It’s hard to believe there are nine distinct types of window treatments available today. With so many options, how do you know which one fits your home best? Education helps. Before you decide, take time to understand how each type functions, its aesthetic impact, and the unique benefits it brings to your space.
The 9 Types of Window Treatments
All window coverings offer similar functional benefits–they protect privacy, offer light control, provide energy savings and bring style to your home. But, each style does this in its own way. Here are the 9 categories you can choose from.
Roller Shades
Roman Shades
Draperies
Sheer Shades
Blinds
Vertical Window Coverings
Woven Shades
Plantation Shutters
Honeycomb Shades
(Some of these window treatments can combine more than one on a headrail, resulting in dual function.)
Roller Shades
Simple, sleek, and endlessly versatile, roller shades have a stylish reputation. Once upon a time, they were known mainly for their practicality, but today’s modern roller shades come in a wide range of colors, textures, and opacities. They deliver effortless operation and a clean look that suits any room—from contemporary living spaces to cozy bedrooms.
Roman Shades
A timeless favorite, roman shades combine softness and structure in one elegant design. Inspired by ancient draped fabrics, today’s romans offer rich folds, refined patterns, and excellent light control. They bring tailored beauty to any space while maintaining privacy and energy efficiency.
Draperies
Few window treatments are as versatile as custom draperies. Whether you’re framing a window for decorative impact or using full panels for light control and privacy, draperies create a sense of luxury and movement. Choose sheer fabrics for a soft glow or heavier materials for room darkening and insulation.
Sheer Shades
If your goal is to filter sunlight without losing your view, sheer shades are ideal. These hybrid window coverings combine the softness of fabric with the functionality of blinds. Adjustable vanes let you tilt light in or block it out while maintaining a bright, airy atmosphere.
Window Blinds
When in doubt, go with the classic: Blinds. Available in wood, faux wood, fabric, or metal, blinds are budget-friendly and simple to style. They easily adjust to control light and privacy, making them a popular choice for every room—from kitchens to offices.
Verticals
Perfect for sliding doors or wide windows, vertical blinds and shades offer seamless function and sleek design. Choose from fabric, vinyl, or wood-inspired materials to coordinate with your décor.
With options like room darkening and motorization, verticals provide convenience and performance in one.
Woven Shades
For a natural, textured look, woven wood shades bring the outdoors in. Made from grasses, reeds, bamboo, and wood, these shades add organic warmth and visual depth to your home. Each handcrafted piece offers unique patterns and tones, creating a truly custom look.
Plantation Shutters
Classic and enduring, plantation shutters provide a built-in appearance that enhances both charm and value. Available in wood, composite, and vinyl, they feature adjustable louvers for light and privacy control. Hidden tilt and motorization options give this traditional favorite a modern twist.
Honeycomb Shades
Honeycomb shades are the champions of energy efficiency. Their unique cellular design traps air, keeping your home comfortable year-round. Uniform pleats and clean lines make honeycombs ideal for contemporary interiors that value both function and form.
In the end, honeycombs provide light control, privacy, insulation at the window and look beautiful, too!
At Aero Drapery & Blind, we’re committed to matching your needs with the appropriate window covering product. With 9 types of window treatments to choose from, you’ll need a knowledgeable specialist to help. We can guide you in the process and direct you to the window coverings that fulfill all your wants and needs. Stop in to one of our Minneapolis-St Paul area showrooms or schedule a FREE in-home consultation, where we come to you!
