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Trends in Window Fashions

Du Interiors .  Dulce Roberto

What is one of the great ways to finish off any room? Window treatments. When it comes to windows, most of my clients choose treatments based on function over form. But window dressings can also accentuate a room view, add an unexpected design element, provide warmth to a space or it can become a room's focal point. So I recently had coffee (my preferred drink) with Debbie from Divine window Décor and I asked her what are the two most popular options for window treatment, and this is what she had to say...

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The two most popular window covering selections are the 2 
½” fauxwood blind and the energy efficient honeycomb shade.






Fauxwood blinds come in a range of colors from bright white to espresso. White and off white are the most chosen mainly due to the trend in window trims is white and clients want to match that color. Another good reason is that the 2 ½” slats provide a larger view through between the slats letting in more light for our cloudy Portland days. They are easy to clean especially when you have the “no holes” option which eliminates the slotted holes in each slat keeping a cleaner line, tighter closure and no interior cords. 

*These blinds can be cleaned via an ultrasonic process which is as easy as a phone call to a blind cleaning service.
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Hunter Douglas | Parkland® Classics™
Cord tilts are more durable than wand tilts and are easier to operate especially for people with arthritis or weakness in their hands. Tilting the slats gives you light and privacy control. These blinds can be heavy to raise on large windows so tilting, not raising daily, is recommended for greater life of the blind. Price point is attractive as well as they are very affordable. If you have really large windows and wish to lift blinds every day, a real wood blind is a better option.

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2 ½” faux wood blind - Google Search

Honeycomb shades are great for energy efficiency as the pocketed structure captures the air to create insulation from heat and cold. They can be light filtering or room darkening. One of the most popular features is top down/bottom up lifts. There are several different lift options, like cordless, that make these even better. I especially recommend the top down/bottom up in bedrooms as when you would like to let some light or outdoor view in, if you lower the blind from the top you still maintain all the privacy you need in the lower part of the window.

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There are hundreds of colors and fabrics to choose from to create your personalized look. These shades are white on the back to reflect the sun and give you street side continuity which is sometimes required by CC&R’s. This allows you to mix and match interior colors, fabrics and opacities while still getting the same exterior appearance. A small stack and lightweight lifting when compressing the shade is another great feature, especially for large windows.


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There are many other types of window coverings with various lift systems all with their own claim to fame. Dressing up any window with a valance or drapes or just a stationary drapery panel is always a great way to personalize and add color and pattern. Often, it is best to get the blinds or shades installed when moving into your new home then do the fabric options later once you have picked out your furniture and accent rugs and other pieces so that things complement one another. 
We at Divine Window Décor are always here to help when you need us. -Debbie Milliken

A big thank you to Debbie Millikan from Divine Window Décor!

And thank you for following along! Until next time…
Dulce
                  



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