Illustration courtesy Hunter Douglas
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Home&Garden
tips | window treatments
Effective window treatments come in layers. Hard treatments create the foundation and provide light and privacy control. Soft treatments form the secondary layer and allow you to personalize a living space. Exterior treatments block sunlight and are most effective for excessive heat situations. Here are some treatment options for each layer, many of which offer a choice of operating systems.
Exterior Treatments
Awning systems
European-style rolling shutters
Solar screen patio shades
Retractable solar screen shades
Foundation Layer (Hard Treatment)
Cellular/honeycomb shades
Solar screen shades
Pleated shades
Sheer products, vertical/horizontal
Metal/wood/faux-wood horizontal blinds
Vertical blinds
Natural woven-wood shades
Plantation shutters
Roller shades
Secondary Layer (Soft Treatment)
Drapes
- Grommet top, casual, pleated (various styles), rod pocket
Swags
- Pole, throw
Roman Shades
- Soft-fold, casual, dowel, hobbled, classic, teardrop looped, relaxed
Valances & Cornices
– Phyllis Hunt
Go to related feature article "Beat the Heat" by Phyllis Hunt
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