How to Choose Window Coverings for Function & Fashion
Windows, with their different shapes, spacing, and decorative treatments contribute to the character of your home and its overall look both inside and out. From the inside, windows can be a focal point of the room. The kind of window covering you choose should contribute to the fashion or design of the room, as well as the functionality of the window. The first thing you must consider is the actual purpose of the room and the window in it.
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1Start determining the function of your window coverings. Here are some questions you can ask yourself:
- Do you need to use your windows for ventilation?
- Do you need to let in more natural light or to highlight your epic views?
- How much light do you want/need in the room? This might determine if you should go for black-out shades or airy sheer panels.
- Maybe you’ll require blinds or shades that can be raised or lowered?
- How much privacy do you need? Is your bedroom window visible from a busy street? Does your bathroom window look directly into your neighbour’s house? Consider privacy lining for the bedroom and bathroom.
- Is energy efficiency a top priority? Thicker draperies provide a barrier between the cold outside and your warm room. They will reduce drafts and could eliminate energy from transferring in and out of your home.
- Will kids or pets be in the room? If your cat has a thing for long curtains, perhaps you should invest in blinds it can’t get at and destroy. Consider installing shades that are easy and safe for your kids to open and close and avoid any treatments that might be dangerous for babies and toddlers.
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2Determine the style of your window coverings. Each room can be decorated uniquely and according to its function.Here are some questions to ask yourself:
- Do you have a specific decorating style?
- Is the specific room more formal or casual?
- Do you want the feeling of the room to be comfy-cozy or sleek ‘n chic?
- Sometimes the window just fades into the aesthetic background. Is that the case or do you want it to pop out as an exciting focal point?
- What will match your furniture and other décor?
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3Visit a window coverings showroom
- There are many window coverings showrooms you can visit to get a better idea of your options. Once you find a company you can trust, ask their knowledgeable staff about patterns, materials and designs that will further enhance your rooms decor and keep your windows functional.
- Visit www.renovationfind.com to find a directory of accredited window covering companies in your major Canadian city.
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4Purchase and install your window coverings.
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Tips
- A well-designed window covering should suit the window as well as the room.
- Not every room has to have the same window coverings. Choose a window covering that matches with the fashion and function of each individual room.
- In winter climates, consider a window covering that will increase your home's efficiency and keep in the heat.
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