Window Treatments When considering treatments, remember that the view from the outside must be considered along with the view from the inside. There are two purposes for window treatments. To control light and air and provide privacy To complement the overall design scheme of a room Different windows require different window treatments. Determining factors include architecture of the building, shape and placement of the window, size and use of the window, and the desired effect. Copyright © Notice: The materials are copyrighted © and trademarked ™ as the property of The Curriculum Center for Family and Consumer Sciences, Texas Tech University.

Window Treatments Two-way draw drapery Café curtain One-way draw drapery Café curtain Copyright © Notice: The materials are copyrighted © and trademarked ™ as the property of The Curriculum Center for Family and Consumer Sciences, Texas Tech University.

Window Treatments Mini blind Roman shade Austrian shade Copyright © Notice: The materials are copyrighted © and trademarked ™ as the property of The Curriculum Center for Family and Consumer Sciences, Texas Tech University.

Window Treatments Balloon curtain Vertical blind Hinged shutters Copyright © Notice: The materials are copyrighted © and trademarked ™ as the property of The Curriculum Center for Family and Consumer Sciences, Texas Tech University.

Window Treatments Top Treatments Top treatments are used to decorate the space above the window and to hide the hardware on which curtains or drapes are hung. Top treatments can also include the drape or curtain over a blind or shade. Copyright © Notice: The materials are copyrighted © and trademarked ™ as the property of The Curriculum Center for Family and Consumer Sciences, Texas Tech University.

Window Treatments Top Treatment Examples Swag with drapery jabot Cornice Pouff valance Copyright © Notice: The materials are copyrighted © and trademarked ™ as the property of The Curriculum Center for Family and Consumer Sciences, Texas Tech University.

Window Treatments Top Treatment Examples Lambrequin Cascade valance Copyright © Notice: The materials are copyrighted © and trademarked ™ as the property of The Curriculum Center for Family and Consumer Sciences, Texas Tech University.

Window Treatment Chart FORMAL INFORMAL CASUAL Treatment Characteristics Types of Material or Fabric Draperies Pleated, heavy fabrics; may open from the side or center; provide privacy when closed Heavy fabrics, such as velvet, brocade, antique satin, and damask • Casement Sheer, pleated; provide some privacy; filter light; used alone or with draw draperies Sheer fabrics of nylon, lace, polyester, or blends • • Curtains Less formal than drapes; may be shirred, ruffled, gathered on rod, or café style; provide some privacy Cottons or cotton blends, polished cotton, chintz, muslin, or broadcloth • • Shades Good light control; used with curtains to prevent fading; improve energy efficiency Woven woods, heavy canvas, and most types of sheer to medium weight fabrics • • • Copyright © Notice: The materials are copyrighted © and trademarked ™ as the property of The Curriculum Center for Family and Consumer Sciences, Texas Tech University.

Window Treatment Chart (cont.) FORMAL INFORMAL CASUAL Treatment Characteristics Types of Material or Fabric Blinds Excellent light control; provide some privacy Metal, fabric, covered plastic, wood, or split bamboo • Shutters Control light; may be used with curtains and other treatments; provide privacy and ventilation Wood frames and slats, wood frames with fabric inserts, or wood frames and other opaque material • • Panels or Screens May be used as a focal point; provide privacy Wood panels (carved or painted), fabric panels, or other opaque material • • Cornices, Valances, and Lambrequins Decorative treatment at top of window Padded wood covered with fabric; or fabric used alone • • Copyright © Notice: The materials are copyrighted © and trademarked ™ as the property of The Curriculum Center for Family and Consumer Sciences, Texas Tech University.