TLDR; Lake houses fight glare and UV off the water, so solar and dual roller shades are the top pick - they cut glare while keeping the view. Add blackout shades for bedrooms and durable, cordless, easy-clean treatments for a second home you are not in every day.
A lake house has a special problem: all that beautiful water throws a lot of light and glare back at your windows, and the afternoon sun fades furniture fast. Ben and Ashley Honeycutt at Love Is Blinds outfit second homes and lake houses across North Georgia, and the solutions are a little different from a primary residence.
How Do You Handle Glare Off the Water?
Glare is the number-one complaint at the lake. Solar roller shades are engineered to cut glare and block UV while keeping your view of the water open. A dual shade adds a second, room-darkening layer on the same window for evenings and bedrooms.
What About Sun Damage?
South- and west-facing lake windows take a beating. Solar shades and plantation shutters both block UV that fades floors, art, and upholstery - protecting the furnishings you invested in.
What Is Best for a Home You Visit on Weekends?
A second home should be low-fuss. The picks that hold up between visits:
- Faux wood blinds - durable and wipe-clean, humidity-friendly near the water.
- Cordless cellular shades - insulating, so the house is comfortable when you arrive.
- Motorized shades - set them on a schedule so the house looks lived-in even when you are away.
Whether your place is on Allatoona, Carters Lake, or a quiet cove closer to Cartersville, everything is custom-measured and installed by the owners.