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1. WINDOWS
WINDOWS TREATMENT

2. WINDOWS AND WINDOW TREATMENT: INTERIOR DECORATION
 A window is an opening in a wall (or other solid and opaque surface) that allows the passage of light
and, if not closed or sealed, air and sound. Windows are usually glazed or covered with some other
transparent or translucent material. Windows are held in place by frames, which prevent them from
collapsing in. Windows also perform another major function in that they allow for the indoor, outdoor
relationship. A room with a view appeals to almost everyone but even when a beautiful view is not
possible we need the psychological association with the outdoors that windows provide. It is necessary
to consider doors as well as windows in finishing a room. The placement of these openings will influence
the arrangement of furniture as well as the door of the room.

3. PARTS OF A WINDOW
 Head Jamb – Groove at the top of the window which allows the window sashes to slide into place and
seat inside the window frame
 Side Jamb – Grooves in the window that allows the window sashes to slide up and down or side to side.
 Casing – Molding of various widths, thickness and shapes applied to the framework of window and door
units. Muntin – Applies to any short or light bar, either vertical or horizontal, used to separate glass in a
sash into multiple lights.
 Sash: It is wood or metal frame that holds the glass panes and is usually movable.
 Sill: It forms the base of the window on which the casement rests.
 Apron: The strip of a wood sometimes placed underneath the sill for support is called the apron

4.  The treatment of windows may be determined to a large extent by the type of window as well as its
placement and size. For most windows, a casing is built into a wall structure. This is the fixed part of the
window designed to hold the sash.
 The sash is a wood or metallic frame that holds the glass and frame that holds the glass and is usually
the moving part. In some windows, there is a sill at the bottom. An apron is a strip of casing below the
sill. The sashes hold the small individual panes.

5.  The various types of windows include
 1. Double Hung: It is the most commonly used type of window with sashes that slide up and down.
 2. Arched Window: A curved arched arrangement at the window or the door may have glass panes or
top of which is part of the design on the wall.
 3. Awning Window: Wide horizontal panels that open outward from the bottom to any desired angle.
 4. Hopper Window: These are similar to awning windows except that they are fixed at the bottom and
the top of the frame is pushed out to open the window.
 5. Bay Window: A composite of three or more windows, usually made up of a large centre unit and two
flanking units. The angles most commonly used on the inside corners of the bay are 90, 135 and 150
degrees.

6.  6. Bow Window: A composite of four or more window units in a radial or bow formation
 7. Cathedral Window: A slanted window set high in the wall close to a cathedral ceiling.
 8. Clerestory Window: These are shallow windows that are set high on the wall usually near the ceiling.
 9. Corner Window: Various types of windows are designed to form the corners of the room.
 10. Dormer: When a small alcove projects from the room, a window is often placed at the end. Mostly
found in attics.

7.  11. French door: These can be used whenever ordinary doors are used and also serve the purpose of the
windows. They are useful when easy access to another area as important. An ordinary door cuts out too
much light.
 12. Jalousie: Narrow strips of glass mounted at different angles.
 13. Picture: The window may be one large pane of glass that remains fixed. It may have sections that
slide. These windows give a good view of the exteriors.
 14. Skylight: Small windows of one or more fixed panes of glass set into the roof or ceiling of the room.

8.  15. Sliding Casement: Window panels that operate by sliding from side to side in horizontal sashes.
 16. Swinging Casement: Window panels hanged at the side so that the full area of the window is
operated when the panel is moved.
 17. Window Wall: Here an entire wall of glass may be sectioned in various ways so that some panels are
stationary, other act as windows and still others act as a door.

9. DECORATIVE TREATMENTS
 1. Exterior Window Treatments:
 They are usually not emphasized or decorative in nature. Some of these treatments are:
 a. Awnings: Which protect the window from rain, sun and wind.
 b. Outside Shutters: These are seldom used. They are popular in Mediterranean countries to temper
light, heat and cold.
 c. Grills: These may be made of wood, plastic, aluminium or steel and help in controlling privacy, sun and
wind.
 d. Overhanging Roofs: Are exterior shading devices that do not control privacy but offer some protection
from the sun.

10. HARD INDOOR WINDOW TREATMENTS
 f. Blinds: Also called Venetian blinds. These actually originated in China and
are available in a variety of styles and materials. Blinds are popular for their
light filtering and room darkening qualities as well as for providing privacy
and controlling air. They are mostly made of metal, wood or plastic and are
available in many colours, textures and thicknesses. Blinds can be used with or
without draperies. Blinds have been supplemented by a newer version called
shade cloth vertical blind which consists of vanes of shade cloth
approximately 11⁄2-6 inches wide. They can be cut to fit the regular sized
windows or the floor to ceiling type. They can be wall or ceiling hung.

11. WINDOW BLINDS

12. SHUTTERS
Although shutters are expensive, they have a long life and require little
maintenance. As well as being decorative they can disguise problem windows,
concealed, air conditioners and enhance the architectural elements of a window.
They allow maximum flexibility in light control and ventilation. They also ensure
privacy. Shutter panels are designed with movable or fixed louvres of cane,
wood, stained glass etc. shutters can be used with draperies or instead of them.

13. WINDOW SHUTTERS

14. SHADES
 Shades fit windows of all sizes and can be made to suit any decorative finish.
They come in plain or textured material, i.e., either opaque or translucent. The
opaque material ensures complete room darkening qualities and the
translucent material allows light to filter through. They are basically of four
types:
 Pull down shade
 The Roman shade (Shirred and Draped)
 The Austrian shade (Pleated and Draped)
 Bottom-up shade

15. WINDOW SHADES

16. CURTAINS AND DRAPERIES
 a. Curtains
 They are made of sheer lightweight fabrics.
 They cannot be used alone and are always accompanied by draperies.
 The term ‘curtain’ refers to various types of fabric covering that may extend only over a part of the
window, all of it or from the top of the window to the floor.
 Are always hung next to the glass.
 b. Draperies
 They are made of heavy fabrics.
 Can be used alone or with curtains.
 Draperies extend from the top of the window to the sill or the floor and cover the entire window.
 They are hung next to curtains if used.

17. CURTAINS AND
DRAPERIES

18. OTHER TYPES OF MATERIALS USED FOR WINDOWS
 Beads: Strands of beads can be purchased in many colours in opaque, gem-cut crystal and in
wood. They are permanently fused to nylon chord and can be cut to any length and mounted
on a bead track.
 Lambrequins: They provide a decorative frame for a window. They are usually made of wood
and covered with fabric or adhesive paper. They are available in interesting shapes.
 Shoji Screens: Are paper screens serving as wall partitions or sliding windows. They are used
in many oriental homes.
 Panel Track: It is a sliding fabric panel that looks like a shoji screen. It is ideal to be used with
contemporary or oriental furnishings.

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