Window coverings options: 56 Window Treatment Ideas for Every Budget and Space

56 Window Treatment Ideas for Every Budget and Space

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Kristin Hohenadel

Kristin Hohenadel

Kristin Hohenadel has written on design for publications including the New York Times, Interior Design, Slate, Fast Company, and the international editions of Elle Decor.

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Published on 04/24/23

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While window treatments are often considered a finishing touch to a room, it’s a mistake to think of them as merely decorative. Window treatments that are adapted to each room in your home are foundational elements that can impact your daily quality of life. Today many spaces feature bare windows that allow natural light to flood in for a clean modern feel that shuns the fussy window dressing of times past.

But naked windows can leave you cold, expose you to excess UV rays, and fail to provide the necessary privacy for street-facing or neighbor-adjacent rooms. Adding window treatments such as curtains, drapes, shades, blinds, or shutters that are adapted to your home and decor can do everything from providing light and privacy control to helping keep your home warmer in winter and cooler in summer without wasting energy.

From modern curtains to unique blinds, find the perfect solution for your home with these window treatment ideas for every budget, style, and space.

What Is a Window Treatment?

A window treatment is a fancy term for anything you use to dress your naked windows. Everything from roller shades to shutters to blinds to black-out curtains or drapes, or any combination of the above, can be called a window treatment (or window dressing, to use another term).

How to Choose a Window Treatment

To choose the best window treatments for each room, start by identifying practical concerns such as how much privacy, light, and temperature control you need for each window. Keep in mind that south-facing rooms will require more shading than those facing east, for example.

Prioritize rooms such as bedrooms and bathrooms to ensure that you are able to relax and sleep, using black-out shades for the bedroom and privacy blinds or half-curtains for the bathroom. You can layer simple blinds with curtains for a more decorative look, or to give yourself options for light and privacy control throughout the day.

Remember that windows come in a variety of shapes and anything but standard sizes, making buying off-the-rack shades and shutters challenging and custom curtains, drapes, and blinds relatively expensive. Be sure to measure twice before buying anything you can’t return, and keep in mind that there are many professional companies who will do the work of measuring and installing blinds if you have the budget and plan to stay in your home for a while, or forever. And if you have the desire and the budget, choose motorized smart blinds that can open and close at the touch of a button.

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  All-White Curtains

  Design by Leanne Ford Interiors / Photo by Erin Kelly

  Curtains can be used to add color and contrast to a room, or they can blend in with and complement the existing color scheme. In this all-white bedroom from Leanne Ford Interiors, floor-to-ceiling curtains on the wall behind the bed start at the ceiling and puddle on the floor, creating a light and airy cloud-like feel.

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  Floral Patterned Roman Shade

  Michelle Berwick Design

  Roman blinds work well as permanent window dressing, particularly on fixed windows that don’t get opened and closed frequently. A colorful Roman shade in a floral pattern softens the black framed windows of this neutral modern laundry room from Michelle Berwick Design and doesn’t need to be shut in the evening unless desired.

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  Wooden Shutters

  deVOL Kitchens

  Interior window shutters have an integrated feel that makes them feel like part of the architecture rather than an add-on or an afterthought. While there is an upfront cost to investing in wooden shutters, they’re easy to maintain and will pay off over time.

  The interior painted wood window shutters in this space from deVOL Kitchens are classic and durable, filtering light even when closed and providing privacy from onlookers when desired.

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  Hand-Painted Curtains

  Forbes + Masters

  For a custom look, try matching the curtains to the wallpaper. Forbes + Masters kept this traditional approach modern with neutral beige and black hand-painted curtains and matching wall decor to give this dramatic dining room a cohesive and dimensional custom look. Tall wainscotting painted bright white helps keep things bright and prevents the pattern from overwhelming.

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  Warm Neutral Curtains

  Tyler Karu Design + Interiors / Photo by James R. Salomon

  If your dining room has wrap-around windows, you can soften it and make it feel cozier with wrap-around curtains on the walls. Just be sure to use a fabric that doesn’t weigh down the feeling of the room, such as linen, or make it feel too closed in.

  Tyler Karu Design + Interiors hung wrap-around curtains in a warm neutral buttery beige that complements golden wood tones and woven elements that make this space feel warm and inviting during the daytime and private and comfortable at night.

