Window treatment

A window treatment is a cover or modification of a window, often with the aim of enhancing the aesthetics of the window and the room.

Hard treatments – these are made of hard materials such as wood, vinyl or aluminum. These generally fall into a few categories:
- Shutters are usually installed into the frame of a window and consist of louvers, often made of either wood or a synthetic resin, that may be fixed or moveable. They do not move out of view like blinds but in certain applications can fold across the window.
- Blinds have louvers which allow the user to open to a view without moving the light-blocking material away from the window, by tilting slats to allow more or less light through.
  - Types of blinds:
    - Wood
    - Faux wood (also known by brand names such as Plaswood)
    - Vinyl blinds in various sizes, e.g. 25 mm (1 in) and 50 mm (2 in)
    - Vinyl and fabric for vertical blinds
    - Aluminum
- A shade is a piece of fabric which rolls, stacks or folds to expose or cover a window. Some shades allow for views through (e.g. sheer shades).
  - Types of shades:
    - Roman shades
    - Roller shades
    - Solar shades
    - Cellular shades
    - Pleated shades
    - Sheer shades
Soft treatments are anything made of soft materials, such as:
- Curtains
- Drapery

Treatments around the window include:

Treatments applied directly to the glass include:

Modern professional window treatments offer options for mobilized systems or systems which are designed for children safety.

Window covering, materials used to cover windows for managing sunlight, privacy, provide weatherproofing or decoration

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