How Much Does a Window Treatment Cost

Window treatments are not just an option for you, it has become a necessity for your home to add color, texture, and life to a room. Curtains or blinds or drapes or shades you choose for your window treatments can make the room elegant, bright, vibrant, and energetic. It gives an appealing look and takes the whole ambiance to the new level. If you are building your new home or simply want to go for the window treatment for your existing home, there are many factors to consider before you make a decision. In this post, we will discuss almost all the aspects related to the window treatment selection and most importantly the cost.

The first and foremost thing is to decide which window treatment would suit your room and add the right texture and feel to it. You might go and read all the articles and blogs available on the internet and you get confused as all types of window treatments such as curtains and blinds have some benefits and features that will lure you. However, there are certain factors that you need to consider while selecting window treatments such as materials, quality, cost, types of treatments, upkeep requirements, and some other elements.

Many homeowners prefer modern curtains over roller blinds as curtains offer more privacy and also add beauty to the home. When you have made up your mind for curtains, you need to take into account some considerations to actually define the cost of installing curtains. For example, the number of curtains, curtain rods, and hanging materials you will need for our entire home, the size of all the windows, styles, and patterns of the curtains you choose, even curtain rods are available in different styles and size. Standard curtains are regular and basic curtains which are always in demand. However, you can also go for sheer curtains or blackout curtains as per your wish. Remember, the costs of these curtains vary. Curtains made from specific fabrics and materials are costlier than standard curtains.

There are many options available when it comes to indoor roller blinds ranging from small, affordable prices too costly and highly expensive ones, depending on the quality, materials, and designers. For example, verticals blinds made of hardwood will cost you much more than faux wood blinds. Also, if you are making tailor-made blinds, it will cost you more than ready made blinds available in the market. Tailor-made blinds cost more due to additional features such as high-quality wood and fabrics, unique decorations, multiple blind head-rails, and motorized blinds. Also, if you are buying blinds from a reputed designer, it will cost you more for the decorator's name.

The installation of your window treatments can be easy and tough at the same time, depending on the treatments you have chosen. You might need to hire a professional for the job, sometimes to ensure the perfect job. Overall, in general, the total cost of installing all types of window treatments range from less than a hundred dollars to hundreds of dollars. Installing shades and curtains is the cheapest affair. On the other hand, shutters and blinds might cost you a little more. Also, the number of windows you want to cover affects the installation cost too.

Also, the materials you use for your window treatments can impact the overall price to a great extent. Window shutters and blinds, shades are made from plastic, hardwood, bamboo, vinyl, metal, and faux wood and fabric. Hardwood is the most costly material and vinyl is the cheapest. Also, if you have decided to use curtains for window treatments, it might not cost you more.

In general, many factors will impact your budget for installation of the window treatment and you need to carefully work on it to ensure that you spend rightly. Keeping quality of your window treatments and overall durability in check is also of utmost significance.