| Eventually, everyone is put in the position of choosing | | | | laundry rooms. The humidity and water can cause |
| a window treatment. No matter what look you are | | | | real wood to warp. However, they are lightweight |
| considering, whether it is mini blinds, wooden blinds, or | | | | making them perfect for large windows and doors. |
| roman shades you will have plenty of options. The | | | | • Shades -o Roman shades are very |
| key is choosing blinds that will last for years. | | | | elegant. Change the fabric and texture to create a |
| Types of Window Treatments | | | | unique design.o Solar shades work well for |
| There are three basic types of window treatments. | | | | filtering light. With different levels of light filtering solar |
| They include aluminum mini blinds, wooden blinds, and | | | | shades, you can custom design the amount of light |
| shades. Each has its own benefit and place in the | | | | you let in the room.o Energy efficient shades |
| home. Therefore, you need to know your window | | | | allow you to insulate the house and lower your |
| needs and which blinds will best match those needs. | | | | energy bill.o Room darkening and blackout |
| • Aluminum Mini Blinds -o Aluminum mini | | | | shades make for excellent sleeping and home theater |
| blinds are the least expensive blinds available.o | | | | areas. |
| You can get them in a wide range of colors making | | | | Combing Window Treatments |
| them easy to match.o However, they are also | | | | If you like the look of wooden shades, yet you want |
| the most likely to bend, crease and break.o | | | | the light control offered by shades, then combining |
| They work best in offices, RVs, and low traffic | | | | the two is your answer. Since you can get them with |
| rooms.o They do not work well in apartments. | | | | separate controls, you can leave the shade down to |
| • Wooden Blinds -o Wooden blinds come | | | | block out UV light and still maintain the view. |
| in both real wood and faux wood varieties.o | | | | Choosing the appropriate window treatment doesn't |
| They too have a wide range of colors and stains | | | | have to be hard. All it takes is a little knowledge of |
| making them easy to match.o Wooden blinds | | | | the strengths of each blind. Whether you choose mini |
| are the most durable blinds and are not prone to | | | | blinds, wooden blinds, or shades the look has got to |
| bending or breaking.o Faux wood blinds are a | | | | fit. In addition, you need to make sure the material |
| great accent anywhere except for covering very | | | | (i.e. wood, aluminum, PVC, or fabric) will hold up in the |
| large windows and doors. The large size makes them | | | | room you are decorating. When these things come |
| too heavy to be practical.o Real wood blinds | | | | together, your blinds will not only look good, they will |
| work well in all areas except for bathrooms and | | | | last. |