Window Types &Coverings
Windows Why do we have windows? Light Ventilation Beauty Energy (heat and cold, in and out) View
Parts of a Window Frame Sash Casing Glass Sill Apron
Types of Windows 3 Main Categories Sliding Swinging Fixed
Hinged-casement window Types of Windows Gliding Sash window Double-hung window Hinged-casement window
Fanlight and sidelight window Types of Windows Bay window Bow window Jalousie window (Jow lah see) Fixed Arched Dormer Fanlight and sidelight window
More Window Types Palladian window French window
Review
What purpose do they serve in our homes? Window Treatments What purpose do they serve in our homes? control the environment in a home by regulate the amount of light, muffle noise insulate Provide privacy Complement the overall design theme
Considerations View from the outside Architecture of the building Shape of window Placement of window Size of window Use of window Desired effect
Types of Window Treatments Curtains – not lined Sheer curtains Tailored curtains Sash curtains Sheer Curtains Tailored Sash Curtains
Two Way Draw Drapery One Way Draw Drapery
More curtains… Tie Back curtains Café curtain
Draperies Usually made of heavier fabrics than curtains. Usually lined and are in more formal interiors. Draperies with swags Draw Draperies
Other window coverings… Both curtains and draperies sometimes have a Valance. A short piece of decorative material placed across the top of a window to add a finishing detail. Swag or scarf Valance
Balloon curtain / valence Pouf valence
Swag with Drapery Jabot & Roller Shade Roller shades Swag with Drapery Jabot & Roller Shade
Shades Can be used alone or with curtains or draperies. Pleated Shades Roman Shades Austrian Shades
Blinds Window coverings made of a series of evenly spaced slats that may be opened or closed by cords. Vertical Blinds Venetian Blinds
Shutters 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. Vertical sections of wood or manufactured material hinged together. Hinged Shutters
Cornice Boards – similar to a valence but more box shaped.
Lambrequin (lamb’ ber ken)