“It is not possible for a house to have a spirit without owning windows with flowers”. A well-known Turkish writer Mehmet Murat ildan has perfectly summed up the important role windows play for any house.Windows are such important parts of your house. Whether you have magnanimous arched windows or small casement windows, windows are the first thing you notice as you enter any house. But this feature is often overlooked or often treated as an afterthought. Like other aspects of house design, these too need attention and accurate planning while doing the installation. After all the thought you have put into installations, you would want them to stand out. Windows contribute a great deal to create an ambience of any room.

Reason to Buy Window Treatment

Apart from improving aesthetics, window treatments are mainly useful in blocking sunlight or having control over incoming sunlight, softening it whenever needed or blocking it completely as per requirement. Moreover, curtains or drapes also ensure privacy whenever it is intended, blocking visibility from outside.

So whatever style your home has, you can create an amicable ambience in your home with just little efforts in building this feature which has multiple benefits as well.

When it comes to window treatments, it can be confusing to choose from so many options available in the market. To add more to the confusion window treatments are available according to different window types as well as in different fabrics, materials etc.

Moreover, there are different window coverings available in the market such as blinds, shutters, drapes, curtains and shades. Not knowing the exact difference between these four coverings makes the installation process more difficult, so to make it simpler for you, here are the basic differences between these four coverings,

• Blinds

The key difference between blinds and other covering treatment is the material of which they are made of. Blinds are usually available in wooden, aluminum, bamboo or vinyl materials slats. Slats are horizontal or sometimes vertical mini-blinds, around ½ inch or 1 inch in size. These are perfect where you want to the control over how much sunlight you want in your room without opening window, as they can be tilted opened or closed. Additionally, they give an industrial look to a room and are available in a variety of colours. Another advantage of using window blinds is that they are fully customizable.

• Curtains

Curtains are the most commonly used window covering items because of their versatility. They are made of different variety of fabrics, patterns and colours. Curtains can be matched according to the colour of your room, can be combined with sheer curtain or valences to enhance the aesthetic look as well as functionality.

• Drapes

Drapes and curtains are alike in their functionality; the key difference between them is that drapes are lined with thick and heavy fabric. They are usually long and reach to the floor while hanging from a rod installed at the top of the window. They are really helpful in completely blocking out the sunlight, making them perfect to use in bedrooms.

• Shades

Shades are also made of the fabric panel and are available in a variety of materials and lengths. These are made to fit inside of a window frame as they do not hang from rod like curtains. Shades are equipped with a lifting mechanism which rolls or pulls up the shade fabric around the top roller.

• Shutter

Shutters can be placed from inside or outside of the window. Window shutters are made of hard material and are available in variety of colours and styles. These are useful in completely blocking outside draft or sunlight. These are suitable for houses withstanding extreme weather conditions.

Once you choose which type of window treatments to go with, then you can style them according to your liking and suitability. Here are some useful and creative window covering ideas,

Based on Aesthetic Preferences

 If you are a fan of modern and contemporary aesthetic then choosing accessories along with covering fabric is equally important. Pick chrome or metal end caps on rods, use metal hooks or rings for curtain hanging and other window covering treatments. To achieve contemporary look combine above mentioned metal accessories with patterned fabrics contrasting to the wall colour. Moreover, using a remote-controlled blind/shade along with soothing colours will definitely give you sleek modern minimalist look.

If you love to have more free-spirited energy in your room, then by unleashing your artistic side you can create personalized or more DIY window coverings. For this purpose, you can combine different fabric patchwork techniques, artworks, fabric textures and colours. This method offers you unlimited possibilities for decorating your room.

When you want to achieve one of a kind and unique look, you can experiment a little and combine blinds with drapery swags, or use drapes with two different types of materials etc.

Window Blinds Ideas Based on Room’s Requirements

Every room requires different illumination levels. Therefore it becomes inevitable to choose drapes, curtains, blinds that allow required light to pass through.

• Kitchens are considered as family places in most homes. This is the room where magic and experiments happen. Since kitchens have high moisture content and fluctuating temperatures, it is appropriate to use vinyl wooden blinds on windows. These window blinds are easy to clean and does not retain moisture, which makes them perfect for kitchen windows.
• For bedrooms, you can use complete blackout shades, which are perfect to achieve that much-needed privacy. In order to create a more soothing atmosphere go for calming drape shades or combine sheer fabrics with thicker material, which creates an appropriate light filter for your room.
• In the living room, extravagant and luxurious fabrics are the best choice. Such fabrics can be dramatic and are excellent statement pieces. Roman roller shades or pleated shades are the perfect choices for living rooms.

If you already feel inspired then you can find the latest and best quality window blinds in Thomastown with us.

 

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