Window Treatments
Curtains, drapes, blinds, shades, and shutters for controlling light, privacy, and adding decorative appeal.
57 terms in this category
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Bamboo Shade
A natural shade made from bamboo stalks, providing filtered light and organic texture.
Blackout Curtains
Curtains with a special lining or dense weave that blocks virtually all outside light, ideal for bedrooms.
Blackout Liner
A light-blocking backing added to curtains or shades to achieve total darkness.
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Cafe Curtains
Short curtains covering only the lower portion of a window, often used in kitchens.
Cafe Shutters
Shutters covering only the lower portion of a window, providing privacy while allowing light above.
Cascade
A zigzag or waterfall-shaped fabric panel that falls at the sides of a window treatment.
Cellular Shade
A honeycomb-structured shade with air pockets that provide superior insulation and energy efficiency.
Cordless Blinds
Window blinds operated without pull cords, raised and lowered by lifting the bottom rail.
Cornice
A structured, box-like window treatment mounted above the window to conceal curtain hardware.
Curtain Rings
Circular hardware pieces that connect curtain panels to rods, allowing smooth sliding movement.
Curtain Rod
A horizontal bar from which curtains hang, available in various materials and decorative styles.
Curtains
Fabric panels hung from a rod to cover windows, providing privacy, light control, and decorative appeal.
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Faux Wood Blinds
Blinds made from composite materials that mimic real wood, offering humidity resistance.
Finial
Decorative end pieces attached to curtain rods, available in shapes from simple balls to ornate designs.
Flat Roman Shade
A roman shade with a smooth, flat front when lowered, folding into stacked horizontal pleats when raised.
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Hobbled Roman Shade
A roman shade with soft, continuous horizontal folds even when fully lowered, creating depth and texture.
Holdback
A wall-mounted hardware piece that holds curtains open to the side of the window.
Honeycomb Shade
Another name for cellular shades, featuring hexagonal cells that trap air for insulation.
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Mini Blinds
Compact venetian blinds with narrow slats, typically 1 inch or less, for a streamlined appearance.
Motorized Blinds
Window blinds operated by electric motors, controllable via remote, app, or home automation system.
Motorized Shades
Window shades with electric motors for remote operation and smart home integration.
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Panel Track Blinds
Large fabric panels that slide on tracks, a modern alternative to vertical blinds for large openings.
Pelmet
A rigid framework covered in fabric, similar to a cornice, used to hide curtain fixtures and add visual height.
Pinch Pleat Curtains
Formal curtains with crisp, regularly spaced pleats pinched at the top, creating uniform fullness.
Plantation Shutters
Interior shutters with wide louvers (typically 2.5-4.5 inches) that tilt open for light and views.
Pleated Shade
A shade made of crisp, permanently pleated fabric that folds accordion-style when raised.
Privacy Liner
An additional layer added behind curtains or shades to increase opacity and privacy.
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Relaxed Roman Shade
A roman shade with a gentle curve or smile at the bottom edge when lowered, creating a soft, casual look.
Ripplefold Curtains
Contemporary curtains that create uniform, undulating S-curves, mounted on a track system.
Rod Pocket Curtains
Curtains with a sewn pocket at the top through which the curtain rod passes.
Roller Shade
A window shade that rolls up onto a cylindrical tube, providing a clean, minimal appearance.
Roman Shade
A fabric shade that folds into horizontal pleats when raised, lying flat when lowered.
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Sheer Curtains
Lightweight, translucent fabric panels that filter light while maintaining privacy during daylight hours.
Shutters
Solid window coverings with adjustable louvers mounted in frames, available in interior and exterior styles.
Solar Shade
A roller shade made of mesh fabric that reduces glare and UV rays while maintaining outward visibility.
Swag
Draped fabric that hangs in a curved shape across the top of a window, often paired with cascading side panels.
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Tab Top Curtains
Curtains with fabric loops sewn at the top that slide onto the curtain rod.
Thermal Curtains
Insulated curtains designed to regulate room temperature by blocking heat transfer through windows.
Tieback
A decorative holder that pulls curtains to the side, available in fabric, rope, metal, or other materials.
Tier Curtains
Cafe-style curtains that can be used in layers or tiers to cover different portions of a window.
Tier-on-Tier Shutters
Shutters with independently operating top and bottom panels for flexible light and privacy control.
Top-Down Bottom-Up Shade
A shade that can be lowered from the top or raised from the bottom for flexible light control.
Traverse Rod
A curtain rod with a cord or wand mechanism that allows curtains to open and close by sliding on carriers.
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Valance
A short decorative fabric treatment covering the top of a window and curtain hardware.
Venetian Blinds
Horizontal slatted blinds that tilt to control light and privacy, a classic window treatment option.
Vertical Blinds
Window blinds with vertical slats that rotate and slide sideways, ideal for sliding doors.
Voile
A sheer, lightweight fabric often used for curtains, providing privacy while allowing light transmission.
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