Professional installation of your window treatments will ensure they fit and function exactly the way you want them. At Value Blind & Heirloom Design serving Northern Virginia, we can help you find the right window treatment with the perfect fit. In addition to styles, fabrics and colors, the installation of your window treatments is important. We offer professional measuring and installation services to get the job done right. Consider these questions when planning for installation:
- What is the depth of your window opening or casing?
- Do your windows lift up or have a crank handle?
- What kind of molding do you have around your windows?
- How much room do you have around the molding?
- Inside or outside mount?
When to Choose Inside Mount
Inside mounting of window treatments is the most popular. Benefits of mounting window treatments inside your window include:
- Providing a cleaner look in the window
- Exposing your molding as an added decorating element
- Complementing, rather than interfering with, draperies
- Reducing energy costs by having the blind or shade lay closer to the glass
When to Choose Outside Mount
Outside mounting of your window treatments works well in specific applications. An outside mount covers the entire window and can provide a uniform look. Consider this installation option when:
- The depth of your window is insufficient for the blind or shade to be mounted inside
- You want the blind or shade to be totally off the window when raised
- There is an obstruction inside the window frame
- You have a unique or irregular window shape
- You don’t want your window trim to show
- Inside mounting would interfere with a window crank handle or alarm sensor
- You want total privacy with no light gap
Window Treatments in Northern Virginia
Value Blind & Heirloom Draperies is a locally owned business serving the Washington DC metro area and Northern Virginia for 14 years. Visit our Hunter Douglas Gallery showroom in Ashburn and see hundreds of window fashion samples and functional displays of child-safe window treatments. We offer full-service interior design services including color consultation, room layout, and complete lines of blinds, shades, shutters, custom window treatments, custom rugs, wall coverings, bedding, pillows, and furniture. Contact us today!
