In interior decorating, there are many different options in
blinds and shades. By learning more about the different colors, styles,
and fabrics, you can better determine which ones will work best in your
room, your home, and your own interior decorating style.
1. Roman. Roman shades consist of a rectangle shaped fabric panel that
is a flat panel when lowered and when raised, rises in folds that can
be hidden by the window frame.
2. Cascade. Cascade shades are very similar to Roman shades, except
that they fold up in an irregular fashion resembling a cascade. They
offer your windows softness and elegance that is well suited for more
formal rooms and homes.
3. Roller. Roller shades are a flat shade that was very popular in the
last few decades. The vinyl material rolls up and down on a stick that
is spring activated. The most common roller shades come in white or
tan, but other colors and designs are available that can help to add
life and beauty to your windows. The hem of the roller shades helps to
add visual interest and appeal. From scalloped hems to uneven hems and
more, you will be delighted at the detail that a hem can add.
4. Balloon. Balloon shades are constructed of a fabric panel that when
raised, gathers in irregular scallops that add great beauty to a room.
These panels can be raised in irregular folds and a hem can be added
for additional beauty. Fan. Again, these are a flat panel of fabric,
similar to the cascade. Where the cascade is pulled up by drawstrings
on either side, the fan is pulled up with a drawstring in the center.
By lowering the panel full down and then pulling it partially up, you
create a fan shape of folds across the bottom of the shade. This shade
leaves the bottom portion of the window exposed to allow in light and
air.
5. Skirted balloon. A skirted balloon shade features the same look of
the balloon shade, but has a flat panel on the bottom that resembles a
skirt. The folds on the balloon shade falls against the flat panel of
fabric.
6. Tailed balloon. Tailed balloon shades are made much like the
balloon panels, except that the side drawstrings are not used. This
allows the center of the shade to raise in soft fold and the outsides
hang, much like a tail.
7. Pleated. The pleated shade features pleats that are permanent. These
are normally made of stiffened fabric or folded paper and look similar
to drapery .
8. Fan. The fan shade features a flat panel of fabric that is much like
the cascade shade. The difference comes in with the gathering of the
folds. In the fan shade, the folds are gathered into fan-like folds.
This allows the bottom part of the window to stay open for light and
air exposure.
9. Austrian. The Austrian window shade is made very much like the
balloon shade. In it, the fabric is twice the length as the balloon
shade and then the folds are gathered to create a tall and elegant
window shade.
10. Cloud. The cloud shades are another variation on the every-popular
balloon shade. It gives a soft and different effect than the balloon
shade.
You can add embellishments to the bottom of the shades or vertical
blinds instead of hems. This can include fringe, ribbons, rickrack,
tassels, and more to give your shades a new and exciting look and feel.
Article Author:
Kurt Schefken pens essentially for
http://www.curtains-drapes-coverings.com , a website on drapery
hardware issues and curtain interests. You might find out more about
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