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While planning your window treatment project, you may have come across the term “traditional window treatments” and wondered how those differ from contemporary options. The truth is, there is a lot of overlap between the two. Traditional simply refers to products that have long-established use, …

When talking about window treatment styles, “modern” usually refers to a specific time or era, whereas “contemporary” refers to the design aesthetic. The two styles are relatively minimalist and share similarities like neutral colors, clean lines, and natural materials. Thus, the two terms are often …

If you’re considering window treatments for more privacy or light control in your home but you’re not sure about the specific benefits of each or which ones might look better in your space, you’re on the right page. What follows is a simple guide that …

Step into a room with expansive windows and you’ll understand just how dramatically windows can define a space. Yet window treatments often get short shrift as components of home interior design. Although window coverings can be functional, they also serve a decorative purpose. Undoubtedly, they …

Your window treatments add beauty, privacy and light control to your home, but some types tend to gather dust and dander. This can send allergy sufferers into fits of coughing and sneezing that turn a home into something less than a safe and comfortable space. …

You probably like your sliding glass doors for the same reasons other homeowners do—multifunctionality and access to lots of natural light and open views. This helps to explain why sliding glass doors have long been a popular element of residential architecture. But covering them tastefully …