Window treatment

A window treatment is a cover or modification of a window, often with the aim of enhancing the aesthetics of the window and the room.

Window modifications

 * Hard treatments – these are made of hard materials such as wood, vinyl or aluminum. These generally fall into a few categories:
 * Shutters are usually installed into the frame of a window and consist of louvers, often made of either wood or a synthetic resin, that may be fixed or moveable. They do not move out of view like blinds but in certain applications can fold across the window.
 * Blinds have louvers which allow the user to open to a view without moving the light-blocking material away from the window, by tilting slats to allow more or less light through.
 * Types of blinds:
 * Wood
 * Faux wood (also known by brand names such as Plaswood)
 * Vinyl blinds in various sizes, e.g. 25 mm and 50 mm
 * Vinyl and fabric for vertical blinds
 * Aluminum
 * A shade is a piece of fabric which rolls, stacks or folds to expose or cover a window. Some shades allow for views through (e.g. sheer shades).
 * Types of shades:
 * Roman shades
 * Roller shades
 * Solar shades
 * Cellular shades
 * Pleated shades
 * Sheer shades
 * Soft treatments are anything made of soft materials, such as:
 * Curtains
 * Drapery

Modifications around windows
Treatments around the window include:
 * Molding
 * Cornice board or pelmet
 * Window valance

Modifications applied to glass
Treatments applied directly to the glass include:
 * Frosted glass
 * Smart glass
 * Stained glass

Other modifications
Modern professional window treatments offer options for mobilized systems or systems which are designed for children safety.