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Contemporary Window Treatments tend to have a lighter look than traditional window treatments. Traditional treatments can look more elaborate with the use of certain types of fabrics and valances.
Many contemporary window treatments use blinds and shades. There are a variety of styles, and many colors to choose from for your interior decorating projects.
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Shades hang horizontal on a headrail. There are several types of shades to choose from for contemporary window treatments. Pleated, Honeycomb and sheer shades can be adjusted to filter light even when lowered.
Sheer Shades, which are translucent vanes suspended between sheer fabric, now come in horizontal and also vertical styles.
Roman Shades are fabric window treatments that can be fabricated to lie flat or pleated when closed. Depending on the fabric they will normally block out the sunlight when closed.
The classic pull down roller shade now comes in fabrics and elegant and simple designs.
Mini blinds come in vinyl or aluminum and are available in many shades to fit any decorating project.
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Vertical blinds can be fabricated using fabric, fabric in groves or vinyl slats that hang vertical from a headrail. The slats can be adjusted to let in light or opened for outdoor viewing.
Ready made verticals usually can be pulled open from either the left or the right to enter or exit a door and stacked to one side when drawn open.
Custom made vertical blinds can also be made to open from the center and stack to both sides like curtains.
