Window Treatments 101- Woven Wood Shades

There is now a plethora of choices for window coverings from simple to extravagant, and from budget to budget-busting! To decide which treatment is right for your room, your budget and your style, start by reviewing your options. This is the fourth in a series of posts where we will discuss many of the options, give you the pros and cons and sample pricing for a 36" wide by 48" long shade. Your shades should be custom fit to your windows for the best results.

Woven Wood Roman Shade Examples:

Waterfall Style The waterfall style is the cleanest and simplest of all as the fabric hangs flat from the front of the headrail when lowered and folds neatly when raised. No muss...and for sure no fuss!

Woven Wood with Fabric Edge Banding If you are concerned with the longevity of the edges of the shade in an area where it will be continuously used, consider adding decorative edge banding to protect the open edges of the sides of the shade. Optionally you can also continue the banding along the bottom of the shade for a continuous look.

Woven Wood on French Doors An interesting look to add a more casual feel to this somewhat formal setting. The natural wood fibers bring the outside in, and reduce the formality provided by the architectural elements in this room.

Top Down/Bottom Up option n This feature allows you to lower the shade to let in the view, but maintain a level of interior privacy.

Features/Benefits:

· Standard Cord Lock operation, or top down/bottom up and cordless

· Can be lined

· Some UV protection (approx 75% - depends on tightness of weave and lined or not)

· Huge amount of fabric choices

· Multiple fold styles to choose from

· Can add edge banding to coordinate room decor

· Wide range of prices

Drawbacks:

· Some fabrics expensive

· Some fabrics are heavy due to density of material

· Must outside mount (above window or window frame) in some cases

Typical Price 36"wide x 48"long:

Grade 1-6 Fabric with standard cord locking rise mechanism: $175 - $400