When winter starts to loosen its grip on North Idaho and Eastern Washington, homeowners across Spokane, Coeur d’Alene, Post Falls, and the surrounding communities are usually ready for one thing: more natural light.
February may still feel chilly, but it’s the perfect time to prepare your home for the brighter days ahead this spring. Fresh window solutions can help you welcome that spring sunshine while improving comfort, energy efficiency, and the overall look of your home.
All of us at Best Blinds & Awnings in Coeur d’Alene, Spokane, and LC Valley are always excited about the coming of spring, with longer, sunnier days and more opportunities to spend time outdoors. Welcoming more sunshine into your home to give it a cheerier, warmer feel can be accomplished with the right window treatments. Here are some of our spring suggestions to make your home feel warmer and more welcoming:
Choose Light-Filtering Materials
One of the simplest ways to brighten your home is to switch from black out options to light-filtering shades or blinds. When it’s dark outside during long winter evenings and mornings, we tend to keep the curtains closed for several reasons: to keep some of the cold out, and to enhance privacy, since interior lighting can expose our homes to whomever wants to peek through the windows.
But when days lengthen and get warmer, we want more natural light in our interior spaces. Light-filtering treatments soften sunlight instead of blocking it, creating a warm, even glow throughout the room. Popular options include:
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Light-filtering roller shades for a clean, modern look
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Sheer cellular shades that brighten a room while still boosting insulation
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Sheer vertical shades for large patio doors or wide windows
These treatments reduce glare while still inviting in the early spring light that everyone looks forward to this time of year.
Upgrade to Top-Down/Bottom-Up Shades
If privacy tends to compete with your desire for daylight, top-down/bottom-up cellular shades are an ideal spring-forward upgrade. You can lower the top of the shade to let in sunlight from above while keeping the bottom portion closed for privacy.
It’s one of the most flexible options available — perfect for street-facing windows in busy neighborhoods or homes on tight Coeur d’Alene lots where privacy matters as much as the view of trees and sky.
Swap Heavy Winter Drapes for Lighter Layers
February is the right time to trade winter textiles for lighter fabrics. Pairing light-toned blinds with breathable, airy curtains helps:
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Open the room visually
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Let more light flow in
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Freshen up your style for spring
If you still like the look of layered window treatments, consider sheer curtains over wood or faux wood blinds. This combination provides daytime brightness with nighttime privacy, a mix that works for any home from South Hill to Hayden.
Consider Motorized Shades for Better Light Control
Here in the north, the days lengthen dramatically from week to week. As the sun shifts higher in the sky during early spring, you may want more control over when and how light enters your home. Motorized shades allow you to adjust light levels with a single tap—ideal for tall or hard-to-reach windows. You can:
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Schedule shades to open with the sunrise
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Reduce glare at midday
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Close everything in the evening for warmth and privacy
It’s an easy, energy-efficient upgrade that makes your home feel more comfortable and more modern as the seasons change.
Brighten Dark Corners with Reflective or Light-Colored Treatments
Even small touches can make a space feel brighter. Choosing lighter colors, natural tones, or reflective finishes helps bounce sunlight deeper into the room. White, sand, linen, and soft gray blinds or shades are great choices for lifting the mood indoors while complementing spring décor.
Clean Your Existing Window Treatments
Sometimes better light starts with something as simple as cleaning the blinds or shades you already have. Dust, pet hair, and winter grime can make window treatments look dull and block light without you realizing it. A quick seasonal refresh can:
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Brighten your space
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Improve air quality
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Extend the life of your blinds and shades
Cleaning also provides an opportunity to inspect your window coverings. If your treatments are aging or showing signs of wear, or if you just decide that you would like an interior refresh, February is an ideal time for homeowners to shop for and order upgrades so that they will be ready to install for spring and summer.
Bring In the Light — And the New Season
Spring in the Inland Northwest is all about renewal and new life, and your home can reflect that shift with the right window solutions. Whether you’re trying to brighten a Spokane bungalow, a Coeur d’Alene lakehouse, or a new home in Post Falls, thoughtful window treatments make a noticeable difference in how your home looks and feels.
Best Blinds & Awnings is here to help you welcome spring sunlight with style, comfort, and efficiency. Give us a call today to schedule an in-home consultation.