1. Interior Design I
3.04
Window Treatments
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2. What is the purpose of window treatments?
Privacy
Filter light
Decoration/aesthetics

3. Window treatments are divided into 2 categories
Hard: Shutters, blinds, and cornices
Soft: Curtains, draperies, shades, and valances
If this is a shutter and this is a valance
then what do you think determines hard or soft window treatments

4. Hard Window Treatments 1. Shutters
Shutters can cover all or part of a window.
They are usually made of wood and are hinged for opening.

5. 2. Blinds spaced slats that may be opened or closed by cords.
Blinds are great for French doors because they provide privacy while still allowing the doors to work.

6. 3. Cornice
Cornice is a type of top treatment that is made of wood or an ornamental molding around the wall of a room just below the ceiling.
Top treatments are only decorative and help to hide window hardware.

7. Soft Window Treatments 1. Curtains VS. 2. Draperies
Panels of unlined lightweight fabric
Can be window length or floor length
Usually hung by a casing/rod pocket
Café style curtains cover only the lower part of window
Some are sheer and just to diffuse light
Long panels of heavier pleated fabric
Can be opened from center or side
Usually lined to protect the decorative fabric and provide insulation, light control, and privacy

8. Although many people think curtains and drapes are the same thing, since they both cover windows, there is a difference by definition and use, even though most of us (me included) use the words interchangeably. Curtains usually are a lighter fabric, thin or sheer. They are not lined and won't block out light.

9. Café curtains

10. 3. Shades
Types of shades include: Roman, pleated, balloon, accordion, roller, and others
Function is to block out sunlight
Can be insulated to block out heat or cold

11. 4. Valances Shorter pieces of fabric that cover the top part of window
Often used with other window treatments
Can be used to hide window treatment hardware