Home and Garden - Window Treatments

Here you will learn some English words related to window treatments such as "blind", "drape", and "curtain".

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blind [noun]

a type of window covering, often made of cloth, that can be rolled up and down

Ex: The blinds in the living room were adjusted to let in just a little light .
drape [noun]

a type of curtain that is long and thick

curtain [noun]

a hanging piece of cloth or other materials that covers a window, opening, etc.

Ex:

a waterproof curtain used in bathrooms to prevent water from splashing outside the shower area

Ex: They chose a shower curtain with a tropical print for the bathroom .

a lightweight and delicate curtain made from lace or a lace-like material, often used for decorative purposes

a type of window treatment made of light and sheer fabric that provides privacy while still allowing natural light to enter a room

a mesh or wire frame that is installed in a window frame to allow fresh air to circulate while keeping insects and debris out

shade [noun]

a covering or blind used to block or reduce sunlight, typically on windows

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shutter [noun]

a movable blind used to cover a window, typically made of wood, metal, or plastic, and often used for privacy, light control, or decoration

Ex: He opened the shutters to let in the morning light .
valance [noun]

a decorative piece of fabric or other material that hangs across the top of a window frame and covers the uppermost part of curtains or blinds

a type of window covering made of horizontal slats, usually made of wood, plastic or metal, that can be adjusted to control the amount of light entering a room

a type of window treatment that covers the lower half of a window and is typically used in kitchens or dining areas

a type of window treatment that is a long and narrow piece of fabric that is draped over a curtain rod to add a decorative touch to a window

a type of window treatment that consists of a short curtain or fabric panel that covers only the lower portion of a window

a type of window treatment designed to reduce the amount of sunlight that enters a room, providing privacy and darkness for better sleep or entertainment

a type of curtain designed to insulate a room against heat and cold by reducing the amount of heat transfer through the window

a lightweight and transparent window treatment that allows natural light to filter through while still providing some privacy

a window treatment that has a series of folds sewn into the fabric, creating a decorative and structured look

a type of curtain panel that has metal grommets, or eyelets, at the top through which the curtain rod is threaded

a type of window treatment where fabric loops or tabs are sewn onto the top of the curtain panel, which can be slid onto a curtain rod for hanging

a type of window treatment where a sewn pocket or casing is created at the top of the curtain panel, which allows for a curtain rod to be inserted through it for hanging

a type of window treatment consisting of thin, horizontal slats made of metal or vinyl that can be adjusted to control the amount of light entering a room

swag [noun]

a decorative piece of fabric draped over a rod or pole and hung above a window

cornice [noun]

a decorative box-shaped valance that is mounted at the top of a window and used to conceal the curtain rod or other hardware while adding a decorative touch to the window treatment

a thin, adhesive film applied directly to a window to reduce heat, glare, and UV rays

a decorative metal or wooden grid that covers a window for a traditional or vintage look

a type of shade made of fabric that folds up evenly when raised and hangs flat when lowered

a type of shade made of a single piece of fabric that rolls up onto a rod when raised and unrolls when lowered

a type of shade made of fabric that is tied up at the desired height to allow light to filter through

a type of shade made of fabric that bunches up into a puffy, balloon-like shape when raised

finial [noun]

a decorative ornament attached to the end of the rod

bracket [noun]

a device used to hold up or stabilize objects, such as rods or hardware for window coverings

Ex: The installer used sturdy brackets to secure the blinds in place .
clip [noun]

a small decorative fitting used to secure a window treatment to its rod

Ex:
panel [noun]

a single piece of fabric hung to cover part of a window

Ex:
tieback [noun]

a decorative loop or band that holds a panel away from the window when not in use

a horizontal bar used for hanging curtains or drapes, providing support and facilitating the opening and closing of window treatments

Ex: The curtain rod brackets were firmly secured to the wall to hold the heavy drapes .