Window Treatments

What is the purpose of transparent window treatments? Transparent or sheer shades are often called light-filtering or light-diffusing window treatments because they are made out of a material that allows light to filter into a room when completely closed. But not all light-filtering window treatments are see-through! 

Save money on your energy bill all year long while basking in natural light with the help of window treatments that support daylighting! What is daylighting? An effort to make the best use of natural light to minimize the need for artificial light.

Trouble sleeping? Try blocking out all sunlight in your bedroom with room-darkening or blackout Hunter Douglas window treatments from JC Licht, because getting good sleep is one of the most important things you can do to improve your overall quality of life.

Is your bedroom or kitchen hit by direct sunlight at all the wrong times?
Is your child’s nursery too sunny for nap time?
Do get frustrated with glare on your tv when watching the big game?

Do you ever leave your shades or blinds closed simply because you don’t have the time and energy to open them? Have you ever wished your window treatments could just open and close on their own? 

Choosing the right window treatments for your child’s room can be a bit overwhelming. What is safe? How much light do I want to let in? Are they easy to clean? 

As unlikely as it may seem, basic household items like dangling cords from windows can be life-threatening to young children and pets, presenting a strangulation risk. Cordless window treatments are the safest option. Learn more about cordless operating systems!

Illinois summers are hot and sunny, leaving homes vulnerable to UV radiation. Luckily, there is a way to bask in the light of those sunny days while protecting our home and everything in it.

Chicagoland residents endure extreme cold in the winter and blistering heat in the summer, relying heavily on heating and cooling to stay comfortable, which means big utilities bills. But did you know that window treatments can help you save on heating and cooling?

It’s easy to control the amount of sunlight in your home with the right window coverings, and JC Licht is here to help! The opacity of window treatment fabrics determines how much sunlight filters into your home and how much visibility is blocked by outside onlookers.

Over recent years, there has been a clear favorite in window treatments: honeycomb shades. Honeycomb shades or blinds, also known as cellular shades, have become popular for several reasons, among them affordability, light-control and energy savings.

Daunted by the myriad of blinds, shades and shutters when looking for window treatments? Get the scoop here to learn how to make informed choices for this investment in your home.