Windows & Walls

Windows and Walls has been taking care of window treatments in Winchester, Va for 25 years now. When I first came to work here one of my first questions was: What is a window treatment?? A window treatment is the finishing touch to a room that makes that room picture perfect. You can have all the right furniture, all the right paints, wallpapers, floors, artwork, but if you do not have the right window treatment–it may be for nought. With curtains, draperies, swags, cornices, plantation shutters, shades, blinds, etc. you can set your window apart from everyone elses. You can make the window appear taller, wider, seem like it is the same size as others in the room. It all depends on how you personally want the end result. Professional installation is very underrated as well. Pull out the latest JCPenny, Pottery Barn, or other decor magazine or catalog and take a good look at the window coverings. Do you notice the perfect loops, pleats, and folds? Nope, they don’t just happen. Now that your interest is peaked, start taking notice of the windows you see everywhere, and see what you like. I bet you’ll be surprised how many different ones there are out there now that you know the answer to the question: “What is a window treatment?”

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Do you have too much or too little light entering the room?

Light is a great natural resource that can be altered to suit your needs. Window fashions with rotating vanes or louvers can be used to direct light where it’s needed most. For media rooms and bedrooms treatments that provide maximum room darkening are a good choice.

Remember that while sunlight can beautifully illuminate a space, it also gives off heat and harmful UV rays. Products like honeycomb shades significantly reduce heat transfer at the window while providing superior UV protection.