Living in Florida, how can I have nice window treatments?
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I use a Bamboo curtain you can roll up to cover the large bay window I have in my living room. It mutes the sun enough to not interfere with the TV that is on the wall across from the window. I also have a blind behind it that is solid to help with any sun that wants to get through, you could do that and the cat will not be able to play with it. The bamboo is very durable and I have had mine for almost 18 years.
If you prefer fabric window coverings, consider a liner with UV protection for your drapes. A blackout lining provides complete UV protection and allows you to put the fabric of your choice on top. Interlinings can also offer blackout qualities and come in a variety of thicknesses and compositions. There are also thermal-backed fabrics and draperies available that will accomplish the same task. For maximum UV protection, consider layering a blackout lining behind a thermal-backed fabric drapery on two separate traversing rods. This combination will offer three light-control options and maximum UV ray protection.
You can also apply protective reflective window film. The bonus for the window film is that it will reflect heat back outside and help reduce your cooling bills.
Have you considered any of the window films? (a LOT of them are put up just using static cling - no glue needed) - then you can just have curtains and the sun won't destroy them.
Same thing where I live. Many people here have vertical blinds installed in the window box to block the heat and sun and then decorative curtains and drapes. I do double rods, with sheers underneath and curtains. Works well for me. But I only purchase washable fabrics and never spend much money on them. I was lucky on a couple windows and found crushed voile sheers for $5 per panel at Big Lots. Thought they would be substandard quality - but have been up for several years already.
You could get some really nice curtains which cover only the sides of the windows. Then you could get some fabric with UV protection and make a curtain or curtains for the actual windows. If you make them to roll up, you can have them up or down as needed for privacy. I did this for my niece and the curtains look really good!
Black out roller shades. Easy to install, inexpensive. Pull them down during sunny parts of the day. The price you pay for lovely sunny days...sun rot.