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or vertically depending upon your preference. The wooden blinds have a good visual appeal to them. These are best
suited for rooms and houses with wooden finish. The wooden blinds are good for excessively bright rooms where the
interiors of the rooms require darkening. Roman blinds are also quite popular. This category of window coverings
are easy to handle can also be made at home using either new or old curtain fabrics.
Other window treatment ideas for overly bright rooms are curtains with heavy fabrics and dark colors. Such curtains
coupled with the valances complete the whole look of the window treatments. Heavy shutters can also enhance the
look of the windows drastically. The various shutter styles suitable for the purpose are raised panel or colonial
style. Rolling blinds are available in various printing designs, semi-light filtering and black-out type and these
also give a new look to the windows. The rolling shutters can be placed both inside or outside the house and can be
decorative due to the use of different colors or materials such as bamboo. Awnings are a common choice for highly
lit rooms. The positive point in the case of awnings is that the window treatment ideas which make use of awnings
allow breeze to come inside while keeping the sun out.
Every room requires different window coverings. The living room or the lounge windows must be both decorative and
stimulating. Apart from the decorative curtains and valances, your windows can undergo a complete makeover by
adding a huge ornate glass or a crystal shelf to the window. This would replace the simple and drab look with
exquisiteness.
The window treatment ideas and styles like the awnings, bay, casement, sliders, grille panels and stained glass can
be used for remodeling your windows.
Prices vary from a few dollars in discount stores to hundreds for custom made shades that are made of fabric to
compliment your home. There are cloth shades that roll, some that fold. You can even find some that are vertical
and pull to the side at your will. All of these choices are there and easy for you to find exactly the look you are
trying to achieve.
Where to buy window shades may be a challenge as well. As you work your way up the shopping ladder you will
experience a wide array of styles and prices. Home improvement stores carry a wide variety. Your discount stores
handle primarily vinyl or paper but also have room darkening shades if that is your pleasure. Stores that have
"gallery" in their name will probably get what you want at a very high end price.
Another thing to consider is whether the window shade will be the only covering for the window. Will it stand alone
or be surrounded by curtains or drapes. How dramatic a look are you trying to achieve? All of these points will
probably need to be covered before you set out on your journey.
Cleaning some of these shades can be a challenge as well. The type of fabric they are made of will influence the
complexity of cleaning. Bamboo shades will cover a window and can be dipped in the bathtub for cleaning, but
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