Sound Absorbing Window Treatments

Window Treatments Offer Tranquility

Your neighbor’s dog is barking again... you live on a busy street and constantly hear traffic noise. There you are at home trying to have a peaceful morning beverage, working from your home office, or trying to sleep at night and these outside sounds interfere.

While window coverings alone can’t make your home soundproof, they can absorb noise coming through the window and help reduce exterior noise. All Hunter Douglas window treatments absorb some level of sound. If the sound is coming from outside your home, any of the following window treatments can effectively reduce the intensity of those unwelcoming noises.

Insulate Your Windows from Heat and Sound

Because of their honeycomb design, cellular shades can insulate your windows not only from heat and cold but also from outside noise. Improve your room’s acoustics while reducing the intensity of outside sound with Duette^®Honeycomb Shades. Known for their great insulating properties, these noise-reducing shades absorb up to 70% of sound energy, creating a quieter, more tranquil room.

Sound-Absorbing Shades

If you live on a busy road or in a busy city, window treatments such as Roman shades work well at dampening sound. In addition to bringing an elegant, traditional look to your home, their heavier fabric adds a sound-absorbing layer. Offered in many sumptuous fabrics, colors and opacities, there’s a style that suits any room in your home.

Provenance^® Woven Wood Shades introduces an element of nature into your home while reducing outside noise. Crafted from natural woods, reeds, bamboo and grasses, these natural fibers add an organic style to any room while filtering out sunlight and distracting exterior sounds.

Combining Window Treatments

If your goal is to reduce outside sounds as much as possible, consider combining window treatments. Simply select your base layer product (blinds, shades or shutters), choose the decorative fabric for the second layer to customize your window, and finally select either side panels or drapery. Layering multiple products provide greater sound absorption as well as creating a sophisticated look at the window.

What Type of Window Treatments Work Best?

As mentioned earlier, all Hunter Douglas window treatments absorb some level of sound. Which ones work best will depend on the type of window treatment installed as well as other factors including fabric type, fabric thickness, opacity, the use of wood or fabric, and if you are combining window treatments.

Peaceful surroundings make it easier to focus, uplift your spirits and relax. Whether you’re seeking to reduce distracting outdoor sounds because you’re working from home during the day or you want some peace and quiet when winding down at night, the right window treatment can significantly reduce exterior sounds to create a tranquil and welcoming environment.