Learn Window Fashion Basics
At Blind Builders here in Feasterville, we know that the window fashion industry can be a bit daunting. Many of our clients are frequently overwhelmed by the decisions to make regarding options, features and benefits, aesthetics, and more. Many of them aren’t even positive they understand the basics. So consider this post a bit of a window treatment bootcamp, where you can learn the fundamental terms surrounding window treatments.
Read more: Learn Window Fashion BasicsAbout Shades
With shades, you raise or lower the unit to control light and privacy in your space. Shades are typically made with fabric, woven natural fibers, or sheer materials. Sheers provide an alternative to the firmer fabric or wood shades; they are graceful and soft and capture the beauty of light. You might hear of the variety of shade types, such as roller or solar shades, honeycomb (cellular) shades, Roman shades, and sheers and shadings. Popular Hunter Douglas shades include Vignette® Modern Roman Shades, Sonnette® Cellular Roller Shades, and designer banded (layered) shades.
About Shutters
Many people select interior shutters because they’re elegant, modern, classic, stylish, timeless, durable, and easy to maintain. They’re made with materials from genuine hardwood to hybrid composite, and they are available in a number of paint and stain options that are bound to match your décor. Shutters work well on specialty shapes of windows as well as traditional windows, and they can sometimes actually add value to a home. Popular lines from Hunter Douglas include Heritance® Hardwood Shutters and Palm Beach™ Polysatin shutters.
About Blinds
Blinds operate similarly to shutters; they let you control light and privacy by tilting the slats or raising or raising or lowering the treatment (or, if it’s a vertically oriented treatment, you traverse the slats or rotate them). Blinds offer good view-through while still giving you control over light and privacy. Popular blinds from Hunter Douglas include Parkland® Wood Blinds, Everwood® Alternative Wood Blinds, and Somner® Custom Vertical Blinds.
About Drapery
You can use drapery on its own or paired with existing window treatments to add layers and dimension to your room. They are elegant and stylish, allowing you to change the entire feel of the space. If you hang drapery from the ceiling to the floor, you can elongate the look of the room; if you keep it simple by hanging it from the top of the window to the bottom, you still add depth and dimension. Drapery is alive with color, texture, and opacity options, including whether you have the fabric tailored or let it be more contemporary.
Window Treatment Basics in Feasterville
Blind Builders Inc is a service-oriented business specializing in custom blinds, shades, shutters, and motorization solutions. No matter what your window treatment needs may be, we are here to help. We serve residential & commercial customers throughout Bucks and Montgomery County including Newtown, Yardley, Doylestown, and Warrington, PA, and surrounding areas.
