| If you're updating your interior decor, one of the | | | | other types, so if dust allergies or asthma are an |
| biggest choices you'll have to make is window | | | | issue in your home they might not be the ideal |
| treatments. There are plenty of types to choose | | | | choice. |
| from, including window blinds, curtains or drapes, | | | | Some types of window treatments provide better |
| shutters, shades and various designs for each. Let's | | | | privacy and noise insulation than others. Curtains are |
| look at some of the things you should consider. | | | | good for privacy, provided they're not a sheer |
| The first thing you'll want to decide is your budget. It | | | | material, but they're not the best for keeping noise |
| doesn't need to be set in stone, but you should have | | | | out. Blinds, on the other hand, are good at both so |
| some idea of how much you're able to spend. Some | | | | they would be the best choice if you're wanting quiet |
| types of window treatments are considerably more | | | | and privacy. |
| expensive than others, so this may help you narrow | | | | Light blocking is another factor for some window |
| down your choices right from the get-go. | | | | treatments. Some coverings are able to filter the |
| Once you have a rough price in mind, the next | | | | light, but may not keep it out completely. Others will |
| decision is what style of window coverings do you | | | | completely block all light from getting through, which |
| like? Do you like curtains? Or do you prefer the look | | | | is important for rooms like home theaters where light |
| of wood blinds or another type of treatment that is | | | | can affect the use of the room. |
| more permanent? Or maybe roll-up bamboo window | | | | Make sure you do your homework and really |
| blinds are more your style. | | | | consider how you use each room in your home |
| Each type of window covering has advantages and | | | | before deciding on the window treatments you want |
| disadvantages. Curtains, for example, tend to be less | | | | to use. You might even find that different coverings |
| expensive - especially if you're looking at custom | | | | are needed in different rooms. |
| work. But curtains can collect dust quicker than some | | | | |