Options With Window Shades

Window shades are one of the most common forms of window treatments, and here are a few reasons this is the case. Window Shades and blinds can provide the same soft quality as curtains and the concise and controlled appearance of window blinds. In other words, for homeowners who might find a combination of curtains and blinds too busy, window shades provide a nice alternative as a single window treatment. Once you consider and decide upon, picking your window shades it will be an exciting process where you get to shape the quality and atmosphere of your home.

At Empire Custom Windows we have and abundance of options you have for window shades. Some involve a mechanism that allows you to open and close the shades; others involve the fabric and texture of the shades themselves. Here’s a list of some commonly installed window shades:

• Roller Shades: These basic pull-down rolling shades are inexpensive but can fall into disrepair or become difficult to use.
• Roman Shades: An extremely popular window dressing, Roman shades have sections that fold under one another for easy operation and excellent insulation properties.
• Pleated Shades: Pleated shades are, just what they sound like they would be. Extra layering at the pleats is sometimes present to provide extra insulation. This type of window shade is called a cellular shade.
• Hard Window Shades: Most people think of window shades as being made from a soft fabric, but some harder materials can also make great window shades. They are superb at both energy-efficiency and light control. For a distinctive touch, consider bamboo or wood grain shades. For comparable benefits with a softer look, you can also choose wood-woven shades.

What is important for your home and what are the areas that matter for your window decor? Perhaps your interests range from functional to decorative, or both. If you already a good amount of wall decor in your home, for example, you may want a simpler window shade that filters the light that comes into the room. If you have a double-glazed replacement window already in place, fewer wall hangings and more lavish window treatments may be in order.

Reliability and convenience should also make it on your radar when choosing a window treatment. Roller shades probably aren’t for you, if you need to know that it will operate as it should each and every time you use it. Automatic window shades that open and close at the touch of a button make for truly hassle-free operation. Automatic shades can even be programmed to open and close at specific times during the day to help use the energy-efficient qualities of light and heat filtering.