Why Now Is the Smartest Time to Upgrade Your Window Treatments: Comfort, Savings & Style for Winter
As the days get shorter and the temperatures drop, our homes start to work a little harder. We rely more on lighting, heat, and comfort — and the way your windows are dressed can make a bigger difference than most homeowners realize.
At RMD Luxury Window Treatments, we’ve spent 13 years refining the art and science of how light, warmth, privacy, and design come together. And if you’ve been thinking about upgrading your shades, blinds, or draperies, winter is the most strategic time of year to do it.
Here’s why.
1. Winter Light Changes How Your Home Feels — and Functions
The winter light cycle creates new challenges that homeowners feel immediately:
It gets dark earlier
Glare increases because the sun sits lower
Rooms feel cooler without proper insulation
Many spaces suddenly feel “flat” or dim
Custom window treatments — especially lined drapery and updated modern shades — control light in a way that retail products simply can’t. They let you soften harsh light, warm up cold corners, and make your home feel intentionally layered rather than seasonally dull.
And when motorization is added, your home adapts automatically.
2. Motorization Can Reduce Energy Use and Increase Comfort
Automated shades aren’t just a modern convenience — they’re an efficiency tool.
With a hub and smart timing:
Shades lift to maximize morning sunlight (reducing heating needs)
They close automatically at dusk to trap warmth inside
You gain a layer of insulation that works while you’re busy
This saves energy, protects furnishings, and adds daily comfort — without you lifting a finger.
We offer motorized solutions from Hunter Douglas, Alta, and Somfy, and right now, many of these products are part of our BOGO 50% off winter promotion.
3. Upgrading Now Helps You Beat Spring Lead Times
Winter is our busiest inquiry season, and by spring the industry sees a major spike in:
manufacturing lead times
installer availability
shipping delays
fabric backorders
Starting now ensures your project is complete before spring construction and renovation season overwhelms the market.
4. Winter Is the Best Season for Protecting Your Home
Cold weather exposes gaps in older treatments.
Your drapery linings may no longer insulate.
Your faux woods may be warping in temperature swings.
Your old blackout shades may not block early sunsets or streetlights.
New treatments offer:
superior insulation
energy-efficient linings
cordless safety upgrades
UV protection for flooring and furniture
light control that adapts to winter
A winter upgrade is about comfort today and longevity for years to come.
5. This Season’s Promotions Make High-End Treatments More Accessible
To celebrate 13 years serving the DMV, we’re offering:
✨ BOGO 50% OFF
on select Hunter Douglas, Alta, and motorized solutions, including Somfy.
This is one of the strongest offers our industry sees — and it’s the perfect opportunity to upgrade one room or refresh your entire home before the new year.
And yes, upgrading existing treatments is absolutely possible. We retrofit many homes with motorization or updated liners without replacing everything.
6. And Finally — We’re Grateful for 13 Years of Trust
This season of gratitude means something special to us.
As a family-owned custom workroom serving the DMV for over a decade, we deeply appreciate every homeowner, designer, and builder who has trusted us with their space. Your projects have allowed us to grow, innovate, and raise the bar for what luxury window treatments should be.
We take pride in making homes feel beautiful, warm, and functional — especially when it matters most.
Ready to Upgrade Before Winter Fully Sets In?
We’d love to help you create a home that feels warmer, more comfortable, and beautifully lit this season.
Book an appointment: www.rmdlux.com/appointment
Have questions? www.rmdlux.com/contact-us
P.S. — Don’t forget!
We also offer art placement and installation, and when you upgrade your window treatments this winter, we’ll waive the $500 consultation fee.
