Home Improvement and Decor Ideas: What are Popular Window Treatments for All Rooms?

The beauty of a room is not only because of its furniture and accessories. Windows and window frames play as much role in making the room look as stunning as ever. All you need is to have complete knowledge of how to adore them. In the market, there are a number of windows treatment solutions such as curtains, shutters, and shades. Each type of solution comes with its own benefits and disadvantages that are generally categorized on the parameters of privacy, light-blocking, and addition of aesthetics. On the one hand, a few of these options are perfect for a great appearance, while on the other hand, some are ideal for ensuring privacy in the room. 

In this article, we are going to discuss some of the window treatment options for different rooms that will help you maintain a balance between the security and activeness of the room interiors.

1. Sheer Panels

This is a type of curtain that is made of fabric that is semi-transparent in nature. The sheer panel has less privacy and lower light diffusion. From the design point of view, you can consider it as a simple window, which is ideal for those rooms where privacy is of no issue.

2. Light-Filtering Curtains

In comparison with the sheer panels, these light filtering curtains are heavier. These are known for providing a high level of privacy however, they have a little bit of transparency, in case the light shines on them at a direct angle. The light filtering curtains are available in various fabrics and hands. Customers have a lot of design styles to choose from. In the living room, these are ideal for providing privacy during the nighttime.

3. Blackout Curtains

These types of curtains are the best for blocking the light. These are a combination of two fabrics, wherein one is a decorative one, and the other is lined by another heavy fabric. Apart from blocking the light, such curtains are also helpful in insulating the room against the heat and cold that is passed through the windows and doors. These are mainly preferred for bedrooms to keep a darker environment.

4. Venetian Blinds

These are one of the most popular windows treatment options that have horizontal slats made from various materials, such as metal and wood. To raise and lower the blinds, it has an attached cord, which requires falling to perform the function. Further, the slats present in the Venetian blinds can also be tilted. These are mainly manufactured in the standard sizes of the windows, generally available in households. They are ideal for many rooms, but the slats are known for collecting dust.

5. Vertical Blinds

If you have sliding doors and or longer windows in your home, then vertical blinds are the perfect option for you. These are mostly made of PVC and are known for getting the job done on the basis of privacy and light blocking when they are in a closed condition. These are not too decorative and also they collect less dust than the horizontal blinds.

6. Shutters

In comparison to the blinds, these are much better decorative options. These are manufactured from wood and can be painted with any color to complement the interior design of the room. If you want some light into the room, then you can open it in a tilted manner. This can also be swung open to get an unblock view of the outside. When the shutters are in the closed condition, they do not block the light 100% and hence are not suited for the bedrooms. However, shutters are suitable for bathrooms.

7. Curtains on a Double Rod

If you want versatility in the windows treatment options, then you should go for hanging curtains on a double road. Here, the double rods are used for two types of curtains. The inner rod carries a sheer curtain and the outer rod has a more decorative curtain. This combination provides utmost privacy and light blocking features and hence is highly preferred for the living room and bedroom.

The versatility of this window treatment expands to adjusting the input light in the room. If you close only the sheer part of the curtain, then not only you will be able to maintain privacy, but you will also allow light into the room. So, this type of window treatment option is ideal for an office as well.

8. Combination of Blinds and Curtains 

This combination is quite similar to that of curtains on a double rod. On the one hand, you can close both blinds and curtains to achieve complete blackout and on the other hand, you can just open the blinds to allow some light and visibility. With this combination, you can have full flexibility in controlling the light and privacy conditions in any room.

9. Roller Shades

If you have a minimalist design and theme in your room, then you can opt for a roller shade. This does not have much aesthetic value. Vinyl and fabric are the two most popular choices for these shades. The roller shades are available in a wide range of options, based on filtration of light, from less to complete blackout. Hence, these are suitable for all the rooms.

10. Floor-to-Ceiling Curtains

If your room has floor-to-ceiling windows, then this is the best option for blocking the light and adding some privacy to it. The major preference for these curtains is for their ability to augment the design of the space. The floor-to-ceiling curtains create a beautiful view and are perfect for glass doors. They also give a taller feel to the ceiling and hence are ideal for bedrooms and living rooms.

11. Valance

It is a small-sized fabric which is put on the top of a window. It has only decorative purposes and has no usage for blocking light and ensuring privacy. A valance is mainly used in kitchen windows and on the top of curtain panels.

Other than the above said options one can even look to add braided rugs to their room which would give a classical look to your interiors