Window Fashions 101
Deciding on new window fashions for your home can be a bit of a challenge. With so many options available to cover your windows, it’s easy to feel a little overwhelmed. At Altra Home Decor, serving Glendale and the greater Phoenix area, we help you sift through the different styles and options to select the most beautiful window fashions for your home. To get you started, we’ve answered some common questions below to get you on the right track. Take a look!
Window Fashions, Window Treatments, Window Coverings – What’s the Difference?
The terms window treatments, window coverings, window fashions, and window dressings pretty much mean the same thing: something to cover the inside of your windows. Sometimes, window coverings can also refer to exterior coverings such as exterior shutters and awnings, but for the most part you can use all these terms interchangeably.
How Many Different Window Fashion Types are There?
Blinds, shutters, shades, sheers, and shadings are all types of window fashions. Custom drapery and curtains are also types of window treatments. Within each of those types, there are many varieties with differing qualities. Your best bet to determine what type you like best is to explore our site in more detail, visit our showroom, or schedule an in-home consultation.
What Do Window Fashions Do?
Looking great in your home is just one function of your window fashions. Light control is blocking and allowing in the amount of light you prefer for a particular window. From light diffusion to complete blackout, every window treatment type provides some light control.
Which Window Fashions Complement My Decor?
The right window treatments not only complement your decor, but can even be a visual focus or key component of a room. You may have an eye for interior design and know exactly what you’re looking for. Or, you may need some help choosing the type, style, color, and material of your window treatments. We’ll help you find the perfect window treatment for your room decor, functional needs, and budget.
How Do Window Treatments Affect Energy Efficiency?
Any window treatment serves as a a barrier between the inside of your home and outside temperatures, but some do it better than others. Hunter Douglas is a leader in energy-efficient window treatments, offering the most energy efficient shades on the market.
Window Fashions Store Serving Glendale AZ
Altra Home Decor is your source for window treatments, custom drapery, flooring, and more! We serve the greater Phoenix area, including Peoria, Sun City West, Glendale, and Scottsdale, with a showroom in Surprise. Stop by our locally owned store to view our full-size window treatment displays and sample books. Contact us today to schedule an in-home design consultation!
