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Blinds or Shutters? Drapes or Top Treatments?

Choosing window coverings can be overwhelming because of the many options available. When selecting your new window treatments, focus on privacy and light control. First, check which direction your window faces. Is privacy important for the room? Do you want to control how much light comes in?

Energy-efficient window coverings can improve your home’s look and help reduce your energy bills. Many modern designs also have easy-to-use features, making them simple to operate. Additionally, they often include safety measures for children. Finding the right window treatments has never been easier.

Four questions to ask yourself before buying window treatments:

1. Light filtering, privacy, room darkening capabilities, or all three
2. Horizontal or vertical orientation
3. Corded, cordless, or motorized operation
4. Recede or advance in the room – color or neutral

Understanding how your window treatments must function before you start your search will save you time and money.

Window Shades

Window shades are made from continuous pieces of fabric. You can raise them to expose the window or lower them for privacy and light control. There is a shade for every room style, whether you prefer a clean, modern look or something more fun and earthy. 

These shades come in many colors, styles, and patterns. You can choose from different types, including cellular shades for energy saving, roller shades for a simple look, solar shades to reduce glare, Roman shades for elegance, and woven wood shades for a natural touch. 

You also have choices for how they operate. Some shades use manual pull cords, while others have motorized options for added convenience.

Duette® Duolite® Cellular Shades Duette® Duolite® Cellular Shades
Silhouette® Sheer Shades and Luminette® Sheer Panels Silhouette® Sheer Shades and Luminette® Sheer Panels

Sheer Shades

Sheer Shades are stylish window treatments featuring two sheer fabric layers over soft vanes that diffuse sunlight and provide UV protection. Options like Silhouette® and Pirouette® Sheer Shades allow you to tilt the vanes for desired light and privacy while enjoying the view. The shades also retract into the headrail for unobstructed views. For sliding patio doors, we offer Luminette® Sheer Panels.

Sheer Shades are stylish window treatments featuring two sheer fabric layers over soft vanes that diffuse sunlight and provide UV protection. Options like Silhouette® and Pirouette® allow you to tilt the vanes for desired light and privacy while enjoying the view. The shades also retract into the headrail for unobstructed views.

Shutters

Shutters, often referred to as plantation shutters or indoor shutters, are a classic element of interior design that can be custom-fitted to any window. Much like a high-quality piece of furniture, shutters are available in various paints, stains, and custom colors to complement existing decor. They come in different slat sizes, which can be adjusted to control the amount of light that enters a space.

Additionally, shutters provide significant light blockage and enhance privacy. Furthermore, they seamlessly integrate into the home environment and may even increase the property's overall value.

Heritance® Hardwood Shutters Heritance® Hardwood Shutters
Parkland® Wood Blinds Parkland® Wood Blinds

Horizontal Blinds

Blinds and shades are commonly thought to be interchangeable terms, yet they represent distinct types of window treatments. Blinds are usually crafted from materials like aluminum, wood, faux wood, or vinyl.

They feature slats or vanes that can be adjusted to rotate open and closed, controlling the amount of light that enters a room. While they can be raised, they typically stack neatly along the window frame, allowing for some visibility while still providing flexible light management.

Vertical Blinds and Shades

Vertical blinds have emerged as an ideal choice for both sliding and patio doors, reinventing their role in modern interior design. Nowadays, there is a wide array of options available that seamlessly coordinate with your existing horizontal blinds and shades. You can choose from classic vertical blinds that offer a timeless appeal or explore the contemporary allure of Skyline® Panel-Track Blinds.

Consider Luminette® Sheer Panels, which gently diffuse light while maintaining privacy for a touch of elegance and softness. Alternatively, the innovative Duette® or Applause® Vertiglide® Cellular Shades provide energy efficiency and a chic design, while shutters add a sophisticated, refined look to any space. 

Skyline® Panel-Track Blinds Skyline® Panel-Track Blinds
PowerView® Automation PowerView® Automation

MOTORIZED BLINDS AND SHADES

Motorization is becoming increasingly popular for its blend of convenience and modern technology. Once primarily a solution for those hard-to-reach windows, remote-controlled blinds and shades now offer unparalleled ease of use and peace of mind. 

Imagine programming your blinds and shades to gracefully open and close at various times throughout the day, seamlessly allowing natural light to dance into your home. With just a few taps on a mobile app, you can control your window treatments from anywhere, even if you find yourself miles away. This level of control not only enhances your comfort but also adds a layer of security, ensuring your home always appears occupied.

Custom Drapery and Valances

Custom draperies, curtains, and top treatments offer unparalleled versatility in window design, allowing you to create a look that perfectly complements your home. With endless possibilities at your fingertips, you can choose from a wide array of colors, intricate patterns, luxurious textures, varying levels of opacity, and stylish hardware that harmonizes with your interior style.

These elegant drapes not only enhance your decor but also serve practical purposes; they can gently filter natural light to create a warm ambiance or provide a complete blackout for those moments when you need total privacy. Whether you’re aiming for a formal, sophisticated appearance or a relaxed, casual vibe, draperies, drapery panels, and top treatments can be effortlessly used alone or creatively layered over existing window coverings, transforming your space into a personal sanctuary. 

Puddled Draperies Puddled Draperies

Blinds, Shades, Shutters, Draperies, Top Treatments in Denver, Westminster CO and Surrounding Areas

We Really Enjoy What We Do

We are excited to visit your home to explore your window covering project in detail. At Bretz Interiors, we offer custom window coverings from Hunter Douglas, including elegant blinds, sophisticated shades, classic shutters, luxurious draperies, and advanced motorization options.

Whether you're looking to enhance a single window or transform your entire home, let us help you create the perfect ambiance in your space! 

 

 

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