Planning for Window Treatments During Construction From Start to Finish

I love it when my clients think ahead!

Recently, several couples have come to me for window treatments. They were all building new homes and had chosen all the things builders want to know: siding, roofing, doors, windows, flooring, etc. When those decisions were out of the way, they began to think ahead. How will those windows look at night? What should they do about privacy in the bed and bath rooms?

There are several advantages to thinking ahead about window treatments.

If you start early, you will have a sense of how far your budget will spread for the type of treatments you want. Perhaps you are unaware of some of the innovations being made in the window treatment industry, like motorized shades with remote and internet controls. You may want to set your priorities differently if you know ahead of time what your options are.

Another advantage that is easy to address is thinking about how window treatments will be mounted. If the drywall isn’t up yet, your builder can easily add wood blocking where the mounting brackets will go. Attaching brackets to solid wood is much more secure than trying to mount them on drywall. And if I can get into the home before the drywall goes up, I can see if there are any potential installation issues before they get covered up. During that visit, I can also see if there are any specialty windows that will require creative installations.

Perhaps the biggest advantage to thinking ahead is planning for motorization. While today’s motorized shades can be powered by batteries, you may not want to have to worry about replacing them every year. Electrically-powered window coverings can be plugged into an existing outlet or, for a more stream-lined look, can be directly wired to a DC converter installed in a utility area of your home. The best time to do this is when your electrician is installing the wiring in the home.

Even if you don’t plan to motorize your window coverings, it’s a good idea to think about window treatments during construction. Contacting me while you are under construction is the smart way to go.

The block of wood near the top of this window will allow window treatments to be securely fastened to the wall.

 

Here’s a case where blocking installed at the top sides of the window during construction makes this rod easy to fasten securely to the wall.

Pre-construction planning may mean you can recess the top header of a blind or shade to help conceal it. This homeowner also planned for electrically operated blinds that do not depend on batteries.

 

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If you want more information on custom draperies or blinds or any of the other ideas here, contact Kim for your free in-home consultation – 513-398-5798 or email klyon@windowaccentsinc.com

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Arched Specialty Window Treatment Adds to Luxury Bath

 Isn’t it nice to relax in a nice warm bath? And who wouldn’t appreciate a tub set in a luxurious space?

The colors in my client’s master bath were warm and soothing, just like her Jacuzzi. But the arched specialty window needed something to soften its hard edges. Frosted glass provided the privacy she needed, so shades or shutters weren’t necessary.

Keeping in mind that any treatment needed to be kept to the top of the window so it wouldn’t be harmed by splashing water, we decided on a valance that followed the arch of the windows. A faux silk fabric added to the luxurious feel of the top treatment. The color complemented the decorative tile braid around the tub.

A bathroom is full of hard surfaces. To soften the space, we chose a swag valance that draped gracefully above the window. Rather than a rod, we hung it over a series of decorative medallions that coordinated with the antique copper finish on the faucet and chandelier.

This fairly simple swag valance highlighted the arch of the window while allowing for plenty of fabric at the top of the window. That meant that it not only looked nice, it helped absorb sound. It looked and felt so inviting that I wished I could relax in the tub myself!

A window treatment was needed to soften the look of this arched specialty window.

I bring samples to you so you can see how they will look in your home.

Our installers measure carefully so your new window treatments will fit properly.

Wouldn’t you want to relax in this space?

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Vertical Shades are the Perfect Solution for a Window/Sliding Door Wall

We were privileged to be asked to help some Loveland homeowners finish out their new room addition. A 12-foot wide wall of windows overlooked an inviting patio and deck, their backyard, and sweeping green lawns beyond. Windows on the side walls added to the open feeling of the room. The homeowners explained that while they loved the view and the openness during the day, they wanted privacy at night. We needed a product that would work for both the side windows and the window wall.

I quickly realized that the Hunter Douglas Duette Architella line of honeycomb shades was exactly what they needed. Available in both horizontal and vertical configurations, we could match the side window coverings with the one on the window wall. With dozens and dozens of fabric styles and colors, I knew we could find the perfect shade.

The couple selected a semi-opaque fabric so that on really hot or really cold days, the room would still be light if they closed the shades to take advantage of the insulating qualities of the shades. The Duette Architella honeycomb-within-a-honeycomb construction provides extra layers of insulation and sound-proofing. That helps keep the heat and air conditioning bills down during extreme weather like we’ve been having lately.

We agreed on standard horizontal bottom-up shades on the side windows. Then we chose center draw Vertiglide shades in the same fabric to cover the sliding door and adjacent windows. These vertical shades glide smoothly no matter how wide they are. A magnetic closure keeps the panels together without gaps when they are closed and is easy to open. My clients were happy to learn that the Vertiglide shades stack in a 7-inch space at either side, so they didn’t lose any of their view.

Duette shades can be ordered for almost any size or shape of window. I’d be happy to show you how they can enhance the look of any room in your home.

Photos:

The Hunter Douglas Duette Architella Vertiglide shades stacked to the left and right of the patio door take up so little space you hardly notice them.

Hunter Douglas Duette Architella shades come in horizontal and vertical folds. These semi-opaque shades with ¾” pleats let some light into the room during the day. Sheer and opaque options are also available, and you can choose different pleat sizes.

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