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Selecting window treatments can be an intimidating and daunting task unless you have a clear understanding of not only the choices that are available, but also the language and descriptions used in referring to the various products.

Window coverings are no longer merely a necessity for the purpose of privacy, but an addition to your decor meant to complement and enhance your living space. There are several considerations to be taken into account prior to shopping for windows treatments. Not only does a person wish to enhance the look of their home and compliment their decorating style, but how do you wish the treatments to function? Do you wish to utilize light-filtering or black-out coverings? Would you prefer something in fabric, wood, faux wood, vinyl, bamboo, or aluminum?

Shutters

Shutters (many times referred to as Plantation Shutters) are manufactured from either solid wood, faux wood or composite materials. They are hinged, louvered door-like coverings. The louvers may be opened and closed to allow sunlight or create Privacy. Hardwood shutters are crafted from real wood and use dovetail joinery for optimum strength and durability. They come in a large selection of stain and paint finishes.

Blinds

Blinds can be horizontal or vertical slats that tilt to open and close in order to let the light in or block it out. The slats are suspended by pieces of cloth, called tapes, or by cords. The slats may be tilted open/closed by using a wand or a cord for vertical blinds which is attached to the headrail. In addition, all slats may be lifted in unison to the headrail by the lift cords or pulled to one side or split in the center for verticals. Most people tend to think only of the aluminum blinds (sometimes referred to as Venetian blinds), however there are also vinyl blinds, wood blinds, faux wood blinds, and fabric INSULATED blinds in many colors to choose from.

Honeycomb Shades

Cellular shades, also known as Honeycomb or Cellular blinds, are named for the empty pockets of air that run parallel to their creases. As a rule, honeycomb shades take after customary pleated shades when seen from the room. Dissimilar to pleated shades, be that as it may, honeycomb shades are made out of no less than two sheets of fabric; one confronting the room and the other confronting the outside. These fabrics arrive in three opacities (sheer, light filtering and room darkening) and many colors, providing an adaptability over the shade used to intensify your room and accent your décor.

“Black-Out” window treatments

Several styles of window treatments can be ordered as “black out”, meaning that when closed, virtually no sunlight is filtered in. This black out feature is highly desirable for individuals who work nights and need to sleep during the day, or for those who do not wish to be awakened by the sunlight in the mornings.

Skylight coverings

Skylights are wonderful for allowing sunlight and brightness into our homes, however there are times when we may only wish to have filtered light. The insulated Honeycomb shades are perfect for those Skylight windows and because they also possess an insulation feature, they will not only reduce the direct sun rays but help in reducing the heat of the sun. Because skylights are usually too high up to reach, most individuals will have motorized units installed so they may open and close them as they wish.

Motorization

You've automated your lighting, security, and entertainment systems, but do you know you can also motorize the opening and closing of your window coverings Especially convenient for windows in hard-to-reach areas, like skylights, high windows, and windows in back of counter or bathtubs, motorized shades will not interfere with the integrity of your decor.

Cordless Shades

Honeycomb shades provide the perfect combination of safety and beauty . Cellular shade that has inbuilt counterbalances that permit raising or lowering of the shade whit out utilization of cords. These could also be ordered in top down/bottom up with restrictions to size.

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