Understanding Window Treatment Terms
Renovators Place Columnist
Oct 08, 2009
Wondering what goblet pleats are? Confused by the difference between Roman shades and mini blinds? There are many terms to learn when selecting window treatments. Here's a list of the common window treatment terms to know.
Now that you know the words associated with window treatments, you're prepared to shop for your favorite style.
About the Author
Allison E. Beatty is a syndicated real estate writer who has been writing home improvement columns for 15 years.
- Box pleats: Hand-sewn heading of flat pleats at the front of a curtain
- Goblet pleats: Hand-sewn heading made of rounded pleats; this window treatment design can add an elegant look to a curtain
- Heading: The finish at the top of a curtain or shade window treatment
- Lined panel shades: Similar to a Roman shade, but has a softer look and has sculpted folds near the window bottom; it is lined and does not have the series of rods and pockets found with a Roman shade.
- Lining: A fabric, usually made from cotton or polyester, used to line the back of curtains and shades
- Pelmet: A sturdy panel that hides the top of the window treatment
- Piping: A neat finish for the edge of a window treatment
- Recess window: A window that is set back into the wall
- Roman shade: Panels of fabric that fit flat against the window and can be raised with a cord to let light in
- Selvage: The edge of a piece of fabric
- Shutters: Window treatments that have two sides, typically arranged vertically; each side can be pulled open, and each shutter contains slats that open and close
- Window blinds: Window treatments that have vertical or horizontal slats that can be opened and closed to let light in; horizontal window blinds often are called mini blinds
Now that you know the words associated with window treatments, you're prepared to shop for your favorite style.
About the Author
Allison E. Beatty is a syndicated real estate writer who has been writing home improvement columns for 15 years.
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