Window Coverings and Blinds

Window Coverings and Blinds

May
05

Should I buy window coverings before I buy windows?

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I need to replace old windows in my new home, but the old windows have either broken coverings or none at all. New windows cost a lot more than coverings so financially it would be easier to buy new window coverings and wait a year or more. However, if I buy nice window coverings first, will they be obsoleted if the new windows are a different size? For example, what if the new windows require new window frames? Or would I have to get the windows sized to the coverings?

Should I just hang up temporary fabric as covering until I can get new windows?

Every window offers a different size and challenge for draperies or other window treatments. It depends on their overall size and their framing. It depends on whether you will be doing blinds and if you do will you hang them on the inside or outside of the frame. There are many variables. If you are not replacing the windows for a year or more and still need treatments due to privacy issues, buy something that works now. Just don’t spend too much money as there is a good chance your new windows will require different window treatments.

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  1. michelliosis Said,

    I just bought a new house with terrible old single pane windows. Most had old nasty cheap mini blinds, but we chose to get new windows first. I was concerned about mounting them twice and messing up my walls… plus maybe the updated windows would inspire a different decorating theme than what I would have chosen before.
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  2. Maureen Said,

    NO
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  3. dawnb Said,

    Every window offers a different size and challenge for draperies or other window treatments. It depends on their overall size and their framing. It depends on whether you will be doing blinds and if you do will you hang them on the inside or outside of the frame. There are many variables. If you are not replacing the windows for a year or more and still need treatments due to privacy issues, buy something that works now. Just don’t spend too much money as there is a good chance your new windows will require different window treatments.
    References :

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