This with That: Windows: Season 1 Episode 12
Katie and Dawn refer to a Case Study to talk about window types and window treatments.
Katie and Dawn decided to refer to a Case Study for this episode in an effort to make the vast topic of windows and window treatments a little more manageable. This cottage renovation/addition project (that you can also find on the Katie Hutchison Studio website) is chock-full of windows, representing three types: double-hung, casement, and awning. Double-hung windows have two sashes, staggered one above the other, that slide independently up and down. Casement windows hinge from the side and swing out. Awning windows hinge from the top and swing out. They are each best suited to different applications. Katie and Dawn discuss how the various types exhibited in the Case Study were selected in response to specific circumstances.
Dawn considered hypothetical window treatments for the different window types and locations within the Case Study. The way your windows are covered (or not covered) will set the tone for your room. Whether you have double-hung, casement, or awning windows, you will take into consideration privacy, daylight, view, and, of course, style.
Dawn leads off by describing subtle roman shade solutions to consider for not only the larger double-hung windows, but possibly even the casement windows in the kitchen. Cascading roman shades can offer a crisp, neat look. Dawn has pulled images from the web and has also included a few images using her own printed fabrics from Oliveira Textiles. You can find a vast selection of styles at The Shade Store. Some images from their website are included in the images that follow.
For a bolder effect, below is an example of a custom roman shade in the “Ripple Effect” pattern in azure blue printed on organic cotton from Oliveira Textiles.
Next, Dawn suggests roller shades as an alternative clean and spare option that are easy to operate and often fairly affordable.
Alternatively, to suggest a dash of pattern and color along with a touch of soft fabric, a valence can be a good choice. They can stand alone, without any other window treatment, or they can be paired with another treatment like a roller shade to mask the roller mechanism at the head of the window.