WINDOW TREATMENT

A window treatment is a cover or modification of a window, often with the aim of enhancing the aesthetics of the window and the room.

Types

Hard treatments – these are made of hard materials such as wood, vinyl or aluminum. These generally fall into a few categories:
- Shutters are usually installed into the frame of a window and consist of louvers, often made of either wood or a synthetic resin, that may be fixed or moveable. They do not move out of view like blinds but in certain applications can fold across the window.
- Blinds have louvers which allow the user to open to a view without moving the light-blocking material away from the window, by tilting slats to allow more or less light through.
  - Types of blinds:
    - Wood
    - Faux wood (also known by brand names such as Plaswood)
    - Vinyl blinds in various sizes, e.g. 25 mm (1 in) and 50 mm (2 in)
    - Vinyl and fabric for vertical blinds
    - Aluminum
- A shade is a piece of fabric which rolls, stacks or folds to expose or cover a window. Some shades allow for views through (e.g. sheer shades).
  - Types of shades:
    - Roman shades
    - Roller shades
    - Solar shades
    - Cellular shades
    - Pleated shades
    - Sheer shades
Soft treatments are anything made of soft materials, such as:
- Curtains
- Drapery

Treatments around the window include:

Treatments applied directly to the glass include:

Modern professional window treatments offer options for mobilized systems or systems which are designed for children safety.