4 Major Ways to Spruce up your Windows!

A Window is an element that is an interface between external and internal spaces. Treating it serves both functional and ornamental purposes, by providing privacy, regulating ventilation, light and heat and improving the aesthetics of its surrounding space.

Window treatments can be broadly classified into Hard and Soft treatments. Hard treatment includes materials like Wood, Plastic and Aluminium, while Soft treatments include Shades, Curtains and Drapes.

In today’s post we look a few types of Blinds, Shades, Curtains and Drapes that can be used to embellish a window.

·       Blinds are louvres or slats that are fitted horizontally or vertically and controlled by a long cord to move along the height or width of a window.

 Horizontal slats are commonly known as venetian blinds.

-      Wood and Bamboo blinds

-These natural materials exude warmth and enhances the ambience of the space that they are used in.

-High maintenance and minimal longevity as changes in temperature and humidity easily effect these materials.

 -An Elegant choice for Residences for its old world charm.

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-      Composite wood blinds

-Wood in combination with Pvc components, make it easily maintainable.

-Longevity and cost effectiveness are added advantages.

-It is an apt choice for Residences and Retail spaces.

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-      Metal blinds

- Mostly made of Aluminium, they are sturdy, are rust free and easily maintainable.

- Ideal for use in Commercial and Retail spaces.

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-      Plastic or Vinyl blinds

- Highly resistant to extreme weathers and wear and tear making it a coat effective option.

- Available in a wide range of colours and patterns.

- Apt choice to use in Residential, Commercial and Retail spaces.

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·       Shades are composed of a continuous roll of material that fits snugly onto a required window size. It can be drawn up or down with the help of cords or rolled up into a tube at the top of a window.

-      Roman shades

-Fabric shades that create soft folds when pulled up or down. Opulent option when compared to blinds.

- Maintenance will be slightly higher than blinds.

- Elegant option for Residences.

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-      Roller shades

-A Chic option where the shades roll up into a tube. It is highly suitable for spaces that exude minimalism.

-Available with light filtering options.

-A suitable choice for both Residences and Commercial spaces.

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·       Curtains and Drapes are fabric panels used to cover a Window opening.

-      Curtains

-Curtains can be sheer or opaque depending on amount of light, one wants filtered into a space.

-Hung from rods, they are free flowing and can be made short to cover at sill height or floor length.

-Available in various fabrics like Cotton, Silk, Linen, Polyester, Lace and Voile.

-Can be easily maintained.

-It can be used in combination with regular blinds to enhance the aesthetics of a room.

- Ideally used in Residences, Hotel Industry.

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-      Drapes

-These are Curtains that are lined to block out light and offer insulation against weather.

-Fabrics like Cotton, Linen, Silk and Velvet make good Drapes.

-Drapes used in combination with Sheer curtains is ideal to counter privacy and regulate light at all times.

-Maintenance is slightly more than Curtains.

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Haven’t most of us thought Curtains and Drapes mean the same, since both cover windows?

Well, no.

Curtains usually are of lighter fabrics – they can be thin or sheer while, Drapes are made of heavier fabrics and are lined.

See you again a fortnight later with other interesting information. Bye for now.

PRIYADARSHINI B S

PD DESIGNS