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  Light-Blocking Layers

  Louis Duncan-He Designs / Photo by Eymeric Wildling

  Don’t feel you have to choose just one window treatment depending on your needs. Louis Duncan-He Designs layered window blinds and lightweight curtains to filter and block light in this moody basement bar and lounge space.

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  Wall of Curtains

  Design by Cathie Hong Interiors / Photo by Talitha Photos

  This Washington State bedroom from Cathie Hong Interiors had wrap-around windows, so a wall of pleated curtains was hung behind the bed to control light and create a dramatic headboard effect that adds texture to the neutral space in the process. Keep in mind that curtains need to be dusted regularly and cleaned periodically in order to keep them looking their best for the long haul.

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  Cellular Shades

  Design by Cathie Hong Interiors / Margaret Austin Photo

  Cathie Hong Interiors fit street-facing windows with cellular shades that can be easily raised or lowered depending on the time of day and degree of privacy you require. The top fixed panel is left open to let natural light come through and a glimpse of the tree-lined street.

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  White Blinds

  Design by Sissy + Marley Interior Design / Photo by Marco Ricca Studio

  This crisp bathroom design from Sissy + Marley Interior Design has a strict palette of black and white that includes white blinds on the windows that blend in seamlessly and can be adjusted as needed.

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  Window Film

  Pluck Kitchens

  Opaque privacy glass or removable window film can be used directly on the window panes themselves as an alternative to window dressing such as curtains or blinds. In this London kitchen, Pluck Kitchens gave the bottom third of this large window a sense of privacy while leaving the upper two-thirds of the window open to allow natural light to flood in.

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  White Linen Curtains

  Kate Marker Interiors / Stoffer Photography

  Simple and classic white linen curtains and matte black rods wrap this light and airy sunroom from Kate Marker Interiors. The curtains are hung from high up on the wall above the windows and end just above the floor for a tailored look that doesn’t distract from the room’s vaulted ceilings and exposed beams.

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  Wooden Blinds

  Design by Cathie Hong Interiors / Photo by Talitha Photos

  The corner windows in this space from Cathie Hong Interiors are equipped with wooden blinds that match the wood-framed windows and echo the view of trees beyond the windows. Wooden blinds are easy to wipe clean and will hold up over time.

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  Colorful Patterned Curtains

  Mary Patton Design

  Curtains can either blend into the wall like wallflowers or make a statement by introducing color or pattern to the room. Mary Patton Design hung deeply saturated emerald green curtains in a striking pattern that adds personality to the space and complements the blush pink walls.

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  Loosely Woven Shades

  Becca Interiors

  In this New York State fishing village home from Becca Interiors, loosely woven natural shades help to control light while adding warmth to the white shiplap walls and retaining a light and airy appearance.

  In a room with abundant south-facing sunlight, you might want to opt for more opaque shades or solar shades made from UV-resistant material that will block harsh direct rays and keep the room slightly cooler without having to crank up the A.C.

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  Roller Shades and Wood Shutters

  deVOL Kitchens

  In this British kitchen from deVOL Kitchens, a simple semi-transparent roller shade hung on the lower half of the window obscures the view from the outside without entirely obscuring the view from within. Slim built-in painted window shutters can be closed at night for total privacy or closed on very hot days to help reduce the interior temperature without turning up the AC.

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  Black Shutters

  Design by Sissy + Marley Interior Design / Photo by Marco Ricca Studio

  This black-and-white kids’ room from Sissy + Marley Interior Design has black shutters on the window that create a black-out effect when closed but let light in during the daytime. Using black shades on the white window frame and panes helps to balance the two-tone color scheme throughout the room.

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  Patterned Solar Shade

  Design by Martha O’Hara Interiors / Photo by Troy Thies

  A patterned roller shade adds interest to this basement bar window from Martha O’Hara Interiors. Solar shades can block UV rays in any space and come in a range of colors, styles, and transparencies.

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  Gauzy Curtains

  Design and Photo by Ajai Guyot for Emily Henderson Design

  Simple curtains are an affordable purchase or an easy DIY project for those who like to sew. Gauzy curtains frame a small window in this apartment living room designed by Ajai Guyot for Emily Henderson Design, helping to make it feel bigger when the curtains are open in addition to helping control light and offering privacy.

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  Color-Coordinated

  Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Tessa Neustadt

  In this coastal living room from Emily Henderson Design, a navy blue fabric accordion shade matches the curtains, throw pillows, and other decor accents in the blue-and-white room.

