| Lately, people are spending more hours in the | | | | These work in a similar way as the cellular shades. |
| office than ever before. It is important then to | | | | They are suitable for taller windows and sliding |
| have a comfortable office if we are to increase | | | | doors. They resemble drapery and are very |
| our productivity. This means less or no | | | | efficient. Vertical shades add a contemporary look. |
| distractions at all. It is a fact that the busier the | | | | Pleated shades are fashionable with a wide variety |
| world gets, the higher the noise levels in the | | | | of colors and fabrics to choose from. They are |
| environment. But not to worry because there is | | | | the least priced but that is not to say they are |
| something you can do to make your office less | | | | any less effective. |
| noisy. You need to get hold of window shades or | | | | Some people think that the difference between |
| roller shades. | | | | window shades and roller shades is that window |
| Window shades are window treatments consisting | | | | shades take the shape of the window and cover |
| of a shading material that is added to the window | | | | the entire form, while roller shades are rolled into |
| to help in blocking noise from entering the room. | | | | a tube for raising and lowering on the window, |
| Window shades can be adjusted either up and | | | | using a control system. In truth, window shades |
| down or from side to side. Additionally, window | | | | are the general category, and the other names |
| shades will keep out excess light from entering | | | | are the individual kinds. The control system is |
| the office. | | | | usually a reverse gear made of springs. |
| Window shades are mainly made using fabric. | | | | Unlike previous types of roller shades, modern |
| Other materials are also used depending on the | | | | day roller shades are made of high quality and |
| desired effect, the level of privacy you want as | | | | durable fabrics. Most of them have a decorative |
| well as the degree of light you wish to let in. The | | | | bar that helps in balancing weight, thus giving them |
| most common materials are bamboo shades, | | | | a better hang. This bar also protects them from |
| vinyl shades and honey comb shades. | | | | damage and adds a fashionable designer finish to |
| Honeycomb and are a popular choice for many | | | | the roller shades. |
| people. They trap air molecules thus saving | | | | There is a wide variety of roller shades to from |
| energy. They are also clean and crisp. They | | | | which to choose. Roller Shades darken a room by |
| feature different designs and textures. They have | | | | blocking out light. They have a heavier fabric that |
| other options such as the cordless feature and | | | | is also more durable. They work effectively when |
| the motorized variety. This versatility is what | | | | the outer fabric is 2-3 inches thicker. They can |
| makes them so likable. | | | | also be combined with another window treatment |
| Cellular shades are compact and very light. They | | | | for greater effect. |
| take the shape of the accordion and come in soft | | | | Room darkening roller shades give you the |
| materials that are either woven or non-woven. | | | | freedom to control the amount of light in the |
| They also have a battery-operated remote | | | | room. You use the control system to cover the |
| control, making it easy to operate them from | | | | particular area of the window. |
| where you are seated. | | | | Another popular type of roller shades is the |
| Another common type of window shades is the | | | | decorative fabric roller shades. It is an attractive |
| Roman shades. These look like draperies and are | | | | woven fabric that is available in many colors. It |
| made from woven material. The fabric used to | | | | blocks out noise and adds decor to your office, |
| make them is heavier than that of cellular shades, | | | | giving it a homely, welcoming feel. All these make |
| but still soft. | | | | everything enticing and welcoming. |