The Value of Window Treatments in Your Home - Window Wear

 

The Value of Window Treatments in Your Home

 

What is the real value of window treatments in the home? Why do people spend

so much money decorating their windows? Why add anything beyond blinds or

shutters?

 

The obvious answer is beauty, but there is so much more “behind the curtain”, so

to speak.

 

As creatures of nature, we are undeniably linked to beauty, and need beauty in

our lives. Studies show that people who enjoy and appreciate beauty, are generally

calmer, happier and more content with their lives than those people who are too busy or

just don’t see the value in beauty.

 

Everyone finds beauty in different ways and sees beauty in different things. But

we all seek to surround ourselves with things that we find beautiful. It is the reason we

decorate our homes, take photographs and preserve memories, look out the window at

natural beauties, and pursue outdoor activities. All of these things are pursuits of

beauty and appreciating the things we find beautiful.

 

Window treatments give us the opportunity to add beauty to our homes in ways

that are different than other decorations. Most decorating in the home is focused below

eye-level. Flooring, furniture, accessories, pillows -- they all are generally below eye-

level in the room. Artwork, paint and windows are at or above eye level and are the

primary ways in which we can add beauty above and draw the eye upwards to

showcase vaulting ceilings and dramatic window views.

 

One of the reasons homeowners give for not adding window treatments is they

“don’t want to interfere with the beautiful views from the window”. The idea behind

window treatments in this case should be to frame the view, just like you frame artwork.

Most of the time, artwork is highlighted and accented by a great frame and looks better

because of the framing. Windows with artful views, should be framed for the same

reason -- they will look better.

 

Another reason we hear that prevents homeowners from adding window

treatments is cost. However, with the wide variety of options available in today’s

marketplace, this should not be an obstacle. A room is not complete without window

treatments, and finding the right treatment at an affordable price is always an option. If

you are not able to find a solution on your own, bringing in an interior designer will help.

The designer may cost a small hourly fee (starting as low as $35), but they have

 

resources and knowledge that will far outweigh the small hourly fee.

 

Window treatments are an opportunity to express your personality, as well.

Window treatments can say you are whimsical and fun, or conservative and traditional.

They are a form of artwork that surrounds a window and adds color, texture and warmth

to a room. You’ll also find that they will reduce noise and echoes within the room,

making it more comfortable and inviting.

 

Window treatments also add value to the real estate aspect of your home.

Homes with window treatments show better to prospective buyers and sell faster than

homes without treatments.

 

We spend so much time, energy and money in creating the perfect home and

window treatments are an integral component of the overall beauty of a home.