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Picking the right windows for your home isn’t an easy decision. They’re functional, but also play a significant role in the aesthetics of your home – both inside and out. While picking windows can be one battle, picking the perfect window treatments to dress them up and suit your desired aesthetic is another entirely. From blinds to curtains to shades to drapes and more, the possibilities can feel endless.
Window treatments can be the difference between a finished and an unfinished home. They can also impact whether or not your interior design is cohesive, or whether it’s… off, and not in a cute, quirky way. As such, it’s important to select the ideal window treatments for your specific needs.
Here’s what you need to know about the variety of window treatments available to you, how you can mix and match them, and how to choose the perfect window treatments for you.
Types Of Window Treatments
First things first, here’s a brief overview about the various types of window treatments you can choose from.
Curtains
Curtains are pieces of fabric attached to a rod over your windows. They can be light and breezy, elegant, stately, made to give you more privacy, and more. They typically tend to be more relaxed than drapes but provide better aesthetic appeal than blinds or shades. These are great for bedrooms and living spaces, but you typically don’t want them in your kitchen or bathrooms.
Blinds
Blinds are attached to a frame at the top of your windows and have a lifting mechanism so that you can open and close them and lift and lower them as desired. They are made of hard slats and can be wood, vinyl, aluminum, or another material that can be opened or closed as desired to let light in or shut it out.
Drapes
Drapes are like curtains, but tend to be heavier and more formal. They tend to be floor-length pieces of fabric that attach to a rod hung over your windows. These are great for living areas and can be good for master bedrooms or bedrooms that require more privacy or a more formal appearance.
Shades
Shades are similar to blinds in that they’re attached to a frame, but they tend to be a solid piece of material that can grant more privacy than blinds alone do. They tend to roll around their rod when you lift them.
These are the most common types of window treatments, though there are others that you can add into the mix as well, such as valances, cafe curtains, indoor shutters, vertical blinds, and more.
How To Choose The Perfect Window Treatments For You
If you like to play with interior design, then you can feel free to play around with different ideas yourself. There are many ways to visualize what you want a space to look like before you go and spend the money on something you’re not too sure about, and many areas to pull inspiration from.
However, if you’re not sure about what looks good and what doesn’t, you can work with an interior designer. Based on your space and your personal taste, they would be able to provide you with recommendations for the perfect window treatments for your specifications.
The placement, shape, size, and style of your windows all impact what type of window treatment would look good with it. For example, if you have floor-to-ceiling windows, these are usually a statement in and of themselves and don’t need any window treatments. However, you could have curtains or drapes installed, so you can have more privacy when you wish it.
You typically want to choose the length of the treatment based on function and style. If you want to add layers, sheer fabrics are a fantastic way to do this. You also want to pay attention to the architecture of your space, as this can dictate the type of window treatment you need to install, such as if you can’t install a rod over a window, so you can’t do curtains or drapes.
While you don’t want every room in your home to look the same, you also don’t want to go for a completely different look in every room. Cohesiveness is important. You also want your treatments to be timeless and fairly neutral. A good rule of thumb is that you should be able to change up aspects of how a room is designed without needing to worry about whether or not it will clash with your window treatments.
Mixing And Matching Window Treatments
If you’re stuck between window treatments for either a window or a space, you may not even need to choose. Laying window treatments is a fantastic way to add dimension and interest to a space, when done correctly.
It’s also a great way to meet your needs. For example, if you love the whimsical look of light and airy curtains but you also love being able to control how much light and privacy a space gets, you can layer multiple curtains together, put shades or blinds on the window as well, and other such options.
Do You Need New Windows?
Moyes Glass may not provide window treatments, but we do do windows and all things glass, including doors and mirrors. Before you can start thinking about window treatments, you need to ensure that your windows suit your needs. Whether you are building a new construction home, need to have your windows replaced, or need window repair, we here at Moyes Glass provide the quality services and products you can rely on.
Contact us today or swing by our showroom in Ogden, UT to learn more about how we can help you elevate your home with our stunning glass products.
