page_title: Window treatment
hierarchical_section_title: Window treatment
caption_attribution_description: English: chau au
context_page_description: A window treatment is a cover or modification of the window, often with the aim to enhance the aesthetics of the window and the room.
  Treatments for covering the window include:
  Hard treatments – Hard window treatments are made of hard materials such as wood, vinyl or aluminum. A more in depth description of the different types of hard treatments can be found below:
  Window shutters are usually installed into the window frame and are horizontal slats, made either of wood or a poly resin that can either be stationary or tilt. They do not move up and down like blinds but in certain applications can fold across the window. Types of shutters include:
  Wood shutters
  Poly resin shutters
  Window blinds have louvers which allow the user to open to a view without lifting the shade. It allows one to manipulate the light to create a customized feel. The name blinds comes from their use in blocking people from seeing into a home; they essentially "blind the observer's view". Over time, many new options and designs have developed, including anti-dust features and fabric tapes for blinds. Types of blinds include:
  Natural Wood blinds
  Faux Wood blinds
  1" Vinyl Mini blinds
  2" Vinyl Mini blinds
context_section_description: A window treatment is a cover or modification of the window, often with the aim to enhance the aesthetics of the window and the room.
  Treatments for covering the window include:
  Hard treatments – Hard window treatments are made of hard materials such as wood, vinyl or aluminum. A more in depth description of the different types of hard treatments can be found below:
  Window shutters are usually installed into the window frame and are horizontal slats, made either of wood or a poly resin that can either be stationary or tilt. They do not move up and down like blinds but in certain applications can fold across the window. Types of shutters include:
  Wood shutters
  Poly resin shutters
  Window blinds have louvers which allow the user to open to a view without lifting the shade. It allows one to manipulate the light to create a customized feel. The name blinds comes from their use in blocking people from seeing into a home; they essentially "blind the observer's view". Over time, many new options and designs have developed, including anti-dust features and fabric tapes for blinds. Types of blinds include:
  Natural Wood blinds
  Faux Wood blinds (also known as Plaswood)
  1" Vinyl Mini blinds
  2" Vinyl Mini blinds
  Vinyl/Fabric Vertical blinds
  Aluminum blinds
  Window shades are a piece of fabric which rolls, stacks or folds, opening to a view only when the shade is rolled up. That was the classic definition, now certain shades do allow for "view through". Types of shades include:
  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:
  Molding (decorative)
  Cornice board or pelmet
  Window valance
  German Fensterverdachung
  Treatments applied to directly to the glass include:
  Frosted glass
  Smart glass
  Stained glass
  Modern, professional window treatments offer options for mobilized systems or systems which are designed for child safety.
caption: Elaborate window treatment
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