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How To Prep for Your Window Treatment Consultation

The design consultation is the first step in getting new window shades in your home. This critical meeting sets the tone for the entire project, so investing your time to prepare is worthwhile. We have three easy steps for you to walk you through the pre-consultation process so you're ready and empowered for your window treatment consultation.

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3 Steps to Take Before Your Window Treatment Consultation

Know What You Like

It might seem like an obvious first step, but when you're getting ready for your window treatment consultation, starting with a clear idea of the styles you like is essential. Furthermore, you must convey your tastes to your design team meaningfully to get everyone on board with your vision.

For many who may not discuss window treatment styles daily, mastering the terminology may prove challenging as there are seemingly endless options for window treatment fashion. So, it can be helpful to collect visual examples of window treatments (such as pictures from a magazine) that you like to show your team so that even if your words aren't the most descriptive or precise, you can still get the style you want.

On the flip side of that, it's also important to have a clear understanding of styles you don't want. Part of working through all the different window treatment options can be a process of elimination. Don't let your team waste time working on a design you will hate. Like the visual examples of window treatments you like, collecting samples of window treatments you don't like for your window treatment consultation can be helpful.

Track Your Room Usage

Window coverings play a crucial role in environmental regulation within the home. They help control unwanted energy exchange through windows, regulate temperature, control sunlight, provide privacy, and even dampen noise for better room acoustics. Depending on how you use a room, specific attributes may be more or less important to you. So, in the weeks before your window treatment consultation, start tracking how you use the room for which you want new window treatments. Some helpful questions to ask yourself include:

  • Do you use the room during daytime, nighttime, or both?
  • Who uses the room?
  • What activities go on here?
  • Are there privacy concerns because of an exposed line of sight?
  • Is there a view people enjoy that you want to preserve?
  • Are there pets in the room?
  • Are there any children using the space?

Your design team will want a clear understanding of your household's needs to customize your new shades to meet specific challenges in your home, so be ready to talk about how you and your family use the space and what you need from your window treatments.

Set a Budget

Everything has a cost, so homeowners should have a budget before meeting with their design team when getting ready for window treatment consultations. Your budget doesn't need to be a dollar amount worked out to the cent. Rather, a range you're comfortable spending will give your design team a better understanding of what options they can present to you.

As part of budgeting, you should also consider what elements of design you'd be willing to splurge on and what elements are not as important. For example, upgrading to remote control operation might be a priority if you have a hard-to-reach window.

Schedule Your Window Treatment Consultation Today!

At Don's Drapery Service, we're here for you every step of the way, from prepping for your window treatment consultation to enjoying the view of your newly installed window shades. Start the process today by requesting a consultation. Near Anaheim, California, Don's Drapery Service serves homeowners in Irvine, Yorba Linda, and Anaheim, California.