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  Opaque Window Shades

  Jessica Nelson Design / Carina Skrobecki Photography

  Jessica Nelson Design hung natural woven Roman shades with a tight weave on the windows of this bathroom above the tub that add warmth and can be closed when privacy is needed.

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  Gauzy White Curtains

  Kate Marker Interiors / Stoffer Photography

  Kate Marker Interiors hung gauzy white curtains that diffuse light during daytime for a window that doesn’t need privacy thanks to a hedge outside.

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  Black and White Floral Curtain

  Mary Patton Design

  Mary Patton Design softened the windows of this black-and-white bathroom with soft gathered shades that add a floral pattern that complements the vintage accents in the modern space.

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  Printed Roman Shade

  Tyler Karu Design + Interiors / Photo by James R. Salomon

  Roman shades printed with a shellfish motif enhance the coastal feel of this Maine powder room from Tyler Karu Design + Interiors with its soft palette of grayish blues and shades of white.

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  Farmhouse Florals

  Ashley Montgomery Design

  Ashley Montgomery Design added Roman shades in a decorative floral fabric in muted tones to soften the windows of this modern farmhouse-style kitchen.

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  Dark Velvet Drapes

  Design by Leanne Ford Interiors / Photo by Reid Rolls

  Hanging curtain rods close to the ceiling, rather than directly above windows, will make ceilings feel taller and rooms feel more spacious. Floor-to-ceiling dark velvet drapes complement the moody vintage glam feel of this home bar from Leanne Ford Interiors. If you live in a cold climate, heavy drapes will help keep heat from escaping and cold air from seeping in.

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  Matching Shades and Curtains

  Mary Patton Design

  Curtains and window shades in solid colors and simple fabrics can add warmth to minimalist rooms. Mary Patton Design dressed the windows of this calming space in matching fabric on the window shades and curtains.

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  Lace Curtain

  deVOL Kitchens

  Don’t hesitate to bring some timeless charm to a traditional or historic home by hanging a fixed lace curtain panel in the kitchen window that will help filter light and block views without having to be opened and closed, like this charming space from deVOL Kitchens. The rustic wood window frame keeps the lacy number from feeling precious. Try sourcing vintage lace at local flea markets or online.

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  Black Kitchen Shutters

  Design by Sissy + Marley Interior Design / Photo by Marco Ricca Studio

  In this NYC duplex kitchen from Sissy + Marley Interior Design, black window blinds complement the industrial-style windows and the overall black-and-white decor scheme to create a contemporary feel.

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  Bold Fabric Shades

  Ashley Montgomery Design

  Ashley Montgomery Design chose a colorful patterned statement shade for this ornate bathtub nook that stands up to the bold finishes and fixtures of the bathroom.

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  Simple Roman Shades

  Design by Leanne Ford Interiors / Photo by Reid Rolls

  A simple white Roman shade softens the graphic black-and-white striped walls of this bathroom from Leanne Ford Interiors.

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  Mismatched Patterns

  Mary Patton Design

  Mary Patton Design mixed and matched patterns in this bold blue sitting room for an eclectic feel, from the checkered ottoman to the zigzag throw pillows to the black-and-white printed floral shades.

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  Customize With Trim

  Kate Marker Interiors / Emily Kennedy Photo

  Adding custom trim to simple curtains can personalize your curtains or help them tie into the existing decor. In this gray and white living room from Kate Marker Interiors, gray trim ties the curtains into the room while adding pattern.

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  Privacy Half Curtains

  Becca Interiors

  Curtains make this built-in bathtub nook from Becca Interiors feel private and cozy, perfect for a hot soak after a long day.

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  Great Room Drapes

  Desiree Burns Interiors

  A wall of great room windows that floods your space with natural light by day can feel foreboding by night. In this space from Desiree Burns Interiors, floor-to-ceiling gray curtains soften the wall of windows and can be drawn for privacy in the evenings.

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  Oversized Plaid Shade

  Ashley Montgomery Design

  Ashley Montgomery Design draped a dramatic plaid Roman shade across the triple windows above the sink in this spacious kitchen that lends it a genteel country house feel while adding color and pattern to the room.

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  Semi-Opaque Curtains

  Becca Interiors

  White semi-opaque half curtains add privacy without compromising the light and airy feel of this bathroom from Becca Interiors.

