Contemporary Window Treatments

Contemporary Window Treatments tend to have a lighter look than traditional treatments which can be more elaborate with use the of certain types of fabrics and valances.

Many contemporary window treatments use blinds and shades. There are quite a few styles and many colors to choose from for your interior decorating projects.

Vertical blinds can be fabricated using fabric, fabric in groves or vinyl slats that hang vertical from a headrail. 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. The slats can be adjusted to let in light or opened for outdoor viewing. Custom made vertical blinds can also be made to open from the center and stack to both sides like curtains.

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 now come not only horizontal but also vertical. Translucent vanes are suspended between sheer fabric.

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.