Window treatments can be so much more than just window coverings…they can become a backdrop for your space, inviting in more of your style and a sense of home. Between different color palettes, textures, and dimensions, we can help you find the best window covering options for your home. Let’s get inspired.
Soft Treatments
These window coverings are made with fabrics and soft materials, hence why we often refer to them as “soft treatments.”
Here are a few popular types:
-Roller Shades
-Draperies
-Roman Shades
-Sheer Shades
-Vertical Window Coverings
-Woven Shades
-Honeycomb Shades
Provenance® Woven Woods
Meet the Fabrics.
After you choose the shade type, you decide on the fabric. The type of fabric you choose will depend on your atmosphere goals. Do you want extra privacy? What about maintaining your view? Light control is also important. Take a look at the difference:
Sheer Fabrics: We offer sheer fabrics for both horizontal and vertical shades. The idea is that you can still see through them, but they diffuse the incoming light.
Prints, Solids, and Patterns: These typically cover the window for extra privacy and light control, often completely blocking out light. Think: bedrooms and bathrooms.
Woven Fabrics: Natural looking and very in style! This category includes wood, bamboo, cloth, and natural fibers that are woven together for an organic look.
Opacity
This simply describes how much light can come through the fabric. Consider the room you’re working on and then decide if you need light filtering or room darkening. Some products even include a number scale: 0% is the most sheer and 100% is complete light blocking.
Operating Features for Soft Shades
When looking at window covering options for your home, don’t forget to consider how your shades will function. They can roll or stack, have unlined or lined fabrics, or even have a dual shade system. Not sure which would work best? Let our designers guide you.
Hard Treatments
Hard window coverings are crafted with structured materials, which include wood, vinyl, metal, and composites. Shutters and blinds are considered hard window treatments.
Newstyle® Hybrid Shutters
The Materials and Finishes
It’s important to think about your space when deciding which material would be best. If you’re covering a bathroom window, durability is a priority. Composites are a combination of natural and synthetic materials—these are a strong, durable option. Also note the finishes on treatments, and always inquire about warranties and guarantees so you don’t have to deal with warped or cracked coverings.
Operating Features for Hard Treatments
Blinds are typically controlled by hand using a wand. But, there are automatic blinds that will tilt the slats at the touch of a button. Most shutters are adjusted by using your hand to shift the louvers. If you like the idea of shutters, but also want motorization, check out the Palm Beach collection.
Layer Your Treatments.
Whether you choose soft, hard, or a combination of window coverings, you can always enhance your design with layers! Drapery is an excellent way to add personality and even more control at the window. Take a look at our recent blog focused on pairing shades with drapery.
Designer Roller Shades with Custom Drapery
Mix and Match Your Window Covering Options.
Each room in your home has different needs for light control and privacy. We encourage our clients to mix and match to meet the needs of each room and to also allow for your personal style to shine. Our team of designers can help you coordinate your window coverings for a gorgeous look throughout your home. If you’re ready to get started, contact our team at Custom Shades of London to schedule your free, in-home consultation.