Window treatments enhance windows and glass doors throughout your home. Choosing the best options to match your décor will also provide the right degree of privacy for your space. Even irregularly shaped windows can be affixed with beautiful curtains and blinds to suit your style. Below are the basics of choosing which window treatments work best.

The Facts About Window Treatments

What Keeps out the Most Light?

Depending on how much light you want to block out, there are a few options. Roller shades, also called mesh solar shades, will filter light but won’t block your view to the outside. They are one of the best options to block sunshine, making them perfect for bedrooms. There are also mesh cellular shades that allow a little natural light in, and blackout cellular shades, which turn a room completely dark. Blackout curtains and draperies offer the same opaque effect.

Can Window Treatments Be Motorized?

Motorized window treatments are available for blinds and shades. Usually there are two choices: lift or tilt. Slatted wood or aluminum blinds will typically use a tilt mechanism, while lift is more effective on shades. Motorized selections typically come with a remote to make controlling them from any area of your home much easier.

How Do You Handle Arched Windows?

A popular choice is a sunburst shade made from shirred fabric. Typically used when arched windows are set over regular windows, the lightweight material reduces glare and reduces light filtering in. Other options include pleated shades and shutters cut specifically for the shape of your arched window. These can be opened and closed and can be adjusted to add or reduce natural light entering the room.

What Are the Best Options for Bay Windows?

Bay windows are great for letting in natural light and offering unmatched views of the outside area. They may be tricky to dress because of their size, but there are a few ways to handle these wide windows. Start with long curtain panels at the corners and add valances at the top for a more dynamic look. Shutters, vertical blinds, or custom shades finish the look and help you control how much light and privacy you have in the room. Always have your bay window measured by a professional for a perfect fit.

Located in Dothan, AL, Mike’s Window Treatments Inc. has been the top choice in window treatments for more than 38 years. Locally owned and operated, their attention to customer care ensures that every client finds the perfect curtains, blinds, shutters, and shades to suit their space.  They also offer in-home consultations and measuring services. Call (334) 793-3572 or visit their website.