Five Things to Consider When Shopping for New Window Treatments

21 May Five Things to Consider When Shopping for New Window Treatments

Are you looking to revamp your space? You’d be amazed at how adding new window treatments can transform your entire home or office.

With so many different solutions available, window treatment shopping can be a bit of a task, so we put together a helpful list of 5 things to consider during your purchasing journey. 

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1. Functionality

The first thing you should consider is the purpose of your new window treatments.

Are you looking to:

• Add privacy to your space?
• Block out harmful UV Rays to protect floors, furniture, or artwork?
• Reduce excess lighting and glare?
• Completely darken your room for entertainment purposes or a deeper more restful sleep?
• Save on energy costs?
• Enhance your space aesthetically?

Determining the desired function of your new window treatment can help you better understand what you are looking for and can help narrow down which styles are right for you.

2. Safety

Safety around windows is a very important matter, especially in homes or commercial spaces where small children and pets are consistently present. You can decide if you prefer to operate your window treatments via a wand, continuous chain loop, or to install a completely cordless solution (which is highly recommended). 

Another safety point to consider is fabric.  For example, if you are installing in a commercial space, your building code may require fire-rated fabrics.

3. Operation

How would you like to control your new window treatments?

If you love the idea of convenience, ease of operation and greater accessibility, motorized operating systems are a great choice.   Motorized window treatments allow you to conveniently operate and program your shades via handheld remote, wall switch, smart device, or voice control.

If you are going the traditional manual route, you can choose to manually operate via wands, continuous loops, spring assist, and more. 

4. Style

Now that you have narrowed your search down to your functional, safety and operation requirements, it will be easier to determine which style works best for your space and needs.

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Click here to view all of the styles Ford Window Treatments carries and to get inspired.

5. Hiring a Professional

Have you ever purchased a product online and when it finally arrived, it looked nothing like the photos? Now imagine that same scenario with a larger purchase such as window treatments for your entire home or office.

The next option would be to shop at a local department store. Although this may seem convenient, you will not be able to get a truly custom solution as there are limited styles and sizes available.

Hiring a professional creates a more personal and hands-on experience during your buying journey. Window treatment companies, such as Ford Window Treatments, offer free consultations in the comfort of your home or office. Why not take advantage?

When choosing a window treatment professional, you will also get the opportunity to compare different fabrics and colors, learn about different window treatments that meet your unique needs and preferences, and more. Best of all, once you’ve made your final decision, you will have peace of mind knowing your window treatments were installed by professionals.

Are you ready to start your window treatment journey? Contact us today for your FREE consultation. (305) 945-5516 or Barbara@fordwindowtreatments.com