When choosing window treatments, several factors come into play to ensure your selection complements both the room’s aesthetics and functionality. At Common Thread Interiors, we are here to help you navigate your options and find the ideal solution for your home.
June 2024 update: New laws now mandate that all window coverings sold in the U.S. must be cordless or have inaccessible cords to prevent child injuries. To better understand how these cordless window coverings will work, click HERE.
Wood Blinds:
Light Control:
- Offer precise control over light, allowing you to adjust the slats to let in just the right amount of light. Now available only in cordless designs for enhanced safety.
Privacy:
- Great for privacy, especially in bathrooms and bedrooms
Style:
- Wood blinds complement a variety of interiors with multiple natural stains and paint options.
Price:
- Mid-range pricing, offering a balance of cost and quality.
Solar Shades:
Light Control:
- Ideal for reducing glare and blocking harmful UV rays while maintaining a view of the outdoors.
- Crafted from high-performance fabrics that filter light while preserving visibility.
Privacy:
- Solar shades are available with various levels of light filtration.
- A 10% openness allows the most light and the best view but provides the least privacy. A 1% openness allows very little light and gives near-total privacy.
Style:
- Solar shades are ideal for spaces where owners want to provide a clean and streamlined appearance.
Motorization:
- Available with motorization, either through hardwiring or via remote.
- They can also be synchronized with other shades to open and close simultaneously, either by a programmed schedule or by remote.
Price:
- Prices vary depending on the material and customization options, but solar shades are affordable.
- Motorization does make this option pricey.
Shutters:
Light Control:
- Provide excellent light control with adjustable louvers that can be tilted to manage light and privacy.
Privacy:
- Shutters offer solid privacy when closed, making them suitable for areas where privacy is essential.
Style:
- Shutters are timeless and versatile, adding architectural interest to both classic and contemporary spaces.
Motorization:
- Yes, this is available for shutters
Price:
- Shutters are typically more expensive due to their durability and custom fit.
Sheers Shades
Light Control:
- Sheer Shades allow soft, diffused natural light to filter through while offering a level of privacy. Available in cordless or motorized options.
Privacy:
- Provide moderate privacy while maintaining a light and airy feel.
Motorization:
- Can be motorized for ease of use, especially in hard-to-reach areas.
Style:
- Sheer Shades are perfect for adding softness and elegance to a room, blending well with both contemporary and classic styles.
Price:
- Sheer Shades fall into the medium to high price range, depending on fabric choice and customization.
Custom Fabric Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes):
Light Control
- Clients can take total control over light with custom fabric selections.
- Sheer fabrics allow natural light to filter through, while blackout options can darken a room completely.
Privacy:
- Can be tailored to provide varying levels of privacy depending on the fabric and lining.
Style:
- Custom fabric window treatments offer the most opportunity for color, texture, and hardware, allowing you to create a unique focal point in your space.
- There is a lot of customization that goes into Custom Drapery Treatments:
- Fabric selection includes fabric and linings, but can also include selections like custom upholstery tapes and trims to border the upholstery fabric.
- Hardware selection includes Rods, Brackets, Finials, Rings.
Motorization:
- Yes, motorization can be added for convenience.
Price:
- Custom window treatments are typically the most expensive option due to the extensive levels of customization available.
By considering these factors, Common Thread Interiors can help you choose the perfect window treatments that are not only practical but also elevate the style of your home. Whether you are drawn to the timeless appeal of shutters, the sleek functionality of solar shades, the warmth of wood blinds, the elegance of sheers, or the versatility of custom fabric treatments, we are here to guide you every step of the way.
