The window treatments you choose for your home's interior rooms are very important, as these pieces can add style and personality to the space, while also offering privacy and light blockage when needed. Window treatments can be a bit expensive, so it's good to consider all the details of your many options before you decide on the right choice for your home. Note a few of those details here, so you can choose the best window treatments for every room of your home, and be happy with the appearance of those rooms for many years to come.

Curtains

Curtains can soften a room and add some warmth, and the movement of lightweight sheers in front of an open window can be very eye-catching. The downside of curtains is that they can easily fade and discolour in direct sunlight, and may be difficult to clean, something to consider if you have children or pets who might stain the fabric with their fingers and noses. You may also need to change the curtains every time you change the furniture or paint colour in a room, so that everything matches and coordinates.

Roller shades

Roller shades are very compact so they're good for small spaces. Vinyl shades are easy to clean and can be a good choice for homes with children and pets, but these may look a little bland and industrial. Shades can also be difficult to operate, so you might consider investing in a motorized opener if you do choose roller shades.

Venetian blinds

Blinds with slats are also very compact so they're also good for small spaces, and the slats of blinds are easier to clean than most fabric curtains, also making these window treatments a good choice for homes with children and pets. They're also a good option for the kitchen, where the window treatments may collect grease and food splatter. Blinds give you more flexibility over how much light you let into a room, as you can twist the slats so they're open just as much as needed, or closed completely.

Wood blinds can soften the look of a room, while metal blinds can work with a modern decor and style, or coordinate with stainless steel appliances in the kitchen; they can also offset the look of too much wood in a space. If you have children or pets who might pull on the cord to the blinds, opt for a motorized style that works without that cord.