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Window Coverings
Window Treatments
Window coverings help control the environment in a home. They regulate the amount of light, muffle noise, insulate, and provide privacy.
Types of Window Treatments
Curtains Sheer curtains Tailored curtains made
to specifically fit to the size of the window
Sash curtains are attached with a rod on both the top and the bottom of a window
Sheer curtainsSash curtains
Tailored
More curtains…
Café Curtains Straight curtain hung from
rings which slide along a bar which cover the bottom portion of a window
Ruffled Curtains Curtains edged with ruffles
on the hems and sides
Tie-back Curtains Curtains which are tied back
using the “golden section” rule
Café Curtains
Ruffled Curtains
Tie back curtains
DraperiesUsually made of heavier
fabrics than curtains. Usually lined and hand in
more formal interiorsMay draw across a rod or
remain in place on either side of the window
Draperies with swags
Draperies
Draw draperies
Jabot
JabotFolded fabric that drapes down on either side of a swag or valance or between a series of swags
Other window coverings…Lambrequins
A cornice that extends down the side of the drapery
Valance Horizontal treatment across the top
of a window usually made from fabric
Swag or Scarf Fabric draped over a pole or rod
Cornice Horizontal treatment across the top
of a window usually made from wood and padded or covered with fabric
.
Valance
Swag or scarf
Cornice
Lambrequins
Shutters
o Louvered or fixed slats attached with hinges so that they can be opened or shut
o Usually made from wood or plastic
o Once used solely to keep out heat and cold, now shutters are used to give a simple uncluttered look to a window and work well with traditional decors.
Shades Can be used alone or with
curtains or draperies
Pleated Shades Solid fabric that folds into
horizon tonal accordion pleats which are raised or lowered with cords – usually solid
Roman Shades Hangs flat when closed and
folds horizontally in pleats when raised – made of fabric
Balloon Shades Fabric shade that is flat when
down but pulls up into scallops – can also be stationary with scallops
Roman shades
Balloon shades
Pleated shades
Shades Continued…
Roller Shades
Austrian Shades
Can be used alone or with curtains or draperies
Roller ShadesMaterial is hung on a roller with a spring mechanism at the top of the window and is pulled down to close
Austrian ShadesFabric shade that is gathered in scallops when pulled down – when pulled up scallops become tighter at bottom
Blinds
Window coverings made of a series of evenly spaced slats that may be opened or closed by cords
Venetian blinds Wide slats of wood, metal
or plastic which hand horizontally from a track which can be drawn up
Vertical blinds Wide slats of wood, metal
or plastic that are hung vertically from a track and are drawn to one side
Venetian blinds
Vertical blinds