Florida Room Window Treatments: What Works Best
The Florida room is one of the most loved spaces in a Central Florida home. It is where morning coffee happens, where the kids play on rainy days and where the family gathers to watch the sunset. It is also the hardest room in the house to keep comfortable. Walls of glass let in heat, glare and humidity all year long. Choosing the right Florida room window treatments turns that space into a room you can actually use every day.
Sanford Verticals has helped homeowners across Sanford, Lake Mary, Oviedo, Orlando and Deltona since 1987. Here is what we recommend for these bright, busy rooms.
Why Florida Rooms Need Special Treatment
Florida rooms are built to let the outdoors in. That usually means more glass than any other room, often on three sides. Some are older enclosed porches with jalousie or sliding windows. Others are newer additions with large panes and high ceilings.
All of them face the same problems. Heat builds quickly in the afternoon. Glare makes it hard to see a TV or a screen. Humidity can warp or damage the wrong materials. Florida room window treatments need to handle all three while keeping the room bright and open.
Solar Roller Shades: The Top Choice for Most Florida Rooms
Roller shades with solar screen fabric are often the best overall choice. They cut glare and block a large share of the sun’s heat, yet you can still see the yard, pool or lanai through them. When raised, they roll up tightly and nearly disappear.
Solar fabrics come in different levels of openness. A tighter weave blocks more heat and glare. A looser weave keeps more of the view. We help you choose the right balance for each wall based on sun direction.
Vertical Blinds for Wide and Sliding Windows
Many Florida rooms have wide sliding windows or long runs of glass. Vertical blinds are a natural fit. They draw to the side, rotate for light control and hold up well to humidity. Vinyl and fabric vanes are easy to clean, which matters in a room that sees a lot of daily use.
Vertical blinds are also one of the most budget-friendly Florida room window treatments for large spaces. We have been making vertical blinds since 1987, so we know how to fit them to older and unusual window openings.
Shutters That Handle Humidity
Shutters give a Florida room a finished, permanent look. Material is the key decision. Real wood can struggle with the heat and moisture in these rooms over time. Eclipse vinyl shutters and composite shutters are built to handle Florida conditions. They resist warping, cracking and fading while still offering adjustable louvers for light control.
Zebra Shades for Flexible Light
Zebra shades combine sheer and solid bands in one shade. Line the bands up to let light in. Offset them to soften glare or add privacy. They are a great fit for Florida rooms that shift from bright morning use to relaxing evenings.
Motorization for Walls of Glass
Florida rooms often have many windows, and adjusting each one by hand gets old fast. Motorization lets you raise or lower every shade in the room at once. Schedules can close shades before the hottest part of the afternoon, then open them again at sunset. For high windows and transoms, motorization is often the only practical option.
Tips for Choosing Florida Room Window Treatments
Keep these points in mind as you plan:
- Choose moisture-resistant materials like vinyl, composite and synthetic fabrics.
- Prioritize glare control on walls that face west or south.
- Keep the view with solar fabrics where you can.
- Use one style or color family across the room for a cohesive look.
- Consider motorization for rooms with many windows or high glass.
If your Florida room opens to the house through a sliding door, our guide to the best window treatments for sliding glass doors is a helpful next read.
Protecting Furniture, Floors and Electronics
Sun damage is one of the most overlooked problems in a Florida room. Hours of direct sun can fade sofas, rugs, artwork and wood floors faster than you might expect. Electronics and TVs can also struggle with heat and glare in a room full of glass.
The right Florida room window treatments help protect everything inside. Solar roller shades reduce the sun reaching your furniture while keeping the room bright. Shutters and zebra shades let you close off the strongest light during the hottest hours. Motorized schedules make that protection automatic, even when nobody is home.
Many families in Lake Mary, Oviedo and Orlando use their Florida rooms as a second living room or playroom. Protecting the furnishings in those spaces is just as important as keeping the room cool.
Older Florida Rooms and Unusual Windows
Many homes in Sanford, Deltona and older parts of Orlando have Florida rooms built decades ago. These rooms often have odd window sizes, jalousie windows or frames that are not perfectly square. Off-the-shelf products rarely fit. Custom Florida room window treatments are measured and built for each opening, so they look clean and work smoothly.
Our process starts with an in-home visit where we measure every window and talk through how you use the room.
Schedule Your Free Consultation
The right Florida room window treatments make your sunniest room comfortable all year. Sanford Verticals serves homeowners in Sanford, Lake Mary, Oviedo, Orlando and Deltona. Request your free estimate and our family team will help you find the right fit for your Florida room.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best window treatments for a Florida room?
Solar roller shades are often the best overall choice because they cut heat and glare while keeping the view. Vertical blinds, vinyl or composite shutters and zebra shades are also excellent options.
Are wood shutters a good idea for a sunroom?
Real wood can warp or crack over time in hot, humid rooms. Vinyl and composite shutters are usually a better fit for Florida rooms.
How do I reduce glare in my Florida room?
Solar screen shades are the most effective way to cut glare while keeping your view. Focus first on west- and south-facing windows.
Can I cover jalousie or odd-shaped windows?
Yes. Custom window treatments can be built for jalousie windows and unusual sizes. Professional measuring ensures a clean fit.
Can you motorize shades in a Florida room?
Yes. Motorization is ideal for Florida rooms with many windows or high glass. Shades can run on a remote, wall switch, smartphone or schedule.