Are Interior of Exterior Shades Best For Me?
Are Interior or Exterior Shades Best for Me?
With a dizzying array of window coverings available for the interior and exterior of your home, choosing the best type of shades can feel overwhelming. Figuring out your primary reasons for adding shades to your home can help you choose which will be the best solution. Both interior and exterior shades offer privacy, comfort, security, and can be motorized and automated. Of course, there's no right or wrong choice, but here are some guidelines to help you explore your choices, depending on how you want your shades to improve your life.
Comfort & Utility Savings
Both types of shades can block sunlight in the summer and allow it in on cold days, so your cooling and heating systems can work less, saving you on utility bills and equipment wear and tear. Up to 75% of the sun's heat is transferred through windows when the sun shines on them. Because they block that sunlight before it even reaches your window glass, exterior shades will offer the greatest energy efficiency and savings.
Aesthetics
The appearance of your shades will certainly be one of your main concerns. Both styles of shades can be mounted in a variety of ways to suit your architecture and style. Interior shades come in a wider variety of colors, textures, and materials, and can complement your decor, adding a splash of color and interest. Exterior shades generally blend into the background and can add flexibility to your indoor decorating by leaving indoor window areas more open.
Budget
While there's no hard and fast rule, exterior shades tend to be a little more expensive because of the added durability they require.
At Nextgen Multi Media, we offer motorized interior and exterior shades as part of our full range of automation and networking solutions for homes and businesses. Contact us today to learn more about what we have to offer.





