Window treatments serve two very important purposes. They protect your space (and the people in it) from the outdoor elements, and they add a significant element to the decor and overall style of your space. Whether you are working on a new build or renovating an existing space, you can’t afford to ignore your window treatments. Huge utility bills, unhappy residents, or even just an unappealing space can all occur from choosing the wrong design.
Despite their importance, many people put off choosing window treatments due to not knowing where to start or because they feel overwhelmed by the many choices that appear when they start their research. To help narrow down the many choices here’s a quick and easy quiz on your style preferences. Pick your answers, and then read on to see how they can help guide your window treatment choices.
Where do you most like to shop for inspiring accessories for your space?
A. My space (and the residents for this space) aren’t focused on details like that. Function, safety, and cleanliness are more important.
B. Art museum gift shops. Modern, well-designed, and upscale items make my space memorable.
C. Antique stores. Unique, vintage elements make my space both interesting and comfortable.
If you could choose a cafe drink to best represent the use of your space, which of these would it be?
A. A shot of espresso. Quick and effective.
B. A matcha latte. Trendy and striking!
C. A seasonal flavored coffee drink. Cozy and enjoyable...
What style of vacation could be used as a metaphor for your space?
A. A rapid tour of a huge, modern metropolis with excellent public transportation.
B. A stylish visit to a city known for elegant hotels and interesting culture.
C. A relaxing trip to a small town with many old-fashioned activities to enjoy.
Which answers did you choose? Let’s see what window treatment you got!
Option A: Minimalist and Functional
If you chose mostly A answers, you likely have a busy commercial environment that needs to perform well under tough conditions. In spaces that value an extremely modern look, where cleanliness is a priority - or both - roller shades are an excellent choice. Roller shades come in many forms that can be customized to your needs, from solar shades that block heat while preserving the view from your windows, to tough cordless shades that are tamper, damage, and stain-resistant.
Choosing a minimalist aesthetic often coincides with a desire to lessen your environmental impact, and roller shades can be a key part of your sustainability efforts as well. The insulating and light blocking features of roller shades can help you decrease your heating and cooling needs while keeping everyone in your space comfortable.
Option B: Modern and Elegant
Choosing mostly B answers means that style is important to you and so is having a high-quality modern design. Expressing both of these desires can be accomplished with careful consideration of the soft goods that you choose. Soft goods are essential to making a space feel complete and pleasant. Fabric items like pillows, table cloths, and fabric window treatments are important for both form and function. In addition to looking good, they absorb sounds and vibrations, reducing echoes and unwanted noise.
If your style goals include both modern and elegant elements, you need to make choices that are both streamlined and luxurious. For your window treatments, drapery in styles like ripplefold and back tab panel will ensure that your space looks both clean and refined. Ripplefold drapery has no pleats, allowing the drapery fabric to hang in a simple yet fashionable shape. Choosing bold patterns for your drapery will also help create and emphasize a striking, modern look.
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Option C: Traditional and Rustic
If you chose mostly C answers, you are likely outfitting a space to express a traditional or even rustic style. With this aesthetic in mind, your choices for window treatments will be very different from the choices you would make for a minimalist or elegant space, but still very important. Rustic style often involves more layers, whether it is through an aged patina on hard surfaces, or through compiling sheers, opaque curtains, and even valences on your windows.
When choosing your curtains, rod pocket drapery offers a lush and gathered fabric look, and grommet top panel drapery matches today’s farmhouse styles that freely mix both traditional and industrial elements. Valences, whether board-mounted or rod pocket, fit right into traditional decor themes and can help your spaces look complete and unified by repeating elements found elsewhere in your decor.
Don’t forget the hardware!
Finally, the rods and hardware that you choose for your drapery is another way to express your style. Whether you want a minimal and modern look or a rustic patina to complete your traditional farmhouse decor, choosing rods and hardware that reinforce your themes will ensure that the look of your space is complete.
A Powerful Asset to Any Space
Choosing the right window treatments is about more than a certain curtain color. These important accessories can have a huge impact on everything from your utility bills to the productivity of your employees. Don’t put off these important decisions. Take the time to define your style goals, evaluate your options, and make the choices that will meet your needs. If you have questions or special requests, contact the experts at Inpro today to make your vision a reality.