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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

    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
  • emergy savings

    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
  • humidity

    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
  • 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
  • Price

    With every product, you’ll get designer-quality window treatments at DIY prices.

    Learn More About Buying Bali Window Treatments
 
PRODUCT NAMELIGHT CONTROLENERGY SAVINGSWIDE WINDOWSMOTORIZED LIFTHUMIDITY TOLERANCEPRICE
Cellular Shades star(Best) star(Best) checkmark(Available) checkmark(Available) checkmark(Available) $$ - $$$
Classic Roman Shades star(Best) star(Best)   checkmark(Available) checkmark(Available) $$$
DIY Shutters dot(Good) star(Best) checkmark(Available)   checkmark(Available) $$$$
Drapery dot(Good) star(Best) checkmark(Available)     $$$$
Faux Wood Blinds dot(Good) dot(Good) checkmark(Available)   checkmark(Available) $ - $$
Horizontal Blinds dot(Good) dot(Good)     checkmark(Available) $
Layered Shades star(Best)     checkmark(Available)   $$$
Natural Shades star(Best) dot(Good) checkmark(Available) checkmark(Available)   $$$
Pleated Shades star(Best) dot(Good) checkmark(Available) checkmark(Available) checkmark(Available) $
Roller Shades star(Best) star(Best) checkmark(Available) checkmark(Available) checkmark(Available) $$
Sheer Shades star(Best) star(Best)   checkmark(Available)   $$$$
Sliding Panels star(Best)   checkmark(Available)   checkmark(Available) $$$
Solar Shades star(Best) star(Best) checkmark(Available) checkmark(Available) checkmark(Available) $$
Tailored Roman Shades star(Best) star(Best)   checkmark(Available) checkmark(Available) $$$
Vertical Blinds star(Best) star(Best) checkmark(Available)   checkmark(Available) $$
Wood Blinds dot(Good) dot(Good) checkmark(Available)     $$