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.
- 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
- Types of shades:
- Soft treatments are anything made of soft materials, such as:
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:
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