Here at Prime Window Coverings, we know that window treatments can often wind up on the bottom of your home improvement to-do list. Every single homeowner wants to have the perfect atmosphere and interior, but often times doesn’t realize the importance of window treatments. Our clients in the Mississauga and Toronto areas can attest to the difference that a well matched window covering can make for your home – offering ideal ambiance and really amplifying the space. However, not every option is a perfect fit.

A great window treatment makes a huge impact, altering the look of your home as a whole and making a first impression on anyone entering. Due to the importance of the treatments, making rash purchases without thoroughly researching your options is never a good idea. Thankfully, you won’t have to spend too long Googling. We’ve done the work for you. Read on for a list of the most common mistakes individuals make when buying window treatments for their home.

Caring too much about the appearances

While elegance and aesthetic are important factors, we recommend avoiding purchases made purely to attract immediate attention. Choosing something like plantation shutters for your Mississauga and GTA area home, simply based on appearances, may be cause for buyer’s remorse. Make aesthetics a priority, but also remember to consider the other factors which go into the purchase – light and exposure, privacy and insulation (a particularly important aspect for the Greater Toronto Area.)

 

Forgetting to test your colours beforehand

Online retailers offer the convenience of quick shipping and great sales but seeing your treatments online versus in person can make a huge impact. Getting swatches can help you understand is the colours, textures and patterns of a product work well with your interior. You can more reliably evaluate your decision while looking at real world examples. While this might add time, it might save you the costs of returns and regret.

 

Poor measurements

We cannot tell you enough times the importance of a proper fit. Window coverings that aren’t properly sized or manufactured to size will not fit properly and can jeopardize the attractiveness of the window. Improper measurements can create large holes which allow light and heat through and reduce your privacy. That’s why it’s incredibly important to have the most accurate measurements available, and if possible, get custom tailored sizes.

 

Disregarding Functionality  

Before committing to any purchase, consider the use of the window. Will you want to maximize your privacy? Would you prefer a cordless option? Many homes with smaller children or pets benefit from cordless options such as cord-free cellular shades, roman shades or roller shades. Would you benefit from the extra insulation a covering such as a honeycomb shade would offer? Considering the use of the window is just as important as the room’s function, and many potential options quite simply don’t work. Check out some of our other blog posts for ideas on which particular kind of window covering would work best for your Mississauga area home.

Remember to also consider window treatments that are adaptable and provide a streamlined design. You’ll be surprised what effect the proper window treatment might have on the overall ambiance of your home.

Purchasing custom window treatments in Mississauga and the surrounding GTA should be an easy, streamlined experience. Despite the list of things you should and shouldn’t do, Prime Window Coverings is here to make the process as easy and pleasurable as possible. Allow our professional teams to help you in every aspect – from design and colour matching to installation, so that you can sit back and focus on what’s really important: a better home interior. Call us today and book your free consultation now!

 

Prime Window Coverings is proud to offer custom sheer shades for homes and businesses. Contact us today for a free consultation, and learn more about these products, as well as our other lines of window treatments. Prime Window Coverings offers a large selection of shades, shutters and blinds for homes and businesses within Oakville, Toronto, Mississauga, Hamilton, Kitchener, Niagara and further. We install: Blinds Mississauga, Window blinds Mississauga, Zebra blinds Mississauga, Drapes Mississauga, Custom drapes Mississauga, Shades Mississauga, Window shades Mississauga, Shutters Mississauga, Window shutters Mississauga, Window coverings Mississauga, Motorized shades Mississauga, Motorized blinds Mississauga, Motorized window coverings Mississauga, Residential window film Mississauga, Flat glass window film Mississauga, Commercial window film Mississauga and many other locations.