Saving Money in the Winter

Solera® Soft Shades

With winter in full swing, many people are eager to save as much money as they can through energy-efficient choices. At Window Products here in Branford, we understand. And did you know that one of the best ways to improve your home’s energy efficiency is to monitor how much indoor temperature you lose at the window? Read on to learn some tips for improving energy efficiency right at that expanse of glass. [Read more…]

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2016 Federal Tax Credit Opportunity

Federal Tax Credit for Shades

Hunter Douglas Duette® Architella® Honeycomb Shades

At Window Products serving Connecticut, we’re always happy to help our customers find savings. We believe strongly in our Hunter Douglas products, and we’re happy that the federal government sees the value in them as well. The Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act of 2015, which gave federal tax credits on select energy-efficient products, have been reinstated for 2016. [Read more…]

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What are Eco-Friendly Window Treatments?

Eco Friendly Window CoveringsThere are several ways window treatments can be considered “eco-friendly” and help you reduce your carbon footprint. Think of windows as energy holes. Even with today’s sealed double-pane windows, closed windows still allow 10-15 times more heat energy to flow through them. So, if windows make up about 10% of a home’s insulated shell, that could mean up to half of your heating and cooling utility bill is flowing through your windows. At Window Products, serving Connecticut with showrooms in Branford and Southbury, we carry a variety of eco-friendly window coverings. [Read more…]

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Need Window Treatment Ideas?

Window Treatment Ideas BookToday, you will find more products and options in window treatments than ever before. Style is important, for sure, but window fashions are more than just coverings for your windows. You also need to consider factors such as UV protection, privacy and light control, energy efficiency, and child safety. Hunter Douglas, the world’s leading maker of custom blinds, shades, sheers and shutters, has developed “The Art of Window Dressing” book to help you narrow in on the best window treatments to meet your needs. At Window Products serving Connecticut, we offer the latest innovations in window treatments as well as classic blinds, shutters and shades to fit any window. [Read more…]

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Honeycomb Shade Options

If you’re shopping for honeycomb shades, you may be amazed by the different options available to operate today’s window treatments. At Window Products, with showrooms in Branford and Southbury CT, we have several honeycomb shades styles to choose from, including our popular Duette and Applause styles from Hunter Douglas. A popular installation add-on for these shades is the top-down bottom-up style for increased light control and privacy.  Watch this video for ideas on how to use your new honeycomb shades:

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Architella Honeycomb Shades for Style and Efficiency

Architella Honeycomb Shades with IllumicellWhen a customer comes in looking for style and energy efficiency, Duette® Architella® Honeycomb Shades are usually the first products we think of. Hunter Douglas honeycomb shades have a state-of-the-art honeycomb-within-a-honeycomb design giving them the industry’s highest level of energy efficiency. At Window Products serving Connecticut, we can help you find the perfect balance of style and functionality with new Architella honeycomb shades. [Read more…]

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How to Save on Energy Costs with Window Treatments

Energy Efficient Window TreatmentsThroughout Connecticut, everyone is looking for ways to save money on energy costs. According to the Department of Energy (DOE), your windows account for up to 25% of your annual heating and cooling bill. That can go up as high as 40% in older homes. You can increase the energy efficiency of your windows with right energy-efficient window treatments. Hunter Douglas is the world leader in innovation and the developer of the most energy-efficient window treatments that significantly reduce energy loss and also protect the environment. It’s a win-win — keep your family comfortable while saving on heating and cooling costs! [Read more…]

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Energy Saving Window Shades On Sale

Energy Efficient Vignette Modern Roman Shades

Energy Efficient Vignette Modern Roman Shades

With this year’s harsh winter, saving money on energy costs is on everyone’s mind. At Window Products serving Connecticut, we’re offering unbeatable rebates on our most popular energy saving window shades. It’s our Hunter Douglas Energy Smart Style Promotion!

EARN $50 Rebate per unit on Silhouette® Window Shadings and Vignette® Modern Roman Shades

Vignette Modern Roman Shades

From traditional to contemporary roman shade styles, Hunter Douglas Vignette Modern Roman Shades are created from soft, gently contoured folds of fabric. Unlike any other window treatment on the market, Vignette Modern Roman shades offer energy efficiency through the tailored look of a custom drape combined with the ease of a shade. As versatile as they are beautiful, these window treatments are available in 12 richly textured fabrics to complement or enhance any décor. Now you no longer have to choose between the warm, luxurious feeling of beautiful draperies and the practical advantages of a window shade. Hunter Douglas Vignette Modern Roman Shades combine both of these major benefits into a unique and tailored format. Contact us for more info. [Read more…]

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Window Treatments for New Homes in Connecticut

Window Coverings for New HomesWindow treatments are just one of the many decisions you have to make as you build a new home.  At Window Products serving Connecticut, we work one-on-one with clients to help them select the perfect window treatments for their new home. Specifically, we help you work through the following considerations. [Read more…]

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Stylish Honeycomb Shades for Your Windows

Honeycomb shades revolutionized window coverings when they were first introduced by Hunter Douglas in 1985.  Offering energy efficiency, light and privacy control, and a variety of styles and colors that people had never seen before, honeycomb shades became popular very quickly. Customers were looking for something new and different to cover their windows, and honeycomb shades were the perfect product.

Watch this video for more information about Duette honeycomb shades from Hunter Douglas:


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