Windows & Window Treatments Interior Design II

Parts of a Window

Double Hung A window with two vertically moving sashes, each closing a different part of the window A window with two vertically moving sashes, each closing a different part of the window

Casement Window sash which swings open on side hinges Window sash which swings open on side hinges In swinging are French in origin In swinging are French in origin Out swinging are English Out swinging are English

Bay window Windows that project out from the wall. Windows that project out from the wall. An angle bay refers to the angle of departure from the plane of the wall An angle bay refers to the angle of departure from the plane of the wall

Bow window Rounded bay window that projects from a wall in the shape of an arc. Rounded bay window that projects from a wall in the shape of an arc. Usually consists of five sash. Usually consists of five sash.

Clerestory A window in the upper part of a lofty room that admits light to the center of the room A window in the upper part of a lofty room that admits light to the center of the room

Combination Window assembly containing a combination of more than one window type Window assembly containing a combination of more than one window type

Storm and Sash Window assembly containing a half screen and two glass storm panels Window assembly containing a half screen and two glass storm panels In the summer the bottom storm panel is stored in the top frame exposing the screen panels In the summer the bottom storm panel is stored in the top frame exposing the screen panels

Dormer window Window in a wall that projects from a sloping roof in an alcove Window in a wall that projects from a sloping roof in an alcove

French Doors Sometimes called French windows (but that’s wrong!) Sometimes called French windows (but that’s wrong!) Come in pairs and often open onto a porch or patio. Come in pairs and often open onto a porch or patio.

Sliding Glass Doors Today’s functional version of French Doors Today’s functional version of French Doors

Awning Window Top hinged sash Top hinged sash Pivot near the top and typically swing outward Pivot near the top and typically swing outward

Jalousie A shutter type window with slats which are fixed or adjustable A shutter type window with slats which are fixed or adjustable

Picture Window A large fixed piece of glass A large fixed piece of glass Designed to frame and outside view Designed to frame and outside view

Café Curtain A single pair of short panels ½ the length of the window. A single pair of short panels ½ the length of the window.

Cellular shade Two or more sheets of accordion pleated reinforced fabric which is bonded together Two or more sheets of accordion pleated reinforced fabric which is bonded together

Cornice Three sided box placed over a window Three sided box placed over a window Can be wood, painted wood or covered with fabric Can be wood, painted wood or covered with fabric

Drape Old fashioned term for a heavy weight fabric panel. Old fashioned term for a heavy weight fabric panel.

Festoon Sewn to gather vertically Sewn to gather vertically Similar to a valance Similar to a valance

Balloon Shade

Jabot A small panel, usually folded into deep pleats at the top and cut at an angle. A small panel, usually folded into deep pleats at the top and cut at an angle.

Pleated shade More a blind than a shade More a blind than a shade Accordion pleated fabric which is raised and lowered with cords like a blind Accordion pleated fabric which is raised and lowered with cords like a blind

Roller shade Fabric or vinyl spring wound on a tube Fabric or vinyl spring wound on a tube

Roll up blind Fabric or wood that rolls when a cord is pulled Fabric or wood that rolls when a cord is pulled

Roman shade Fabric shade with slat inserted horizontally down the entire length Fabric shade with slat inserted horizontally down the entire length Raised and lowered via pull cord and gathers in soft folds Raised and lowered via pull cord and gathers in soft folds

Scarf Long piece of fabric usually designed to drape across the top of a window Long piece of fabric usually designed to drape across the top of a window

Shutter Wooden hinged panels. Wooden hinged panels. Adjusted with louvers to control light Adjusted with louvers to control light

Valance Any fabric treatment that tops a window Any fabric treatment that tops a window

Swag One piece valance cut longer on either end so it frames the window One piece valance cut longer on either end so it frames the window

Combination Treatment

Horizontal blinds

Vertical blinds

Accordian shades

Cornice and pull shade

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