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Window treatment

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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

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Window modifications

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  • 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.
      • Types of blinds:
        • Wood
        • Faux wood (also known by brand names such as Plaswood)
        • Vinyl blinds in various sizes, e.g. 25 mm (1 in) and 50 mm (2 in)
        • Vinyl and fabric for vertical blinds
        • Aluminum
    • 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).
  • Soft treatments are anything made of soft materials, such as:

Modifications around windows

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Treatments around the window include:

Modifications applied to glass

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Treatments applied directly to the glass include:

Other modifications

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Modern professional window treatments offer options for mobilized systems or systems which are designed for children safety.

See also

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  • Window covering, materials used to cover windows for managing sunlight, privacy, provide weatherproofing or decoration

References

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