Winter in Wilmington brings cool coastal breezes, crisp mornings, and the need for a comfortable, draft-free home. While your heating system works hard, your windows play a major role in how much warmth stays inside — and the right window treatments can dramatically improve insulation, comfort, and style.
At Made in the Shade Wilmington, we offer custom window coverings that help keep your home warm, efficient, and beautiful throughout the winter season.
Why Window Treatments Matter for Coastal Winters
Even with Wilmington’s milder climate, homes can still lose up to 30% of heating energy through uncovered windows. The combination of cold air and coastal humidity makes proper window insulation especially important.
Energy-efficient window treatments help:
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Reduce heat loss
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Minimize drafts
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Improve temperature consistency
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Lower energy bills
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Enhance your home’s interior style
Top Winter-Friendly Window Treatments for Wilmington Homes
Solar Shades: Year-Round Comfort + UV Protection
Solar shades are a great option for Wilmington’s sunny coastal climate. While they’re known for reducing glare and blocking harsh UV rays, they also help regulate indoor temperatures in the winter by keeping warm air from escaping through the glass.
Why Wilmington homeowners love them:
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Protects against fading from direct coastal sunlight
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Maintains outward visibility during the day
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Helps stabilize room temperatures
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Clean, modern look fitting for coastal interiors
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Available in multiple openness levels
Layering solar shades with drapery panels provides extra warmth and a polished design finish.
Roman Shades: Soft Style with Cozy Winter Insulation
Roman shades bring both elegance and warmth to your space. Their layered fabric design helps reduce drafts while adding a soft, inviting look to your coastal home.
Perfect for:
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Living rooms
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Bedrooms
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Dining areas
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Homes wanting a warm, sophisticated style
Choose lined or interlined options for stronger insulation and pair them with drapery for a designer-ready layered effect.
Plantation Shutters: Classic Style with Quiet Insulation
Plantation shutters offer timeless beauty and practical winter benefits. Their tight fit and solid construction help block drafts and maintain consistent indoor temperatures.
Benefits include:
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Strong thermal insulation
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Long-term durability
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Flexible light control
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Enhanced privacy
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Adds value to your home
They’re ideal for traditional, coastal, and transitional Wilmington homes alike.
Natural Woven Shades: Warm Texture + Seasonal Comfort
Natural woven shades bring organic warmth and texture into your home while helping soften drafts during the winter months. Made from bamboo, grasses, or reeds, they blend beautifully with Wilmington’s coastal aesthetic.
Why homeowners choose them:
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Adds natural texture and visual warmth
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Works beautifully in beach-inspired interiors
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Optional liners for added insulation and privacy
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Great for living rooms, sunrooms, and bedrooms
Pairing woven shades with drapery side panels boosts heat retention and enhances the layered, cozy look.
Drapery Panels: Extra Insulation with Coastal Style
Drapery panels are one of the easiest ways to enhance insulation. Thermal or lined fabrics help block heat loss while adding soft movement and elegance to your windows.
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Hang drapery close to the window
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Allow panels to extend to the floor
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Layer them with solar or woven shades
This combination is both stylish and highly effective for winter comfort.
Layering: The Secret to Better Insulation
Layering window treatments offers better temperature control and a designer-level finish. Popular combinations include:
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Solar shades + drapery
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Woven shades + side panels
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Roman shades + curtains
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Shutters + fabric valance
This approach boosts insulation while adding coastal charm to your Wilmington home.
Go Motorized for Hassle-Free Energy Savings
Motorized shades allow you to schedule opening and closing times, helping your home stay warm with no effort. Automatically close them at sundown and open them during sunny winter mornings — perfect for Wilmington’s bright coastal days.
Professional Design + Installation in Wilmington
At Made in the Shade Wilmington, we bring the showroom to you. Our free in-home consultations allow you to view samples, compare materials, and select styles in your own lighting.
We proudly serve Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, Hampstead, and surrounding communities.
Stay Warm This Winter — Book Your Free Consultation
Upgrade your home with window treatments that add comfort, beauty, and energy efficiency. From solar shades to Roman shades, shutters, and woven textures, we’ll help you create a winter-ready home you’ll love.
