Besides considering budget, reducing glare and creating privacy; there are
other questions to ask when selecting the right window treatments.
Do you enjoy looking outside and having sunlight come into the home?
Some of us may forget that with the wrong window treatments, it will cause us to hide inside our homes. This could affect a persons mood over time as some say that humans need some exposure to the sun. Mayoclinic.com states that, "reduced sunlight can cause a drop in serotonin that may trigger depression." So have a place in the home where you can easily enjoy some sunlight whenever you want. Also if you're the kind of person who enjoys looking at nature while being in home (especially if work from home), consider a design that will allow you to do so easily.
Are the windows the first thing you see when entering the room?
If the windows are "pictorial" type of windows that are big and dramatic; first impression means everything. So selecting a window treatment that will make you happy is important. Boring window treatments that only serve as a function is, well, boring. And remember that since these windows are big, it will take up a lot the visual interest in the space. Also think about how window treatments are seen from the outside of the home.
How will it look from the outside?
Have you ever walked down a neighborhood and have seen bedding sheets used as windows treatments? This is the best example of using something just to serve as a function, which is to create privacy and that's it. Consider an interesting design with some color or pattern. This will also affect the homes curb appeal when it comes to selling it. Thinking about how the window treatment will look from outside will help make a good choice.
Do you like natural air coming into the home?
Allowing fresh air into the home is the best way to get rid of toxins and unwanted smells. Also using fans instead of air conditioners supports an eco-friendly environment and lifestyle. So consider a design that will easily allow you to open your windows whenever you want.
What is your home decor?
If you have a traditional home with traditional style home decor then selecting treatments with that in mind will create a harmonious space. If the homes decor is rustic with elegant drapes then the overall style will be confusing and not well planned.
Which room in the house gets the most intense sun during the day?
The sun is most intense in the morning and noon. Depending on the location of the home and placement of windows, certain rooms in the home will be hotter than others because of this. So if there's a room in the home that gets the most intense sun, consider window treatments that can tolerant harsh sun rays and heat. Not silk curtains. Also remember that sun rays can also cause the fabric on sofas and hardwood used for flooring to lose its color over time.
Share with me your experiences
I'd love to hear from you. Did you wish you knew certain tips earlier and would like to share?
Do you enjoy looking outside and having sunlight come into the home?
Some of us may forget that with the wrong window treatments, it will cause us to hide inside our homes. This could affect a persons mood over time as some say that humans need some exposure to the sun. Mayoclinic.com states that, "reduced sunlight can cause a drop in serotonin that may trigger depression." So have a place in the home where you can easily enjoy some sunlight whenever you want. Also if you're the kind of person who enjoys looking at nature while being in home (especially if work from home), consider a design that will allow you to do so easily.
Are the windows the first thing you see when entering the room?
If the windows are "pictorial" type of windows that are big and dramatic; first impression means everything. So selecting a window treatment that will make you happy is important. Boring window treatments that only serve as a function is, well, boring. And remember that since these windows are big, it will take up a lot the visual interest in the space. Also think about how window treatments are seen from the outside of the home.
How will it look from the outside?
Have you ever walked down a neighborhood and have seen bedding sheets used as windows treatments? This is the best example of using something just to serve as a function, which is to create privacy and that's it. Consider an interesting design with some color or pattern. This will also affect the homes curb appeal when it comes to selling it. Thinking about how the window treatment will look from outside will help make a good choice.
Do you like natural air coming into the home?
Allowing fresh air into the home is the best way to get rid of toxins and unwanted smells. Also using fans instead of air conditioners supports an eco-friendly environment and lifestyle. So consider a design that will easily allow you to open your windows whenever you want.
What is your home decor?
If you have a traditional home with traditional style home decor then selecting treatments with that in mind will create a harmonious space. If the homes decor is rustic with elegant drapes then the overall style will be confusing and not well planned.
Which room in the house gets the most intense sun during the day?
The sun is most intense in the morning and noon. Depending on the location of the home and placement of windows, certain rooms in the home will be hotter than others because of this. So if there's a room in the home that gets the most intense sun, consider window treatments that can tolerant harsh sun rays and heat. Not silk curtains. Also remember that sun rays can also cause the fabric on sofas and hardwood used for flooring to lose its color over time.
Share with me your experiences
I'd love to hear from you. Did you wish you knew certain tips earlier and would like to share?
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design and home decor ideas by Valarie Michelle Decor.
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