As the name implies, window coverings are anything that is placed on, in, over or around a window; either inside the home or outside. As windows are the main source of light into a room, window coverings in Reno, NV are often used to control the amount of light, window coverings also are used to provide privacy and, they also keep either warm or cool air inside the room. Window coverings, when used as an integral part of a decorating scheme are usually referred to as window treatments.
On the exterior of the home shutters is the most common form of window covering. Typically a window will have a shutter on either side. Shutters are often used as a way to protect the windows in a home from flying debris in the event of a storm or hurricane force winds. Although this type of inclement weather is not found everywhere in the country, shutters are as they can also be effective as a deterrent against unauthorised entry.
Perhaps the most popular form of window coverings is drapes or curtains. The material that is used for curtains and drapes is available in a number of thicknesses; it is the thickness that determines the amount of light that is let into the room during the day. Heavy materials obviously keep out more light than their thinner counterparts. Thicker material is often used in rooms that are exposed to direct sunlight as the material can provide a degree of protection to furnishings in the room from the harsh sun.
Sheer curtains are used for just the opposite reason; they allow a lot of light in but still allow a person to see outside without having to open them. Sheer or lace curtains do not provide much in the way of privacy and they are of little value when it comes to keeping heat or cool air in.
Blinds are popular window coverings in Reno, NV. Blinds are usually manufactured from long slats of material which can be thin wood, plastic or light metal. The slats are supported by thin rope which is part of a mechanism which not only suspends the slats, but allows the entire bundle to be raised or rotated in different directions. The amount of light entering the room is easy to manage when blinds are installed on the window.
In most cases window coverings are an important component of the room decorating scheme. Curtains are selected to match the colour of other pieces in the room including the soft furnishings and even the carpets.
From shutters, blinds, drapes and curtains you can rely on Functional Designs. They offer a wide variety of window coverings in Reno, NV that will add a touch of elegance throughout your home.
