Windows &

Window Treatments

What’s the Purpose of a Window?

A. Light AdmissionB. VentilationC. Visual CommunicationD. Aesthetics

Parts of a Window

Casing

Grilles

Lock Latch

Rail

Sash

Types of Windows

Casement Jalousie

Types of Windows

Bay Picture

Windows that do not open

Types of Windows

Double Pane Awning Window

Types of Windows

Hopper Designer Shapes

How to Select a Window TreatmentA. Basic Window TypeB. Needs like privacy, air, lightC. DurabilityD. Safety – flame resistant & child safetyE. Ease & Cost of careF. ConstructionG. Beauty- color, design, styleH. Mood of the room & furnishingsI. Form

Types of Window Treatments

Roman Shade Swag

Types of Valances

Banner Valance Shaped Valance

Austrian ValanceSwag ValanceScalloped Valance

Types of Window Treatments

Blinds Jabots

Drapes Vs. Curtains

Drapes• Heavy• Lined• Floor Length

Curtains• Light Weight• Unlined• Vary in length

Types of Window Treatments

Balloon Curtain Swag

Types of Window Treatments

Priscilla Cornice

How to Measure fabric for CurtainsCurtain Rod

overlap Return 1. Rod Measurement2. Return Measurement X 23. Overlap Measurement x 24. Side Hems Measurement x 25. Total Measurement x 26. Take the total measurement

divide by width of material (Ex. 36” =3ft or 60”=5ft)

7. Multiple step 6 by the length of the window

*Remember to add 12” to the finished length of the window

Finished Length

Calculate the Yardage for Drapes1. Rod Measurement2. Return Measurement X 23. Overlap Measurement x 24. Side Hems Measurement x 25. Total Measurement x 26. Take the total measurement

divide by width of material (Ex. 36” =3ft or 60”=5ft)

7. Multiple step 6 by the length of the window

*Remember to add 12” to the finished length of the window

5’6”

4” 4”

7’

Fabric 50” Wide

Window Treatment Project

• Create a 8.5” x 11” window treatment board displaying 6 different options for this window.

• The window treatments should be three dimensional and no repeats.

• Be creative use lace, fabric, trims, cardboard, etc.

Works Cited

• US Department of Energy• Pella Windows• Country Curtains• HomeDepot.com• Lowes.com