Philadelphia Window Coverings Frame Your Windows

Fabric curtains and draperies are still among the most popular in window coverings. They can affect the look of a room and pull together a design. You can combine these with stained glass, shutters, shades and blinds for an efficient insulation solution. There are many styles to choose from depending on the design of the room such as cornices, fabric shades, roman shades, balloon or cloud shades and Austrian shades. Philadelphia Window Coverings can advise on the best options.

Cornices are fabric covered, padded box shapes installed on the top of the space to conceal hardware and rods used on other treatment options. They can be covered with any fabric to match the room and give it a finished look. The bottom edge can be any shape to enhance design elements in the space.

Fabric shades come in many colors and fabric choices. They can insulate the room while giving a finished look to the room. They are raised and lowered by a system of cords or can be made on a spring loaded roller design.

Roman shade are not really shades but fabric that is pleated when pulled up and attached at the top of the frame. Many choices of fabric can be used and they look great inside of windows with heavy moldings around them. They can be a flat design or pleated horizontally and are raised in horizontal folds.

Balloon or cloud shades are full and puffy in their design. They are pleated and gathered when raised. They can be made from a variety of fabrics. Austrian shades are similar except they have a vertical line when pulled and look fuller when they are down. Shades can be attached either inside or outside of windows and some can even be mounted on decorative rods. Philadelphia Window Coverings can help to select the best look for your application.