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  Check It Out

  Mary Patton Design

  Mary Patton Design added large-scale check draped and a matching shade to the windows of this room that complement the light blue wall paint and give the space a polished feel.

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  Contrasting Shade

  Forbes + Masters

  A black and white stripe shade adds a sober note to this colorful and ornate home office from Forbes + Masters.

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  Patterned TV Room Shades

  Brophy Interiors

  This TV room from Brophy Interiors includes a home bar so that you can enjoy a cocktail with your favorite movie, or invite friends to help themselves to a drink while you watch the game.

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  False Ceiling Mounted Curtains

  Caroline Andreoni Interior Design / Photo by Sophie Lloyd

  Hanging curtains from a false ceiling adds elegance and hides hardware for a flowing look. In this chic Parisian apartment from Caroline Andreoni Interior Design,

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  Pinch-Pleat Curtains

  Caroline Andreoni Interior Design / Photo by Sophie Lloyd

  Caroline Andreoni Interior Design carried the same curtains throughout the semi-open-plan living space in this Parisian apartment for a cohesive look. The pinch pleat curtains blend in perfectly with the mix of classic architecture and contemporary style.

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  Tie-Back Curtains

  Design by Emilie Fournet Interiors / Photo by Kasia Fiszer

  Emilie Fournet Interiors added a curtain panel on the far end of a pair of windows flanking the fireplace in this London flat, tying them back to keep them from touching the radiators while framing the focal point of the room.

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  Neutral Shade and Patterned Wallpaper

  Desiree Burns Interiors

  A soft neutral-toned window shade allows the patterned colorful wallpaper in this dining room from Desiree Burns Interiors to stand out without competing.

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  Nursery Curtains

  A Beautiful Mess

  In this nursery from A Beautiful Mess, velvet black-out curtains help the baby sleep while the mustard color of the fabric stands up to the bright and colorful botanical print wallpaper.

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  Wall of Windows

  Design by Marie Flanigan Interiors / Photo by Julie Soefer

  Marie Flanigan Interiors hung semi-transparent white curtains from the top of a wall of windows in this high-ceilinged living room that helps to soften the room without blocking light.

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  Striped Tea Towel Curtains

  Design by Leanne Ford Interiors / Photo by Erin Kelly

  Leanne Ford Interiors hung black-and-white striped half curtains that look like giant tea towels on the lower half of this bank of windows that complement the vintage feel of the room.

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  Match the Bed Linens

  Ashley Montgomery Design

  This romantic bedroom from Ashley Montgomery Design has vintage floral wallpaper and a soft rose pink window shade that matches the bedding for a cohesive and cozy look.

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  Blackened Shade

  Tina Ramchandani Creative

  This living room from Tina Ramchandani Creative has a wall of casement windows that are fitted with a custom shade that is black to match the black metal window frames, but doesn’t block all the light and complements the blue ombre walls of the room.

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  Romantic Florals

  Mary Patton Design

  Mary Patton Design adorned the window of the unapologetically romantic bedroom with a floral shade that adds another pattern to the room decorated with vintage and antique furniture.

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  Natural Wood Shutters

  Design by Leanne Ford Interiors / Photo by Reid Rolls

  Chunky pale wood interior window shutters lend a modern rustic feel to this kitchen from Leanne Ford Interiors and can be used to block light and control temperature to reduce the reliance on air conditioning during the scorching days of summer.

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  Gauzy White Curtains

  Ashley Montgomery Design

  Ashley Montgomery Design hung gauzy white curtains on the window above this kitchen sink that allow the limited natural light to flow in while helping to minimize the less-than-scenic view.

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  Two-Tone Shades

  Finding Lovely

  Finding Lovely hacked the woven shades on either side of the range with a simple DIY to add neutral-toned striped fabric that makes them feel more custom, softening the bright white space.

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  Match the Sink Curtain

  Mary Patton Design

  Mary Patton Design gave this bathroom a timeless feel with pillowy white gathered shades that match the under-sink curtain and complement the sky blue walls, silver fixtures, and Venetian mirror.

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  Opaque Cafe Curtains

  Ashley Montgomery Design

  Ashley Montgomery Design hung opaque cafe curtains on the bottom half of the kitchen sink window that can be swiftly pulled shut to block the view of the neighbors across the street.

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  Pastel Fabric Shades

  Mary Patton Design

  Mary Patton Design painted this kids’ bathroom in a bold shade of lilac, then chose pastel pink tulip Roman shades that add volume to the windows and reinforce the whimsical springtime ambiance.

