How Window Treatments Can Improve Security in Your Pittsburgh Home

richardwethli
Jul 1
4 min read

Updated: 13 hours ago

When it comes to protecting your home and your peace of mind, most people think about alarm systems and security cameras—but your window treatments actually play a bigger role in home safety than you might expect.

At Best Pittsburgh Blinds, we help Pittsburgh homeowners combine style, privacy, and security with smart, functional, and beautifully crafted window coverings. Here’s how the right custom blinds, shades, or shutters can make your home more secure and more comfortable.

1. Keep Prying Eyes Out With Privacy-Control Window Treatments

Uncovered windows are like open invitations—they give anyone walking or driving by a full view of what’s going on inside. Your routines, valuables, and even when you’re not home can all be on display.

With custom blinds, shades, or interior plantation shutters, you can control how much outsiders can see—without losing natural light. For example:

Plantation shutters with adjustable louvers give you full control over privacy and sunlight.
Light-filtering shades offer a soft glow during the day while keeping interiors discreet.
Top-down, bottom-up cellular shades allow light from above while covering the lower half of the window—perfect for bedrooms or bathrooms.

2. Add a Layer of Protection with Durable Window Coverings

Window treatments aren’t just decorative—they can actually serve as an extra physical barrier between your home and the outside.

Composite wood shutters are thick, durable, and hard to manipulate from outside the home.
Security window films, often paired with shades, help reinforce glass against break-ins or storm damage.
Professionally installed blinds leave no gaps for would-be intruders to peek through or tamper with.

3. Use Motorized Blinds to Simulate Occupancy

When you're out of town or just working late, motorized window treatments can make it look like someone’s always home. You can:

Schedule your shades to open in the morning and close at night
Program random movement to simulate natural activity
Use smartphone or voice control to manage shades remotely while you're away

This small automation trick adds a big layer of deterrence—because burglars are far less likely to target a house that looks occupied.

4. Go Custom for Better Coverage and a Tighter Fit

Custom-fitted window treatments are key to making sure there are no gaps or poorly covered windows that compromise your privacy and safety. Off-the-shelf options often leave awkward spaces or don’t fully cover specialty-shaped windows.

At Best Pittsburgh Blinds, our team measures, designs, and professionally installs every treatment—ensuring your shades and blinds fit perfectly and function flawlessly.

5. Smart Integration with Your Home Security System

Modern homes are smarter—and so are today’s window treatments. Motorized shades can be integrated with your existing smart home security system, automatically reacting to:

Motion detection or security alerts
Time of day
Ambient light levels

This adds an extra layer of protection and convenience—giving you complete control at the

tap of a screen or with a voice command.

Why Choose Best Pittsburgh Blinds?

We’re not just a window treatment company—we’re your local experts in combining security, style, and smart solutions tailored to how you live. Here’s what you get with us:

Free in-home consultation with expert advice

Custom-fit blinds, shades, and shutters

Smart and motorized options to boost home security

Expert installation (we never outsource!)

Locally trusted for over 20 years

Ready to Make Your Pittsburgh Home More Secure?

Let’s design window treatments that protect your home and make it feel like your favorite place to be. At Best Pittsburgh Blinds, we bring the store to you—with real samples, expert guidance, and seamless installation.

Call us today at (412) 707-9900 to book your FREE in-home consultationWhen it comes to safeguarding your new Pittsburgh home, window treatments play a crucial role in enhancing security. Beyond their aesthetic appeal, blinds, shades, and shutters can deter potential intruders, protect your privacy, and even simulate occupancy when you're away.

At Best Pittsburgh Blinds, we specialize in custom window treatments that not only elevate your home's style but also provide added security features tailored to your needs.

1. Enhancing Privacy to Deter Intruders

Uncovered windows can expose your home's interior, giving prying eyes access to your daily activities, family schedule, and possessions. Window coverings such as blinds, shades, and shutters allow homeowners to control visibility from the outside while still letting in natural light when desired. For instance, plantation shutters offer adjustable louvers that can be tilted to block the view into your home, providing privacy without sacrificing light.

2. Providing a Physical Barrier

Sturdy window coverings can serve as an additional barrier, making it harder for an intruder to enter undetected. Plantation shutters, for example, are not only stylish but also durable and difficult to manipulate from the outside. Additionally, security window film is a clear yet heavy-duty film that reinforces your windows against break-in attempts while acting as an additional protective barrier against extreme weather conditions.

3. Simulating Occupancy with Motorized Treatments

Modern home automation solutions have made window coverings even more effective for home security. Motorized blinds and shades can be programmed to open and close at set intervals, simulating human activity even when no one is home.

For example, if you're on vacation, scheduling your shades to lower at night and open in the morning can give the appearance that someone is inside. This simple trick can make potential burglars think twice before attempting a break-in.

4. Custom Solutions for Maximum Security

Custom window treatments are essential in providing maximum security and functionality to every home and window. Tailoring them perfectly ensures there are no weak points for intruders to exploit, with professional installation guaranteeing optimal efficiency and security for maximum peace of mind.

5. Smart Integration for Advanced Security

Integrating motorized window treatments into your home security system adds another layer of defense. If any suspicious activity is detected by the security system, blinds can automatically close as additional protection measures against intruders.

Ready to Enhance Your Home's Security?

Contact Best Pittsburgh Blinds today to schedule your free consultation. Let us help you select the perfect window treatments that combine style, functionality, and enhanced security features tailored to your home. For more information visit our website at www.bestpittsburghblinds.com or give us a call to schedule your FREE In-Home consultation with our window treatment experts who will bring the store to you in the comfort of your home. Call us at (412-707-9900.