Windows & Window Treatments
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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