window treatment
noun
plural window treatments
: a decorative covering (such as a curtain, shade, or valance) for a window or part of a window
Much of the fabric and other decorative materials for window treatments, as the curtains are called, were donated by manufacturers.—
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Lifting window treatments as high as possible draws the eye up and will add layers.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
In addition to adding decorative flair to windows and doors, these multipurpose window treatments promote privacy and block light, with many designs offering temperature-regulating and sound-dampening qualities to boot.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2026
In addition to trash cans, pet areas, carpeting, upholstered furniture, and even window treatments can hold onto odors.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 16 Mar. 2026
Pairing the right curtain type with the right header gives you a window treatment that actually works for the room instead of just filling the space.
—Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
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Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
In addition to adding decorative flair to windows and doors, these multipurpose window treatments promote privacy and block light, with many designs offering temperature-regulating and sound-dampening qualities to boot.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2026
In addition to trash cans, pet areas, carpeting, upholstered furniture, and even window treatments can hold onto odors.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 16 Mar. 2026
Pairing the right curtain type with the right header gives you a window treatment that actually works for the room instead of just filling the space.
—Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
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“Window treatment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/window%20treatment. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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