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  Puddled Curtains

  Design by Sissy + Marley Interior Design / Photo by Marco Ricca Studio

  In this bedroom from Sissy + Marley Interior Design, light beige drapes around the French doors—leading to the small balcony—puddle on the floor, softening the crisp neutral-toned space.

What is the most popular window treatment today?

Roller shades are popular solutions for modern windows. Easy to use and affordable compared to other options, roller shades can be rolled up and down manually or by remote control. Solar shades are a variation of roller shades that offer protection against UV rays. 

What is the drapery trend for this year?

After falling out of fashion for many years, drapery is making a comeback. Current trends include pinch pleat drapes, statement drapes in bold colors and patterns, and drapery made from sustainable, eco-friendly fabrics such as hemp and linen.

What can I put instead of curtains?

If you don’t like curtains, you can dress your windows with shades, blinds, shutters, or window film. Shade options include solid or patterned roller shades, solar shades, Roman shades, or black-out shades for privacy, light, and heat control. You can install window blinds or interior shutters made from vinyl, metal, or wood. Various window treatments can also be layered to create more light control options and visual effects, such as a plain white roller shade layered with a more decorative Roman shade in a different color or pattern. 

12 Tips for Choosing Window Treatments That Can Completely Transform Your Space

The 12 Types of Window Coverings on the Market Right Now!

So you are in the market for new window blinds or shades, huh? When you’re starting out, all the options can feel very confusing and overwhelming. To help you, our experts have broken down the large variety of window coverings for you. We hope this article helps you get a clear idea of what you are looking for in your newest home addition.

1. Cellular Shades

These have 3D honeycomb-shaped cells that are filled with air and help insulate your home from outdoor temperature transfer. These are a great option for people looking for energy savings.

2. Layered Shades

Layered Shades feature a double layer of fabric that alternate between solid colored and opaque stripes. When the solid colored fabric aligns on both layers, the opaque fabric allows for light to be softly filtered through. These are a great option for people who desire a modern look. 

3. Natural Shades

These are typically made of materials such as bamboo, reeds, jute, and grass. These earthy materials are woven together to give you a shade you can roll up and down to achieve your desired amount of light. Natural Shades are great for people looking to achieve a private and relaxing ambiance.

4. Pleated Shades

These window coverings feature crisp folds of fabric that layer perfectly when the shade is pulled up. These are available in a variety of pleat sizes and fabric colors or patterns, which is why we recommend these to folks looking for a sophisticated and fashionable option.

5. Roller Shades

They offer the sleekest and most seamless appearance of all the options. These shades feature a single panel of fabric that rolls up discreetly into its own casing. Roller Shades are offered in a variety of light filter options and fabrics. We recommend these to homeowners that really enjoy the look of their home without window covers, but are looking for something that can provide temporary privacy because roller shades are nearly undetectable when they’re not being used. 

6. Roman Shades

Roman Shades are made of fabric and come in a variety of light-filtering and fabric design options. When you desire more light, these shades fold up into large pleats creating a simple, yet dramatic look for your windows. 

7. Sheer Shades

From afar, sheer shades look very similar to traditional blinds, but they are actually made of solid-colored fabric that lay flat in between 2 layers of sheer fabric. These shades faintly filter light when the fabric in between lays flat and when the fabrics are turned vertically they provide complete privacy. These add a soft, delicate touch to any room.

8. Solar Shades

These are almost identical to roller shades except they are made with fabrics that block UV rays from entering the room. We recommend these to anyone that has a resident in the home with sensitivity to UV rays.

9. Roman Shade

Roman Shades are made of fabric and come in a variety of light-filtering and fabric design options. When you desire more light, these shades fold up into large pleats creating a simple, yet dramatic look for your windows. 

10. Sliding Panels

These are offered in solar, roller, natural, and even roman shade styles, but they are made to retract and extend horizontally, rather than vertically like the majority of shades do. We recommend these to people looking for a solution to a large balcony sliding door or a tall vertical window.   

11. Traditional Blinds

This tradition window covering comes in a variety of textures, colors, and materials. These are most often offered in materials such as wood, composite and faux wood, vinyl, and aluminum. 

12. Shutters

Shutters provide a timeless, classical look to your home. Typically being offered in two materials, wood and composite wood, these are a more pricey window cover option, but they are definitely a great investment as they add value and warmth to your household.

