5 Window Treatment Design Considerations:
Homeowners looking to purchase new window treatments or blinds can be distracted or even overwhelmed by the growing number of available products in the industry. There are always new promotional pricing deals advertised. There are countless new features available as well as options, custom color choices, etc. With all the available details to sift through consumers often miss some of the basics and find themselves discontent with their final product. And when homeowners are looking for increased curb appeal, or a drastic update by purchasing blinds getting the details right is vital.
Homeowners considering blinds or window treatment purchases should take into count a few of the basics and not let all the details distract. Focusing on the details alone can lead consumers to make basic mistakes that will haunt them after their products are purchased and installed. The following list of 5 Design Considerations is a great place to start to ensure that homeowners don’t get overwhelmed. All the bases aren’t included in this short list, but it’s a great place to start.
1. Interior/exterior design of the home: with all the products available on the market (blinds, shades, etc.) homeowners should be able to find exactly what they’re looking for as they attempt to suit their current design scheme. Accenting your home with your window treatments should be a priority; and it’s a priority that can be met easily in today’s market.
2. You’ve got your own set of priorities; don’t let them get pushed aside during your search for blinds. If pricing is your most important factor…stick to your budget. If you are set on getting the very best energy efficiency products available then don’t look at products that don’t offer this advantage. Know what you’re looking for and look for it.
3. Make sure you’re aware of how long term savings can affect the long term “price” of your blinds or other window treatments. When you are considering energy efficiency products use the available energy savings calculators to estimate what your savings will be monthly or annually so you have some idea of exactly what the long term price of your new window treatments are going to be. It could be that you’ll need to make an initial investment up front that will pay for itself within a fairly short amount of time through energy savings.
4. Consider you and your family’s privacy and security. Some rooms/areas require higher levels of privacy and/or security. For instance, you’ll want full coverage possible in bedrooms and bathrooms (especially those on the first floor). Consider the design of your home and how you utilize your interior space so you can appropriately decide which areas need to have low levels of “privacy” and which require complete “privacy.” This will make a big difference in the type of window covering your choose: shades, blinds, etc.
5. Safety may not seem like a big issue when it comes to window treatments, but it definitely can be. If you have small children in and out of your home it is strongly suggested that you choose to work with cordless options. There is a wide range of cordless products of all types available in today’s market. It is no longer as limiting as many consumers seem to think.
Buying window treatments or blinds can increase the value of your home. It can increase your satisfaction with your home. It can drastically improve the look of your home. It can decrease energy expenses for the long term. And the list could go on. There are so many benefits possible; don’t miss out on any because you didn’t give the decision the time it deserved. Know what to look for and then don’t settle for anything less.
Chris Stanley is a window treatments expert at Blinds Chalet. Blinds Chalet has over 25 years of experience in the window coverings industry and strives to educate consumers about purchasing and installing window blinds before they buy. Focusing on high quality, company tested and approved window treatments at affordable prices, Blinds Chalet is a resource for all things window blinds related.
