Window Treatment Options for Floor-to-Ceiling Windows
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Floor-to-ceiling windows invite the outdoors in and enhance your views, but if those windows are facing west you could be a victim of high energy bills and faded furniture.
There are options for covering your windows that filter out the sun’s glare but still allow natural light to enter the room, without sacrificing the view. If you aren’t concerned with views and are looking for options that will reduce radiant heat or add privacy, you’ll find plenty of ideas here.
Cellular Shades, the Most Popular Window Treatment
Cellular shades are the most popular window treatment, followed by Roman shades. Honeycomb shades, single cell, double cell, and triple cell are all part of the cellular family. These shades take up the least amount of window area, leaving your views almost obstruction free. Cellular shades act as great insulators – the air gets trapped inside the combs and keeps the cold out in the winter and heat out in the summer.
Wood Window Blinds, an Ideal Option
These are an ideal option for fully taking advantage of your views because the slats are drawn up into a tight stack. Wood and faux wood blinds add a bit of cottage coziness while retaining a rich, clean appearance. They’re affordable and practical.
Something about Woven Wood Shades
There’s something Feng Shui or Zen about woven wood shades. They add warmth, texture, character, and an overall peaceful ambiance. The woven wood family includes eco-friendly bamboo, rattan, jute, grass, and reeds. There are numerous colors, textures, and designs available; they’re affordable, and they come with options that block light.
Classic Roman Shades
A classic look with unlimited options, Roman shades can be made with varying levels of light control, including total privacy room darkening options. The sky is the limit with regard to fabric choices, colors, and textures as you can create your own custom shades to match your décor.
The Timeless Look of Plantation Blinds
Plantation blinds, a.k.a. plantation shutters or wood shutters, offer a traditional, timeless look that creates long-term value and increased appreciation of your home. They’re great insulators and come in wood, composite (faux wood), and vinyl. Choose louvers in various widths and various frame options with single or multiple panel configurations.
Floor-to-ceiling plantation blinds create grand visual impact. If you’re having a difficult time visualizing floor to ceiling plantation blinds, click on this link and look at the 2nd to last picture: http://www.danmer.com/medgal/photogalleries.asp
Pleated Shades, Affordable and Flexible
A great window covering that offers crisp pleats and an affordable price. Available in a broad spectrum of colors, styles, and privacy and light control options.
Age-Old Drapes
Good old fashion drapery has always remained a popular choice in window dressings. You can doll up your windows by adding valances for a formal look or use earth tones over chic decorator rods and holdbacks to create a more classic look. If you have wood blinds you can add drapery to soften the look. Get your drapes lined for added insulation.
Other Options
- Top down-bottom up shades gives you the ultimate light and privacy control. As the name implies, you can pull the top of the shade down to reveal the top portion of the window, or pull the bottom up.
- Cordless lift options. No ropes to dangle or pull, just push up and down by hand. Great safety feature if you have small children in the home.
- Route-less option on blinds gives optimum privacy, better light blockage, and increased energy efficiency.
- Continuous cord loop lift option. Easy to pull, cord always remains attached at the same length above the floor, ideal for larger and heavier shades.
- Remote control blinds, a.k.a. motorized blinds. Great for hard to reach or large windows. The control can either lift the shade up and down or tilt slats open and closed (but not raise the blind.) Perfect for cellular shades, woven wood shades, and pleated shades.
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