Here at ABC Blind & Drapery, we offer all of these window covering solutions and can custom make fit them to any window. If you are in the market for blinds, you need the help of our experts! Give us a call for a free consultation! (512) 459-6561

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Window sashes – types and purpose

12/04/2020

Window sash is the completed construction of a window unit. In other words, this is the base of the window. Window covers can be aluminum, steel, wood, plastic and fiberglass. They make it possible:

• installation of the structure in the opening;
• installation of sashes and their opening;
• fixing double-glazed windows.

Types of window frames

When using a wooden profile, the classification of window casings by design is relevant. They can be paired, doubled, single, double, separate with double strapping. Such designs are less often deaf, more often opening. According to the opening method, they are divided into:

• lifting;
• casement;
• combined.

Casement sashes can be sliding, hinged, hinged, tilt-and-turn, hanging or pivoting. The type of leaf opening is not affected by the material of the profile.

Decorative models

Decorative binding includes inside and outside layout. It creates a visual effect of dividing the glazed area into sectors. It is combined with any profiles and can be made of various materials: aluminum, PVC, wood. Also called decorative layout.

Layout makes the appearance of the window more interesting, gives it a special style, individuality. Its parts are attached to the profile of the sashes or frames, spacers located inside the double-glazed windows or directly to the glass. They differ in design, they can be wide or narrower, bent, have milled edges.

Structural sashes

Structural sashes are functional, they divide the sashes into sectors, which will require separate double-glazed windows to fill. They perform several functions at once:

• make the structure more durable, which is important for large window openings;
• allow you to evenly distribute the weight of double-glazed windows on the frame and sashes;
• give windows great aesthetic appeal.

Window sashes, both constructive and decorative, have some drawbacks. They increase the cost of the window structure, and also make it more difficult to care for it. Divided into sectors and equipped with additional elements, windows are more difficult to clean.

Bars

Decorative elements are called bars. Functional binding, dividing the window into sectors, these are the classic bars. This is an expensive construction, which is often equipped with luxury real estate. It solves the problem of a large window opening and additionally provides security.

Also, the fasteners may not be functional, but may be false false bindings. That is, simulate the separation of glass, but do not divide it. There are the following types of such bars:

1. Venetian. Mounted on the outer and inner surface of the windows, can be placed both on both sides at once, and only on one. They are usually rounded or trapezoidal.
2. Viennese. Precisely imitate constructive binding. When they are installed inside the double-glazed windows, additional spacers are placed. This creates the effect of splitting the window into sectors.
3. Interglazing. Mounted inside double-glazed windows, made of plastic or aluminum. This layout creates the desired visual effect, but does not interfere with the daily care of the window.

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What are PVC window casings: separate and paired

The term “window casings” is used to denote the internal structure of the elements that divide the window into fragments: a blind frame, an opening sash, etc. Depending on the purpose of windows by type and structure, they may differ greatly.

For example, in large blocks, the number of doors increases, while the fragments can be different in size, shape and design.

According to the structure of , a distinction is made between separate and twin systems .

Separate ones are found today only in old houses and exclusively on wooden windows. This design consists of two bindings with hinged doors at the same time. One of them opens either outward or inward, the other only inward.

Today, in residential buildings, paired blocks are mainly used, in which two bindings are closely approximated to each other. As a result, they seem to merge into one. This increases the strength characteristics of the block, its rigidity. Between the glasses there is a standard distance of 5.3 cm, which exceeds the same parameter in separate ones by almost two times.

A window along the perimeter or its sash, if necessary, is divided into fragments of the required size by various details that play a functional or decorative role. These elements serve for:

• structural reinforcement;
• ventilation and zoning unit;
• decorations.

Functional

Most often, an impost is used as a functional part, with which you can completely divide a double-glazed window of a large blind sash into parts of the required size or divide the frame.

Mullion provides the necessary rigidity to the system. For example, a horizontal element is often used in balcony doors. In addition to the fact that it gives the sash additional strength, the impost eliminates its deformation. In addition, its lower part is completely protected from accidental impacts.

Decorative overlays

When dividing a double-glazed window into fragments with the help of decorative overlays, an imitation of window casings in various styles is obtained, for example, classic French – with fine division, modern – with a curvilinear pattern, distinguished by grace, Gothic – with strict geometric shapes and more.