An energy efficient home: 4 things you can do right now

Simply being mindful about your everyday actions can make a difference. Turn off the lights when leaving a room, turn off the water while brushing your teeth, and turn off appliances while not in use. Maybe it’s a small effort, but if everybody does it, it makes a big impact.

Did you know that 48% of the thermal gain occurs through windows? Insulating the walls, roof, windows and doors is a simple way to reduce heat gain or loss, keeping heat out during the summer and in during the winter.

When buying new products for your home consider the impact on energy usage. Because selecting the right products can save energy and money. Choose a programmable thermostat, lighting and window treatments, or take it a step further with a fully automated smart home for even greater energy savings.

Harness the power of the sun to heat and light your home. How can you use this free energy source? Employ window treatments to capture the heat from the sun, while still providing protection from UV rays. Window treatments can filter just the right amount of sunlight into a room, while still providing privacy.

Who says energy efficiency has to get in the way of style? Window treatments enhance the design of a room with pops of color, natural textures, and sophisticated patterns. For style, comfort and energy savings check out our Duette® Shades.

From classic fabrics to trendy designs and a wide range colors to choose from, Duette® Shades are custom made to fit your needs. Not only are Duette® shades stylish, they also offer insulation at the window for energy savings in your home. The special honeycomb structure of Luxaflex® Duette® Shades provides subtle filtering of daylight, regulation of room temperature and attenuation of ambient noise, leading to reduced energy consumption.

To maximize energy efficiency, lower the shades at night and make sure the window treatments are not in front the heat, blocking the heat flow into the room. Want an extra boost? Duette® Architella Shades have a double honeycomb structure with a special aluminium coating on the inside to deliver additional energy savings.

Looking for an easy-to-use option? A motorised operating system is the way to go. And for optimal convenience and added energy and cost savings - select an automated system, like PowerView® Automation.

"We recently purchased the Duette range of blinds for our conservatory roof from our local Luxaflex dealer. I must say the service we received was first class, and the roof blinds have enabled us to use our conservatory all year round, keeping it cooler in the summer and warmer during the winter months. Top class service and product."

"I have had Duette blinds for over 7 years and I love them. They are easy to use, give a contemporary look and are very robust. They also keep the warmth in in the winter and the heat out in the summer."

"We needed blinds for our conservatory and our local Luxaflex dealer recommended their Tru-Fit Duette Blinds. They’re exactly what we needed to protect from the sun in summer and help keep the warmth in the winter! Highly recommended and a perfect fit!"

1. Lowering the thermostat by even 1% can help cut your energy bills
2. Duette® Architella Shades have a unique cell-in-cell construction with three insulating layers to keep your home warm in the winter and cool in the summer, which can save money on your energy bill
3. Over 50% of a home’s heating is lost through the windows and doors. Choosing insulating windows, doors and window treatments can help save energy and money
4. Installing good window coverings and closing them as soon as it gets dark can save up to 270 m3 of gas, or £190 per year in a detached house (2020 price level).