It's time for quality. With sustainable custom-made window decorations, you can decorate every room beautifully, based on products that last a long time and are practical to use. You can have curtains measured, you can also do this yourself as long as you follow the guidelines of the supplier. On this page we provide information about measuring sustainable window decoration, and we explain why sustainable does not always have to be expensive.
What is sustainable window decoration?
Sustainable can be explained in different ways. It can indicate a product that is made with ecologically responsible raw materials, or it can be a product that contributes to, for example, the insulation value of the home. Or it concerns a high-quality product that lasts longer than an unsustainable alternative. In practice, several definitions may apply simultaneously. For example, a high-quality curtain will not have to be replaced as quickly, which is usually also environmentally friendly because less waste ends up in the environment. More luxurious products are often also made with more natural and high-quality materials.
Is sustainable also expensive?
If there is 'bio' on the packaging, the price will often be higher than products that do not have this predicate. If you see it as an investment in nature, that is justifiable. However, more expensive when purchased does not always mean more expensive in the long run. You also have to take into account the price / quality ratio. A product that is a quarter more expensive, but lasts twice as long, is actually cheaper at the end of the day than the 'budget' product. So sustainable certainly does not have to be expensive.
What types of window decoration can you choose? These days, the vertical types are especially popular, such as roller blinds, pleated curtains or roman blinds. Horizontal sliding curtains seem to be a bit out of fashion, but this form of window decoration is good for sound reduction in a room with a lot of echo. Roller blinds used to be mainly functional, nowadays there are various high-quality materials available in beautiful colors for a luxurious look in every room. Depending on the application and the incidence of light, there is a choice of translucent, semi-obscuring or completely blackout.
In the day or in the day
Before you start measuring, you will have to make a choice for confirmation. There are two ways to measure:
1. During the day:Measure exactly the area of the window between the frames.
2. On the day:Measure on the window frames, determine the desired overlap yourself.
With custom curtains you can choose what you find beautiful or practical. Tight against the window or rather more spacious. The choice can affect the result, especially with blackout curtains. What seems more spacious than advantageous, unless the frames are very high, which creates a lot of space between the window and window coverings. If you measure the window exactly, you may be able to get a crack through which light can still shine. If you are not sure what the best choice is in your situation, it is better to contact the supplier before ordering.
Can I return custom-made window decorations?
In the European Union, consumers are well protected when purchasing via web shops, even better than in stores. For example, a trial period of 14 days applies. If a purchase is not to your liking, you may return this product without stating a reason. It is possible that the supplier will not reimburse the return costs, as this is not required by law. Some webshops will also reimburse the return costs. This trial period does not apply to custom work. For example, if you order custom window decorations, a store cannot simply resell this product. So make sure you are sure of your choice, and that you have measured everything correctly before placing the order. This also applies to physical stores that generally apply the same rules.
Electric window decoration
Combine a longer lifespan with increased comfort and choose electric window decoration such as the PoweredBlinds from Somfy. Instead of fiddling with strings or curtain rails several times a day, you can open or close the curtains at the touch of a button. In fact, you don't even have to press a button, you can easily set a timer. Or let the window decoration move with a light sensor. For example, you can automatically close the curtains when the sun goes down, this also works when you're away from home. This promotes privacy at home, it also has a function as burglary prevention.
Sustainable window decoration is not an expense but an investment. On your house, but also on yourself. Choose sustainable, choose quality and choose extra comfort with sustainable window decoration.
