Window Treatments

Alignment in interior design refers to the arrangement of elements in a way that creates a line or row, forming a visual connection.

Antique satin is a type of woven fabric known for its glossy surface and dull back.

An Austrian Shade is a type of window covering known for its elegant, gathered fabric design.

A balloon shade is a type of window covering known for its puffy, voluminous appearance when raised.

Batting is a layer of material used to provide padding and insulation.

A bead is a small, decorative object that is pierced for threading or stringing.

Bidirectional flow in interior design refers to the two-way movement within a space, allowing for efficient circulation and interaction.

A type of curtain design that resembles the flowing sleeves of a bishop's robe.

Blinds are a window covering made from slats or vanes that can be adjusted to control light and privacy.

A type of fold formed by doubling fabric back upon itself and securing it, creating a boxy shape.

A café curtain is a half-window curtain that offers privacy while letting in light.

Cambric is a type of lightweight, closely woven white linen or cotton fabric.

Casement refers to a window that is attached to its frame by one or more hinges at the side.

A center draw refers to a method of opening window treatments, such as curtains or drapes, from the center outward.

Chambray is a lightweight cotton fabric with a plain weave and a slightly glossy surface.

Chevron is a V-shaped pattern used in various design aspects.

Dupioni is a type of silk fabric known for its luxurious texture and slight sheen.

A small hole with reinforced stitching or metal surrounding it, used for decoration or functionality in fabrics.

A festoon blind is a type of window covering made from fabric that gathers into pleats when raised.

Espagnolettes are locking devices typically used on windows and French doors.

A fanlight is a semi-circular or semi-elliptical window with glazing bars or tracery radiating out like a fan.

Damask is a woven fabric known for its intricate patterns and quality.

Drapery refers to heavy curtains made of fabric, used to adorn or cover windows.

A dormer is a structural element of a building that extends vertically beyond the plane of a pitched roof.

Natural light is the illumination provided by the sun that enhances the visual comfort and appearance of a space.

Organdy is a lightweight, sheer, crisp fabric made from cotton or polyester.

A Palladian Window is a large window that is divided into three parts, with a semicircular arch over the central section.

A pelmet is a framework placed above a window, used to conceal curtain fixtures.

A type of curtain heading known for its tightly gathered folds.

Percale refers to a closely woven, plain-weave fabric known for its crisp, smooth texture.

Pinch pleats are a style of drapery folds, where fabric is gathered into groups of tight folds at the top to create a decorative header.

A Roman shade is a type of window covering made of fabric that folds into pleats when raised.

A rod pocket is a fabric pocket along the top of curtains or draperies through which a curtain rod is inserted.

Shirring is a sewing technique that gathers fabric.

A shoji screen is a traditional Japanese room divider made of translucent paper and a wooden frame.

Slats are thin, long pieces of wood, metal, or plastic used in various aspects of interior and exterior design.

French doors are hinged, double doors featuring glass panes extending for most of their length.

Railroaded refers to a method of fabric construction oriented horizontally rather than the traditional vertical orientation.

A sash is a frame that holds glass panes in a window or door.

Shoji refers to a traditional Japanese sliding panel that separates spaces or serves as a door or window.

A shutter is a solid and stable window covering usually consisting of a frame of vertical stiles and horizontal rails.

In interior design, frame refers to a structural element that surrounds or supports objects such as artwork, mirrors, or doors.

Transparency in interior design refers to the quality of materials that allows light to pass through them, creating a sense of openness and fluidity.

Synthetic materials are man-made materials developed through chemical processes.

Taffeta is a crisp, smooth, woven fabric known for its lustrous sheen and delicate texture.

A tieback is a decorative accessory used to hold back curtains or drapes.

Traverse drapery refers to a type of curtain designed to be opened and closed by pulling a cord.

An ornamental drapery or curtain draped in a curve between two points.

Toile is a fabric that features a detailed scenic pattern printed on it.

A valance is a decorative piece of fabric used to conceal curtain rods or hardware at the top of a window treatment.

Glass is a hard, brittle, and typically transparent material, made by fusing sand with soda ash and lime, and cooled rapidly.

A type of curtain heading that resembles the shape of a goblet.

Gingham is a medium-weight, balanced plain-woven fabric made from dyed cotton or cotton-blend yarn.

A grommet is a ring or edge strip inserted into a hole through thin material, typically made of metal, rubber, or plastic.

A Venetian blind is a type of window covering made of horizontal slats that can be adjusted to control light and visibility.

Voile is a lightweight, sheer fabric, often used in soft furnishing and garments.

A planned view or outlook, especially one framed or enhanced by architectural or landscape features.

A vitrine is a glass display cabinet designed to showcase and protect objects or collections.

Window treatment refers to the decoration and functionality added to windows.

Heading refers to the top section of a curtain or drapery that attaches to the track or rod.

Jacquard is a fabric characterized by complex patterns woven directly into the material.

A kick pleat is a single, inverted pleat typically located at the back of a skirt or at the bottom of a slipcover or curtain to allow for more freedom of movement.

A lambrequin is a kind of decorative drapery or wood paneling that extends down the sides of a window or arch, often used in conjunction with curtains or blinds.

Louvered doors are doors featuring angled slats or strips arranged in a parallel pattern, promoting ventilation while providing privacy.

Linen is a textile made from the fibers of the flax plant.