1. Window Treatment 1.decorative or functional covering applied to the inside or outside of a window 2.including shades, horizontal or vertical blinds, shades, drapes, curtains, valances, or interior shutters 3.“Window Treatment” can be used interchangeably with "window covering" or "window dressing," but window treatment just sounds so much more posh, doesn't it?

2. Window Treatments 101 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Z6d8k62HoA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Z6d8k62HoA Listen and list on your notes Important Factors to consider when designing a window treatment.

3. Check your list of important factors in choosing a window treatment: 1.Light Control 2.Energy Efficiency/Insulation 3.View vs. Privacy 4.Child/Pet Safety 5.Design Style 6.Color Coordination 7.Decorative or Functional 8.Cost: Most economical, Mid-Range, Expensive 9.Architectural Challenges 10.Measuring

4. Window Treatments Window coverings have decorative and functional purposes. Decorative: 1.Dress and Emphasize 2.Add Color 3.Add to Design Style Functional: 1.Light Control 2.Energy Efficiency/Insulation 3.Privacy/View 4.Architectural Challenges

5. Types of Curtains Sheers Sash & Hourglass Gathered on Rod 1.Stationery 2.Lighter Weight 3.Less Expensive 4.Don’t filter light as well

6. More curtains... length determined by the size of window Café Curtains Tie Backs or extend beyond. just long enough to cover the window sill...

7. Draperies 1.Heavier fabrics 2.Lined 3.More formal & elegant 4.More expensive fabric & construction 5.Better at filtering light 6.Draw open and closed

8. Toppers A short piece of decorative material placed across the top of a window to decorate it. Cornice Box Scarves Swags, Jabots & Cascades

9. Toppers Valances

10. Shades & Blinds: What’s the difference? How to choose? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RVZfT 9QsA8&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RVZfT 9QsA8&feature=related

11. Shades Can be used alone or under valances or curtains Roller shades Roman shades Balloon shades Pleated shades Honeycomb Shades

12. Horizontal Blinds Window coverings made of a series of evenly spaced slats that may be opened or closed by cords. Wood Blinds Aluminum Blinds

13. VERTICAL BLINDS On sliding doors or windows

14. Shutters 1.Vertical sections of wood or manufactured material hinged together. 2.Very energy efficient; used to give window a clean, uncluttered look.

15. 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 full credit, the picture must be already taken when you come to class, and you must be in the picture with the window treatment.