Window Treatment decorative or functional covering applied to the inside or outside of a window including shades, horizontal or vertical blinds, shades, drapes, curtains, valances, or interior shutters “Window Treatment” can be used interchangeably with "window covering" or "window dressing," but window treatment just sounds so much more posh, doesn't it?
Window Treatments 101 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Z6d8k62HoA Listen and list on your notes Important Factors to consider when designing a window treatment.
Check your list of important factors in choosing a window treatment: Light Control Energy Efficiency/Insulation View vs. Privacy Child/Pet Safety Design Style Color Coordination Decorative or Functional Cost: Most economical, Mid-Range , Expensive Architectural Challenges Measuring
Window Treatments Window coverings have decorative and functional purposes. Decorative: Dress and Emphasize Add Color Add to Design Style Functional: Light Control Energy Efficiency/Insulation Privacy/View Architectural Challenges
Types of Curtains Stationery Lighter Weight Less Expensive Don’t filter light as well Sash & Hourglass Gathered on Rod Sheers
More curtains . . . length determined by the size of window Tie Backs Café Curtains just long enough to cover the window sill . . . or extend beyond.
Draperies Heavier fabrics Lined More formal & elegant More expensive fabric & construction Better at filtering light Draw open and closed
Swags, Jabots & Cascades Toppers Cornice Box A short piece of decorative material placed across the top of a window to decorate it. Scarves Swags, Jabots & Cascades
Toppers Valances
Shades & Blinds: What’s the difference? How to choose? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RVZfT9QsA8&feature=related
Can be used alone or under valances or curtains Shades Can be used alone or under valances or curtains Pleated shades Roman shades Honeycomb Shades Balloon shades Roller shades
Horizontal Blinds Window coverings made of a series of evenly spaced slats that may be opened or closed by cords. Aluminum Blinds Wood Blinds
On sliding doors or windows VERTICAL BLINDS On sliding doors or windows
Shutters Vertical sections of wood or manufactured material hinged together. Very energy efficient; used to give window a clean, uncluttered look.
Homework Assignment: Take a picture of a window treatment in your home, in both the up and down, or open and closed position. In order to get 20 pts credit, you must bring the pictures to class tomorrow already printed. (This is easily done with a cell phone and then downloaded to your computer to print, or emailed to yourself and printed from your email).