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When it comes to deciding how to dress a window, there’s more to consider than just how to control light or provide privacy. Do you want the window treatment to be a design focus for the room or an inconspicuous neutral element? What is the architectural style of your home and do you want to highlight that? Interior designers, who are experts at layering blinds and shades with drapery, start with a treatment’s function and move on from there.
“When I first start designing a room, my first thought is, ‘What does this space need?’ ” designer Amy Peltier says. “From there I consider the style of the home. It plays a huge factor in the design process. For example, I won’t cover up a traditional [window] trim with a modern shade. Instead I want to highlight the characteristics of the space and make sure the window treatment I use doesn’t take away from that feature.”
Read on for details on window treatment options, including features and installation choices. Then click the link at the bottom of each description to see more photos and information about each style.
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Blinds and shutters could be considered the workhorses of window treatments. These “hard” treatments constructed of wood, composite and vinyl work well in home designs ranging from traditional to modern. When categorizing window treatments, blinds are often grouped with shades, but there are some big differences in how they function and are constructed. Unlike shades, blinds and shutters have slats that can be tilted open to pinpoint the amount of natural light you want to bring in.
Blinds tend to be cheaper than shutters, especially for hardwood, and there are fewer design options for both compared with shades. But what they lack in options, blinds and shutters make up for in functionality. “With blinds you can control your light. If you want to open your windows at night, for example, you can tilt but still get airflow,” says Sheri Stouffer, owner of Finishing Touches in Denver. Shutters provide good insulation, are versatile and can be made to fit a variety of window shapes and even French doors and sliding glass doors. Here’s a guide to options for blinds and shutters and what design professionals have to say about them.
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When it comes to dressing a window, shades are probably the most versatile covering in terms of being functional as well as decorative. There’s a dizzying array of options for all types of window shades, from colorful roller shades to Roman shades made of designer fabrics. You can elevate a room’s style and decide how much light or privacy a room needs with a variety of sheer, light-filtering and room-darkening patterns and materials.
You should keep in mind that with multiple windows to cover, costs can add up for materials and installation. Make sure you consider how a particular style fits your window, advises Sheri Stouffer, owner of Finishing Touches design studio in Castle Pines, Colorado. “Put a budget together in your brain. You might want to spend more money where people gather, for example,” she says. “Think about your windows — what they look like and the story behind the window. How the window opens can be a factor. So now you can narrow down options on what would work best for your scenario.”
Here’s a guide to five popular shade options and what design professionals have to say about them.
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The latest NAHB study on home buyer preferences – What Home Buyers Really Want Study – asked consumers about the features and amenities they would want in a home, specifically regarding windows and exterior doors. Respondents were asked to rate eight window and four exterior door features using the following four-point scale:
Do not want – not likely to buy a home with this design or feature.
Indifferent – wouldn’t influence decision.
Desirable – would be seriously influenced to purchase a home because this design or feature was included.
Essential/Must have – unlikely to purchase a home without this design or feature.
Windows
ENERGY STAR rated windows were rated essential or desirable by 83% of home buyers, followed by triple-pane insulating glass (77%) and low e-insulating glass (67%). Since its introduction to the survey in 2007, ENERGY STAR rated windows have been wanted by at least 83% of home buyers (Figure 1). Additionally, ENERGY STAR windows were ranked the third most wanted feature out of the 200+ options asked within the survey.
Doors
All four exterior door features were rated essential or desirable by a majority of home buyers (>50%) with very little separating the highest (sliding patio doors at 64%) to the lowest (double main entry door at 58%) rated options. Furthermore, all four exterior door features have increased in popularity compared to 2020, with double main entry door rising the most (10 percentage points) (Figure 2).
Additionally, like the other areas of the home covered in the study, every question on windows and doors is tabulated by the buyer’s income, age, geography, race, household type, and the price they expect to pay for the home. These details can be very useful in particular cases. For example, the study discusses the three window features that appeal to older buyers, as well as how preferences for hinged/French patio doors change by income level and home price.
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The cushions and artwork, in shades of blue, green and orange, bring dynamic color to the space, adding personality.
Sustainability is always a key consideration in Llogarajah’s projects. “Several existing elements were carefully integrated into the new design,” she says. Along with all the kitchen appliances and the sink, her design also incorporated the owner’s existing dining table and chairs to minimize waste.
“The design is tailored to seamlessly incorporate [all] these pieces, meaning the reused items feel intentional, as though they were always part of the overall scheme,” she says.