WINDOW TREATMENTS - Decorating Den Interiors
WINDOW TREATMENTS
1I N T ROD UCT ION6SOFT WIN DOW TRE ATM E N T OPTI O N S2W H AT ’S YOUR MOT IV E ?7WINDOW JE WE L RY3H AR D VS . S OFT W INDOW TREATMENTS8CUSTOM T RE ATM E N TS4H AR D W INDOW T RE AT M ENT OPTIONS9CONCLUSION
IntroductionWindow treatments are often anafterthought when it comes to purchasingand decorating a home. However, they’remuch more than a piece of fabric that offersprivacy; there are so many options to choosefrom based on your home architecture,lifestyle and design style. From soft, delicatetreatments to sturdy blinds, deciding how todress your windows is just as important aspicking your own outfits; it gives the roomcharacter and personality.In this ebook, we’ll diveinto the different windowtreatment options to consider,plus the accessories that canmake your windows pop andbring your rooms together.1
What’s yourmotive?What worksbest with myarchitecture?Whatmatches mylifestyle?When choosing a windowtreatment, you have to think aboutboth functionality and personalstyle. If you want a coastal look, forinstance, you’ll choose somethingairier. An intimate, romantic vibecalls for luxurious fabrics and moreHow can Iincorporatemy designstyle?How can Istay in mybudget?privacy. Window treatments can bea tricky home project, however, ifyou’re not sure which route to takein the design department.Some importantquestions to askyourself include:And mostimportantly:What’s mymotive?These questions can help you lay the foundation to betterinspire the best window treatment option for you.2
Hard vs. softwindow treatmentsWindow treatments fallinto two basic categories:hard and soft.Soft window treatments are quite theopposite in material, made of delicatefabric in the form of curtains, drapery,roman shades and top treatments.Hard windowtreatments areanything madeof strong, solidmaterials likewood, metal orvinyl, often in theform of blinds,shades andshutters.The great thing about choosing between these twocategories is the fact that you don’t have to sway oneway or the other; combining soft and hard windowtreatments for a layered look is common and offersversatility in any living space. Style is an importantpiece of the puzzle in choosing hard versus soft, butfunctionality, privacy and light controlling abilities areother critical considerations.3
Hard windowtreatment optionsHard window treatments are perfectfor light and temperature controlHoneycomb shades: Cellarshades that are used toblock or filter light whilealso insulating windows tosave energy. At DecoratingDen, we offer honeycombshades in various shapesand sizes, and over 800different colors.and privacy, but they can also createa decorative effect that makes thewindow the focal point of the room.Some of your options include:Venetian blinds:The original hardwindow treatment, themass-production ofaluminum blinds tookoff in the 70s and hasn’tstopped since. This is asimple and traditional optionthat’s now offered in manydifferent materials and is foundin homes across the globe.Shutters: Another classicoption, wooden – or fauxwood – shutters are a practicaland stylish option that allowsyou to adjust light and controltemperature with ease.4
Hard window treatment options(continued)Allure shades: These shadesfold up and offer completecontrol over privacy and lightcontrol. Besides functionality,you can benefit from styleoptions by choosing large orsmall vane sizes.Roller shades: They’ve been aroundsince the 1700s when they wereinvented in Glasgow, Scotland, butdidn’t make their way to the U.S.until the 1800s. These shades areoffered in various colors, opacitiesand designs to block light and offer astylish design element to any room.Silhouette shades: This is aversatile shade option that filterslight seamlessly and covers a largesurface area. Silhouette shadesare perfect for the indecisive; shiftone way and you can have totalprivacy, on the other you can have acomplete open view.5
Soft windowtreatment optionsRoman shades: A timelessoption, this shade styleoffers a feminine look, totalprivacy and subtle lightblockage. It can stand aloneas a treatment or with othersfor a layered look.In choosing soft window treatments,you can still achieve total privacy andlight control, but there’s more fluidityhere. Many take this route with designand style at the front of the prioritylist. It’s more about choosing the rightfabric type, color and pattern. Some ofyour options include:Blackout lineddrapery: This choicekeeps all light fromcoming in andcontrols climate.Sheer drapery: For those who lovenatural lighting and don’t need totalprivacy, sheer drapery makes mostsense. It offers a soft look and allowsample light in with ease. Sheerdrapery also works seamlessly in alayered look.6
Window jewelryFringe: Pleated fringe along the tops orbottoms of your window treatment canadd a classic and sophisticated look tothe room with ease.While the window treatment itself is the top priority, understanding how to dress itup is also critical. They say “it’s all in the details,” and nothing could be truer whenconsidering your window jewelry. Some of your options include:Top treatments: Fabric top treatmentshelp frame out a window and hidestandard hardware. This option is alsonecessary in hiding the tops of othertreatment layers.Inset banding: This adds a decorativetouch to plain drapery; you can place thiswide band on the top, middle or bottomof a window treatment for a simple andseamless updated look.7
Custom treatmentsSometimes, finding the best window treatments for your home can be bothintimidating and frustrating. Perhaps you tried multiple options and nothingseemed to flow correctly. That’s where custom window treatments come in toplay. They may come with a higher price point, but the result is worth it. Somereasons to consider custom include:Designed and customized tofit your windows like a glove.Created with qualityworkmanship.Constructed with quality fabricand lining to ensure long-lastingwindow treatments.Developed with uniquefabric options fit to yourstyle and room theme.Built with custom detailsin the hardware, trim,cording and more.Custom windowtreatments take thestress out of shopping foran option that may not fityour design in the future.8
ConclusionThe right windowtreatment will help youachieve your desireddecor and providelight control, privacyand ease of use.To learn more,contact us today atinfo@decoratingden.comWith so many different optionsto choose from, we hope to shedsome light on all of the possibilities.If you need assistance decoratingyour home and exploring windowtreatment styles, connect with apersonal decorating expert fromDecorating Den Interiors today.9
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3 Hard vs. soft window treatments Window treatments fall into two basic categories: hard and soft. Hard window treatments are anything made of strong, solid materials like wood, metal or vinyl, often in the form of blinds, shades and shutters. Soft window treatments
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