Sustainable Window Treatment & Design Solutions

Why is it so important to make sustainable choices when you’re selecting home decor? It's a smart and responsible decision that benefits both your home and the environment. Interior design trends come and go, but caring for our environment will always be in style. With options like sustainable woven wood shades and solar shades made from recycled ocean plastics, our team at Alexander Blank Fabrics & Design can help you make sustainable choices for your next window treatment upgrade with selections from Hunter Douglas.

Energy Efficient Window Treatments

One of the easiest ways to save energy and create a more sustainable home is by installing window treatments that can help reduce your heating and cooling costs. All energy requires fuel, and most homes rely on traditional energy sources, like gas and electricity, to power their homes. Investing in energy-efficient home furnishings, like insulating window treatments, means you can get more performance out of your HVAC with less fuel use. This saves you money while reducing your carbon footprint, helping keep the Earth green!

Hunter Douglas Duette® Cellular Shades have a special design that traps air close to the window in honeycomb-shaped cells. These shades fit close to the window and create an insulating layer, protecting your home from the outside heat or chill, as well as being noise-absorbing.

Another great option for energy efficient window treatments is Hunter Douglas solar shades. Solar shades work similarly to a roller shade and come in multiple opacities to block the sun’s harmful UV rays from entering—and overheating—your home. Designed to reduce solar heat gain while still allowing soft natural light to enter, these shades encourage energy conservation by keeping your home comfortable without relying extensively on heating or cooling systems.

Plus when you choose Designer Solar Shades from Hunter Douglas, you can pick eco-friendly fabrics made from fibers that are spun from recycled ocean plastic. The Hunter Douglas exclusive GreenScreen^® Sea-Tex^™ fabric collection is part of a partnership with Bionic® to give new life to plastic from oceans and coastal areas.

Choose Blinds Crafted with Nature in Mind

Choosing blinds made from natural materials is another way to make a sustainable choice when upgrading your window treatments. Boasting natural beauty and eco-friendly benefits, Parkland® Wood Blinds are an ideal solution for your home.

Hunter Douglas is committed to promoting responsible forestry management by ensuring these blinds are made from 100% genuine hardwood poplar or basswood sourced from responsibly managed forests. In fact, they donate to the Arbor Day Foundation® for each set sold.

These blinds provide natural insulation, which can help maintain a comfortable indoor temperature and reduce energy costs throughout the changing seasons. Plus, Parkland® Wood Blinds offer complete light control and privacy while bringing warmth and elegance to your home. Choose from a range of rich stains and gorgeous paint colors to enhance your space—while making a choice that gives back.

Sustainable Home Decor with Upholstery

When it comes to home décor, practicing sustainability doesn’t have to stop at the window treatments. At Alexander Blank, we offer design consulting services to further help you find ways to include quality, ethically sourced materials.

One way to add new design style and life to your quality pieces that will last for years in your space is by reupholstering them to match your new interior design style. Reupholstering is a fantastic way to reduce waste, reuse older furniture pieces, and recycle unused materials. Plus, you can achieve a completely custom piece for a fraction of the cost!

Much modern furniture is often made from lower-quality materials that may only last a few years. On the other hand, antique items have already stood the test of time, so you can feel confident that they will remain high in quality for years to come.

The design experts at Alexander Blank would love to make your home a bit greener by bringing new life to an antique piece of furniture. You can trust that our team will provide quality upholstery for your beloved chair, sofa, ottoman, or other furniture.

Choose Environmentally Friendly Design at Alexander Blank Fabrics & Design

At Alexander Blank, we understand that your home requires personalized solutions and individual attention to create an environmentally friendly design that will work for you.

Contact us today for a free consultation or to learn more about our selection of Hunter Douglas window treatments, wallpaper, fabrics, and design services! Visit our showroom at 2151 York Rd Ste A, Lutherville, MD 21093 or give us a call at (410) 561-2331. We serve Lutherville-Timonium and the greater Baltimore Metro area and look forward to working with you.