Refreshing window treatments is an affordable and straightforward way to add a splash of life and character into any space. Choose a hard treatment like blinds with adjustable slats so you can control light levels easily.
Woven wood shades are popular due to their natural aesthetic. Additionally, they’re durable and lightweight – blocking sunlight during the day while still letting light pass through at night.
Venetian Blinds
Step one of transforming your garden room or shed into the ideal spot for rest and relaxation is selecting window treatments that reflect both style and functionality needs. There are plenty of choices out there so that you’re sure to find one suitable for your outbuilding.
Venetian Blinds are an elegant solution for providing privacy in any space. Crafted with horizontal slats that can be adjusted to control light and privacy levels, Venetian Blinds come in an array of finishes and sizes to meet the design preferences of any room in which they’re installed and are typically easy to operate and clean up after.
Lutron’s smart Venetian blinds were created with both function and style in mind, enabling users to subtly adjust the louvers throughout the day depending on where the sun is. Installation is straightforward, while they look lovely in any room including outdoors such as this lovely garden room.
These stylish blinds can be adjusted to provide optimal privacy and light control in any space, while their adjustable slats can also be set at precise angles to deliver optimal privacy and light control. Plus, these stylish blinds come with an array of fabrics and colors to match any decor; plus they help insulate your space to keep it warmer or cooler depending on the season!
Roller Shades
Roller shades offer stylish window treatments that combine style, ease of operation, and light control in one package. Their flat design doesn’t attract dust like some blinds do and makes wiping them down easy when required.
Roller shades come with an extensive variety of fabric patterns and designs that allow them to achieve virtually any aesthetic you can think of. Their compatibility with different window types, door types (including sliding), as well as being one of few window treatment solutions capable of room darkening is incredible – meaning roller shades make an excellent window treatment solution!
If you want to completely block out the sun, consider installing blackout fabric in your nursery or home office. It will provide complete darkness while keeping out light efficiently.
Choose an inside mount shade for a sleeker aesthetic or select an outside mount shade for more flexibility when opening or closing them. Both types are also available as cordless shades to provide extra child safety, smart shades featuring quality hardware and quiet motors and straightforward smart home automations – speak to one of Graber Design Experts today to learn more!
Cellular Shades
Cellular shades have become an increasingly popular choice due to their numerous benefits: they look beautiful while providing insulation against hot and cold temperatures, blocking sunlight’s harmful rays and dampening sound pollution. Furthermore, cellular shades are easy to operate and come with numerous fabric choices for style – they can even be installed inside or outside your window frame!
Cellular shades may seem less energy efficient than other window treatments, but their superior insulation and potential cost-savings of up to 50% make up for that deficit. Their honeycomb shape traps air, creating an effective barrier between your living spaces and outdoor temperatures that lessens heating/cooling system strain.
Users have various opacities, pleat sizes, and colors available to them to meet their privacy needs. Single-cell or cell-within-a-cell cellular shades may also help meet energy efficiency levels more effectively.
Cellular shades can be opened from both ends to let light in while still keeping others out, while still blocking their view inside. You can completely lower them for light to come through while blocking indoor views completely or partially lower them (ideal for skyline views).
To choose an appropriate cellular shade size, it is best to measure both width and height of your window frame to ensure an exact fit. Some manufacturers deduct 1/8 inch from their listed dimensions for inside mount purposes – be sure to take this into account when recording measurements.
Sheer Curtains
Sheer curtains allow natural sunlight to filter into interior spaces, creating an airy and welcoming ambience. Plus, this airy window treatment is highly customizable – from polyester to linen and chiffon fabric choices!
Clean and care for sheer fabrics easily. Most can be machine-washed on a gentle cycle using cold water and mild detergent for best results, followed by an extensive rinse to prevent shrinking. Alternatively, delicate materials like lace, silk or velvet should be hand washed to preserve their transparency for longer.
Regular dusting of sheer curtains helps them remain beautiful and prevent the accumulation of dirt and dust that could compromise their transparence over time. You can use a duster, lint-free cloth or vacuum with a brush attachment to gently remove dust from their surface without damaging them.
Sheer curtains can be used alone or combined with other window treatments and blinds to provide flexible light and privacy management throughout the day. Pairing sheer curtains with blackout curtains enables homeowners to maintain a softly lit space during the day before transitioning into complete darkness at night for complete privacy and reduced energy costs; in addition, this solution prevents indoor spaces from heating up from outdoor sunlight as well as keeping furniture and carpet fade-down at a minimum.
Valances
Valances are classic window accents that add an elegant finishing touch, providing a soft aesthetic compared to cornices which feature hard bases. Valances pair well with virtually all window coverings but work best when combined with draperies or Roman shades for full coverage and light control.
Window valances come in an assortment of styles, but most feature one piece of fabric draped across the top of a window. They can be pleated, straight and skinny, gathered, pleated again or straight and thin depending on what style is desired – not forgetting they also come in various colors, patterns and fabrics so they match with any decor in any room!
A swag valance resembles a scarf in that its tails drape down both sides; it’s popularly used in casual rooms due to its versatility and ability to add volume without taking over a room’s appearance. A balloon valance gives an airy appearance, while gathering or scalloped designs add dimension.
Kitchens often feature smaller windows over sinks or countertops that need decorative yet functional solutions, such as valances. Valances make a perfect decorative but practical statement in these environments as they add visual balance, conceal hardware and keep nosy eyes away. Valances also work wonders in living rooms where large windows need an elegant but sleek finish; when combined with curtains or blinds they help soften incoming light while framing the space beautifully.
Frosted Glass
Frosted glass makes an attractive window option, due to both its aesthetics and privacy properties. Frosted glass is created by etching or sandblasting clear glass with hydrofluoric acid or other abrasive materials at high velocity to produce its milky-looking surface. Frosted glass comes in different shades to fit different design styles; its opaque surface can even be customized further through custom designs with patterns, motifs or other etched patterns etched onto it for further customization of aesthetics and design elements.
Frosted glass allows light to pass through while obfuscating visibility, making it an attractive option for bathroom doors or office windows. Frosted glass also offers decorative options and laser customization that allows companies to display logos or other information. However, its main drawback lies in being more difficult to clean due to fingerprints accumulating easily on its textured surface.
Frosted window film offers more flexibility and cost efficiency than etched or sandblasted glass for those seeking greater versatility and efficiency. It can easily be applied to existing glass surfaces, and some versions feature printable designs so you can tailor them according to promotions or design trends. Plus, frosted window films are more durable than regular glass surfaces – less likely to crack or break in comparison.
