Window Treatments are a designer's favorite way to finish off a room. Just the right textures, fabric, style, and scale can dramatically improve the feeling of the space. So where do you start in selecting the right product to meet your function and style needs? First, consider what functions are necessary for your window treatments? Do the treatments need to provide light and glare control? Are they necessary for privacy or to act as a noise insulator? What are the most important necessary functions? Before you even consider style, you must answer these questions. Weather conditions and sun are important considerations. You can both layer treatments and add interlining to draperies to act as an insulator for changing weather conditions. Interlining (which is the flannel-like fabric that is the middle layer between the decorative layer and regular lining) reduces damage from the sun and fading along with adding body for a fuller look. Layering treatments (adding shades, drapery panels, sheers or a valance or cornice) will minimize heat loss and save energy and money. The more layers you add, the more effective your treatments will be as insulation. Various textures, patterns and colors in the layering also adds much to a room's aesthetic. appeal. Consider the damage the sun can do to your furnishings, art and carpets. Blinds, shutters, sheers, and shades are great protectors of textiles. Because they can still allow in light, soften glare,and offer privacy they are an easy choice for function. Once you've determine appropriate function, now consider style. What style are you looking for? The style of your room is altered greatly by the type of treatment you select and how it is applied. Are you going for something subtle to let your view do the talking? Do you want to accent your windows or blend them into the walls (yes, this makes the room look larger)? Consider the overall feeling you want the room to have. What design needs must be addressed? Is your space large or small? Are the ceilings high, low, or vaulted? Are the windows too small for the scale of your room? Are there strange design problems that must be addressed? Look at your room and see what is lacking from a design point of view. Many design solutions can come from simple window treatments. Small windows can be made to look larger and low ceilings can look higher. Your room can even look more spacious (insert your desired outcome here) when you consider the style, color, texture, and pattern of the treatment. Choose Color and Pattern Carefully: When you select the right fabrics for your custom window treatments you can pull a room together and visually draw the eye around the space for a cohesive look. The overall style is effected mostly by the color and pattern you select. Why Choose Custom Window Treatments? Custom does not mean expensive. Custom treatments are important to get just the right look for your space and needs. Consider: 1. Scale and Proportion- Store bought treatments do not have the fullness nor appropriate scale to make the impact and fit the function needs properly. Custom treatments can address the right scale and have the right amount of fullness for the space and desired fabric. 2. Lining- Window treatments the in the stores often do not have adequate lining for sun and heat/cold protection and light control. 3. Custom Fabrics- With custom treatments you can customize the look to fit the style and design needs of your space. (See style section above). Fabrics are one of the easiest ways to pull a room together. 4. Length- One of the most important items in drapery is being able to add height to a room. Most store bought drapes are far to short for the right proportions. 5. Quality- Our custom products are well made and meant to last. Unlike most store brands, our custom products are made with care and are quality items you can use and admire for years. Atmosphere ID favorite window treatment PICS ***Top Down/Bottom up shades - Top down shades provide great options for privacy and light control for various activities. So inventive; we love it! (www.theshadestore.com/photo-gallery/product_line/roman-shades/bottom-up) ***Roman fabric shades- These shades work in any style and are perfect for layering. Go heavy or light with the fabric depending on your look and function. ***Drapery Panels- Every home needs drapery panels in one or more rooms. They add so much in scale, texture, and color. Whatever your design and function needs may be, you can get from drapery panels. Yes, they are so "in" right now and can fit into any desired look with the vast variety of styles and applications. ***Woven shades- Shades are so popular and woven shades are a great way to add a casual livable feeling to any space. So many textures are available for just the right look or light control. ***Roller Shades- Yes, your grandmother's roller shades are new and improved and perfect when you have a view. They roll up and out of the way easily so you don't miss any of that downtown or country view. Remember, if you love a certain style of treatment, you can make it work for almost any space. Go custom when you can to get just the right fit for style and function. You'll be glad you did when your window treatment functions properly and looks terrific.
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Window Treatments are a designer's favorite way to finish off a room. Just the right textures, fabric, style, and scale can dramatically improve the feeling of the space.
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