How to Design Window Treatments For a Small Space

Are you thinking of remodeling, renovating, or building a new home? Do you have a small space and are unsure  how to make the space seem bigger? Simply adding window treatments can open up the room and make it warm and welcoming. Window coverings are in such high demand that its forecast to total $5.2 billion in 2021 according to a report released by Freedonia Focus Reports. It’s time to start thinking about what you want your space you look and feel like. A  window company can be there to provide you with windows that feature a wide variety of styles and decorative options that will better help suit the style you’re looking to achieve. When choosing a window treatment, it’s important to keep in mind the type, the color, and the lighting of the window treatment.

Type

There are a number of ways to style your window. There are a number of types of window treatments that have varying uses and are made with a variety of materials.

Shades

1. Roller Shade: A simple and elegant shade mounted on a roller.
2. Solar Shade: Shades with glare reduction and UV protection. Make the sun a bit more manageable with this type of shade.
3. Roman Shade: A simple shade made from a flat piece of material that folds up accordion style. When raised, they provide the look of a decorative fabric valance to adorn your windows.
4. Woven Wood Shade: Bring in a bit of nature with shades made of wood, bamboo or another natural element.
5. Cellular Shade: A shade made of soft paper or cloth-like material used to insulate windows to save energy.
6. Pleated Shade: Shades made from a pleated fabric that pull up to sit flat at the top of the window.

Blinds

1. Wood Blind: Blinds that crafted using wood adding warmth and sophistication to the space.
2. Vertical Blind: A series of thin slats of fabric, plastic, or metal that are hung by one end and can be rotated to allow light to pass through or fold over to one side of the window.
3. Metal Blind: A blind that is typically made of aluminum that is often used outside of a home to protect against temperature, glare, and other outside forces.

Drapery

1. Drapes: A piece of fabric intended to block light or drafts.
2. Valances: A form of window treatment that covers the upper part of the window and are usually paired with blinds and drapes to conceal hardware.

Color and Lighting

Now that you know about the types of window treatment available, it’s time for the next important step: choosing the color.  The right color can work wonders, making the space feel bigger and brighter than it is. While dark colors can make a room feel crowded and cramped, using light colors will make walls appear to recede, bringing a bright and airy feel to the space. Some colors to consider are light blues, greens, grays, and neutrals.

Color coordination is key for window treatments. Keep the color scheme the same for all floors, walls, and windows in the same space. Doing this will visually open up the room to create more space.

Lighting is critical to bring out the color of the room. A room with bad lighting will feel dark and claustrophobic. Natural light though, can be a create tool to brighten up the room and create the appearance of more space. That’s why it’s important to choose the right type of window treatment, to help give you the right of amount of natural light in the room.

Windows are an extension of the walls and cover a large decorating area even for a small space. If you are trying to make the room as big as possible, be sure to keep the window treatments simple and make sure all window treatments are the same throughout the room. There are many types of window treatments out there, but a Denver window company can help you find the right style wanted for your space.