One of the first things most people want to do when they settle into a Phoenix apartment is decorate to reflect their personal tastes. Window treatments can be an incredible place to start. Doing this can set the tone for an entire room. It can also help establish privacy and enable light control.
Window treatments do come in a variety of different style options. Pattern wise, what to select will depend entirely on personal style. The choices run the gamut from very basic solid colors to unusual patterns and unique designs.
The actual kind of window treatments to select can depend a lot on what the desired function is. The options include:
Window Sheers
If your intentions are purely decorative and privacy is not an issue and you just want to inject some color and style in your space, try window sheers. They will still let the light shine in and won’t completely block the view from your windows. Some will even have soft patterns on them that you can coordinate with the decor of your room.
Opaque Curtains
If privacy is a concern, it is possible to obtain this without sacrificing style. Very basic mini blinds can work extremely well for providing privacy. Plus, they can also help with light control. Blinds can also be used in conjunction with drapes and sheers to provide privacy, function and style all at the same time. Another option for privacy is the use of heavy, tailored drapes. These will block light and peeping eyes while adding a sense of style to any room.
If light control is the primary mission for your window treatments, there are some excellent options here, too. Blinds, of course, work extremely well for light control. Depending on the type selected, they can virtually block out all incoming light while still providing an option to let it in at all. Tailor fit drapes on a traverse rod can also lend style while blocking light when it is desired.
Combination Panels
If privacy and light control both are big concerns, combination window treatments can work very well. Using blinds in conjunction with drapes or sheers on a regular curtain rod can suit well and fit a tight budget, too.
When moving to Phoenix and getting settled is on tap, window treatments can help set the tone for the entire apartment. Select window treatments to not only reflect personal style, but also the desired function. Privacy and light control both can be very big concerns. There are low-cost and high-cost options that can do both.
5 Curtain Accessories you might need:
- Rods are the main support for the drapes and are available in many finishes like wood, wrought iron, and brass.
- Finials are decorative knobs that can be attached to the end of rods and prevent the panel from sliding off.
- Tiebacks are anchored to the wall near the mid-height of the panel and are used to hold back your curtains.
- Rings can be added to the top of fabric panels as an alternative attachment to the rods making opening and closing curtains smoother.
- Tassels are hanging embellishments for accessorizing a window.
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