Window treatments in interior design are a great way to refresh and decorate your home. Argan Design can help with all the window treatment decisions you will need to make.
Why is window treatment important?
You may be picking a window treatment purely for aesthetics or for a different purpose. Window treatments form a barrier between you and the outside world, so always consider leaving your window bare as a “treatment” too!
Here at Argan Design we love having an indoor outdoor connection!
The reason for installing window treatments, aside from aesthetics, could be that you want to block heat; alter light; create darkness; insulate your home; or create privacy.
Window treatments can serve all of these purposes, as well as help to finish a room’s look.
What is the purpose of window treatments?
The purpose of your window treatment is important. It will help you decide on the best window treatment for each room. If there are rooms where you can go with no window treatment, consider placing a favorite tree, shrub, or garden décor in your landscape if you don’t already have a good view!
Window coverings can be installed with an inside or outside mount. With an inside mount, the window treatment fits neatly inside the window frame. An outside mount means that you can install the
window covering anywhere outside the frame.
Types of window covering
Whether you pick inside or outside mount is a personal preference and depends on the type of window covering. The advantages of outside mounted window coverings in interior design is that they can make windows look larger, block more light, and are easier to take measurements for. Argan Design can help you with taking measurements. Outside mounts can also help disguise discrepancies in window sizes.
The main types of window coverings to choose from are blinds; wood or faux wood shutters; drapes; roller shades; and roman blinds. The type of window treatment you pick for each room willdepend on function as well as style.
For example, if you are covering a kitchen window, your choice will need to be easy to clean due to the presence of grease. If you like complete darkness at night you can consider drapes with a
blackout. Whether you will be opening and closing your window treatment everyday is also an important consideration.
The style of your window coverings should complement the rest of your interior design. There are so many options to choose from. Hardware for drapery rods and grommets come in many colors and
styles as well, as do pleats for drapes, which can range from modern to traditional. All of these choices can add a nice custom look to your interior design.
Also consider layering your window coverings. You can use a sheer drape or woven blinds on the inside mount, layered with some drapes on the outside, for a lush custom look. Remember to consider
all available colors for fabrics and wood. Don’t be afraid to go bold with colors and patterns! Consider stripes, floral patterns, ikat, brocades, and natural fabrics. The choices are endless.
If custom drapes are out of your budget, you can add fabric to ready-made drapes to make them larger and add color and texture. Argan Design can come up with creative ideas for you. Consider adding style with swags and tiebacks.
Enjoy shopping for your window coverings, they are a fun part of your home’s finish. Argan Design offers home finishes shopping too! Your window treatments will be serving a purpose and adding
to the uniqueness of your interior design!
