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WINDOW
             TREATMENTS



           Window Treatments


                by Stienie Greyling



              ike the ebbs and flows of life, décor
                trends come and go in the styling
           Lworld.  While we moved through
           another  year,  so  did  the  many  window
           treatment fashions and designs.
             Window treatments are a necessary part
           of any home and they can also be a great
           way to add some style and personality.
             One of the biggest movements in
           window treatments this year is multi-
           functionality.  Homeowners and business
           owners alike are looking for window
           coverings that can do more than just
           provide privacy or block out the sun.
           They want window treatments that can   Other popular options are sheer shades   that  can  be  controlled  with  a  touch  of
           serve as both functional and decorative   that allow natural light to come through   a button to shutters that automatically
           elements in the space.             while still providing privacy when desired.     open or close depending on the time of
             Some popular examples of multi-  The soft, flowing nature of these treatments   the day.
           functional window treatments include   provide an elegant minimalistic solution   This trend is especially popular among
           roller shades with built-in black out lining   that blends seamlessly into the window   homeowners who want to make their
           or dual shades that offer both a light   and surrounding décor.      home more energy efficient.  By using
           filtering and room darkening shade in one.  While minimalism is on the rise, that   smart technology in window treatments,
             After years of maximalism in design, the   doesn’t mean that homeowners and   it can help keep the temperature inside a
           pendulum has swung back in the direction   business owners are shying away from   home regulated while also reducing the
           of minimalism.  This is especially apparent   bold colours and patterns.  This year we   energy bill.
           in the world of window treatments, where   are seeing an increasing trend toward   When it comes to the impression
           simple, understated designs are becoming   more colourful window treatments.  Some   a window treatment creates, texture
           increasingly popular.              popular examples of this trend include
             One great example of a minimalist   brightly coloured and energy efficient
           window  treatment are  roller  shades   cellular honeycomb shades.     Cellular honeycomb shades
           which have quickly become the fastest   Smart technology  is everywhere, and
           selling window treatment in the market.     that includes becoming one of the top
           Their sleek modern design appeals to the   window treatment trends 2022 will bring.
           minimalistic trend.                Smart technology can include anything
































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