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WOWWITH WINDOW TREATMENTS
Considering the importance of windows in a home’s architecture, the treatment of a window should be one of the first design decisions. Similar to creative decisions relating to flooring, fabrics, and the like, how an interior designer merchandises a room’s windows is critical.
We understand that as interior design/model merchandising firm, we are selling architecture and lifestyle. And as such, window treatments can pack a powerful supportive punch. So, let’s dig into the wonder of window treatments.
TYPES OF WINDOW TREATMENTS
First things first: one needs to know the plethora of options available when it comes to window treatments:
• Blinds are typically made from plastic or wood slats. There is usually little variation in style. Blinds can be mounted inside the window frame to create a clean look or outside to make a small window seem larger. As they tend to block a lot of light, use them carefully.
• Shades are made of fabric and come in varying levels of opacity. They give a modern vibe and when unrolled or unrolled only a little, they can be a great way to show off a window and its trim. There are three main types
of shades:
• Roller are unrolled from a tube-shaped piece at the top of the window
• Roman are arranged in careful folds
• Honeycomb fold down from the top of the
window in pleats
• Drapes are attached to a rod above the window and hang down beyond the frame. They come in a variety of materials, colors and patterns, and sizes. The variety of drapery allows us as interior designers the most flexibility in design impact. And because of this, drapes are often our treatment of choice. They add a softness hanging between the drywall and the glass of the
This master suite includes soft, gauzy drapes help to create a romantic vibe.
window. We use them to add a finish to a room and keep them pulled off the glass to sell the window and the view.
•Shutters can be very expensive as they are true woodwork and are often custom fit for a specific window. While there are a few stock sizes and finishes available, it’s recommended you have them custom fit
to the window for the best appearance. Shutters are more popular in certain regions of the country
than in others, and due to their expense, if you are considering using them in a model home, it is often best to use them sparingly. Know your buyer.
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