Gable windows are an increasingly popular choice for homeowners looking to capitalise on the excellent views outside of their homes. With such a large and unique shape, challenges often surface when it comes to shading. However, here at Appeal Home Shading, we’re experts when it comes to controlling the light in your home. We’ve done the research and have compared the curtain, the shutter and the blind for the Gable window.

The Case for Curtains

Curtains are one of the oldest forms of home shading. Most of us likely grew up in buildings that predominantly featured curtains over other forms of shading due to the ease of installation that comes with curtains. Curtains hang from a rod placed above the window and can be dragged across to keep out the light. Curtains are generally a popular choice because of how easy it is to match them to your home’s decor. Finding a piece of fabric that matches the room they’re in is relatively simple, and you can have them installed quickly and easily.

Unfortunately, even though they are one of the most common ways of keeping the light out of your home, they are one of the most inefficient. Curtains are not fitted specifically to the window in the same way that shutters and blinds are. As a result, even curtains that claim to be a blackout often let much light in when left to their own devices. Homeowners often creatively tuck their curtains in behind something to alleviate this. Still, we don’t believe that is counted in the curtain’s favour here at Appeal Home Shading. Furthermore, due to this separation from the window itself, curtains are by far the worst of the three when it comes to heat absorption and heat efficiency. Heat escapes easily through the gaps that come with curtains in the winter and enter easily through the gaps in the summer. 

When it comes to Gable Windows, their unique shape and size make curtains a poor choice for shading. The issues that curtains have are only more prevalent with a Gable window, and we, therefore, would write them off as an option.

The Case for Shutters

Shutters are a stylish and unique form of home shading that we offer here at Appeal Home Shading. Our timber shutters are bespoke in design and come in various shapes, sizes, colours and styles. We pride ourselves on offering decorative window shutters appropriate for any room and any window. Therefore, our timber shutters are an excellent choice when it comes to Gable windows. Compared to blinds and curtains, shutters are the most overtly decorative option. There is nothing quite like the sun coming through the louvres and casting a cinematic shadow on the wall. Furthermore, the decorative nature of shutters ensures that your Gable windows complement the room with a unique style designed specifically for the decor. 

As a result, decorative window shutters are an excellent option for your gable windows. Their quirky style is matched only by their classical sophistication.

The Case for Blinds

Here at Appeal Home Shading, we have developed various blinds for Gable windows to provide you with a more energy-efficient and modern home with the latest home shading technology.

Our exclusive ClearView Gable End Blinds range is fully retractable and unique in the home shading market. Gable windows are a tricky wicket for shading due to their often complex shapes. However, we have designed a neat and attractive solution to this specific problem. ClearView Gable End Blinds can fully and neatly retract towards the roof’s framework when they’re not needed. As a result, they are almost completely unnoticeable when not in use, allowing you to enjoy the wonderful views that your Gable window provides. 

Furthermore, we offer our ClearView Gable End Blinds in our Honeycomb Energy Saver and Alu-PleatⓇ materials. Both of these provide superior thermal retention and reflection over the course of the year, ensuring that your home is operating at peak energy efficiency to save you money at all times. 

As if that wasn’t enough, we also offer our ClearView Gable End Blinds with our ULTRAⓇ Smart electronic control. With the touch of a button, you can raise and lower your Gable Window blinds, negating the need for a hanging wire or cable. ULTRAⓇ Smart can be upgraded to ULTRAⓇ PLUS and fully integrated with your home’s systems. You can control the shading of your rooms straight from your smartphone or tablet or with your voice! Just link up your blinds to your Amazon Alexa or Google Nest to raise and lower your ClearView Gable End Blinds without lifting a finger.

Gable Window Shading from Appeal

Whilst the wooden shutter is a stylish and unique option for your Gable window, we believe at Appeal Home Shading that the ClearView Gable End Blind is the way to go. The bespoke design, thermal efficiency and electronic control will result in your window being at the absolute forefront of home shading technology.

Please book your free design consultation today, and one of our excellent and informed team members will help you decide which option is right for you. In the meantime, feel free to request a free brochure to find out more about our entire range of products.