Window treatment

Not to be confused with Window decoration.

A window treatment is a cover or modification of a window, often with the aim of enhancing the aesthetics of the window and the room.

Types

Window modifications

• Hard treatments – these are made of hard materials such as wood, vinyl or aluminum. These generally fall into a few categories:
  • Shutters are usually installed into the frame of a window and consist of louvers, often made of either wood or a synthetic resin, that may be fixed or moveable. They do not move out of view like blinds but in certain applications can fold across the window.
  • Blinds have louvers which allow the user to open to a view without moving the light-blocking material away from the window, by tilting slats to allow more or less light through.
    • Types of blinds:
      • Wood
      • Faux wood (also known by brand names such as Plaswood)
      • Vinyl blinds in various sizes, e.g. 25 mm (1 in) and 50 mm (2 in)
      • Vinyl and fabric for vertical blinds
      • Aluminum
  • A shade is a piece of fabric which rolls, stacks or folds to expose or cover a window. Some shades allow for views through (e.g. sheer shades).
    • Types of shades:
      • Roman shades
      • Roller shades
      • Solar shades
      • Cellular shades
      • Pleated shades
      • Sheer shades
• Soft treatments are anything made of soft materials, such as:
  • Curtains
  • Drapery

Modifications around windows

Treatments around the window include:

• Molding
• Cornice board or pelmet
• Window valance

Modifications applied to glass

Treatments applied directly to the glass include:

• Frosted glass
• Smart glass
• Stained glass

Other modifications

Modern professional window treatments offer options for mobilized systems or systems which are designed for children safety.

See also

• Window covering, materials used to cover windows for managing sunlight, privacy, provide weatherproofing or decoration

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