How To Choose Window Treatments
We believe there's a right window treatment for everybody—one that perfectly fits all your needs, budget, and decor. However, we fully acknowledge that at first glance, the options can feel a bit overwhelming. Let's start by paring them down to a handful of true-blue "priorities."
project priorities
Below are a few common traits people look for in their window treatments. After reading through the descriptions, use the chart below to find the products that best fit your priorities.
light control
From sheer to total blackout, light control is the name of the game when it comes to window treatments, and product categories rated "best” have the most opacity options to choose from.
Learn more about light control & privacy
energy savings
These products are the best at insulating your window or reflecting the sun’s heat away from your room, lowering your energy bill all year long (liners not included).
Learn more about energy savings
wide windows
Wide windows offer the best views, but can be tricky to dress. The good news is, with our selection of wide window coverings, it's easy to coordinate windows of any size all throughout your home. Don't forget those patio doors!
Learn more about wide windows
motorized lift
Get safety, convenience, and a little bit of that wow factor to boot with home automated shades.
Learn more about motorization
humidity tolerance
These blinds and shades are engineered to withstand steam and humidity. Your bathroom and laundry room will thank you.
Learn more about humidity tolerance
price
With every product, you’ll get designer-quality window treatments at DIY prices.
Learn more about buying Bali window treatments
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| Product Name | Light Control | Energy Savings | Wide Windows | Motorized Lift | Humidity Tolerance | Price |
| Cellular Shades |  (Best) |
(Best) |
 (Available) |
(Available) |
(Available) |
$$ - $$$ |
| Classic Roman Shades | (Best) |
(Best) |
(Available) |
(Available) |
$$$ | |
| DIY Shutters |  (Good) |
(Best) |
(Available) |
(Available) |
$$$$ | |
| Drapery | (Good) |
(Best) |
(Available) |
$$$$ | ||
| Faux Wood Blinds | (Good) |
(Good) |
(Available) |
(Available) |
$ - $$ | |
| Horizontal Blinds | (Good) |
(Good) |
(Available) |
$ | ||
| Layered Shades | (Best) |
(Available) |
$$$ | |||
| Natural Shades | (Best) |
(Good) |
(Available) |
(Available) |
$$$ | |
| Pleated Shades | (Best) |
(Good) |
(Available) |
(Available) |
(Available) |
$ |
| Roller Shades | (Best) |
(Best) |
(Available) |
(Available) |
(Available) |
$$ |
| Sheer Shades | (Best) |
(Best) |
(Available) |
$$$$ | ||
| Sliding Panels | (Best) |
(Available) |
(Available) |
$$$ | ||
| Solar Shades | (Best) |
(Best) |
(Available) |
(Available) |
(Available) |
$$ |
| Tailored Roman Shades | (Best) |
(Best) |
(Available) |
(Available) |
$$$ | |
| Vertical Blinds | (Best) |
(Best) |
(Available) |
(Available) |
$$ | |
| Wood Blinds | (Good) |
(Good) |
(Available) |
$$ |
