Choosing the Correct Window Treatment
When considering new window treatments in your home, there are 3 key areas that you need to look at: privacy, light control, and style.
1. Privacy can be essential for those of us that live in close proximity to other homes. You will want your bedrooms and bathrooms completely blocked off from your neighbors and those passing by. If you live on a busy street, you’ll also want privacy in your lower level rooms that are on the front of the house. This can be accomplished by layering roller shades or wood blinds behind your drapery, or by installing drapery panels designed to close.
2. Because fabric fades with light exposure, light control is best achieved with non-fabric window coverings. Wood or metal blinds can be tilted to block out light, and natural fiber shades, such as bamboo, will create a pretty, filtered light look. If you are set on blocking light without using blinds or shades, then you can use a blackout lining in your drapery or have your windows tinted to block out UV rays.
3. The most fun part of choosing a window treatment is figuring out the style that you would like to use. Below are examples of some of the many options out there:
Natural, woven shades with drapery panels create an elegant look.
Roman Shades pop in a fun fabric that coordinates with the monochromatic green palette of the room.
Bright, contrasting ties on a simple shade create a lively look for a child’s bedroom.
Wooden blinds are functional for light control and privacy in a window filled family room.
