Verticals
Usually 2 or 31/2 inch fabric or PVC vanes opening side to side and turning for light control
Slideview
Cellular shade opening side to side instead of up and down – great for patio doors
Panel Track
Fabric panel of varying widths – opening side to side, stacking behind each other
Venetians
Metal, PVC, or other man made material, adjustable tilt angle slats – opening bottom to top.
Woods
Bass, bamboo or other renewable wood products, adjustable tilt slats- opening bottom to top.
Cellular Shades
Accordion style shades resembling a honeycomb, usually manufactured with soft fabric, opening from bottom to top or top to bottom.
Pleated Shades
Accordion style shades made from a single layer of fabric.
Roller Shades
Fabric which rolls up and down usually controlled by chain drive – can also be cordless or have a single pull mechanism.
Silhouettes
Sheer fabric with 2, 3 or 4 inch inch horizontal, adjustable louvers. Also can be retracted into the cassette, leaving windows completely clear.
Roman Shades
Fabric shade which folds when raised – opens bottom to top or top to bottom – flat or hobbled.
Woven Woods
Usually made of bamboo slats stitched together – operates bottom to top or top down.
Shutters
Usually side mounted with hinges, could be fixed or movable with tiltable slats for light control.
NABS
Stationary light and heat control screening – installed inside or outside
Drapery
Fabric hung from rods with a variety of pleats, grommets, tabs or other decorative methods.
Valances
Decorative fabric treatment used at the top of windows
Bedding
Custom Bedspreads, comforters, duvet covers, pillow shams, cushions, etc
Drapery Hardware
Traverse rods, decorative rods, finials, rosettes, KS track
Motorization
For blinds and drapes – could be hard wired, radio controlled or infrared. Can be controlled with remote controls, wall switches, keyed switches, sun sensors or a computer.
Temporary Shades
Paper Blinds with a peel and stick top that can be cut to size