Finding the Best Commercial Shades for Your Business

When you design your commercial space, you think about furnishings, color schemes, and décor. However, one detail often overlooked is window treatments. Whether you own a retail store, restaurant, or office space, the right window treatments set the ambiance for your space - making your customers and employees feel welcome.

Here are some things to consider when choosing commercial window treatments.

• Safety. If you’re in the restaurant or retail industry, you should choose your window treatments with safety in mind. Check with your local municipality to see if window treatments need to be fire-resistant or have other requirements to pass local code. Other safety concerns to keep in mind are dangling cords that could pose a hazard to young children or materials that could trigger customer allergies. Mirasol Shutters have fire retardant properties that meet or exceed U.S. National Fire Protection Administration standards, making your business a safer environment for your employees and customers. 
  
  
• Light Control. Depending on the season and time of day, you need the flexibility to adjust the lighting in your business. Roller shades offer the best in flexibility and function - they come in top-down or bottom-up options that allow light while reducing glare. If you’re selecting window treatments for large windows, consider automated shades. You can adjust the light with the touch of a button. Frequent light adjustment is essential for an office environment, as too much or little light can affect productivity. 
  
• Easy to Maintain. As a business owner, you want your employees to spend time with your customers, not cleaning window treatments. If your window treatments frequently get dirty or are hard to maintain, replace them with low-maintenance treatments such as faux wood blinds or plantation shutters. 
  
• Window Views. If your business is fortunate enough to have a window view, consider enhancing the view with window treatments. This is especially important for retail establishments that get a lot of foot traffic. When selecting your shades or sliding panels, look for treatments from natural materials in a neutral color or subtle pattern. It will add a unique touch without distracting you and customers from the view.  
  
• UV Resistant. Sunlight adds a warm and welcoming touch to your reception area or retail space, but ultra-violet (UV) rays can damage your furniture. During our hot Florida summers, the excess sunlight can also make your customers uncomfortable during their visit. Filtering out UV rays helps protect interior furnishings and saves money on your utility bills. 
  
• Energy-Efficiency. Old and drafty windows can raise your utility bill and affect your business’ bottom line. According to energy.gov, shutters and other energy-efficient window treatments can reduce up to 30 degrees of heat flow through your window.
  
• Longevity. If you own the building that houses your business, choose a window treatment that doesn’t go out of style, such as plantation shutters. Plantation shutters are worth the initial investment, as they remain beautiful for decades and their style is classic and timeless. If you sell in the future, they’re a value-added investment.
  
• Sustainability. Today, many window treatments are manufactured with sustainable products. Shutters have several sustainable and eco-conscious options, including Mirasol Shutters, which are 100% recyclable and will never leach harmful contaminants. Reclaimed wood shutters give wood from old buildings, barns, and fences a second life while helping the planet. 
  
  

If you’re ready to get started with the perfect window treatments for your office, look no further than New Shutters and Blinds. We offer commercial shutters, shades, and blinds for every kind of business! The best part, we bring the showroom to you! Call us at (386)-410-2245, or fill out our contact form to learn more and schedule your free in-home consultation. We look forward to working with you!