When it comes to building or renovating a home, there’s a wide range of decisions that need to be made. Everything from flooring, cabinets, countertops, paint colors, and so on. With all the selections that need to be made, it can be a very overwhelming process! One important aspect of your home to not overlook is your window treatments. Window treatments are often an aspect of a new home that gets placed on the back burner. Being able to plan in advance for the type of window treatments you want in your home can be very helpful! The best time to discuss window treatments is early on in construction. This will help ensure you get what you want in the best way possible. Below are just a few of the reasons why discussing window treatments early on can be beneficial.
Things To Think About When Building A Home
Plantation shutters are a very popular choice of window treatments. There are things to think about during construction that will help ensure the best fit for your shutters. The type of shutter frame that will fit your home is affected by specific details such as window sills and frames. How your shutters will be mounted is then affected by which shutter frame is chosen. When adding shutters to doors, it’s important to note the type of door and where the handles are located. These door details can affect how your shutters look and what they cost.
Building A “Smart” Home?
As more and more “smart” home communities are built, it is even more important to discuss whether or not you want your window treatments motorized or added to your home automation system. The best time to do this is before the drywall goes up. There are battery-powered options for shades, but it’s more efficient to have them tied into your electrical system. Even if you decide not to motorize window treatments immediately, having the wiring already in place is easier during construction. Compared to adding wiring when you are already living in your home.
Finally, there are many different types of window treatments to choose from to add to your home. Each style has different specific options, such as patterns, colors, how you open them, and more. Having a discussion early on about what look you are wanting to achieve in your new or newly remodeled home will help ease the transition of moving and settling into your new home.
If you are in the process of building or remodeling and want to see what kind of window treatments are available for your home, contact us for your FREE in-home consultation!
