Objective 4.03 part 2

Use pages 333-338 to write a description of each style of window treatment. Draw

sketches of each.

Draperies and Draperies and CurtainsCurtains

1. Draperies (draw, stationary)

2. Curtains3. Café Curtains

Shades, Shutters, Shades, Shutters, BlindsBlinds

4. Roller Shades5. Roman Shades6. Balloon Shades7. Pleated Shades

8. Shutters9. Blinds (horizontal

and vertical)

Decorative Top Decorative Top TreatmentsTreatments

10.Swag11.Valance 12.Cornice 13.Lambrequin

Window treatments provide:

•privacy •relief from the sun and heat

•insulation from the cold

•focal points•color, beauty, and a finished look to rooms.

DRAPERIES AND DRAPERIES AND CURTAINSCURTAINS

Draperies•PleatedPleated panels of fabric often found in formal rooms

•Named by how they operate:DrawDraw – can be opened and closedStationaryStationary – do not move

•May be opaqueopaque (solid) or translucenttranslucent (sheer)

•LiningLining drapes:helps block sunlightprotects fabric from fadingmakes drape hang betterincreases insulation.

Draw Draperies

Draw Draperies

Draw Draperies

Stationary Draperies – do not move

Stationary Draperies

CURTAINSCURTAINSUsually have a pocket hem at the top that allows the curtain to be slipped onto a rod and gathered.

Curtains

Curtains

Curtains with Tiebacks

Café curtains cover part of the window.

Café Curtains

Café Curtains

Café Curtains

Draperies and curtains should fall to the length of the sill, apron, or to the floor.

SHADESSHADES•Block unwanted light•Help provide insulation•Operated by raising and lowering them from the top.

Roller Shades – roll up; pull down

Roller Shades

Roman Shades – pleats fold up.

Roman Shades

Balloon Shades – have a balloon shape when raised

Balloon Shades

Pleated Shades – fold into small accordion pleats when cord is pulled.

Pleated Shades

SHUTTERSSHUTTERS

Shutters can cover all or part of a window.They are usually made of wood and are

hinged for opening.

Shutters

Shutters

Shutters combined

with pleated shade.

BLINDSBLINDS

Made of a series of evenly spaced slats.

Open and close by cords or wands.

Blinds – can be horizontal or vertical.

Blinds are good for

French doors because they

provide privacy while still allowing the doors to

work.

DECORATIVE TOP DECORATIVE TOP TREATMENTSTREATMENTS

Used for decoration and to hide window hardware.

Swag – softly pleated fabric falling into a curve.

Valance – horizontal fabric treatment across top of window.

Cornice – usually made of wood; may be covered in fabric.

Lambrequin – constructed like a cornice; extends down side of window.

DraperiesCurtains

ShadesShutters

Blindsand

Decorative top treatments

Window Treatments• Choose appropriate

STYLES of window treatments for each window

• Find a picture that represents the style

• Choose FABRIC SAMPLES for each window treatment–Sample is 2” square–Edges cut with PINKING SHEARS

• Mount on cardstock

• Bedroom: Curtains with Roller Shades

• Reason: Provides privacy and blocks light for sleeping

• Sample Design:

• Fabric Choices:

Window Treatment Collage

1. Find examples of all the types of window treatments we discussed.

2. Glue your pictures on cardstock to create a collage.

3. Label each type of window treatment.

4. Put your name on the back and turn in.