mold.
These features make them perfect for bathrooms, kitchens, or any area in a beach home prone to damp conditions, ensuring your window treatments stay both beautiful and functional over time.
3. Advanced Light Control
Norman® offers enhanced light control options, including light guard and LightGuard 360™. These options help to reduce light leakage and create a comfortable living environment.
With varying opacity options ranging from sheer to blackout, Norman®’s shutters, blinds and shades provide the flexibility to control light exactly how you want. This is particularly useful in coastal homes, where managing natural light and heat is essential.
4. Endless Design and Style Options
Norman® offers a high degree of customization, allowing you to choose from a multitude of colors, finishes, and materials to match your coastal decor. Custom designs are well-suited to the coastal aesthetic, with options that reflect the light, airy, and relaxed vibe typical of beach homes. From plantation shutters to elegant sheer shades, Norman®’s products enhance the beauty of your seaside retreat.
How to Choose Coastal Window Treatments to Match Your Decor
Choosing the right window treatments for your coastal home involves a blend of aesthetics and functionality. Here’s a quick guide to making the best choice:
Understand Color and Pattern Choices
Coastal decor typically features a soft, natural color palette inspired by the beach. Opt for shades of white, beige, light blues, and greens to create a serene, airy atmosphere. Add depth by contrasting with darker shades or bold accents in navy blue and coral. Incorporate subtle patterns that evoke coastal themes, such as nautical motifs or botanical prints.
Incorporate Natural Elements
Look for fabrics that mimic natural elements, such as linen or cotton. These materials are not only breathable and lightweight but also enhance the casual, laid-back coastal style. Embrace natural materials like jute, rattan, and paper in your window treatments. Consider finishes that reflect the beach environment and add rustic charm, like whitewashed wood or distressed finishes.
Balance Style and Function
Coastal homes often have large windows to take advantage of natural light and views. Choose window treatments that offer flexible light control, such as adjustable shutters, solar shades, or layered treatments like PerfectSheer™ shades.
Get the Perfect Beach House & Coastal Window Treatments
Choosing Norman® window treatments for your beach house or coastal home ensures you get superior durability, exceptional moisture resistance, advanced light control, and endless design and style options.
Whether you’re outfitting a cozy beachfront cottage or a luxurious seaside villa, Norman® offers the perfect blend of functionality and aesthetic appeal to meet all your coastal window treatment needs. Locate your nearest retailer and shop our collection today!
FAQs
Q: Can I use regular window treatments for a beach house or coastal home?
A: While you can use regular window treatments in a beach house, it’s better to choose options specifically designed to handle the humidity and salty air of coastal environments.
Q: How do I maintain coastal window treatments?
A: Dust and clean the treatments regularly using a soft cloth, vacuum with a brush attachment, or a gentle detergent solution for fabrics to prevent the buildup of salt and sand.
Q: Are there special considerations for installing window treatments in beach houses?
A: Ensure the window treatments are securely mounted to handle coastal winds and prevent them from being damaged or dislodged. Consider a professional installation company for a
perfect fit.