Best Blinds for Saskatchewan Winters

Saskatchewan winters are not gentle, and your windows are where a lot of heat quietly escapes. The good news is that the right window coverings do real work here, keeping rooms warmer, trimming your heating bill, and making the whole house more comfortable through the cold months. Here is what actually helps, and what we recommend to our Saskatoon clients.

Cellular shades are the winter workhorse

If you want one product that pulls its weight in our climate, it is the cellular shade, also called a honeycomb shade. Those little honeycomb pockets trap a layer of air right at the glass, which slows heat loss the same way a good pair of mittens does. Double-cell versions insulate even more. For north-facing rooms, bedrooms, and any window that feels cold to stand near, cellular shades are the first thing we suggest.

Layering is where the real comfort comes from

No single covering does everything, so the cosiest rooms usually layer. A cellular or roller shade at the glass handles insulation and light control, and custom drapery over top adds another barrier plus warmth and softness. Lined drapery in particular makes a noticeable difference on the coldest nights, and it looks beautiful doing it.

Do not forget the big feature windows

The large windows that make a room feel bright in summer are the same ones that lose the most heat in winter. These are worth insulating well, whether that is a snug-fitting cellular shade, a motorized shade you can lower automatically as the sun drops, or drapery that closes the room in for the evening.

Let us help you winter-proof your windows

We have dressed homes all over Saskatoon and the surrounding province, so we know what stands up to our winters and what just looks good in a catalogue. Book a free in-home consultation and we will walk your rooms with you, point out where the heat is escaping, and match the right product to each window and your budget. Call us at 306-717-1092 to get started.