The Pros and Cons of East-Facing Windows
East-facing flood spaces with natural morning light and provide afternoon shade. Like any design feature, there are also cons. At Mr. K's Fabric Shop in Quincy, IL, we offer Hunter Douglas window treatments to help you find practical solutions for common issues with your east-facing windows. Learn more about the pros, the cons, and our recommendations.
Pros of East-Facing Windows
East-facing windows capture energizing morning sunlight, which can help you start your day on a positive note.
Other benefits include that they:
- Decrease Afternoon Heat Gain: Since they face away from the intense afternoon sun, east-facing windows can provide a comfortable interior temperature and increase energy savings in the summer months.
- Reduce Fading of Furnishings: Since east-facing windows avoid the harshest midday and afternoon rays, you're less likely to experience faded carpets, upholstery, and artwork compared to south- or west-facing windows.
- Are Ideal for Indoor Plants: Houseplants thrive in the moderate, indirect sunlight provided by east-facing windows, making them a good spot for your indoor garden.
Cons of East-Facing Windows
Your east-facing windows can make your home feel colder in winter and fall because they're not getting that direct heat from the sun during the day, making them cool windows. They can also:
- Cause Morning Glare: This can interfere with sleep or make screens hard to see.
- Limit Sunlight in Late Day: Rooms with only east-facing windows may feel dim in the afternoon and evening, and you'll need to use artificial lighting later in the day.
- Create Privacy Concerns: Outside morning activities, like neighbors leaving for work, could allow a clear view into your home during early morning hours.
Solutions for Common Challenges
Adding Hunter Douglas window treatments to your east-facing windows can reduce these issues because the right window treatments reduce glare and insulate against heat loss. Layered solutions, like combining blinds or shutters with draperies, provide flexible light and privacy control.
Automating window treatments makes them even more convenient. Program them to adjust settings based on the time of day and the amount of light and heat coming in. You can also tweak this for the season.
The Best Hunter Douglas Window Treatments for East-Facing Windows
Hunter Douglas offers several innovative window coverings that can solve the problems caused by east-facing windows. Here's what we recommend.
Duette® Cellular Shades
Add Duette® Cellular Shades to bedrooms, living rooms, and home offices for insulation and to reduce heat loss throughout the day. The top-down/bottom-up feature lets in light while maintaining privacy, minimizes glare, and improves function. Duette® Cellular Shades are ideal for bedrooms and workspaces.
Silhouette® Sheer Shades
In living rooms and dining rooms, the unique S-shaped vanes of Silhouette® Sheer Shades diffuse harsh sunlight, creating a soft glow and reducing glare. They offer privacy without blocking all-natural light, perfect for spaces where you entertain or relax in the morning.
Luminette® Sheer Panels
If you have east-facing sliding glass doors or large windows in your living room or dining areas, consider Luminette® Sheer Panels. They blend the beauty of drapes with the functionality of vertical blinds to diffuse light and enhance privacy throughout the day.
Contact Us for East-Facing Window Treatments
East-facing windows offer the benefits of morning light and afternoon shade. At Mr. K's Fabric Shop in Quincy, IL, we carry Hunter Douglas window treatments that can be tailored to the rooms in your home. We also have custom bedding and outdoor awnings.
Request a consultation by calling us at (217) 222-5816 or filling out the contact form. We proudly serve Quincy and Hamilton, IL; Hannibal and Monroe City, MO; and Keokuk, IA.