If you are searching for outstanding window treatments to change the looks and feels of your rooms, you have a wide selection of choices in the styles, materials, colors, designs, and sizes that will be the most satisfactory and versatile in your individual home and give years of performance. Following are four suggestions that you can consider.
Shutters
High-quality shutters are an excellent choice for any room in your house and for exterior areas such as an enclosed porch. Their classic style creates the look of real wood, but they have added durability with water-resistant material that won’t warp, fade, or crack. Shutters are fire-retardant and help reduce outside noise and air conditioning and heating costs. They are virtually maintenance-free, needing just soap and water, and are colorfast with a finish that is permanent and never needs painting.
Blinds and Shades
Blinds and shades are great options for smaller windows, offices, or to keep within a budget and come in many styles and colors that will add beauty to the area. They can be custom-made to fit the space and cover a picture window or large door windows. These are generally more popular because of their affordability and how they allow you to customize the amount of light coming through. However, they are generally less energy efficient, as they do not create a particularly secure barrier to keep light and heat from passing through the window glass.
Curtains
There is endless variety in the style, material, colors, designs, enhancement, and size of curtains. You can even use acrylic paint and a foam roller to paint your own design on them. While curtains don’t allow as much customization for the amount of light that filters through, they are extremely energy efficient. Blackout curtains especially are very effective at keeping energy from leaving the home.
Best for Children
Children can be a major consideration in your choice of window treatment. As babies and toddlers can become tangled and hurt in dangling cords, the safest options are motorized shutters, blinds, or shades with no chords. Curtains are very safe as well, as long as they do not hang low enough for your child to reach. Curtains that children can grab and pull on may give them the chance to yank the curtain rod down on top of them. If the window is low enough for your children to reach, consider using window tints to dim the light and leave your curtains or shutters bound high out of reach until your children are older.
When looking at Interior Window Treatment options, consider what factors are most important to you. Areas with more extreme hot or cold temperatures may want to prioritize energy savings, while those in moderate climates may prioritize the aesthetic. Whatever type you choose, make sure to measure and measure again to know exactly what dimensions are best for your window.
