Is privacy a primary concern?
For example, you may wish to cover first floor windows facing the street so the entire neighborhood doesn’t watch your family eat dinner. A second floor window overlooking a wooded backyard, on the other hand, probably has little need for privacy.

Is light control a high priority?
Large windows can let in a lot of heat, which is desirable in the winter but a problem in the summer. The sun’s rays can also fade your furniture, flooring and walls.

How’s your view?
If that wooded backyard is what you see outside your kitchen window, you would choose something different than if your view is the neighbor’s garage. Then you might want something to just diffuse the light or allow ventilation rather than showcasing the view.

Are your windows the focal point in your decorating scheme?
If you have a large fireplace, a baby grand piano or wide screen TV/entertainment center you might not want to call special attention to your windows with a dramatic fabric. However, windows can add an important design element to a room when framed with just the right treatment.

Other important considerations include your budget, unusual window shapes and maintenance issues.

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