A window covering is a material which is used to provide cover for a window. Window coverings are used to filter and manage sunlight, provide added weatherproofing, privacy and also for decorative purposes. There are also custom window coverings; window coverings which have been greatly enhanced for decoration. Depending on one’s tastes, there are many kinds of custom window coverings.
There are many types of window coverings : drapes, curtains, blinds, shutters, draperies, shades and others. Each one of them can be modified to become customized window coverings. Custom drapes, for instance, come in different colors, styles and weights. It all depends on the purpose for the window covering, as well as the buyer’s taste. Heavy drapes serve best during the winter season; providing insulation and added coziness to the home. During summer, choose light window coverings. A sheer curtain will allow just enough sunlight to enter, gradually illuminating the room and not in a sudden burst of light. Other great custom window coverings are custom blinds and shutters. Bamboo shades are very nice. Use them to create a window with a natural and contemporary look. Bamboo shades create really nice shadows as the sunlight seeps through the window. At sunset, the effect of bamboo shades, especially on a window overlooking the beach, is simply breathtaking!
Custom draperies are also good custom window coverings. Use silk draperies to create a medieval, royal touch to your windows, just like those used in the movies of Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty.