1. 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.
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2. Window Treatments Two-way draw drapery Café curtain
One-way draw drapery
Café curtain
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3. Window Treatments Mini blind Roman shade Austrian shade
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4. Window Treatments Balloon curtain Vertical blind Hinged shutters
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5. 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.
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6. Window Treatments Top Treatment Examples Swag with drapery jabot
Cornice
Pouff valance
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7. Window Treatments Top Treatment Examples Lambrequin Cascade valance
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8. 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 • • •
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9. 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 • •
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