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Window Treatments 101

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What to Expect

Learn about:

❋ Types of window treatments
❋ Motorization
❋ Process for FK Measure, Quote, Install program
❋ Potential Pitfalls
❋ FK Advice
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Types of Window Treatments

Roller Shades

Roman Shades (Waterfall, Relaxed Fabric Roman, Front Valence, Top-Down Bottoms-Up, Hobbled)

Honeycomb

Banded Shades

Sheer Shadings

Wood Blinds

Grommet

Shutters

Valences (Flat, Faux Roman, Hobbled, Structured

Draperies (2-Fold Pinch Pleat, 3-Fold Pinch Pleat, 2-Fold Euro Pleat, 3-Fold Euro Pleat , Box Pleat, Goblet Pleat, Ripple Fold

Rod Pocket

Roller Shades

Versatile light control, sleek and minimalist aesthetic, compact design making them perfect for smaller windows and allows for a clean, unobstructed view when rolled up.

Additional Details: Add a front valance to hide the roll or reverse roll if a valance is not preferred.

Living room with two closed window blinds, a wooden bench with cylindrical cushions, and a hardwood floor.

Roman Shades

Tailored and elegant appearance, variety of styles and endless fabric options. Roman shades can be lined to help with energy efficiency and light control.

Additional Details: Add trim to the hem or outer edges.

Waterfall Style

Relaxed Fabric

Hobbled

Beige window blinds covering a window with a view of trees outside
A bedroom with three large windows, a white bedside table with a lamp, and a bed with white and gray bedding.
Two windows with bamboo blinds, and a small picture frame between them.

Tie-Down, Bottom-Up

Roman with Front Valance

Kitchen with white cabinets, large windows with blinds, and a countertop with a sink and plants.
Close-up of white window blinds partially raised, revealing sunlight and a view of trees outside.

Honeycomb Shades

Offers excellent insulation, helps with noise reduction and acoustics due to its cellular structure, an array of cell sizes are available, small stack when shades are up, some are available with top-down bottom-up capabilities.

Kitchen window with beige blinds, gold faucet, and a yellow dish soap bottle on the sink

Banded Shades

Alternating sheer and solid fabric bands to shift from filtered light to total privacy. They provide a modern, sleek aesthetic.                                                                                     

Modern kitchen with white and gray cabinetry, large windows with striped blinds, a white countertop, and open shelves with decorative items.

Sophisticated window treatments that blend the soft, diffused light of sheer curtains with the functionality of blinds, fabric vanes are suspended between two layers of sheer fabric offering excellent UV protection, daytime privacy, and light control while maintaining a bright, airy aesthetic.

Sheer Shades

Two large white window blinds partly open on a white wall in a bright room with a beige sofa and a yellow pillow.

Wood Blinds

Warm and timeless look, long-lasting durability, real wood blinds have natural insulation properties. Also available in faux wood options.

Kitchen with white cabinets, wooden blinds on windows, a white island with chairs, and shelves with dishes and decor.

Shutters

Low-maintenance, adjustable louvers to reduce glare and control natural light. Blend of style, functionality and durability. Shutters contribute to energy efficiency of the home, helping to keep it cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Unlike drapery or shades, shutters can be factored into the home appraised value, contributing to the home’s market value.

Modern kitchen with white cabinetry, large window with white plantation shutters, stainless steel sink, black faucet, and a potted plant.

Valances

Flat Valance

Minimalist, straight-edge, complements rollers shades or used as a stand alone valance.

A piece of beige wood or laminate flooring.

Faux Roman Valance

Stationary treatment designed to mimic the look of a roman shade.

Kitchen window with black framing, white Roman shade, and a wooden light fixture above, with a small potted plant and soap dispensers on the countertop.

Hobbled Valance

Adds dimension and character, creates a soft, rippled effect down the length of the valance.

Roman Shades
Beige curtains hanging on a black curtain rod with decorative finial
A row of beige curtains hanging from a metal curtain rod

Rod Pocket

Beige curtains hanging on a gold curtain rod.

Structured Valance

Window with beige valance and grey Roman shades with a beige edge, overlooking houses and trees outside.

Draperies

2-Fold Pinch Pleat

3-Fold Euro Pleat

Living room with large windows, white curtains, a beige sofa, a round white decorative object, and a potted plant.

Polished, finished look, they conceal curtain rods, tracks, or shade hardware.

3-Fold Pinch Pleat

A beige fabric curtain hanging from a metal rod with rings.

Box Pleat

Cream-colored curtains hanging from a black curtain rod

Ripple Fold - Fullness Options

2-Fold Euro Pleat

White shower curtain hanging on a curtain rod against a green wall.

Goblet Pleat

Cream-colored curtains hanging from a black curtain rod with decorative finials.
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Grommet

Close-up of beige curtains hanging from metal curtain rings on a curtain rod.