The Importance of Window Treatments are to provide crucial functions like UV protection, privacy, light control, temperature regulation that can significantly impact the aesthetic of a room. Essentially completing the look of a space by adding texture and color while enhancing the overall interior design.
Key Points Regarding Importance of Window Treatments:
- Provide UV Protection:
Window treatments allow you to control the amount of natural light that enters your indoor spaces. This not only increases comfort and energy efficiency but also provides more UV protection. Even though sunrays illuminating your room are a sight to behold, UV can damage your skin, flooring, and furniture.
However, don’t worry if you want to enjoy outside views. Solar Shades allow you to enjoy the outdoor visual while also protecting you from UV rays. - Privacy:
Window treatments allow you to manage how much of the outside world can see into your home, providing privacy when needed. Consider Top-down/ Bottom-up Shades. - Light Control:
They enable you to adjust the amount and direction of natural light entering a room, creating the desired ambiance for different times of day. - Noise Reduction:
Certain window treatments, such as heavy curtains or lined blinds, can help reduce noise pollution from outside, creating a more peaceful environment. - Energy Efficiency:
Certain window treatments, especially when layered provide increased insulation that can help regulate room temperature by blocking heat gain in summer and heat loss in winter, potentially lowering energy bills. Cellular and/or Roman Shades and Drapery offer the best insulation values.
Aesthetics & Design:
- Interior Design Enhancement:
Window treatments can significantly impact the overall look and feel of a room, adding texture, color, and visual interest to complement your interior design style. - Room Definition:
They can define a space, visually separating areas within a room or creating a sense of intimacy. - Style and Personality:
Choosing the right type and style of window treatment can reflect your personal taste and add a unique touch to your home. - Curb Appeal:
Properly chosen window treatments can enhance the exterior appearance of your home and add to its curb appeal.
Other Considerations:
- Home Value:
Updating or installing new window treatments can positively impact your home’s value, making it more appealing to potential buyers. A 2022 study by The International Association of Home Staging Professionals found that homes with updated window treatments sold for 6–20% more than the initial listing price. - Material & Durability:
Consider the type of material and its durability when selecting window treatments, ensuring they are suitable for your needs and the climate in Kentucky and Southern Indiana (Kentuckiana & Central Kentucky). - Maintenance:
Choose window treatments that are easy to clean and maintain, ensuring they remain visually appealing and functional over time.
Cord Safety Regulations:
The importance of Window Treatments in the home played a key role in the NEW Cord Safety Regulations. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) enforces safety standards for cords on window coverings, blinds, shades, and draperies. These standards are intended to reduce the risk of strangulation for children and pets. The revised safety standard, ANSI/WCMA A100. 1-2022, eliminates the use of free hanging operating cords, free hanging tilt cords and multiple cords into a cord connector on all made-to-order custom window covering products. Learn More
Is it time to upgrade your Window Treatments to NEW Cordless and/or Motorized options? Schedule Your FREE In-home/ In-Business Consultation today. HERE
Standards:
- ANSI/WCMA A100.1-2022: This standard went into effect on June 1, 2024. It requires that most window coverings be cordless or have inaccessible cords.
- Custom window coverings: Operating cords on custom window coverings must be cordless, inaccessible, or no longer than 8 inches.
- Stock window coverings: Stock window coverings sold in stores and online must be cordless or have inaccessible cords.
- Horizontal slatted custom products: Continuous cord loops and bead chains are prohibited.
- Retractable cord operating systems: Exposed cords must be limited to 12 inches.
- Tension devices: Tension devices must be permanently installed at the factory.
Enforcement:
The CPSC can impose fines and recalls on companies that don’t comply with the standards.
Cordless option:
The CPSC highlights the importance of window treatments in the home by recommending buying and installing cordless/ motorized window coverings, which are available at Indigo Blinds & Shades.
Commercial Window Treatment Projects:
Contact Indigo Blinds & Shades for how the Cord Safety Regulations apply to your next project.
Indigo/ Graber Window Treatment Visualizer:
For the first time, you can preview window treatments on your very own windows—with the new Indigo/Graber Visualizer. Simply upload a photo, choose a treatment, and see how it looks in your actual space. Change colors, options, and more to find the best window treatment solution for you.
No photo? No problem. Choose from our sample room scenes and bring your design vision to life.
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Afterwards, contact one of our experts to make it a reality!
