Window treatments are basically coverings for the windows to control the incoming sunlight and provide privacy to the user of the space.
While the above stated reasons are the technical, window treatments also enhance the room aesthetic giving them a neater look.
Before choosing any window treatment for your house, you need to know about the different types of window treatments and their uses.
1. Curtains
Curtains are window coverings made of light weight fabric. They are most economical among all the types of window treatments. They are a more versatile choice of treatment for your windows.
There are various types of curtains available in the market you to look out for each serving its own purpose.
a. Pinch Pleat curtains
These are the most popular style of curtains that can be found in any Indian home. They are stitched and pinched at the top hence the name.
Pinch pleat curtains can be used in any part of the house. They give out an elegant and formal look to the room
b. Box Pleat curtains
Box pleated curtains have a more tailored appearance than the other types of curtains. They are commonly used for dining rooms, lounges and bedrooms.
C. Goblet Pleat curtains
Goblet pleat curtains are ideal for huge, conventional room with huge ceilings making them perfect for your huge living rooms.
d. Pencil Pleat curtains
Pencil pleats are more casual than box pleats and goblet pleat curtains. They have thinner pleats.
These types of curtains are perfect for bedrooms and living rooms.
e. Eyelet curtains
Eyelet curtains are popularly used in contemporary, modern themed houses. The curtains have eyelets at the top that run through the curtain rod, allowing you to easily open and close them.
f. Table top curtains
These are another popular type of curtains that can be found in a typical Indian household.
This type of curtain has loops on the top are that hung from the curtain rods.
2. Drapes
Drapes are similar to curtains but the only difference between them is that drapes are lined and are made of heavier fabric than curtains.
Drapes are perfect for bedrooms as they provide complete blackout that is unlikely to be done by curtains.
a. Blackout Drapes
These are one of the most common styles of drapes. They completely block light making them bedrooms of people who have a disturbed sleep pattern, TV rooms and home theaters.
b. Semi opaque drapes
These are a blend of sheer and opaque/blackout drapes. These allow daylight partially unlike blackout drapes and provide a little more privacy than sheer.
Semi opaque drapes can be used for any application.
c. Sheer drapes
These are thin, semitransparent drapes that are often used under blackout drapes. They provide less privacy and more allow more sunlight.
These are ideal for living and dining rooms.
e. Window Scarfs
Window scarfs are similar to valances. These are long, thin piece of curtain that are hung from the top of the curtain rod or hung around them. These add a trendy look to the room and are commonly seen in teenager’s room.
3. Shades
Shades are soft fabric panels that have a lining. These are commonly used for small rooms where curtains cannot be used.
a. Roman Shades
Roman shades give the room a cleaner finish than the other types. They are versatile, flexible, practical and stylish.
These are generally preferred in living rooms, bedrooms and offices.
b. Roller Shades
Roller shades are attractive and fresh looking. They are functional in blocking light.
Commonly used in bedrooms, kitchens, living rooms, offices and bathrooms.
c. Sheer shades
These add a soft relief to the room. These blinds are preferred for mismatched windows.
They are oftentimes used in bedrooms and living rooms.
d. Solar screen shades
Solar screen shades are used to block the harmful UV rays without blocking the sunlight and allows views.
e. Bamboo Woven shades
Bamboo shades give the windows a natural look and form a beautiful decorative edge binding addition to your house.
f. Tie-up shades
These are made of light and delicate fabrics. Unlike the regular shades, these are tied up instead of pulling up.
Tie up shades do not block out the sun.
g. Pleated shades
These are made from thin, pleated fabric. Pleated shades are inexpensive and easy to install.
They are generally used in rooms that require extreme privacy like bathrooms.
4. Blinds
Blinds are made of stiff material that give out a formal look to the room and block the light completely. They are made up of slats that can be opened and closed.
a. Vertical Blinds
These either open side to side or in the middle. Vertical blinds are a popular choice for patio doors and floor and ceiling windows.
b. Zebra Blinds
These blinds have an alternate pattern on them hence the name.
Zebra blinds are used for board rooms, conference rooms, drawing room and bedrooms.
c. Blackout blinds
These kinds of blinds prevent light from entering the room hence cooling the room.
They are popularly used in offices, hotels, schools, bedrooms, home theatres and nurseries.
d. Dim out blinds
Dim out blinds are made of different types of fabrics each of different densities that block out sun to varying degrees. These blinds provide protection from the harmful rays only allowing natural light.
e. Venetian Blinds
Venetian blinds control sunlight, give privacy. These are durable and easy to clean. They are also versatile and can be used in any part of the house.
f. Bamboo Blinds
These are wooden woven blinds that add a natural elegance to the room and fit into any style of décor.
g. Wooden blinds
Wooden blinds are effective in blocking sunlight completely making them an ideal choice for bedrooms. These make the room look rich. Also these are strong and durable.
h. Faux Wooden blinds
Faux wooden blinds have an inviting and polished look, are easy to maintain and also heat and moisture resistant. Hence, allowing them to be used throughout the house.
i. Panel Blinds
These are made from thin fabric sheets. They are used for large glass doors, sliding glass doors. Panel blinds do not tilt or rotate but slide into each other. They are easy to clean and economical.
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