One of the first things to consider if you want to take the environment into account when picking out just the right blind is color. White blinds can keep your room especially cool in the summer by blocking out the heat from the rays of the sun. In the winter, darker colors can do the opposite.

The other thing to think about in keeping green when making decorating decisions is that certain materials are better than others for making energy efficient window treatments. For instance bamboo blinds are not particularly good when it comes to energy savings. They are great for light filtration but not for keeping heat in. Decorating experts advise using a liner, perhaps a soft material liner to increase their energy efficiency.