Window coverings are an essential part of home decoration, because windows, along with doors, are the sensory organs of a home, framing the beauty that lies within.
From shades and awnings to blinds, shutters and curtains, window coverings can change the look and feel of any room in your home. Choosing your window covering has to be a well-thought-out process. Here are four points to consider when looking for new window coverings.
- The window covering should be designed so that the proportions balance the room. If an element in the design is not the right size, it will throw the entire effect of the window treatment off.
- Coordinate the window covering with the rest of the theme and elements of the room – consider the texture, pattern and colour, and how to best use them so that your window treatment will blend in or maybe stand out in the background.
- Different rooms serve different purposes so make sure your choice is suited to the room’s function. A heavy draped curtain would be best in a TV room, because its sound-insulating characteristics make it better suited to watching movies with surround sound.
- When it comes to curtains and drapes, look for linings that are treated to resist sun damage, once the lining deteriorates you can realign it or hang the window covering without the lining on.
With thanks to American Shutters, Blind Designs, Decorland, Plantation Shutters and Volpes.
Leave a Comment