1. Window Coverings From: www.uen.org

2. Window Treatments Window coverings help control the environment in a home. They regulate the amount of light, muffle noise, insulate, and provide privacy.

3. Types of Window Treatments Curtains  Sheer curtains  Tailored curtains  Sash curtains Sheer curtains Sash curtains Tailored

4. More curtains… Café curtains Tieback curtains

5. Draperies Usually made of heavier fabrics than curtains. Usually lined and hand in more formal interiors. Draperies with swags Draperies Draw draperies

6. 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. Valance Swag or scarf Cornice Lambrequins

7. Shutters oOnce 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. oVertical sections of wood or manufactured material hinged together.

8. Shades Can be used alone or with curtains or draperies. Roller shades Roman shades Balloon shades Pleated shades

9. Blinds Window coverings made of a series of evenly spaced slats that may be opened or closed by cords. Venetian blinds Vertical blinds