Window coverings are generally seen as an essential part of your home décor. If chosen carefully they will help to create the right ambience inside your home. But, the real purpose of window coverings is to provide privacy and to protect your house from the elements.
While some sunshine entering your home is nice, and can be warming, too much makes the house too hot. It can also damage furniture. Fortunately, window coverings can prevent this from happening.
However, not all window coverings are the same! There are many different options to choose from and you can even customize most options.
The Options
Curtains and blinds are potentially the most common types of window coverings and these offer a reasonable level of sun protection. However, if you’ve never looked at internal shutters before, it’s time you did.
Shutters fitted inside add an extra layer of security without affecting the outside appearance of your home. They offer great sun protection and they can even allow you to see out without allowing others to see you.
That makes them a great asset when you’re not sure who is outside and you want to assess the situation before doing anything.
The fact that they look great is a bonus.
Customizing
The best thing about window coverings is that they can be fully customized.
- Colour
You can select from an exhaustive array of window coverings to find the colour that you like. However, if you can’t locate it, then you can simply request window coverings be made in your preferred colour. All you have to do is give them a sample of the colour.
- Size
Windows in different houses are different sizes, it is not always a ‘one-size-fits-all’ scenario. Even if your windows are the same size as your neighbours you may want coverings that reach the floor or start at the ceiling.
In short, you can dictate the length and width of the coverings you want, ensuring they look perfect in your home.
- Shape
Most window coverings are rectangular. But, what if you have a circular, oval, or another shape window? The good news is that window coverings can be made to suit any type of window, regardless of the shape.
- Material
Curtains and blinds are often made of cotton, although bamboo, wood, and other synthetic materials are also used. Even internal shutters can be made from a variety of materials.
You can choose the material that goes best with your home and your environmental aspirations. For many, the sustainable option is the only way forward.
- Logo
To really make your window coverings stand out and be unique, you can request the ultimate customization. That means adding an image to the covering. It could be a family crest, a beloved pet, or even a few words of wisdom. The choice is yours but it is an effective way of ensuring your window coverings are unique and provide the shade and privacy that you need and deserve.
