Window Covering Ideas 2020

Apart from improving aesthetics, window treatments are mainly useful in blocking sunlight or having control over incoming sunlight, softening it whenever needed or blocking it completely as per requirement.

There are different window coverings available in the market such as blinds, shutters, drapes, curtains and shades. Not knowing the exact difference between these four coverings makes the installation process more difficult, so to make it simpler for you, here are the basic differences between these coverings.

• Blinds

The key difference between blinds and other covering treatment is the material of which they are made of. Blinds are usually available in wooden, aluminum, bamboo or vinyl materials slats. Slats are horizontal or sometimes vertical mini-blinds, around ½ inch or 1 inch in size. These are perfect where you want to the control over how much sunlight you want in your room without opening window, as they can be tilted opened or closed. Additionally, they give an industrial look to a room and are available in a variety of colours. Another advantage of using window blinds is that they are fully customizable.

• Curtains

Curtains are the most commonly used window covering items because of their versatility. They are made of different variety of fabrics, patterns and colours. Curtains can be matched according to the colour of your room, can be combined with sheer curtain or valences to enhance the aesthetic look as well as functionality.

• Drapes

Drapes and curtains are alike in their functionality; the key difference between them is that drapes are lined with thick and heavy fabric. They are usually long and reach to the floor while hanging from a rod installed at the top of the window. They are really helpful in completely blocking out the sunlight, making them perfect to use in bedrooms.

• Shades

Shades are also made of the fabric panel and are available in a variety of materials and lengths. These are made to fit inside of a window frame as they do not hang from rod like curtains. Shades are equipped with a lifting mechanism which rolls or pulls up the shade fabric around the top roller.

• Shutters

Shutters can be placed from inside or outside of the window. Window shutters are made of hard material and are available in variety of colours and styles. These are useful in completely blocking outside draft or sunlight. These are suitable for houses withstanding extreme weather conditions.

Once you choose which type of window treatments to go with, then you can style them according to your liking and suitability. Here are some useful and creative window covering ideas.